MED SURG II HESI EXAM CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
GRADED A+
◉ A 60-year-old female is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The
nurse should
assess the client for which of the following?
1. Tachycardia.
2. Weight gain.
3. Diarrhea.
4. Nausea. Answer: Weight gain
◉ The nurse should assess a client with hypothyroidism for which of
the
following?
1. Corneal abrasion due to inability to close the eyelids.
2. Weight loss due to hypermetabolism.
3. Fluid loss due to diarrhea.
,4. Decreased activity due to fatigue.. Answer: 4. Decreased activity
due to fatigue
◉ When discussing recent onset of feelings of sadness and
depression in a client with hypothyroidism, the nurse should inform
the client that these feelings are:
1. The effects of thyroid hormone replacement therapy and will
diminish over time.
2. Related to thyroid hormone replacement therapy and will not
diminish over time.
3. A normal part of having a chronic illness.
4. Most likely related to low thyroid hormone levels and will
improve with
treatment.. Answer: 4. Most likely related to low thyroid hormone
levels and will improve with treatment.
◉ The nurse is instructing the client with hypothyroidism who takes
levothyroxine (Synthroid) 100 mcg, digoxin (Lanoxin) and
simvastatin (Zocor). Teaching regarding medications is effective if
the client will take:
1. The Synthroid with breakfast and the other medications after
breakfast.
,2. The Synthroid before breakfast and the other medications 4 hours
later.
3. All medications together 1 hour after eating breakfast.
4. All medications before going to bed.. Answer: 2. The Synthroid
before breakfast and the other medications 4 hours later.
◉ The nurse is teaching a diabetic client using an empowerment
approach. The nurse should initiate teaching by asking which of the
following?
1. "How much does your family need to be involved in learning about
your
condition?"
2. "What is required for your family to manage your symptoms?"
3. "What activities are most important for you to be able to maintain
control of your diabetes?"
4. "What do you know about your medications and condition?".
Answer: 3. "What activities are most important for you to be able to
maintain control of your diabetes?"
◉ The nurse is preparing to teach a client with a peptic ulcer about
the diet that should be followed after discharge. The nurse should
explain that the client should eat which of the following?
, 1. Bland foods.
2. High-protein foods.
3. Any foods that are tolerated.
4. A glass of milk with each meal.. Answer: 3. Any foods that are
tolerated.
◉ The nurse finds a client who has been diagnosed with a peptic
ulcer surrounded by papers from a briefcase and arguing on the
telephone with a coworker. The nurse's response to observing these
actions should be based on knowledge that:
1. Involvement with the job will keep the client from becoming
bored.
2. A relaxed environment will promote ulcer healing.
3. Not keeping up with the job will increase the client's stress level.
4. Setting limits on the client's behavior is an important nursing
responsibility.. Answer: 2. A relaxed environment will promote ulcer
healing.
◉ A client with a peptic ulcer has been instructed to avoid intense
physical
activity and stress. Which strategy should the client incorporate into
the home care plan?
EVALUATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
GRADED A+
◉ A 60-year-old female is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The
nurse should
assess the client for which of the following?
1. Tachycardia.
2. Weight gain.
3. Diarrhea.
4. Nausea. Answer: Weight gain
◉ The nurse should assess a client with hypothyroidism for which of
the
following?
1. Corneal abrasion due to inability to close the eyelids.
2. Weight loss due to hypermetabolism.
3. Fluid loss due to diarrhea.
,4. Decreased activity due to fatigue.. Answer: 4. Decreased activity
due to fatigue
◉ When discussing recent onset of feelings of sadness and
depression in a client with hypothyroidism, the nurse should inform
the client that these feelings are:
1. The effects of thyroid hormone replacement therapy and will
diminish over time.
2. Related to thyroid hormone replacement therapy and will not
diminish over time.
3. A normal part of having a chronic illness.
4. Most likely related to low thyroid hormone levels and will
improve with
treatment.. Answer: 4. Most likely related to low thyroid hormone
levels and will improve with treatment.
◉ The nurse is instructing the client with hypothyroidism who takes
levothyroxine (Synthroid) 100 mcg, digoxin (Lanoxin) and
simvastatin (Zocor). Teaching regarding medications is effective if
the client will take:
1. The Synthroid with breakfast and the other medications after
breakfast.
,2. The Synthroid before breakfast and the other medications 4 hours
later.
3. All medications together 1 hour after eating breakfast.
4. All medications before going to bed.. Answer: 2. The Synthroid
before breakfast and the other medications 4 hours later.
◉ The nurse is teaching a diabetic client using an empowerment
approach. The nurse should initiate teaching by asking which of the
following?
1. "How much does your family need to be involved in learning about
your
condition?"
2. "What is required for your family to manage your symptoms?"
3. "What activities are most important for you to be able to maintain
control of your diabetes?"
4. "What do you know about your medications and condition?".
Answer: 3. "What activities are most important for you to be able to
maintain control of your diabetes?"
◉ The nurse is preparing to teach a client with a peptic ulcer about
the diet that should be followed after discharge. The nurse should
explain that the client should eat which of the following?
, 1. Bland foods.
2. High-protein foods.
3. Any foods that are tolerated.
4. A glass of milk with each meal.. Answer: 3. Any foods that are
tolerated.
◉ The nurse finds a client who has been diagnosed with a peptic
ulcer surrounded by papers from a briefcase and arguing on the
telephone with a coworker. The nurse's response to observing these
actions should be based on knowledge that:
1. Involvement with the job will keep the client from becoming
bored.
2. A relaxed environment will promote ulcer healing.
3. Not keeping up with the job will increase the client's stress level.
4. Setting limits on the client's behavior is an important nursing
responsibility.. Answer: 2. A relaxed environment will promote ulcer
healing.
◉ A client with a peptic ulcer has been instructed to avoid intense
physical
activity and stress. Which strategy should the client incorporate into
the home care plan?
