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Cerebral palsy is a condition that results from damage or injury to
the:
A) brain.
B) spinal cord.
C) voluntary muscles.
D) peripheral nervous system.
A) brain.
When caring for patients with cerebral palsy, it is important to
remember that:
A) they are unable to walk and are totally dependent upon you.
B) their limbs are often underdeveloped and are prone to injury.
C) hearing aids are usually ineffective for patients with hearing
loss.
D) most patients have the ability to walk, but have an unsteady gait.
B) their limbs are often underdeveloped and are prone to injury.
,A tube from the brain to the abdomen that drains excessive
cerebrospinal fluid is called a:
A) shunt.
B) G-tube.
C) CS tube.
D) cerebral bypass.
A) shunt.
Which of the following does NOT usually contribute to or cause
obesity?
A) Rapid metabolism
B) High caloric intake
C) Low metabolic rate
D) Genetic predisposition
A) Rapid metabolism
General care for a patient with a tracheostomy tube includes all of
the following, EXCEPT:
A) ensuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation at all times.
B) removing the tube if the area around it appears to be infected.
C) suctioning the tube as needed to clear a thick mucous plug.
D) maintaining the patient in a position of comfort when possible.
B) removing the tube if the area around it appears to be infected.
,Which of the following statements regarding patients with
developmental disabilities is correct?
A) Speaking with the patient's family is the least effective
way to determine how much the patient understands.
B) Patients with developmental disabilities are susceptible to
the same disease processes as other patients.
C) A developmental disability differs from mental retardation in
that it is the result of a congenital abnormality.
D) Most patients with developmental disabilities have normal
cognitive function, but abnormal physical features.
B) Patients with developmental disabilities are susceptible to the
same disease processes as other patients.
Down syndrome is a genetic defect that occurs as the result of:
A) an extra pair of chromosomes.
B) a separation of chromosome 21.
C) a triplication of chromosome 21.
D) a sperm that contains 24 chromosomes.
C) a triplication of chromosome 21.
, If a patient's mechanical ventilator malfunctions, you should
remove the patient from the ventilator and:
A) place the patient on a nasal cannula.
B) place the patient on a nonrebreathing mask.
C) begin ventilations with a bag-valve mask.
D) contact medical control.
C) begin ventilations with a bag-valve mask.
irway management can be challenging in patients with Down
syndrome because their:
A) teeth are misaligned and they have a large tongue.
B) occiput is round, which causes flexion of the neck.
C) tongue is relatively small and falls back in the throat.
D) mandible is large, which inhibits a mask-to-face seal.
A) teeth are misaligned and they have a large tongue.
When assessing or providing care to a patient with an
intellectual disability, you should:
A) explain procedures while in the process of performing them.
B) be observant for signs of fear or reluctance from the patient.
C) move swiftly and deliberately to quickly accomplish the task.
D) frequently reassure him or her that everything will be okay.
B) be observant for signs of fear or reluctance from the patient.