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75. A patient with Alzheimer’s disease exhibits sundowning. The nurse should:

A. Restrain the patient at night

B. Provide a stimulating environment in the evening

C. Maintain a consistent routine and lighting in the evening ✓

D. Administer sedatives as needed

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74. A patient with generalized tonic-clonic seizures is experiencing a seizure. The nurse’s priority action is to:

A. Restrain the patient's extremities

B. Insert an oral airway

C. Protect the patient from injury ✓

D. Leave the patient alone to avoid disturbing them

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73. A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a patient suspected of having a stroke. The nurse assesses for unilateral weakness, which is known as:

A. Ataxia

B. Dysphagia

C. Hemiparesis ✓

D. Paresthesia

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72. A patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) reports urinary hesitancy and a weak stream. The nurse anticipates which diagnostic test?

A. Colonoscopy

B. Cystoscopy

C. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) ✓

D. Blood glucose

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71. A nurse is teaching a patient with a newly diagnosed kidney stone (renal calculus). The nurse should emphasize increasing fluid intake to:

A. Reduce urine pH

B. Promote stone passage ✓

C. Increase urine concentration

D. Prevent bladder infections

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70. A patient on peritoneal dialysis reports cloudy dialysate return. The nurse suspects:

A. Dehydration

B. Constipation

C. Peritonitis ✓

D. Hypokalemia

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69. A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) reports pruritus. The nurse attributes this to:

A. Hypocalcemia

B. Uremic frost

C. Accumulation of nitrogenous waste products ✓

D. Peripheral neuropathy

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68. A nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse should encourage which activity initially?

A. Ambulation in the hallway

B. Bed rest with commode use ✓

C. Full range of motion exercises

D. Cycling on a stationary bike

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67. A patient with heart failure is prescribed lisinopril. The nurse should monitor for which common side effect of ACE inhibitors?

A. Bradycardia

B. Dry, persistent cough ✓

C. Hyperglycemia

D. Constipation

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66. A patient with stable angina reports chest pain. After administering sublingual nitroglycerin, the nurse should reassess the patient’s:

A. Blood pressure ✓

B. Temperature

C. Urine output

D. Bowel sounds

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65. A patient is admitted with sepsis. The nurse anticipates which initial action?

A. Administering oral antibiotics

B. Obtaining blood cultures before antibiotics ✓

C. Administering antipyretics

D. Waiting for definitive diagnosis

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64. A nurse is teaching an HIV-positive patient about preventing the spread of the virus. Which statement indicates understanding?

A. "I should share needles with trusted friends."

B. "I will always use condoms during sexual activity." ✓

C. "It's safe to donate blood since I'm on medication."

D. "My medication cures the virus completely."

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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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Practice Questions

75. A patient with Alzheimer’s disease exhibits sundowning. The nurse should:

74. A patient with generalized tonic-clonic seizures is experiencing a seizure. The nurse’s priority action is to:

73. A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a patient suspected of having a stroke. The nurse assesses for unilateral weakness, which is known as:

72. A patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) reports urinary hesitancy and a weak stream. The nurse anticipates which diagnostic test?

71. A nurse is teaching a patient with a newly diagnosed kidney stone (renal calculus). The nurse should emphasize increasing fluid intake to:

70. A patient on peritoneal dialysis reports cloudy dialysate return. The nurse suspects:

69. A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) reports pruritus. The nurse attributes this to:

68. A nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse should encourage which activity initially?

67. A patient with heart failure is prescribed lisinopril. The nurse should monitor for which common side effect of ACE inhibitors?

66. A patient with stable angina reports chest pain. After administering sublingual nitroglycerin, the nurse should reassess the patient’s:

65. A patient is admitted with sepsis. The nurse anticipates which initial action?

64. A nurse is teaching an HIV-positive patient about preventing the spread of the virus. Which statement indicates understanding?

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:

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