A patient presents with signs of Cushing’s syndrome. Which finding supports this diagnosis?

During care of a patient with myasthenia gravis, which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to improve muscle strength?

The nurse recognizes that a lumbar puncture is contraindicated in which situation?

The priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure is:

A patient is admitted with a stroke. The nurse notes slurred speech and right facial droop. The priority is to:

A nurse is caring for a patient after a thyroidectomy. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

Which assessment is most important for a patient with a cervical spinal cord injury?

The nurse is educating a patient with Addison’s disease about medication management. The patient should:

Which diagnostic finding confirms a diagnosis of hypothyroidism?

The nurse monitors a patient with a basilar skull fracture for:

The nurse should suspect autonomic dysreflexia in a spinal cord injury patient who exhibits:

Which patient requires immediate nursing intervention?

A patient is receiving mannitol IV for increased intracranial pressure. Which finding indicates the medication is effective?

A nurse should place a patient recovering from a right CVA in which position to prevent complications?

A patient with SIADH will likely have which electrolyte imbalance?

Which statement indicates understanding by a patient with hyperthyroidism prescribed propranolol?

A nurse recognizes that a patient with myasthenic crisis needs:

When caring for a patient with meningitis, the nurse should implement:

A nurse is calculating an IV infusion rate. The order is for 1,000 mL of NS over 8 hours. The IV tubing delivers 15 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate (gtt/min).

The nurse knows the most accurate indicator of neurological function is:

The nurse should hold the morning dose of levothyroxine if:

A patient on long-term corticosteroid therapy is at risk for:

Which lab result would be expected in Cushing’s syndrome?

A nurse identifies which finding as an early sign of increased intracranial pressure?

A nurse caring for a patient with a pituitary adenoma should monitor for:

A nurse notes that a patient receiving phenytoin has bleeding gums. The best response is to:

A patient with a spinal cord injury develops a pounding headache, flushed skin, and BP of 210/110. The nurse should:

A patient with Guillain-Barre syndrome is at greatest risk for:

Which dietary selection is best for a patient with hypothyroidism?

A nurse caring for a patient with hyperthyroidism should report which finding to the provider?

Which symptom is expected in a patient with hypocalcemia after thyroid surgery?

The nurse recognizes that a patient post-stroke with expressive aphasia:

Which medication would the nurse expect for a patient with status epilepticus?

When caring for a patient with increased ICP, the nurse should avoid:

Which vital sign change suggests Cushing’s triad?

A nurse evaluating a patient on levodopa notes facial tics. The priority action is to:

A nurse caring for a patient with diabetes insipidus expects which finding?

The best indicator that mannitol is effective in reducing ICP is:

The nurse should prioritize assessment for which patient?

Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient with Alzheimer’s disease?

The nurse is teaching a patient with MS about fatigue management. Which statement shows understanding?

A nurse administers 25 mg of hydrocortisone IV every 8 hours. How much will the patient receive in 24 hours?

A patient with a spinal cord injury suddenly complains of sweating and nasal congestion. The nurse suspects:

A patient with a TIA should be educated on which medication?

Which finding in a patient with diabetes insipidus requires immediate action?

A patient with chronic seizure disorder should:

Which lab result supports a diagnosis of Addison’s disease?

The nurse should monitor which electrolyte closely when a patient is on furosemide?

A nurse reviews a patient’s thyroid panel: TSH 0.1, T3/T4 elevated. This indicates:

The nurse recognizes which as a potential complication of SIADH treatment?

A patient with meningitis reports photophobia. The nurse should:

The nurse caring for a patient with TBI monitors for which sign of herniation?

Which instruction is appropriate for a patient taking phenytoin?

A patient recovering from stroke has difficulty swallowing. The nurse should:

Which finding indicates Cushing’s syndrome?

A patient with hyperthyroidism is prescribed methimazole. Which lab should the nurse monitor?

The nurse calculates: Order – 500 mg ampicillin PO q6h. Supply: 250 mg tablets. How many tablets per dose?

A patient with Cushing’s disease reports mood swings and irritability. The best nursing action is:

A patient develops confusion after a head injury. The nurse should: