EVOLVE ELSEVIER HESI MED SURG EXAM LATEST (2026)
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ELSEVIER HESI MED SURG EXAM LATEST (2026-2027) NEW
An adult client who is hospitalized 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? - ANSWER--Pulmonary embolism
which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial assessment of a client
who presents to the emergency department with a painful ankle injury? (select all that
apply) - ANSWER--Quality of the pain
Signs of inflammation
Ankle range of motion
Visible deformities of the joint
Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis? - ANSWER--
Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints
,Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a client with long-term
gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)? - ANSWER--Hoarseness
A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment finding should the
nurse anticipate? - ANSWER--Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis
A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated with traction. which
action by the nurse is the priority when caring for this client? - ANSWER--Assess
neurovascular status
Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that further education
is needed? - ANSWER--I will cut back on smoking cigarettes daily
The nurse is teaching a female client who uses a contraceptive diaphragm about reducing
the risk for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which information should the nurse include? (Select
,all that apply) - ANSWER--Do not leave the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours after
intercourse
Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months
A male client who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day states he understands that smoking
cigarettes is contributing to the difficulty that he and his wife are having in getting pregnant
and wants to know if other factors could be contributing to their difficulty. Which
information is best for the nurse to provide? (Select all that apply). - ANSWER--Alcohol
consumption can cause erectile dysfunction
Low testosterone levels affect sperm production
Cessation of smoking improves general health and fertility
Twenty four hours after a client returns from surgical gastric bypass, the registered nurse
(RN) observes large amounts of blood in the nasogastric tube (NGT) cannister. Which
, assessment finding should the RN report as early signs of hypovolemic shock? - ANSWER--
lethargy
the registered nurse (RN) is assessing a male client who arrives at the clinic with severe
abdominal cramping, pain, tenesmus, and dehydration. the RN discovers that the client has
had 14 to 20 loose stools with rectal bleeding. When taking the client's medical history,
which information is most for the nurse to obtain? - ANSWER--Ulcerative colitis
A client is newly diagnosed with diverticulosis. The registered nurse (RN) is assessing the
client's basic knowledge about the disease process. Which statement by the client conveys
an understanding of the etiology of diverticula? - ANSWER--Chronic constipation causes
weakening of colon wall which results in out pouching sacs
The registered nurse (RN) is assessing a client who was discharged home after management
of chronic hypertension. Which equipment should the RN instruct the client to use at home?
- ANSWER--Sphygmomanometer
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ELSEVIER HESI MED SURG EXAM LATEST (2026-2027) NEW
An adult client who is hospitalized 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? - ANSWER--Pulmonary embolism
which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial assessment of a client
who presents to the emergency department with a painful ankle injury? (select all that
apply) - ANSWER--Quality of the pain
Signs of inflammation
Ankle range of motion
Visible deformities of the joint
Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis? - ANSWER--
Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints
,Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a client with long-term
gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)? - ANSWER--Hoarseness
A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment finding should the
nurse anticipate? - ANSWER--Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis
A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated with traction. which
action by the nurse is the priority when caring for this client? - ANSWER--Assess
neurovascular status
Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that further education
is needed? - ANSWER--I will cut back on smoking cigarettes daily
The nurse is teaching a female client who uses a contraceptive diaphragm about reducing
the risk for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which information should the nurse include? (Select
,all that apply) - ANSWER--Do not leave the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours after
intercourse
Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months
A male client who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day states he understands that smoking
cigarettes is contributing to the difficulty that he and his wife are having in getting pregnant
and wants to know if other factors could be contributing to their difficulty. Which
information is best for the nurse to provide? (Select all that apply). - ANSWER--Alcohol
consumption can cause erectile dysfunction
Low testosterone levels affect sperm production
Cessation of smoking improves general health and fertility
Twenty four hours after a client returns from surgical gastric bypass, the registered nurse
(RN) observes large amounts of blood in the nasogastric tube (NGT) cannister. Which
, assessment finding should the RN report as early signs of hypovolemic shock? - ANSWER--
lethargy
the registered nurse (RN) is assessing a male client who arrives at the clinic with severe
abdominal cramping, pain, tenesmus, and dehydration. the RN discovers that the client has
had 14 to 20 loose stools with rectal bleeding. When taking the client's medical history,
which information is most for the nurse to obtain? - ANSWER--Ulcerative colitis
A client is newly diagnosed with diverticulosis. The registered nurse (RN) is assessing the
client's basic knowledge about the disease process. Which statement by the client conveys
an understanding of the etiology of diverticula? - ANSWER--Chronic constipation causes
weakening of colon wall which results in out pouching sacs
The registered nurse (RN) is assessing a client who was discharged home after management
of chronic hypertension. Which equipment should the RN instruct the client to use at home?
- ANSWER--Sphygmomanometer
