Medical Surgery NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
Which type of seizure may cause sudden loss of muscle tone in the legs, leading to falls while walking?The nurse is assessing a client with acute kidney injury (AKI). Which laboratory finding would indicate the prerenal phase of…A patient with diabetes insipidus is prescribed desmopressin (DDAVP). Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize?Which condition is characterized by an underactive thyroid gland?What is the first-line treatment for acute glomerulonephritis?A client with renal calculi is experiencing severe pain. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?The nurse is caring for a client with nephrotic syndrome. Which finding indicates the effectiveness of treatment?A client with a leg cast reports severe itching under the cast. Which action should the nurse take first?A patient is experiencing seizures that involve a sudden loss of muscle tone, resulting in a limp posture and possible…A client is prescribed simvastatin (Zocor) for hyperlipidemia. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client regarding this medication?What condition is caused by insufficient production of insulin or ineffective use of insulin by the body, leading to high…A client is scheduled for a total hip arthroplasty. Which preoperative nursing intervention takes priority?The nurse is assessing a client with hypothyroidism. Which finding would the nurse expect?A client is diagnosed with osteomalacia. Which dietary recommendation is most important for managing this condition?A patient with hyperthyroidism is scheduled for thyroidectomy. The nurse should place the patient in which position during the immediate…Which of the following instructions should the nurse include when teaching a client with osteoporosis about prevention?Which of the following statements regarding focal seizures is true?A client is admitted with suspected compartment syndrome following a traumatic injury to the lower leg. Which assessment finding is…Which laboratory test is used to assess kidney function?The nurse is caring for a client with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Which intervention is essential in the management of…A client with a history of osteoarthritis is scheduled for a total knee replacement. Which preoperative teaching point is important…A patient experiences seizures characterized by sudden, brief lapses in awareness, often mistaken for daydreaming. Which type of seizure is…Which type of seizure involves sudden, brief, and shock-like muscle contractions?Which statement by a client with chronic constipation indicates understanding of dietary managementThe nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect?Which of the following is a risk factor for developing gallstones?The nurse is caring for a client with a casted arm. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?Which symptom is characteristic of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?Which of the following medications is commonly used to manage symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?A patient with peptic ulcer disease is prescribed omeprazole. The nurse should instruct the patient to take this medication:The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus. Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize?A client with suspected gallstones is scheduled for an ultrasound. The nurse should instruct the client to:Which of the following statements is true regarding myoclonic seizures?Which gland is responsible for producing melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles?During an assessment, a nurse observes a patient experiencing seizures characterized by sudden, brief muscle contractions affecting the entire body,…A client with hypoparathyroidism is at risk for developing:Which of the following should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for a client with a cast?What is the primary function of the gallbladder?A patient with a history of seizures is admitted to the hospital with a head injury. Which nursing intervention is…What condition is caused by an excess of insulin in the blood, leading to low blood sugar levels?Which of the following medications is commonly used to terminate status epilepticus?Which of the following types of seizures is characterized by sudden, brief lapses in consciousness without convulsions, often accompanied by…A client with a history of osteoporosis is prescribed calcium supplements. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the…Which type of seizure is characterized by sudden jerking movements of the limbs or body?The nurse is caring for a client who had a total hip replacement. Which action should the nurse take to…A client with nephrotic syndrome is prescribed prednisone. Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for?Which of the following is a risk factor for developing colorectal cancer?What is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults?What is the primary function of adrenaline (epinephrine) in the body?The nurse is caring for a client with urinary retention. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?