Medical Surgery NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
A patient presents with seizures characterized by sudden, rapid, and jerky movements, often involving the upper body and arms. Which…A client is receiving intravenous heparin therapy for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which laboratory test should the…A client with a fractured wrist is discharged home with a fiberglass cast. Which instruction should the nurse include in…What is the primary manifestation of angina pectoris?Which of the following types of seizures is characterized by sudden, brief contractions of a specific group of muscles, often…A client with a fractured tibia is placed in skeletal traction. Which intervention is essential for preventing complications of traction?A client with renal failure is at risk for developing uremic pericarditis. Which assessment finding is indicative of this complication?A client is admitted with acute glomerulonephritis. Which finding should the nurse expect during the physical assessment?During an assessment, a nurse observes a patient experiencing repetitive, rhythmic jerking movements involving both sides of the body. Which…Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of nephrotic syndrome?A patient with Graves' disease is experiencing thyroid storm. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a client with a suspected fracture?Which dietary instruction should the nurse provide to a client diagnosed with heart failure?Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a client with osteomyelitis?A client with a history of gout presents to the emergency department with acute joint pain and swelling in the…A client with gout is advised to limit intake of which food item?The nurse is caring for a client with chronic pancreatitis. Which dietary recommendation should the nurse provide to this clientA client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is prescribed a phosphate binder. The nurse understands that the purpose of this…During an assessment, a nurse observes a patient experiencing seizures characterized by a sudden loss of consciousness and muscle tone,…During an assessment, a nurse observes a patient experiencing seizures characterized by brief episodes of staring and unresponsiveness. Which type…A patient is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) for the treatment of seizures. The nurse should monitor the patient for which potential…Which medication is commonly used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by reducing stomach acid production?Which of the following should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for a patient with hyperthyroidism who has undergone…The nurse is assessing a client with pyelonephritis. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect?Which of the following is a symptom of a peptic ulcer?The nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). It is most important for the nurse…The nurse is assessing a client with osteoporosis. Which laboratory finding should the nurse expect?A client with liver failure is at risk for developing hepatic encephalopathy due to the accumulation of which substance?Which nursing action is priority for a patient with acute pulmonary edema?A patient with atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. The nurse understands the rationale for this therapy is primarily…The nurse is assessing a client with aortic stenosis. Which auscultatory finding should the nurse anticipate?Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing acute pulmonary edema?Which of the following statements indicates understanding of proper crutch use?Which medication is commonly used to treat hyperthyroidism?Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement for a client with a leg cast to prevent skin breakdown?A patient with acromegaly is scheduled for transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Which intervention should the nurse include in the preoperative plan of…Which condition is characterized by excess growth hormone in adults?The nurse is caring for a client with pancreatic cancer. Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication of this condition?A client with acute kidney injury (AKI) is prescribed furosemide. Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for?Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the pancreas?A patient with diabetes insipidus is prescribed chlorpropamide. Which of the following should the nurse monitor for as a potential…During an assessment, a nurse observes a patient experiencing seizures with complex, purposeless movements and impaired consciousness. Which type of…Which of the following laboratory findings is indicative of acute myocardial infarction (MI)?Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the liver?Which medication is commonly used to manage hypertension?Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a tonic-clonic seizure?Which laboratory finding indicates a potential complication of acute pancreatitis?What is the hormone responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood?What is the primary function of the thyroid hormone thyroxine?Which type of seizure involves sudden loss of muscle tone, leading to falls?
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