Which of the following best describes multiple sclerosis, a nervous system disorder?
A. An electrical disturbance in the brain resulting in seizures
B. An inflammation of the meninges in the brain and spinal cord
C. Pressure in the eye, damaging the retina and optic nerve
D. Loss of the myelin sheath that insulates central nervous system nerve fibers
Answer: D
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A patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis has decreased vital lung capacity. The nurse is aware that vital capacity measures:
A) The volume of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath B) The volume of air in the lungs after a maximum inspiration C) The maximum volume of air inhaled after normal expiration D) The maximum volume of air exhaled from the point of maximum inspiration
A nurse prepares a patient for a diagnostic procedure. Succinylcholine (Anectine) will be administered. What patient education should the nurse provide to the patient before the diagnos-tic test?
a. There is a high risk of arrhythmias with the use of this agent. b. Nerve damage may occur and will likely be permanent. c. Transient muscle pain is common after the use of this agent. d. This agent is not associated with any side effects.
Assessment of a newborn's head circumference reveals that it is 34 cm. The nurse would suspect that this newborn's chest circumference would be:
A) 30 cm B) 32 cm C) 34 cm D) 36 cm
Which visual screenings should the school nurse conduct when conducting annual assessments for school-age children? Select all that apply
1. Light reflex assessment 2. Cover–uncover test 3. Acuity testing 4. Visualization of the tympanic membrane 5. Cranial nerve VIII testing