NU623 Quiz 1 Latest 2021

NU623 Quiz 1

A clinical guideline may be found useful if the guideline was:

Which condition is characterized by the impaired ability to learn new information along with a cognitive disturbance in either language, function, or perception?

Which of the following would be considered the research design for Level I evidence?

Which of the following would be considered the research design for Level VII evidence?

About 90% of all headaches are:

Gabby, aged 22, has Bell’s palsy on the right side of her face. Her mouth is distorted, and she is concerned about permanent paralysis and pain. What do you tell her?

Which of the following may trigger migraines?

When administered at the beginning of an attack, oxygen therapy may help this kind of headache?

Carotid endarterectomy should be considered only for symptomatic patients with greater than what percentage of stenosis?

Which of the following aspects of the patient history is a hallmark of delirium?.

The nurse is speaking to a patient regarding endemic diseases. Which of these choices describes an endemic statistic?

The “freezing phenomenon” is a cardinal feature of:

 Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention in a patient with chronic renal failure

Sondra’s peripheral vestibular disease causes dizziness and vertigo. Which of the following medications will help to decrease edema in the labyrinth of the ear?

Which test of health literacy can be completed quickly and provide results comparable to more time- consuming tests?

The nurse is working with a 64-year-old patient who was recently diagnosed with hypertension. The patient is concerned about their optimal health with their new diagnosis. Which nursing action is necessary for health promotion with the patient?

Over the course of 3 years, a patient has had two MS flares. The patient’s primary complaints during the episodes are bilateral tingling and pain in their legs, depression, and numbness in their right hand with complete recovery in between occurrences. Which MS classification fits their disease process?

Which patient is most likely to have myasthenia gravis (MG)? A 31-year-old Hispanic woman

Which drug for Alzheimer’s disease should be administered beginning at the time of diagnosis?

What is usually the first sign or symptom that a patient would present with that would make you suspect herpes zoster?

Which of the following signs would a health-care provider expect to see in a patient with Parkinson-plus disorder?

Which of the following indicates a diagnosis of dementia?

What is the goal of nursing research?

A patient with MS is complaining of new-onset “electric tingling” in both their arms. Which medication specifically treats these acute exacerbations?

Which of the following should be started promptly if viral encephalitis is suspected?

A patient is presenting with chorea (dance-like movements). Which of the following diseases might the patient have?

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of a migraine?

The health-care provider is treating a patient who was hit in the head with a frying pan. Which of the following should the provider suspect?

Which is the most important question to ask in evidence-based practice? How will the findings be used?

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease? Patient has Down’s syndrome

Immunizations are an example of which type of prevention?

Which accurately defines incidence rate?

Which statement is true regarding driving and patients with a seizure disorder?

Which statement about confusion is true?

A patient has been diagnosed with meningitis caused by a Streptococcus pneumoniae infection. Which of the following treatments would be appropriate?

Julie has relapsing-remitting muscular sclerosis. She has not had a good response to interferon. Which medication might help given IV once a month?

Which of the following activities is part of the functional activities questionnaire?

When a patient has a carotid bruit, which of the following should the PCP gather from the patient history?