Nursing Interventions for Parkinson's Disease Quiz

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What should the nurse focus on when gathering information about a patient with Parkinson's Disease?

The patient's family history of neurological disorders

The patient's dietary habits

The patient's preferred leisure activities

The effect of the disease on the patient's ADLs and functional abilities (correct)

Why should the nurse observe the patient throughout the day?

To record the patient's dietary intake

To track the patient's sleep patterns

To assess functional changes and responses to medication (correct)

To monitor the patient's social interactions

Why is conducting a fall risk assessment important for patients with Parkinson's Disease?

PD symptoms and medication side effects put patients at high risk for falls (correct)

Patients with PD often have a fear of falling

Patients with PD are more cautious about their movements

Patients with PD have a higher pain threshold

What specific symptoms should the nurse observe in a patient with Parkinson's Disease?

Tremors, slowness of movement, weakness, forward posture, rigidity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of exercises are recommended for maintaining joint mobility in patients with Parkinson's disease?

Walking, stationary biking, swimming, and gardening Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of postural exercises for patients with Parkinson's disease?

To counter the tendency of the head and neck to be drawn forward and down Signup and view all the answers

What can help relax muscles and relieve painful spasms in patients with Parkinson's disease?

Warm baths, massage, and passive/active exercises Signup and view all the answers

Why are special walking techniques necessary for patients with Parkinson's disease?

To offset the shuffling gait and leaning forward Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to compensate for functional disability in self-care activities for patients with Parkinson's disease?

Environmental modifications and assistive devices Signup and view all the answers

Why may patients with Parkinson's disease have difficulty maintaining weight?

Due to slow eating process, dry mouth, and difficulty swallowing Signup and view all the answers

What is important to help patients with Parkinson's disease manage speech disorders?

Conscious effort to speak slowly and clearly Signup and view all the answers

Why should patients with Parkinson's disease be encouraged to actively participate in social and recreational events?

To avoid social and emotional withdrawal Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for improving coping abilities and promoting a positive self-concept in patients with Parkinson's disease?

Encouraging patients to set achievable goals and maintain independence Signup and view all the answers

What do warm baths, massage, and passive/active exercises help with in patients with Parkinson's disease?

Relaxing muscles and relieving painful spasms Signup and view all the answers

Why are environmental modifications and assistive devices recommended for patients with Parkinson's disease?

To compensate for functional disability in self-care activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recommended exercises for maintaining joint mobility in patients with Parkinson's disease?

To improve muscle strength, coordination, and dexterity Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nursing Interventions for Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Daily exercise program improves muscle strength, coordination, and dexterity, preventing muscle rigidity and contractures.
Recommended exercises for maintaining joint mobility include walking, stationary biking, swimming, and gardening.
Stretching and range-of-motion exercises promote joint flexibility.
Postural exercises are important to counter the tendency of the head and neck to be drawn forward and down.
Physical therapists can help develop individualized exercise programs and provide safe exercise instruction.
Warm baths, massage, and passive/active exercises help relax muscles and relieve painful spasms.
Special walking techniques are necessary to offset the shuffling gait and leaning forward.
Environmental modifications and assistive devices are recommended to compensate for functional disability in self-care activities.
Patients may have difficulty maintaining weight due to slow eating process, dry mouth, and difficulty swallowing.
Speech disorders are common in patients with Parkinson's disease, requiring conscious effort to speak slowly and clearly.
Patients should be encouraged to actively participate in social and recreational events to avoid social and emotional withdrawal.
Encouraging patients to set achievable goals and maintain independence is crucial for improving coping abilities and promoting a positive self-concept.

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Test your knowledge of nursing interventions for patients with Parkinson's disease with this quiz. Learn about exercise programs, recommended exercises, stretching, postural exercises, environmental modifications, speech disorders, and more to provide comprehensive care for Parkinson's patients.