Amyotrophic lateral - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Ns700 Thomas Jefferson University A 67-year-old male farmer notes 2 years of stiffness diagnosed as arthritis affecting his left arm and leg. He denies cramps or muscle twitching. His exam is characterized by an expressionless face with reduced eyeblinking, a pill-rolling tremor at rest and rigidity with cogwheeling on the left side greater than on the right. He has decreased arm swing on walking and tends to topple backwards when his trunk is pulled. What is the...

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Or Motor Neurone Disease) Symptoms correct answers UPPER MOTOR NEURONE DAMAGE: - Spasticity - Hyperflexia - Exaggerated stretch reflex - Weakness LOWER MOTOR NEURONE DAMAGE: - Atrophy - Cervical extensor weakness (head drop) - Fasciculation - Breathing problems DOES NOT IMPACT: - Eye movements - Bladder control - Sensory function - Cognition Medical Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis correct answers - NO CURE - Medicate ...

RN Comprehensive Predictor 2019 Form B 1. A nurse is providing teaching about the gastrostomy tube feedings to the parents of a school age child. Which of the following instructions should the nurse take? A. Administer the feeding over 30 min. B. Place the child in as supine position after the feeding. C. Charge the feeding bag and tubing every 3 days. D. Warm the formula in the microwave prior to administration. 2. A nurse is administering digoxin 0.125 mg Po to an adult client. For which of th...

NUR 2063 Exam 2 Blueprint Fall 2021,100% CORRECT Rasmussen College  Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing, usually develops secondary to a condition that causes mechanical obstruction of the esophagus or impaired esophageal motility)  Causes: ⟶ Mechanical obstructions, including those caused by the following: - Esophageal diverticula (outpouching of the esophageal wall) - Tumors (esophageal or of nearby structures) ⟶ Neurologic disorders, including those caused by the following:...

HESI Diagnostic Exam - Integration (Complete Solutions) The nurse assesses a client who is newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and observes that the client's eyeballs are protuberant, causing a wide-eyed appearance and eye discomfort. Based on this finding, which action should the nurse include in this client's plan of care? A. Assess for signs of increased intracranial pressure B. Obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops C. Prepare to administer intravenous levothyroxine D. Review t...

FNP 654 FINAL EXAM 2024/25 A patient with a family history of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) begins to have symptoms that include asymmetric weakness in the arms and difficulty walking. The neurologist recognizes these symptoms as characteristic of involvement of which portion of the nervous system? - ANSWER Lower motor neurons The spouse of a patient newly-diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) asks about long-term care...

ATI Targeted Medical Surgical Neurosensory and Musculoskeletal Exam (Answered with Rationales) A nurse is assessing a client who had a right hemisphere stroke. Which of the following neurologic deficits should the nurse expect? A. Aphasia B. Right-sided neglect C. Impulsive behavior D. Inability to read The nurse should expect clients who had a right hemispheric stroke to demonstrate impulsive behavior, poor judgment, and lack of awareness of neurologic deficits. Aphasia Clients who had a left...

1. A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus (DI). Which data warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse? a. Serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L) b. Dry skin with inelastic turgor c. Apical rate of 100 beats per minute d. Polyuria and excessive thirst 2. The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which subjective data reported by the client supports the medical diagnosis? a. Frequent use of chewable and l...

RN NGN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2023 EXAMQUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 1.A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A.Talks continuously about the event B.Preoccupied with having a serious illness C.Has difficulty concentrating on a task D.Experiences frequent grandiose thoughts 2.A nurse is administering a scheduled medication to a client. The client reports that the medic...

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