NUR 654-QUIZ 1 (GCU) Exam with
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All of the following are common symptoms seen with Parkinson's disease: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Unilateral Tremor
The spouse of a patient newly diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) asks
about long term care. What will the provider include when teaching the family about the
disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-Preventing malnutrition is a key element in care.
During a well child exam on a 4 month old infant, the primary care nurse practitioner
evaluates mental health issues. Which statement by the parent indicates a potential
problem with the parent child relationship? - CORRECT ANSWER-I let my baby cry a
while to learn to be patient.
A s13 yr old child has exhibited symptoms of mild depression for several weeks. The
parent reports feeling relieved that the symptoms have passed but concerned that the
child now seems to have boundless energy and an inability to sit still. What will the
primary care nurse practitioner do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Refer the child to a child
psychiatrist for evaluation of Bipolar disorder
What is an important purpose of conducting an interview prior to beginning
neuropsychological testing on an older adult suspected of having dementia? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To assess the patient's ability to cooperate with the testing
What is an important purpose of conducting an interview prior to beginning
neuropsychological testing on an older adult suspected of having dementia? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To assess the patient's ability to cooperate with the testing
A newly divorced mother of a toddler reports that the child began having difficulty
sleeping and nightmares along with exhibiting angry outbursts and tantrums 2 months
prior. The primary care nurs practitioner learns taht the child recuses to oplay with usual
playmates and often spends time sitting quietly. What will the nurse practitioner do
initially? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask the mother about the child's relationships with the
father
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