Medical Surgery NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
Which of the following types of seizures is characterized by sudden, brief muscle contractions that may affect a small group…A client with coronary artery disease (CAD) reports chest pain that subsides after rest. Which term best describes this type…A client with cholecystitis complains of severe right upper quadrant pain radiating to the shoulder. The nurse should anticipate which…A patient with hyperparathyroidism is at risk for developing:A client is diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Which intervention is most appropriate for managing symptoms?A patient with Addison's disease is prescribed fludrocortisone. The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for which potential adverse…A patient experiences brief lapses in consciousness and staring spells. Which type of seizure is most likely occurring?Which of the following types of seizures is characterized by a sudden loss of consciousness and muscle tone, followed by…A patient is experiencing seizures characterized by sudden, brief episodes of muscle contractions that may affect the face, arms, or…Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect in a client with nephrotic syndrome?The nurse is caring for a client with hepatitis C. Which precaution is necessary to prevent transmission of the virus?A client with hepatitis A asks the nurse how the virus is transmitted. The nurse should provide which responseA client with a history of Paget's disease of bone reports increased bone pain and hearing loss. Which complication should…The nurse is caring for a client with gout. Which dietary modification should the nurse recommend?Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone)?A client with diabetic nephropathy is prescribed an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of…During an assessment of a patient with acute pancreatitis, which finding would the nurse expect?The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who underwent a cholecystectomy. Which statement by the client indicates understanding…Which of the following is a symptom of diverticulitis?Which of the following types of seizures is characterized by sudden, brief periods of unconsciousness without convulsions, often lasting only…Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for a patient experiencing an absence seizure?Which of the following is a potential trigger for seizures in patients with epilepsy?A client with diverticulitis is experiencing acute abdominal pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a client with a sprained ankle?What is the primary cause of urinary incontinence in older adults?Which of the following interventions is appropriate for a patient experiencing a hypertensive crisis?A client with acute pancreatitis is experiencing severe abdominal pain. What position should the nurse encourage the client to assume?What is the primary intervention for a client experiencing a muscle strain?A patient with stable angina is prescribed nitroglycerin sublingual tablets PRN for chest pain. The nurse instructs the patient to…The nurse is caring for a client with renal cell carcinoma. Which manifestation should the nurse anticipate?What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac?Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow?Which of the following is a common side effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?The nurse is assessing a patient with suspected pericarditis. Which of the following assessment findings is consistent with this condition?What is the priority nursing intervention for a client with severe diarrhea and dehydration?Which of the following is a symptom of hepatitis?Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize when caring for a client diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (MI)?A client with hyperthyroidism is at risk for developing which complication?Which of the following activities should be encouraged to promote bone health in adolescents?Which ECG waveform represents atrial depolarization?A patient experiences sudden, brief, and symmetric muscle jerks. What type of seizure is this?A client with Addison's disease is at risk for adrenal crisis due to:The nurse is caring for a client with acute kidney injury (AKI). Which intervention should the nurse implement to prevent…A client is admitted with a fractured femur sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Which nursing intervention takes priority during…A client with Crohn's disease is experiencing a flare-up. Which medication is contraindicated for this client during exacerbation?What condition is caused by excess production of cortisol, often due to prolonged exposure to stress?Which of the following conditions is characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity due to renal failure?A client with a fractured tibia is placed in a plaster cast. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the…A client is diagnosed with renal artery stenosis. Which medication would the nurse anticipate being prescribed to manage this condition?A patient is prescribed valproic acid (Depakote) for the treatment of seizures. The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor…