Galen Medical Surgical Exam 2 Practice

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• Which condition is described as throbbing unilateral pain behind one eye that may progress to a full-headache?
• Which action is NOT recommended during a seizure?
• Which medication classes may be used to prevent migraines?
• People who suffer from migraines are at increased risk for which conditions?
• In late-stage Alzheimer's, which statement best describes validation therapy?
• Which action should the nurse take first when a patient starts a tonic-clonic seizure?
• What is the recommended position to promote breathing in a patient with pneumonia?
• After cataract surgery, which sleeping position should be avoided the night after surgery?
• A stroke occurring in the right hemisphere typically results in weakness on which side of the body?
• Which disease is characterized by reversible airway obstruction and bronchoconstriction due to inflammation and sensitivity?
• Which precaution is explicitly indicated for a stroke patient until a swallow study is done?
• Which four medications are traditionally used together for initial therapy of active tuberculosis?
• Lens opacity and halos around lights describe which condition?
• What is unique about the side rails on a patient with seizure precautions?
• This is the area in the brain which controls speech.
• What term refers to the structure at the base of the brain where the anterior, middle, and posterior cerebral arteries meet?
• Which illness is described as an acute viral respiratory infection with influenza‑like symptoms and is managed with droplet precautions?
• Which drug opens the meshwork to improve drainage of aqueous humor in glaucoma?
• Which patient scenario best indicates aspiration pneumonia risk?
• What is the primary treatment for cataracts?
• Which patient is at highest risk for airway obstruction?
• The white lipid covering of axons is called what?
• Which of the following is a common deficit observed after a right-hemisphere stroke?
• After using an inhaled corticosteroid, what should the patient do to prevent thrush?
• Pesticide exposure is considered what type of risk factor for Parkinson's disease?
• Which nursing intervention would help prevent injury for a patient receiving oxygen therapy via continuous nasal cannula?
• Which condition is characterized by bronchial inflammation with increased mucus production and a chronic cough?
• Which function is primarily associated with the right hemisphere?
• Which is the priority nursing responsibility during an acute asthma attack?
• Which drug is used to reduce production of aqueous humor in glaucoma management?
• Which brain area is primarily responsible for speech production?
• When caring for a patient on seizure precautions, which items should be readily available at the bedside?
• During status asthmaticus, what does it mean when wheezing suddenly stops?
• A patient with epilepsy has a morning Phenytoin level of 7 mcg/mL. What should the nurse do?
• Which of the following is a risk factor for airway obstruction related to aspiration risk?
• What is the first sign of increased intracranial pressure?
• A patient with epilepsy reports aura (déjà vu and spots in the field of vision). What is the appropriate immediate action?
• Which statement is true about macular degeneration?
• Which factor best demonstrates decreased LOC as a risk for airway obstruction?
• Before administering TPA for suspected ischemic stroke, which condition must be confirmed?
• In a patient with a left-hemisphere stroke, which deficit is most likely?
• What is the top priority when caring for a patient with migraine headaches?
• Postoperative care after cataract surgery includes which of the following?
• In the breakfast scenario with late-stage Alzheimer's, which response is most appropriate when the patient says they are hungry after breakfast?
• What is the #1 priority for the nurse when a patient has a seizure?
• For a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the oxygen flow should be set to no more than how many liters per minute?
• Which diagnosis describes autoimmune demyelination of the central nervous system?
• Which education recommendation is emphasized for patients managing migraines?
• This is the area in the brain which controls language processing.
• Stroke can be classified into which two main types?
• Which factor best represents a risk for airway obstruction due to inability to clear secretions?
• Which term describes impaired ability to coordinate movement?
• Which statement about treating influenza is true?
• The BEFAST mnemonic is used to recognize stroke symptoms. Which of the following components are included?
• In Parkinson's disease, orthostatic hypotension increases the risk of which complication?
• How many consecutive negative sputum cultures are required to consider a person with tuberculosis no longer infectious?
• Which statement best reflects a common post-operative instruction after retinal detachment repair?
• When should abortive therapies for migraine headaches be taken?
• Which of the following is a common indicator of dyspnea?
