Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

Category - Acute Care Nurse Practioner Practice Test

A patient has been admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of “rule out” Guillain-Barre syndrome. The NP is completing the admission data base and asking about the patient’s history. What diagnosis might precipitate a diagnosis of Guillian-Barre syndrome?
  1. Myocardial infarction within the last 6 months
  2. Headache, nausea and nuchal rigidity
  3. Mild fevers, upper respiratory infection or a minor virus
  4. Slurred speech and weakness in one or both sides of the body
Explanation
Answer: C - When completing the admission data base and asking about the patient’s history the diagnosis that might precipitate Gullian-Barre syndrome is mild fevers, upper respiratory infections or minor viruses. The NP should pay particular attention to any mild infections and fevers the patient has recently had. The primary cause of Guillian-Barre syndrome is not known; however; about 50% of patients with Guillian-Barre have a recent history of infection.
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