HESI Adult Health PRACTICE TEST 2026 |
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,UNIT 1: Cardiovascular System (Questions 1–15)
1. A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). Which assessment
finding indicates the medication is effective?
- A) Weight gain of 2 kg
- B) Urine output of 50 mL/hr
- C) Decreased breath sounds with crackles
- D) Heart rate of 120 bpm
Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that promotes fluid excretion. Urine
output of 50 mL/hr indicates the medication is working. Weight gain, crackles,
and tachycardia would indicate worsening heart failure.
,2. A nurse is caring for a client with atrial fibrillation. Which medication is
prescribed to prevent thromboembolism?
- A) Digoxin
- B) Warfarin
- C) Metoprolol
- D) Amiodarone
Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin is an anticoagulant used to prevent clot formation in clients
with atrial fibrillation. Digoxin controls rate, metoprolol controls rate, and
amiodarone converts rhythm.
, 3. A client is admitted with an acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which enzyme is
most specific for myocardial damage?
- A) CK-MB
- B) Troponin I
- C) Myoglobin
- D) LDH
Answer: B
Rationale: Troponin I is highly specific to cardiac muscle and rises within 3–6
hours of an MI, remaining elevated for 7–10 days.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS & DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS STUDY GUIDE LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
,UNIT 1: Cardiovascular System (Questions 1–15)
1. A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). Which assessment
finding indicates the medication is effective?
- A) Weight gain of 2 kg
- B) Urine output of 50 mL/hr
- C) Decreased breath sounds with crackles
- D) Heart rate of 120 bpm
Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that promotes fluid excretion. Urine
output of 50 mL/hr indicates the medication is working. Weight gain, crackles,
and tachycardia would indicate worsening heart failure.
,2. A nurse is caring for a client with atrial fibrillation. Which medication is
prescribed to prevent thromboembolism?
- A) Digoxin
- B) Warfarin
- C) Metoprolol
- D) Amiodarone
Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin is an anticoagulant used to prevent clot formation in clients
with atrial fibrillation. Digoxin controls rate, metoprolol controls rate, and
amiodarone converts rhythm.
, 3. A client is admitted with an acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which enzyme is
most specific for myocardial damage?
- A) CK-MB
- B) Troponin I
- C) Myoglobin
- D) LDH
Answer: B
Rationale: Troponin I is highly specific to cardiac muscle and rises within 3–6
hours of an MI, remaining elevated for 7–10 days.