• Which of the following is a common sign observed in elderly patients with pneumonia?
• What condition can result from edema after a stroke?
• What lung sound is typically heard during an acute asthma attack?
• During a seizure in the hospital, which action should the nurse take?
• Common migraine symptoms include pain, N&V, and photophobia. Which option reflects these symptoms?
• Which nursing intervention helps expand the lungs in pneumonia patients?
• How long are stroke patients at risk for increased intracranial pressure?
• Which treatment is used for autoimmune diseases, including MS?
• What is the term for tremor that occurs at rest, commonly seen in early Parkinson's disease?
• Which condition is characterized by vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus due to inner ear dysfunction?
• When is influenza contagious?
• Absence seizures are most common in which population?
• After administration of TPA in a stroke patient, what is used to determine whether the therapy is working?
• Which glial cell primarily produces myelin in the central nervous system?
• Which action helps prevent pneumonia in at‑risk adults?
• Which of the following is part of stroke prevention?
• During a generalized seizure, what should the nurse do first?
• Which disease is characterized by progressive neurodegeneration with degradation of dopamine affecting motor function?
• Which drug class is used as abortive therapy for migraines?
• In managing an acute asthma attack, what oxygen saturation goal should be achieved?
• Which option is NOT listed as a potential trigger stressor for Multiple Sclerosis?
• Which of the following is a late sign of COPD?
• During the physical examination of COPD, the thorax is often inspected for which classic shape?
• What is the sensation or visualization that can occur right before a migraine begins?
• How long in between eye drops for glaucoma should you wait before applying another different eye drop?
• Which nursing action is recommended to help expand the lungs in pneumonia patients?
• A client with Parkinson's disease is taking diphenhydramine 25 mg by mouth three times daily. Which outcome should the nurse expect?
• If a seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or occurs back-to-back, what action should be taken?
• Which of the following is a late sign of COPD?
• What condition is defined as a seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes or repeated seizures over 30 minutes?
• Rust colored sputum described in pneumonia patients indicates which finding?
• Which patient is NOT at risk for seizures?
• Which of the following is listed as a migraine trigger?
• When starting tuberculosis therapy, which laboratory test should be monitored for potential adverse effects?
• Which patient statement requires re-education about phenytoin?
• Retinal Detachment is best described as?
• Before initiating a newly prescribed antibiotic for pneumonia that has not responded to prior therapy, what is the most important pre-treatment action?
• In COPD, the work of breathing increases caloric requirements. Which dietary strategy best supports this need?
• Which symptom combination is commonly associated with active tuberculosis?
• What is a late sign of an asthma attack?
• Which condition is a risk factor related to difficulty expressing needs?
• Which of the following is NOT a recommended stroke prevention measure?
• A 7-year-old demonstrates a brief episode of staring that lasts about 10 seconds with no recall. What type of seizure is this?
• Which factor is a recognized risk for aspiration contributing to airway obstruction?
• Which description best matches Status Asthmaticus?
• Which condition relates to decreased consciousness as a risk for airway obstruction?
• What is the purpose of sertraline when treating dementia?
• Which statement correctly describes the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis?
• What oxygenation intervention is indicated for stroke patients with low oxygen saturation?
• Which medication is used during an asthma attack to quickly open the airways?
• Which action is most important to help a patient with thick lung secretions expel mucus?
• What is a benefit of a dopamine agonist?
• Which action best reduces seizure-related injury?
• Which condition signifies the greatest impairment of airway protection due to decreased mental status?
• What dietary pattern is recommended for a patient with Parkinson's disease?
• Which term describes the white lipid covering of axons?
• What is a major risk factor for stroke?
• Pill rolling is a sign associated with which neurodegenerative disease?
• During a seizure, the nurse immediately wraps her arms around the patient to protect them from harm. Is this appropriate?
• Chronic disorder with 2 or more seizures experienced by the patient is known as what?
• Which of the following is NOT a first-line medication for tuberculosis?
• Which of the following is a risk factor for seizures?
• A client who has had a stroke affecting the right hemisphere is at risk for which deficit?
• Why must Parkinson's medications be administered on time?
