Question

true or false

1. parkinsons disease puts a person at high risk for falls.
2. parkinsons disease causes a shuffling gait and a mask - like facial expression.
3. pill - rolling is something that people with parkinsons disease must do before taking their medication.
4. a resident with parkinsons disease should be discouraged from performing her own care to save energy.

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1. multiple sclerosis causes the protective covering of the nerves, spinal cord, and white matter of the brain to break down over time.
2. for a person with ms, nerves cannot send signals to and from the brain in a normal way.
3. symptoms of ms include _ vision, fatigue, tremors, poor balance, and trouble walking.
4. the na should offer _ periods as necessary for residents with ms.
5. the na should give residents plenty of time to _ because people with ms often have trouble forming their thoughts.
6. _ worsen the effects of ms, so the na should remain calm and listen to residents when they want to talk.

Explanation:

1. True - Parkinson's affects balance and motor - control increasing fall risk.
2. True - Characteristic symptoms include shuffling gait and masked facies.
3. False - Pill - rolling is an involuntary tremor, not a pre - medication action.
4. False - Encouraging self - care can be beneficial for Parkinson's patients.
5. Myelin sheath - Multiple sclerosis causes breakdown of myelin around nerves.
6. Transmit signals - Nerves in MS patients have impaired signal transmission.
7. Vision problems - Vision issues are among MS symptoms.
8. Rest - NAs should offer rest periods to MS residents.
9. Express themselves - MS patients may need more time to express thoughts.
10. Stress - Stress can worsen MS effects.

Answer:

1. True
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. Myelin sheath
6. Transmit signals
7. Vision problems
8. Rest
9. Express themselves
10. Stress