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Which finding is associated with coarctation of the aorta?

When taking a client’s health history, which finding does the nurse recognize will place the individual at greatest risk for lung cancer?

Which of the following clinical features of ALS predicts a better prognosis?  

The patient is a 27-year-old graduate student who was admitted to an acute care facility with a chief complaint of double vision for 2 weeks. She reported that both lower extremities (LEs) seemed weaker recently. Four months earlier, she had noticed persistent tingling of her fingers on the left hand and some numbness on the left side of her face.   Neurological examination showed a scotoma in the upper field of the left eye, weakness of the left medial rectus muscle, horizontal nystagmus on left lateral gaze, and mild weakness of the left central facial muscles. All other muscles had normal strength. The deep tendon reflexes were normal on the right and brisk on the left, and there was a left extensor plantar response. The sensory system was unremarkable. She ambulates with a wide base of support and mild trunk ataxia.   Which treatment intervention would be contraindicated for this patient?

Which of the following intervention sets is best for an 84-year-old patient with moderate to severe dementia resulting from Alzheimer’s Disease?

A Physical Therapist is treating a patient with Huntington’s Disease in the early stage. The patient is beginning to demonstrate excessive RUE movement and some unsteadiness in gait. The therapist decides to trial an assistive device with the patient. Which of the following devices would be recommended?  

The patient is a 27-year-old graduate student who was admitted to an acute care facility with a chief complaint of double vision for 2 weeks. She reported that both lower extremities (LEs) seemed weaker recently. Four months earlier, she had noticed persistent tingling of her fingers on the left hand and some numbness on the left side of her face.   Neurological examination showed a scotoma in the upper field of the left eye, weakness of the left medial rectus muscle, horizontal nystagmus on left lateral gaze, and mild weakness of the left central facial muscles. All other muscles had normal strength. The deep tendon reflexes were normal on the right and brisk on the left, and there was a left extensor plantar response. The sensory system was unremarkable. She ambulates with a wide base of support and mild trunk ataxia.   What would you expect to find regarding this patient’s muscle tone?

For a patient with a 10-year history of Multiple Sclerosis, which of the following cognitive tasks is likely the most challenging?  

According to the framework for rehabilitation of neurodegenerative diseases, which of the following is true regarding the early stage of the therapeutic care continuum?

The patient is a 27-year-old graduate student who was admitted to an acute care facility with a chief complaint of double vision for 2 weeks. She reported that both lower extremities (LEs) seemed weaker recently. Four months earlier, she had noticed persistent tingling of her fingers on the left hand and some numbness on the left side of her face.   Neurological examination showed a scotoma in the upper field of the left eye, weakness of the left medial rectus muscle, horizontal nystagmus on left lateral gaze, and mild weakness of the left central facial muscles. All other muscles had normal strength. The deep tendon reflexes were normal on the right and brisk on the left, and there was a left extensor plantar response. The sensory system was unremarkable.  She ambulates with a wide base of support and mild trunk ataxia.     What is this patient’s most likely diagnosis?