• Which position is commonly used to improve breathing in an acute asthma attack?
• Which medication should be used cautiously in elderly due to risk of confusion and constipation?
• Which of the following is an unmodifiable risk factor for Parkinson's disease?
• To deliver 80% oxygen continuously in a noninvasive manner, which delivery system should be selected?
• Which route of transmission is most associated with tuberculosis?
• Which beverage should phenytoin not be taken with due to absorption interference?
• Which seizure is marked by brief loss of muscle tone and can be mistaken for fainting?
• Which disease presents with signs such as decreased vision, diplopia, nystagmus, paresthesia, fatigue, tremors, and gait instability?
• In a healthy adult, a TB skin test is considered positive if the induration measures at least how many millimeters?
• Which cranial nerve is responsible for motor function in chewing and jaw clenching?
• Stroke can be caused by which mechanisms?
• MS most commonly affects which demographic?
• What is an effective strategy for communicating with a patient who has hearing loss?
• Which condition has risk factors including allergy exposure and GERD?
• What precautions are commonly indicated for a patient with Parkinson's disease?
• Which structure is formed by the joining of the anterior, middle, and posterior cerebral arteries at the base of the brain?
• Which aspect should be included in documentation after a seizure?
• Which describes macular degeneration symptoms?
• Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for seizures?
• Which of the following is a common cause of status epilepticus?
• After a lumbar puncture, which finding would require immediate MD contact due to potential complication?
• Which statement best defines a stroke?
• Which statement best describes the role of age in Parkinson's disease risk?
• Dysarthria is characterized by which description?
• Which is a basic seizure precaution that should be at the bedside?
• The phase of a seizure involving rhythmic jerking movements is called?
• In multiple sclerosis, which symptom is most likely when optic neuritis is present?
• Which item is NOT listed as a migraine trigger in the material?
• During a seizure, which action is not appropriate?
• Which set lists the four cardinal signs of Parkinson's disease?
• Which of the following is a sign of hearing loss?
• Which type of epilepsy is characterized by altered level of consciousness and amnesia after seizures, making it difficult to diagnose?
• Which condition is described by increased intraocular pressure due to disrupted drainage, with vision changes and halos?
• Why should suction be readily available for a patient with Parkinson's disease?
• Which is a nonpharmacologic means to decrease migraine pain?
• Which seizure type is characterized by sudden loss of muscle tone that can cause falls?
• What is a key nursing teaching point for patients with hearing loss?
• What documentation should the nurse ensure about a patient's seizure?
• In a seizure, the phase characterized by stiffening of the muscles and joints is called?
• Which factor explicitly relates to aspiration risk?
• What sign indicates the patient with Parkinson's is due for their medication?
• Which of the following signs is likely after a right-hemisphere stroke?
• During a seizure, which statement is correct?
• A patient with Parkinson disease: which nutrition management change is appropriate?
• Which statement correctly identifies a risk factor for seizures?
• Which statement about Parkinson's disease medications is true?
• During seizure precautions, which bed position is recommended?
• Which factor directly impairs the ability to clear secretions?
• What is the recommended action to take if a seizure lasts long or recurs, requiring urgent care?
• In Meniere's disease, why are antihistamines and diuretics prescribed?
• What position should the patient be placed in during a seizure to minimize risk of aspiration?
• Which environmental modification is recommended for a patient with a stroke to minimize stimulation?
• Dysarthria is best described as which of the following?
• Which function is primarily associated with the right hemisphere?
• Which nursing teaching point is important for patients with hearing loss?
• Which test definitively indicates that a patient has tuberculosis?
• Which symptom is not typically associated with multiple sclerosis?
• Retinal detachment involves which process?
• Which reversal agent should be on standby when administering lorazepam for status epilepticus?
• Which term describes a seizure that involves the entire brain?
• Which finding represents a positive Romberg sign?
• During an acute asthma episode, which tool is used to obtain a baseline personal best reading for monitoring?
• Which populations are at higher risk for stroke according to the material?
• What is a major cause of death in Parkinson's disease?
• Which class of medications is used to terminate a seizure?
• Which factor indicates an inability to communicate needs, increasing airway obstruction risk?
