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63. A patient with HIV/AIDS develops Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). The nurse recognizes this as a(n):

A. Bacterial infection

B. Opportunistic infection ✓

C. Viral infection

D. Fungal infection

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62. A patient with extensive burns is receiving fluid resuscitation. The most accurate indicator of adequate fluid resuscitation is:

A. Blood pressure

B. Heart rate

C. Urine output ✓

D. Pain level

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61. A nurse is assessing a patient with third-degree burns over 20% of their body. The nurse understands that the primary goal in the immediate emergent phase is:

A. Pain management

B. Infection prevention

C. Fluid resuscitation ✓

D. Wound debridement

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60. A patient with advanced cancer develops superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome. The nurse should assess for:

A. Hypertension and bradycardia

B. Facial and upper extremity edema ✓

C. Peripheral neuropathy

D. Severe abdominal pain

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59. A patient receiving chemotherapy develops neutropenia. The most important nursing intervention is to:

A. Encourage a high-fiber diet

B. Implement strict hand hygiene and protective isolation ✓

C. Monitor for hyperglycemia

D. Promote strenuous exercise

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58. A nurse is preparing a patient for chemotherapy. The nurse anticipates which common side effect?

A. Hypertension

B. Weight gain

C. Nausea and vomiting ✓

D. Hyperglycemia

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57. A patient underwent a total hip arthroplasty. To prevent dislocation, the nurse should instruct the patient to avoid:

A. Adducting the affected leg ✓

B. Flexing the hip less than 90 degrees

C. Abducting the affected leg

D. Bearing weight on the affected leg

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56. A nurse is caring for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experiencing joint pain and stiffness. The nurse should recommend:

A. Vigorous exercise

B. Rest during acute exacerbations ✓

C. Applying heat to affected joints

D. Avoiding all physical activity

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55. A patient with osteomyelitis is receiving long-term antibiotic therapy. The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for:

A. Increased appetite

B. Oral thrush or diarrhea ✓

C. Weight gain

D. Improved mobility

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54. A nurse is providing care for a patient with an open fracture. The priority nursing intervention is to:

A. Apply a sterile dressing

B. Elevate the extremity

C. Administer pain medication

D. Assess neurovascular status distal to the injury ✓

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52. A nurse is caring for a patient with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) who is experiencing respiratory distress. The nurse recognizes this as a potential:

A. Cholinergic crisis

B. Myasthenic crisis ✓

C. Hypoglycemic crisis

D. Seizure

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51. A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) is experiencing severe fatigue. The nurse should advise the patient to:

A. Exercise vigorously daily

B. Take hot baths to relax

C. Plan rest periods throughout the day ✓

D. Avoid all physical activity

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50. A nurse is teaching a patient with epilepsy about medication management. The most important instruction is:

A. Adjust dose based on seizure activity.

B. Take medications only when feeling auras.

C. Take medications consistently, even if seizure-free. ✓

D. Stop medications if side effects occur.

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49. A patient is recovering from an ischemic stroke with right-sided weakness and aphasia. The nurse prioritizes interventions to prevent:

A. Hyperglycemia

B. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) ✓

C. Left-sided weakness

D. Respiratory alkalosis

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48. A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 7. The nurse interprets this as indicating:

A. Mild TBI

B. Moderate TBI

C. Severe TBI ✓

D. No brain injury

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47. A nurse is caring for a patient who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. The nurse should monitor for which postoperative complication?

A. Hypertension

B. Diabetes insipidus ✓

C. Hyperglycemia

D. Respiratory acidosis

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46. A patient with Cushing’s syndrome has moon face, buffalo hump, and thin extremities. The nurse explains these are due to:

A. Estrogen deficiency

B. Overproduction of cortisol ✓

C. Insulin resistance

D. Thyroid hormone excess

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45. A nurse is caring for a patient with Addison’s disease. The patient is experiencing hypotension, weakness, and hyperkalemia. The nurse recognizes these as signs of:

A. Adrenal crisis ✓

B. Cushing's syndrome

C. Hyperthyroidism

D. Diabetes insipidus

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44. A patient with hyperthyroidism is prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU). The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for which adverse effect?

A. Constipation

B. Weight gain

C. Sore throat and fever ✓

D. Bradycardia

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Practice Questions

63. A patient with HIV/AIDS develops Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). The nurse recognizes this as a(n):

62. A patient with extensive burns is receiving fluid resuscitation. The most accurate indicator of adequate fluid resuscitation is:

61. A nurse is assessing a patient with third-degree burns over 20% of their body. The nurse understands that the primary goal in the immediate emergent phase is:

60. A patient with advanced cancer develops superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome. The nurse should assess for:

59. A patient receiving chemotherapy develops neutropenia. The most important nursing intervention is to:

58. A nurse is preparing a patient for chemotherapy. The nurse anticipates which common side effect?

57. A patient underwent a total hip arthroplasty. To prevent dislocation, the nurse should instruct the patient to avoid:

56. A nurse is caring for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experiencing joint pain and stiffness. The nurse should recommend:

55. A patient with osteomyelitis is receiving long-term antibiotic therapy. The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for:

54. A nurse is providing care for a patient with an open fracture. The priority nursing intervention is to:

52. A nurse is caring for a patient with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) who is experiencing respiratory distress. The nurse recognizes this as a potential:

51. A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) is experiencing severe fatigue. The nurse should advise the patient to:

50. A nurse is teaching a patient with epilepsy about medication management. The most important instruction is:

49. A patient is recovering from an ischemic stroke with right-sided weakness and aphasia. The nurse prioritizes interventions to prevent:

48. A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 7. The nurse interprets this as indicating:

47. A nurse is caring for a patient who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. The nurse should monitor for which postoperative complication?

46. A patient with Cushing’s syndrome has moon face, buffalo hump, and thin extremities. The nurse explains these are due to:

45. A nurse is caring for a patient with Addison’s disease. The patient is experiencing hypotension, weakness, and hyperkalemia. The nurse recognizes these as signs of:

44. A patient with hyperthyroidism is prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU). The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for which adverse effect?

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