MED-SURG HESI VERSION 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | C… EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
Med-Surg HESI Version 1
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Nursing
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
53 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 53 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on
medical-surgical nursing concepts. It is suitable for comprehensive nursing review and
certification preparation, offering an effective resource for students to reinforce their
understanding of essential nursing topics. Each question is designed to enhance knowledge
retention and facilitate mastery of critical subject matter in the field.
CONTENTS
Pharmacology Q1–Q12
Surgical Care Q13–Q22
Cardiovascular Health Q23–Q33
Page 1
, Endocrine Disorders Q34–Q43
Respiratory Disorders Q44–Q53
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 53
Following long-term administration of warfarin sodium to a client with a medical diagnosis of
deep vein thrombosis, the nurse should expect which treatment?
a. The hemoglobin will be greater than 10 g/dl
b. The hematocrit will be less than 35%
c. The PT will be 1.5 times the normal
d. The PTT will be 1.5 times the normal
CORRECT ANSWER
c. The PT will be 1.5 times the normal
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 53
A client who has been taking finasteride, an enzyme (5 alpha reductase) inhibitor used to
shrink the prostate gland, is admitted because of continuing benign prostate prostatic
hypertrophy (BPH) symptoms when planning care. Which nursing problem should the nurse
address first?
CORRECT ANSWER
Urinary retention
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 53
An older client arrives at the outpatient eye surgery clinic for a right cataract extraction and
implant. During the immediate postoperative period, which intervention should the nurse
implement?
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Provide an eye shield to be worn while sleeping
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 53
A client takes daily supplemental iron tablets for iron deficiency anemia reports feeling
increasingly fatigued. Which laboratory values should the nurse review?
CORRECT ANSWER
Complete blood count
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 53
A male client is admitted to the emergency department with vomiting of dark brown, foul-
smelling emesis. He reports he had a surgical repair of a recurrent inguinal hernia one week
ago and complains of intense abdominal pain. After assessing that his bowel sounds are
hyperactive, which prescription should the nurse implement first?
CORRECT ANSWER
Insert a NGT and attach to low suction
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 53
A young adult male client has a leg cast following an open reduction for fractured tibia. He is
in skeletal traction with 10 lbs of weight. Approximately two hours after returning to the unit,
he reports severe pain in the affected extremity, and the nurse observes that the limb is blue
and blanched. Which action should the nurse promote first?
CORRECT ANSWER
Notify the healthcare provider of the assessment findings
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 53
A client is receiving combination chemotherapy for treatment of metastatic carcinoma. When
monitoring the client for systemic side effects, which assessment findings warrants
intervention by the nurse?
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
Med-Surg HESI Version 1
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Nursing
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
53 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 53 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on
medical-surgical nursing concepts. It is suitable for comprehensive nursing review and
certification preparation, offering an effective resource for students to reinforce their
understanding of essential nursing topics. Each question is designed to enhance knowledge
retention and facilitate mastery of critical subject matter in the field.
CONTENTS
Pharmacology Q1–Q12
Surgical Care Q13–Q22
Cardiovascular Health Q23–Q33
Page 1
, Endocrine Disorders Q34–Q43
Respiratory Disorders Q44–Q53
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 53
Following long-term administration of warfarin sodium to a client with a medical diagnosis of
deep vein thrombosis, the nurse should expect which treatment?
a. The hemoglobin will be greater than 10 g/dl
b. The hematocrit will be less than 35%
c. The PT will be 1.5 times the normal
d. The PTT will be 1.5 times the normal
CORRECT ANSWER
c. The PT will be 1.5 times the normal
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 53
A client who has been taking finasteride, an enzyme (5 alpha reductase) inhibitor used to
shrink the prostate gland, is admitted because of continuing benign prostate prostatic
hypertrophy (BPH) symptoms when planning care. Which nursing problem should the nurse
address first?
CORRECT ANSWER
Urinary retention
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 53
An older client arrives at the outpatient eye surgery clinic for a right cataract extraction and
implant. During the immediate postoperative period, which intervention should the nurse
implement?
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Provide an eye shield to be worn while sleeping
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 53
A client takes daily supplemental iron tablets for iron deficiency anemia reports feeling
increasingly fatigued. Which laboratory values should the nurse review?
CORRECT ANSWER
Complete blood count
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 53
A male client is admitted to the emergency department with vomiting of dark brown, foul-
smelling emesis. He reports he had a surgical repair of a recurrent inguinal hernia one week
ago and complains of intense abdominal pain. After assessing that his bowel sounds are
hyperactive, which prescription should the nurse implement first?
CORRECT ANSWER
Insert a NGT and attach to low suction
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 53
A young adult male client has a leg cast following an open reduction for fractured tibia. He is
in skeletal traction with 10 lbs of weight. Approximately two hours after returning to the unit,
he reports severe pain in the affected extremity, and the nurse observes that the limb is blue
and blanched. Which action should the nurse promote first?
CORRECT ANSWER
Notify the healthcare provider of the assessment findings
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 53
A client is receiving combination chemotherapy for treatment of metastatic carcinoma. When
monitoring the client for systemic side effects, which assessment findings warrants
intervention by the nurse?
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