HESI RN Med-Surge Practice EXAM,
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An adult client who is hospitalized Pulmonary embolism
after surgery reports sudden onset
of chest pain and dyspnea. the
client appears anxious, restless, and
mildly cyanotic. the nurse should
further assess the client for which
condition?
Pulmonary embolism.
Heart failure.
Tuberculosis.
Bronchitis.
,which information should the nurse Quality of the pain
obtain when performing an initial Signs of inflammation
assessment of a client who presents Ankle range of motion
to the emergency department with Visible deformities of the joint
a painful ankle injury? (select all that
apply)
Quality of the pain.
Signs of inflammation.
Ankle range of motion.
Muscle strength testing.
Visible deformities of the joint
Which description of pain is Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves
consistent with a diagnosis of symmetric joints
rheumatoid arthritis?
Joint pain is worse in the morning
and involves symmetric joints.
Joint pain is better in the morning
and worsens throughout the day.
Joint pain is consistent throughout
the day and is relieved by pain
medication.
Joint pain is worse during the day
and involves unilateral joints.
,Which physical assessment finding Hoarseness
should the nurse anticipate in a
client with long-term
gastroesophagealreflux disease
(GERD)?
Hoarseness.
Dry mouth.
Mouth ulcers.
Weight loss.
A client presents with chronic Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis
venous insufficiency. Which
assessment finding should the nurse
anticipate?
Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis.
Clubbing of fingers and toes.
Intermittent claudication. Incorrect
Peripheral cyanosis.
A client has been hospitalized with Assess neurovascular status
a femur fracture and is being
treated with traction. which action
by the nurse is the priority when
caring for this client?
Assess neurovascular status.
Change the client's position.
Inspect the traction equipment.
Review pain medication orders.
, Which statement made by a client I will cut back on smoking cigarettes daily
with chronic pancreatitis indicates
that further education is needed?
I will cut back on smoking
cigarettes daily.
I will avoid drinking caffeinated
beverages.
I will rest frequently and avoid
vigorous exercise.
I will eat a bland, low-fat, high-
protein diet.
The nurse is teaching a female Do not leave the diaphragm in place longer than
client who uses a contraceptive 8 hours after intercourse
diaphragm about reducing the risk
for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months
Which information should the nurse
include? (Select all that apply)
Remove the diaphragm immediately
after intercourse.
Wash the diaphragm with an
alcohol solution.
Use the diaphragm to prevent
conception during the menstrual
cycle.
Do not leave the diaphragm in
place longer than 8 hours after
intercourse.
Replace the old diaphragm every 3
months.
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS |
MULTIPLE CHOICES |!!
Save
Terms in this set (131)
An adult client who is hospitalized Pulmonary embolism
after surgery reports sudden onset
of chest pain and dyspnea. the
client appears anxious, restless, and
mildly cyanotic. the nurse should
further assess the client for which
condition?
Pulmonary embolism.
Heart failure.
Tuberculosis.
Bronchitis.
,which information should the nurse Quality of the pain
obtain when performing an initial Signs of inflammation
assessment of a client who presents Ankle range of motion
to the emergency department with Visible deformities of the joint
a painful ankle injury? (select all that
apply)
Quality of the pain.
Signs of inflammation.
Ankle range of motion.
Muscle strength testing.
Visible deformities of the joint
Which description of pain is Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves
consistent with a diagnosis of symmetric joints
rheumatoid arthritis?
Joint pain is worse in the morning
and involves symmetric joints.
Joint pain is better in the morning
and worsens throughout the day.
Joint pain is consistent throughout
the day and is relieved by pain
medication.
Joint pain is worse during the day
and involves unilateral joints.
,Which physical assessment finding Hoarseness
should the nurse anticipate in a
client with long-term
gastroesophagealreflux disease
(GERD)?
Hoarseness.
Dry mouth.
Mouth ulcers.
Weight loss.
A client presents with chronic Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis
venous insufficiency. Which
assessment finding should the nurse
anticipate?
Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis.
Clubbing of fingers and toes.
Intermittent claudication. Incorrect
Peripheral cyanosis.
A client has been hospitalized with Assess neurovascular status
a femur fracture and is being
treated with traction. which action
by the nurse is the priority when
caring for this client?
Assess neurovascular status.
Change the client's position.
Inspect the traction equipment.
Review pain medication orders.
, Which statement made by a client I will cut back on smoking cigarettes daily
with chronic pancreatitis indicates
that further education is needed?
I will cut back on smoking
cigarettes daily.
I will avoid drinking caffeinated
beverages.
I will rest frequently and avoid
vigorous exercise.
I will eat a bland, low-fat, high-
protein diet.
The nurse is teaching a female Do not leave the diaphragm in place longer than
client who uses a contraceptive 8 hours after intercourse
diaphragm about reducing the risk
for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months
Which information should the nurse
include? (Select all that apply)
Remove the diaphragm immediately
after intercourse.
Wash the diaphragm with an
alcohol solution.
Use the diaphragm to prevent
conception during the menstrual
cycle.
Do not leave the diaphragm in
place longer than 8 hours after
intercourse.
Replace the old diaphragm every 3
months.
