How it Works
Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (Free-Trial)

True or False: A positive Trousseau's sign indicates hypercalcemia.

A.

True

B.

False

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Trousseau’s sign is a sign of hypocalcemia, not hypercalcemia. It occurs when inflating a blood pressure cuff causes carpal spasms due to increased neuromuscular excitability.


Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Free Nursing Study Resources

Related Questions

Correct Answer is {"A":{"answers":"A"},"B":{"answers":"B"},"C":{"answers":"A"},"D":{"answers":"B"},"E":{"answers":"A"}}

Explanation

Diabetes Insipidus:

  • Polyuria: ADH deficiency/resistance causes excessive urine output.
  • Hypernatremia: Excessive water loss leads to high serum sodium levels.
  • Dilute Urine: The kidneys cannot concentrate urine without ADH.

SIADH:

  • Decreased Urine Output: Excess ADH leads to water retention and decreased urination.
  • Hyponatremia: Water retention dilutes sodium levels.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

(A) Tetany: Hypocalcemia increases neuromuscular excitability, leading to muscle cramps, spasms, and tetany (involuntary muscle contractions).

(B) Hypertension: Hypocalcemia does not directly cause hypertension; it may lead to hypotension.

(C) Constipation: Hypercalcemia, not hypocalcemia, causes constipation.

(D) Polyuria: Hypercalcemia leads to polyuria, while hypocalcemia does not.

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

Register