Medical Surgery NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a tonic-clonic seizure?Which laboratory finding indicates a potential complication of acute pancreatitis?A nurse is caring for a client with pheochromocytoma. Which intervention is a priority?The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. Which nursing intervention is most effective in reducing preload in…A patient presents with seizures characterized by sudden, involuntary contractions of the muscles, often causing the body to bend forward…Which type of seizure is often mistaken for daydreaming due to the brief lapse in consciousness?The nurse is assessing a patient with heart failure for symptoms of fluid overload. Which of the following assessment findings…A client is diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Which assessment finding is characteristic of this condition?Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood?A client with diabetes mellitus is prescribed an insulin pump. The nurse should teach the client to:Which of the following types of seizures is characterized by sudden, brief, and isolated muscle jerks, often involving the arms…During which phase of a tonic-clonic seizure does the patient experience stiffening of the body?A client with heart failure is prescribed digoxin. The nurse knows that which laboratory value is important to monitor when…Which of the following is a risk factor for developing kidney stonesA client is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize to prevent infection?Which of the following is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?A client with diabetes insipidus is prescribed desmopressin (DDAVP). The nurse should monitor the client for which potential complication?A client with cirrhosis is at risk for hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize to…Which of the following diagnostic tests is most commonly used to confirm the presence of atrial fibrillation?A patient with cirrhosis is at risk for developing which complication related to hepatic encephalopathy?A patient experiences sudden and brief periods of staring, lasting only a few seconds. Which type of seizure is most…The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication of digoxin toxicity?A client with osteoarthritis asks the nurse about ways to manage pain. Which intervention should the nurse suggest first?A client with osteoporosis is at risk for fractures due to:A patient experiences seizures characterized by a sudden loss of muscle tone, leading to falls without warning. Which type of…What is a common complication of chronic liver disease?Which of the following positions should the nurse assist a client with a total hip replacement to avoid?A client is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which pre-procedure nursing intervention is essential?Which of the following is a symptom of heart failure?Which medication is commonly prescribed to treat peptic ulcers by inhibiting gastric acid secretion?The nurse is caring for a client with a spinal cord injury at the C5 level. Which complication is the…Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the kidneys to reabsorb water, thus regulating water balance in the body?Which hormone is produced by the adrenal glands and helps the body respond to stress?A client is diagnosed with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Which medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed to manage this…Which of the following statements regarding tonic seizures is true?A client with hepatitis C asks the nurse about the treatment options available. The nurse should include which medication in…The nurse is caring for a client with hepatitis A. Which precaution should the nurse implement?The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which instruction…A client with a lower extremity fracture is at risk for developing which complication due to immobility?Which dietary instruction should the nurse provide to a client with diverticulosis?A patient with epilepsy experiences seizures characterized by sudden muscle stiffening, often leading to falls and injuries. Which type of…A patient with hyperthyroidism is prescribed methimazole. The nurse should instruct the patient to report which of the following symptoms…During a tonic-clonic seizure, what should be the priority nursing intervention?A patient with diabetes mellitus type 2 is prescribed metformin. Which of the following should the nurse monitor closely?A patient with pheochromocytoma is experiencing a hypertensive crisis. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering first?A client with diabetes mellitus is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which lab value would the nurse expect to find?What is the primary function of the kidneys?Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in the management of heart…A patient presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of severe chest pain that worsens with deep breathing…Which hormone is responsible for stimulating ovulation in females and sperm production in males?