Medical Surgery NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
A client with a sprained ankle is prescribed RICE therapy. What does RICE stand for?A client with osteoarthritis asks the nurse about non-pharmacological pain management strategies. Which intervention should the nurse suggest?Which of the following is a characteristic finding in a patient with acute pyelonephritis?Which of the following statements best describes the pathophysiology of epilepsy?A client with chronic hepatitis B is prescribed entecavir. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client regarding this…Which medication is commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation?What is a characteristic feature of an atonic seizure?The nurse is caring for a patient with infective endocarditis. Which of the following interventions is a priority in the…The nurse is caring for a client with appendicitis. Which assessment finding indicates perforation of the appendix?The nurse is caring for a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Which of the following interventions is contraindicated for this patient?Which activity should the nurse instruct a client with osteoporosis to engage in regularly?Which type of heart valve disorder is characterized by incomplete valve closure?What is the primary difference between absence seizures and complex partial seizures?Which cardiac enzyme is most specific to myocardial infarction (MI)?What is a common symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome?What is the primary function of the pancreas in the endocrine system?Which of the following diagnostic tests is commonly used to detect Helicobacter pylori infection?A client with hyperthyroidism is scheduled for a thyroidectomy. Before the surgery, the nurse should assess for:A client with diabetes mellitus is scheduled for a foot exam. The nurse should assess for:A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of myocarditis. Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate?Which of the following types of seizures is characterized by brief episodes of unconsciousness without convulsions, often accompanied by fluttering…A client with chronic renal failure is prescribed sevelamer. The nurse understands that the purpose of this medication is to:A patient is admitted with a suspected diagnosis of osteomyelitis. Which assessment finding is most indicative of this condition?Which of the following is a complication of untreated urinary tract obstruction?The nurse is caring for a client with pericarditis. Which medication is contraindicated in the treatment of this condition?A client with scoliosis is scheduled for spinal fusion surgery. Which preoperative nursing intervention is a priority?Which of the following is a common symptom of pericarditis?A patient experiences sudden and brief loss of muscle tone, often resulting in falls. What type of seizure is this?What is the primary function of insulin in the body?Which diagnostic test is commonly used to confirm the presence of peptic ulcers?What is the priority nursing intervention for a client with a suspected fracture?The nurse is caring for a client with polycystic kidney disease. Which intervention should the nurse implement to promote client…What is the priority nursing intervention for a client with suspected appendicitis?A patient with Addison's disease is at risk for adrenal crisis. Which of the following manifestations would the nurse expect…Which of the following is a symptom of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure and notes bilateral crackles upon auscultation. Which action should the…What is the primary nursing intervention for a patient experiencing atrial fibrillation?A patient with tonic-clonic seizures is prescribed antiepileptic medication. Which medication is commonly used as a first-line treatment for this…A client with a suspected spinal cord injury is brought to the emergency department. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?A patient is experiencing seizures characterized by sudden, involuntary movements of a limb or group of muscles, often described as…A client with a fractured femur should be assessed for which complication?The nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease. Which dietary instruction should the nurse provide to the…Which medication is commonly prescribed to treat Helicobacter pylori infectionThe nurse is assessing a client with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which finding indicates impaired arterial circulation?A client with an amputation of the lower leg is fitted for a prosthesis. Which client statement indicates understanding of…A patient with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine. The nurse should instruct the patient to take the medication:Which gland is located in the neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism?A client with a history of kidney stones is prescribed allopurinol. Which action should the nurse include in the client's…Which of the following is a common symptom of fibromyalgia?A client with ulcerative colitis is prescribed sulfasalazine. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential adverse effect of…