Multiple Sclerosis- Nursing Exam Set Questions
and Answers with Complete Solutions 2023/2024
MS; WHAT is it? - ANS - Autoimmune disease that affects the MS (Myelin Sheaths) of CNS.
Leads to INFL and scarring of nerves= decrease in nerve transmission= more sensory/nerve problems
Autoimmune - ANS - the immune system's attack on the body
sensory and motor problems due to WHAT? - ANS - Nerve cells in CNS/PNS affected
Who is affected more? - ANS - Women, 20-40's
What is so damning about the SS? - ANS - They appear then reappear all over again. Exact cause
unknown. Currently no cure.
How is it Managed? - ANS - lifestyle changes and medications can improve SS
How is MS diagnosed? - ANS - -Assessing pt ss
-MRI to assess for lesions in brain and spinal cord
-Lumbar puncture to assess spinal fluid for oligoclonal bands= more inflammation.
-Evoked potential studies= you get to shock your pt.
General path - ANS - Myelin sheaths are attacked by the body’s own immune system. Ergo, the
messages are not getting to where they need to.
Example- normal person can lift a coffee cup up.
In a person with MS- the nerves sending that message to your brain are misfiring the message, and its
disorganized= tremors, shaky, clumsy movements.
and Answers with Complete Solutions 2023/2024
MS; WHAT is it? - ANS - Autoimmune disease that affects the MS (Myelin Sheaths) of CNS.
Leads to INFL and scarring of nerves= decrease in nerve transmission= more sensory/nerve problems
Autoimmune - ANS - the immune system's attack on the body
sensory and motor problems due to WHAT? - ANS - Nerve cells in CNS/PNS affected
Who is affected more? - ANS - Women, 20-40's
What is so damning about the SS? - ANS - They appear then reappear all over again. Exact cause
unknown. Currently no cure.
How is it Managed? - ANS - lifestyle changes and medications can improve SS
How is MS diagnosed? - ANS - -Assessing pt ss
-MRI to assess for lesions in brain and spinal cord
-Lumbar puncture to assess spinal fluid for oligoclonal bands= more inflammation.
-Evoked potential studies= you get to shock your pt.
General path - ANS - Myelin sheaths are attacked by the body’s own immune system. Ergo, the
messages are not getting to where they need to.
Example- normal person can lift a coffee cup up.
In a person with MS- the nerves sending that message to your brain are misfiring the message, and its
disorganized= tremors, shaky, clumsy movements.
