FREE Parkinson's Knowledge Question and Answers

Question 1

The nursing diagnosis of Impaired Physical Mobility associated with Neuromuscular Impairment is given to patients with Parkinson's disease.
All of these tasks are being performed by a nursing assistant, as you can see.
What need do you have to step in?

Accepted Answer

The NA performs the patient’s complete bath and oral care.

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The NA reminds the patient not to look at his feet when he is walking

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The NA sets up the patient’s tray and encourages patient to feed himself.

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The NA assists the patient to ambulate to the bathroom and back to bed.

Question 2

What sign or symptom of Parkinson's disease occurs most frequently?

Accepted Answer

Tremor or shaking

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Cognitive changes

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Impaired posture and balance

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Fatigue

Question 3

A client with Parkinson's disease is being evaluated by a nurse. The following client behaviors help the nurse identify bradykinesia:

Accepted Answer

Lack of spontaneous movement

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Muscle spasm

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Paralysis of limbs

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Intentional tremor

Question 4

The care plan for a 78-year-old man with Parkinson's disease who has been referred to your home health organization includes all of these nursing tasks. Which tasks will you provide a nursing assistant (NA) to complete?

Accepted Answer

Check for orthostatic changes in pulse and bloods pressure

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Monitor for improvement in tremor after levodopa (L-dopa) is given

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Adapt the patient’s preferred activities to his level of function

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Monitor for abnormal involuntary jerky movements of extremities

Question 5

Levodopa has been prescribed to a patient to treat Parkinson's disease. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client's lesson plan regarding typical adverse effects of levodopa?

Accepted Answer

Postural hypotension

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Peptic ulcer

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Weight loss

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Pancytopenia

Question 6

A customer with Parkinson's disease is given the care of a nurse. What nursing interventions are crucial if the nurse wants to enhance the client's nutrition and encourage efficient swallowing?

Accepted Answer

Sit in an upright position to eat

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Give liquids with meals

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Eat solid food

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Feed the client

The nursing diagnosis of Impaired Physical Mobility associated with Neuromuscular Impairment is given to patients with Parkinson's disease.All of these tasks are being performed by a nursing assistant, as you can see.What need do you have to step in?

The nursing diagnosis of Impaired Physical Mobility associated with Neuromuscular Impairment is given to patients with Parkinson's disease.
All of these tasks are being performed by a nursing assistant, as you can see.
What need do you have to step in?