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Care of a Client with Parkinson's Disease
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1. Based on age and gender, Parkinson's disease is most likely to affect:
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A. a 25 year old male
B. a 65 year old female
C. a 30 year old female
D. a 62 year old male
2. Parkinson's disease is caused when too much dopamine is produced by the brain.
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A. True
B. False
3. Parkinson's disease has the greatest effect on the client's:
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A. Muscles
B. Heart
C. Lungs
D. Kidney
4. All of the following signs are associated with Parkinson's disease EXCEPT:
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A. Loose, weak muscles
B. Mask-like facial expression
C. "Pill-rolling"
D. Slow movements
5. When clients with Parkinson's disease take Levodopa, symptoms stop and the disease is cured.
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A. True
B. False
6. When working with a client with Parkinson's disease, the home health aide should focus on performing tasks that the client:
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A. Doesn't like to do
B. Takes a long time to do
C. Cannot do
D. All of the above
7. Which of the following is most likely to be difficult for the client with Parkinson's disease to swallow?
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A. Milkshake
B. Creamed corn
C. Water
D. Mashed potatoes
8. When you say something to your client with Parkinson's disease, and his facial expression does not change, it means he does not understand you.
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A. True
B. False
9. Carla, the home health aide, notices all of the following in her client with Parkinson's disease. Which one should be reported immediately?
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A. Propulsive gait
B. Tremors of the hands
C. Dizziness on standing
D. Soft, slow speech
Carla's client says to her, "Life isn't even worth living anymore. I can't do anything, and I'm no good to anyone." Carla should:
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A. Tell her client, "It isn't that bad - you're doing fine."
B. Tell the client's daughter to spend more time with him
C. Take the client for a walk to cheer him up
D. Notify the nurse
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