MED SURG HESI EXAM 1 (2) WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
2025/2026
The nurse is assessing a 75-year-old client for symptoms of
hyperglycemia. Which symptom of hyperglycemia is an older
adult most likely to exhibit? correct answers >> infection
The onset of pneumonia in the older client may be signaled by
correct answers >> general deterioration
confusion
increased heart rate
and/or increased respiratory rate
Compartment syndrome is a condition involving correct
answers >> increased pressure and constriction of the nerves
and vessels within an anatomic compartment, causing pain
uncontrolled by opioids, and neurovascular compromise
Manifestations of emphysema include correct answers >>
increase in AP diameter (referred to as a barrel chest)
nail bed clubbing
fatigue
, emphysema nursing management correct answers >>
instruct to promote energy management, such as pacing
activities and scheduling rest periods
With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is
correct answers >> synchronized cardioversion.
to convert the cardiac rhythm back to normal sinus rhythm.
Clients with angle-closure glaucoma should not take medications
that correct answers >> dilate the pupil. *Anticholinergic
with a side effect of pupillary dilation
because this can precipitate acute and severely increased
intraocular pressure.
The nurse assesses a postoperative client whose skin is cool, pale,
and moist. The client is very restless and has scant urine output.
Oxygen is being administered at 2 L/min, and a saline lock is in
place. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
correct answers >> A priority intervention is the initiation of IV
fluids to restore tissue perfusion.
The client is at risk for hypovolemic shock because of the
postoperative status and is exhibiting early signs of shock.
pacer failure indicator correct answers >> Changes in pulse
rate and/or rhythm. Feelings of dizziness may be caused by a
decreased heart rate, leading to decreased cardiac output.
Whats a good discharge goal for a client with an ileostomy?
correct answers >> attend an ostomy support group within 2
weeks
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
2025/2026
The nurse is assessing a 75-year-old client for symptoms of
hyperglycemia. Which symptom of hyperglycemia is an older
adult most likely to exhibit? correct answers >> infection
The onset of pneumonia in the older client may be signaled by
correct answers >> general deterioration
confusion
increased heart rate
and/or increased respiratory rate
Compartment syndrome is a condition involving correct
answers >> increased pressure and constriction of the nerves
and vessels within an anatomic compartment, causing pain
uncontrolled by opioids, and neurovascular compromise
Manifestations of emphysema include correct answers >>
increase in AP diameter (referred to as a barrel chest)
nail bed clubbing
fatigue
, emphysema nursing management correct answers >>
instruct to promote energy management, such as pacing
activities and scheduling rest periods
With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is
correct answers >> synchronized cardioversion.
to convert the cardiac rhythm back to normal sinus rhythm.
Clients with angle-closure glaucoma should not take medications
that correct answers >> dilate the pupil. *Anticholinergic
with a side effect of pupillary dilation
because this can precipitate acute and severely increased
intraocular pressure.
The nurse assesses a postoperative client whose skin is cool, pale,
and moist. The client is very restless and has scant urine output.
Oxygen is being administered at 2 L/min, and a saline lock is in
place. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
correct answers >> A priority intervention is the initiation of IV
fluids to restore tissue perfusion.
The client is at risk for hypovolemic shock because of the
postoperative status and is exhibiting early signs of shock.
pacer failure indicator correct answers >> Changes in pulse
rate and/or rhythm. Feelings of dizziness may be caused by a
decreased heart rate, leading to decreased cardiac output.
Whats a good discharge goal for a client with an ileostomy?
correct answers >> attend an ostomy support group within 2
weeks
