MED SURG HESI V2 EXAM
HESI MED - SURG V2 HESI PREDICTOR
FINAL EXAM 1 REAL EXAM COMPLETE
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
RATIONALES) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A client diagnosed with ovarian cancer has just been informed that their cancer has metastasized
to their liver. The client is quietly crying in their room. Which statement is appropriate for the
practical nurse to say?
a. I know many females who have survived ovarian cancer.
b. Let's talk about the treatments of ovarian cancer.
c. In my opinion, I would suggest getting a second opinion.
d. Tell me about what you are feeling right now. –
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Correct Answer :d. Tell me about what you are feeling right now.
The most appropriate response and therapeutic action is for the nurse to be an active listener
and to encourage the client to explore their feelings.
The nurse has reinforced discharge instructions for a client has been diagnosed with deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) in the right calf. The nurse realizes the client understands instructions
regarding anticoagulant therapy if the client makes which statement?
a. "While I am taking the anticoagulant, I should use a safety razor."
b. "It is expected that my gums will bleed when I take the anticoagulants."
c. "If I have a fever, I will need to take acetaminophen instead of aspirin."
d. "While I take warfarin, I will need to get partial thromboplastin times tested weekly." –
Correct Answer :c. "If I have a fever, I will need to take acetaminophen instead of aspirin."
A client discharged following a DVT will be taking anticoagulant therapy. The client will need to
take acetaminophen rather than aspirin because acetaminophen will not increase the risk of
bleeding. Aspirin will increase the risk of bleeding if taken with anticoagulants. The client should
use an electric razor, not a safety razor while taking anticoagulants. The client should report gum
bleeding while taking anticoagulants. While taking warfarin, the client's blood testing will be
prothrombin times, not partial thromboplastin times.
A client demonstrated pupillary constriction when a pen light was shined in their eyes. Which
nursing action should the practical nurse perform?
a. Report the finding to the health care provider.
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b. Record the finding on the assessment notes.
c. Assess blood pressure to rule out hypertension.
d. Record that the client has poor vision. –
Correct Answer :b. Record the finding on the assessment notes.
Pupillary constriction to light is a normal finding and should be documented in the assessment
notes.
Which foods should the practical nurse encourage a client to eat to increase their potassium
intake? (Select all that apply.)
a. Green beans
b. Spaghetti with sauce
c. Iced tea
d. Milk
e. Flounder
f. Sweet potatoes
g. Cantaloupe –
Correct Answer :a. Green beans
d. Milk
e. Flounder
f. Sweet potatoes
g. Cantaloupe
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Rationale:
Flounder, sweet potatoes, milk, green beans, and cantaloupe are all potassium-rich foods.
The nurse is reinforcing instructions regarding risk factor reduction for a client with angina. The
nurse should focus instructions to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by which risk factors?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Blood pressure
b. Age
c. Blood sugar
d. Gender
e. Stressful lifestyle
f. Family history –
Correct Answer :a. Blood pressure
c. Blood sugar
e. Stressful lifestyle
Rationale:
The nurse should focus instructions on risk factors that can be modified are blood pressure,
blood sugar, and stressful lifestyle. The client cannot change age, gender, or family history.
The receptionist at a very busy urgent care center, with a crowded waiting room, informs the
nurse that a client who is pale and has been producing bloody sputum has arrived at the clinic.
What should be the nurse's next action?
a. Ask the client to wait in the waiting room until the health care provider is available.
b. Escort the client to a private examination room within the urgent care center.
A+ TEST BANK 4
HESI MED - SURG V2 HESI PREDICTOR
FINAL EXAM 1 REAL EXAM COMPLETE
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
RATIONALES) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A client diagnosed with ovarian cancer has just been informed that their cancer has metastasized
to their liver. The client is quietly crying in their room. Which statement is appropriate for the
practical nurse to say?
a. I know many females who have survived ovarian cancer.
b. Let's talk about the treatments of ovarian cancer.
c. In my opinion, I would suggest getting a second opinion.
d. Tell me about what you are feeling right now. –
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, MED SURG HESI V2 EXAM
Correct Answer :d. Tell me about what you are feeling right now.
The most appropriate response and therapeutic action is for the nurse to be an active listener
and to encourage the client to explore their feelings.
The nurse has reinforced discharge instructions for a client has been diagnosed with deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) in the right calf. The nurse realizes the client understands instructions
regarding anticoagulant therapy if the client makes which statement?
a. "While I am taking the anticoagulant, I should use a safety razor."
b. "It is expected that my gums will bleed when I take the anticoagulants."
c. "If I have a fever, I will need to take acetaminophen instead of aspirin."
d. "While I take warfarin, I will need to get partial thromboplastin times tested weekly." –
Correct Answer :c. "If I have a fever, I will need to take acetaminophen instead of aspirin."
A client discharged following a DVT will be taking anticoagulant therapy. The client will need to
take acetaminophen rather than aspirin because acetaminophen will not increase the risk of
bleeding. Aspirin will increase the risk of bleeding if taken with anticoagulants. The client should
use an electric razor, not a safety razor while taking anticoagulants. The client should report gum
bleeding while taking anticoagulants. While taking warfarin, the client's blood testing will be
prothrombin times, not partial thromboplastin times.
A client demonstrated pupillary constriction when a pen light was shined in their eyes. Which
nursing action should the practical nurse perform?
a. Report the finding to the health care provider.
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b. Record the finding on the assessment notes.
c. Assess blood pressure to rule out hypertension.
d. Record that the client has poor vision. –
Correct Answer :b. Record the finding on the assessment notes.
Pupillary constriction to light is a normal finding and should be documented in the assessment
notes.
Which foods should the practical nurse encourage a client to eat to increase their potassium
intake? (Select all that apply.)
a. Green beans
b. Spaghetti with sauce
c. Iced tea
d. Milk
e. Flounder
f. Sweet potatoes
g. Cantaloupe –
Correct Answer :a. Green beans
d. Milk
e. Flounder
f. Sweet potatoes
g. Cantaloupe
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Rationale:
Flounder, sweet potatoes, milk, green beans, and cantaloupe are all potassium-rich foods.
The nurse is reinforcing instructions regarding risk factor reduction for a client with angina. The
nurse should focus instructions to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by which risk factors?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Blood pressure
b. Age
c. Blood sugar
d. Gender
e. Stressful lifestyle
f. Family history –
Correct Answer :a. Blood pressure
c. Blood sugar
e. Stressful lifestyle
Rationale:
The nurse should focus instructions on risk factors that can be modified are blood pressure,
blood sugar, and stressful lifestyle. The client cannot change age, gender, or family history.
The receptionist at a very busy urgent care center, with a crowded waiting room, informs the
nurse that a client who is pale and has been producing bloody sputum has arrived at the clinic.
What should be the nurse's next action?
a. Ask the client to wait in the waiting room until the health care provider is available.
b. Escort the client to a private examination room within the urgent care center.
A+ TEST BANK 4
