EVOLVE ELSEVIER HESI MED SURG NURSING
QUESTION BANK |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
1. A client with Cushing's syndrome is recovering from an elective laparoscopic procedure.
Which assessment finding warrant's immediate intervention by the nurse?
a. Purple marks on skin of the abdomen
b. Irregular apical pulse
c. Quarter size blood spot on dressing
d. Pitting ankle edema
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Irregular apical pulse
Question 2
2. A client with lung cancer who wears a subcutaneous morphine sulfate patch for pain is
short of breath and is difficult to arouse. When performing a head to toe assessment, the
nurse discovers four analgesic patches on the clients body. Which intervention should the
nurse implement first?
a. Remove all of the morphine patches
b. Administer a narcotic antagonist
c. Apply oxygen per face mask
d. Measure the client's blood pressure
CORRECT ANSWER
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, b. Administer a narcotic antagonist
Question 3
3. A client receives prescriptions for a multidrug regimen for the treatment of tuberculosis.
Which information should the nurse prioritize?
a. Adherence to the regimen is imperative
b. Medications should be taken with food
c. Serum liver panels are collected regularly
d. Enhanced sun protection measures will be needed
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Adherence to the regimen is imperative
Question 4
4. The nurse is preparing a client for surgery who was admitted to the emergency center
following a motor vehicle collision. The client has an open fracture of the femur and is
bleeding moderately from the bone protrusion site. During the prescriptive assessment,
the nurse determines that the client currently receives heparin sodium 5,000 units
subcutaneously daily. What is the priority nursing action?
a. Notify the healthcare provider of the client's medication history
b. Observe the heparin injections sites for signs of bruising
c. Have the client sign the surgical and transfusion permits
d. Ensure that the potential for bleeding is explained to the client
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Notify the healthcare provider of the client's medication history
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,Question 5
5. A client with orthopnea expresses concern about the ability to "get enough air" during a
scheduled thoracentesis. On which information should the nurse's response be based?
a. A thoracentesis is a brief process that has minimal discomfort
b. Orthopnea is frequently caused by a client's uncontrolled anxiety
c. The procedure is performed with the client in an upright position
d. Extra pillows can be used if needed to elevate the client's head
CORRECT ANSWER
c. The procedure is performed with the client in an upright position
Question 6
6. What information should the nurse include in the teaching plan of a client diagnosed
with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
a. Sleep without pillows at night to maintain neck alignment
b. Adjust food intake to three full meals per day and no snacks
c. Minimize symptoms by wearing loose, comfortable clothing
d. Avoid participation in any aerobic exercise programs
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Minimize symptoms by wearing loose, comfortable clothing
Question 7
7. The nurse is providing teaching to a client with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripheral
neuropathy. Which information should the nurse provide?
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, a. Family members can help with regular foot exams
b. Heating pads are useful if on the low setting
c. Aching feet may be soaked in lukewarm water for one hour or more
d. Shoes should be worn outside the house, but it is fine to be barefoot inside
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Family members can help with regular foot exams
Question 8
8. A client in the operating room received succinylcholine. The client is experiencing
muscle rigidity and has an extremely high temperature. What action should the nurse
implement?
a. Hold a prescription for dantrolene until fever is reduced
b. Prepare ice packs for placement in the clients axillary area
c. Call the PACU nurse to prepare for prolonged ventilator support
d. Determine if prescribed antibiotics were administered preoperatively
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Prepare ice packs for placement in the clients axillary area
Question 9
9. The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who reports blurred vision and who is
newly diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Which outcome should the nurse include in
the plan of care for this client?
a. The nurse will encourage the client to walk thirty minutes every day
b. The clients family will state signs and symptoms about the disease
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QUESTION BANK |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
1. A client with Cushing's syndrome is recovering from an elective laparoscopic procedure.
Which assessment finding warrant's immediate intervention by the nurse?
a. Purple marks on skin of the abdomen
b. Irregular apical pulse
c. Quarter size blood spot on dressing
d. Pitting ankle edema
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Irregular apical pulse
Question 2
2. A client with lung cancer who wears a subcutaneous morphine sulfate patch for pain is
short of breath and is difficult to arouse. When performing a head to toe assessment, the
nurse discovers four analgesic patches on the clients body. Which intervention should the
nurse implement first?
a. Remove all of the morphine patches
b. Administer a narcotic antagonist
c. Apply oxygen per face mask
d. Measure the client's blood pressure
CORRECT ANSWER
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, b. Administer a narcotic antagonist
Question 3
3. A client receives prescriptions for a multidrug regimen for the treatment of tuberculosis.
Which information should the nurse prioritize?
a. Adherence to the regimen is imperative
b. Medications should be taken with food
c. Serum liver panels are collected regularly
d. Enhanced sun protection measures will be needed
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Adherence to the regimen is imperative
Question 4
4. The nurse is preparing a client for surgery who was admitted to the emergency center
following a motor vehicle collision. The client has an open fracture of the femur and is
bleeding moderately from the bone protrusion site. During the prescriptive assessment,
the nurse determines that the client currently receives heparin sodium 5,000 units
subcutaneously daily. What is the priority nursing action?
a. Notify the healthcare provider of the client's medication history
b. Observe the heparin injections sites for signs of bruising
c. Have the client sign the surgical and transfusion permits
d. Ensure that the potential for bleeding is explained to the client
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Notify the healthcare provider of the client's medication history
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,Question 5
5. A client with orthopnea expresses concern about the ability to "get enough air" during a
scheduled thoracentesis. On which information should the nurse's response be based?
a. A thoracentesis is a brief process that has minimal discomfort
b. Orthopnea is frequently caused by a client's uncontrolled anxiety
c. The procedure is performed with the client in an upright position
d. Extra pillows can be used if needed to elevate the client's head
CORRECT ANSWER
c. The procedure is performed with the client in an upright position
Question 6
6. What information should the nurse include in the teaching plan of a client diagnosed
with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
a. Sleep without pillows at night to maintain neck alignment
b. Adjust food intake to three full meals per day and no snacks
c. Minimize symptoms by wearing loose, comfortable clothing
d. Avoid participation in any aerobic exercise programs
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Minimize symptoms by wearing loose, comfortable clothing
Question 7
7. The nurse is providing teaching to a client with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripheral
neuropathy. Which information should the nurse provide?
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, a. Family members can help with regular foot exams
b. Heating pads are useful if on the low setting
c. Aching feet may be soaked in lukewarm water for one hour or more
d. Shoes should be worn outside the house, but it is fine to be barefoot inside
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Family members can help with regular foot exams
Question 8
8. A client in the operating room received succinylcholine. The client is experiencing
muscle rigidity and has an extremely high temperature. What action should the nurse
implement?
a. Hold a prescription for dantrolene until fever is reduced
b. Prepare ice packs for placement in the clients axillary area
c. Call the PACU nurse to prepare for prolonged ventilator support
d. Determine if prescribed antibiotics were administered preoperatively
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Prepare ice packs for placement in the clients axillary area
Question 9
9. The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who reports blurred vision and who is
newly diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Which outcome should the nurse include in
the plan of care for this client?
a. The nurse will encourage the client to walk thirty minutes every day
b. The clients family will state signs and symptoms about the disease
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