• Which action is a nursing responsibility for a patient who has had a stroke?
• Which disease is described as chronic, progressive degeneration with autoimmune/inflammatory involvement of the nervous system?
• For how long are all four medications taken together in the initial phase of TB therapy?
• Which option is a direct factor for airway obstruction due to impaired coughing?
• What condition is described as excess fluid from inflammation in the lungs, which can be viral or bacterial?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with glaucoma?
• Which brain area is primarily associated with language processing?
• Which disease would require treatment with Timolol, Pilocarpine, and Mannitol?
• Which nursing intervention is appropriate for rhinosinusitis?
• Which four medications are standardly prescribed for active tuberculosis?
• Rhinosinusitis is best described as inflammation of which anatomical areas?
• After surgery to correct retina detachment, when should you contact your physician?
• Which breathing technique should a COPD patient be taught to ease dyspnea?
• The condition in which soft tissue collapses in the upper airway blocking airflow is called?
• Which oxygen delivery method is appropriate for noninvasive administration of high FiO2?
• Which of the following is an abortive therapy for migraines?
• When approaching a patient who has had a stroke, from which side should the nurse approach?
• Which feature is classically associated with COPD on physical examination?
• Which of the following is a late sign of glaucoma?
• Which of the following is a known risk factor for sleep apnea?
• Epilepsy is defined as a chronic disorder characterized by how many seizures?
• Which of the following is commonly recommended to limit after retinal detachment surgery?
• A person with active TB is contagious under what condition?
• To promote airway clearance in pneumonia, which intervention is most appropriate?
• Which laboratory finding most definitively confirms active tuberculosis infection?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a BEFAST stroke sign?
• After a seizure, which posture is recommended to help maintain airway?
• Why is rapid assessment and treatment critical in suspected stroke?
• Inflammation leads to buildup of fluid and pressure and can lead to infection. Which condition is described?
• Which environmental modification helps minimize stress and agitation in stroke patients?
• Which seizure type is defined by brief, sudden jerks of muscles?
• Patients with COPD should conserve which resource?
• In a patient with status epilepticus, which action should be prioritized first?
• What chronic disorder is characterized by two or more seizures experienced by the patient?
• Which statement about phenytoin administration is true?
• Open-angle glaucoma is characterized by which finding?
• Which type of epilepsy affects the entire brain?
• Which condition increases airway obstruction risk through dehydration?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for seizures?
• Which generalized seizure is typically seen in children and features brief loss of consciousness with staring episodes?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with Multiple Sclerosis?
• How quickly should a patient with suspected stroke be assessed when arriving in the ER?
• Which function is commonly affected by a left-hemisphere stroke?
• During an episode of Meniere's disease, which nursing action helps reduce fall risk?
• If a patient presents within 4.5 hours of stroke onset, which therapy can reverse symptoms?
• What is the appropriate nursing action after a seizure has ended?
• Which of the following is listed as a trigger for migraines?
• Which medication should be used if influenza is caught early to lessen symptoms?
• Which option indicates an inability to express needs, affecting airway obstruction risk?
• Which intravenous medication may be used in severe acute asthma to reduce bronchospasm?
• A newly diagnosed seizure disorder patient is being prepared for discharge. Which medication is commonly prescribed to prevent recurrent seizures?
• Which statement about antihistamine use is incorrect?
• Rhinosinusitis is best described as inflammation of which anatomical structures?
• During TB therapy, which drugs are continued after the initial 8 weeks?
• Which symptoms are associated with rising intracranial pressure?
• Which seizure type is defined by brief, shock-like muscle jerks lasting seconds?
• What is considered a normal oxygen saturation range for a patient with COPD?
• Which disorder is described by loss of lung elasticity with trapping of air, leading to a barrel-shaped chest and dyspnea?
• Which vaccine is specifically recommended for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
• Which postoperative instruction is commonly advised after retinal detachment surgery?
• In an elderly patient with pneumonia, which clinical manifestation indicates possible hypoxia?
• Bloody sputum (hemoptysis) is a common symptom of which disease?
• In a 17-year-old with epilepsy, which statement is correct about anticonvulsant therapy?