BSN 266 HESI Exam Questions and
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, 1. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan of a client
diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?: MINIMIZE SYMPTOMS BY
WEARING LOOSE, COMFORTABLE CLOTHING
2. Which group of foods is best for the nurse to recommend for clients with a
strong family history of colon and rectal cancers?: OATMEAL, RAISINS, AND FRUIT WITH SKIN
3. The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital with a tentative
diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which diagnostic procedure should the
nurse prepare the client for the healthcare provider?: LUMBAR PUNCTURE
4. A client who has small cell carcinoma of the lung is admitted with symptoms
of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). As the client
responds to treatment, the client's serum sodium level increases from 120
mEq/L (120 mmol/L) to 125 mEq/L (125 mmol/L). Based on this finding, which
intervention should the nurse implement?: WITHHOLD NEXT SCHEDULED DOSE OF TREATMENT
5. A nurse is preparing a client for discharge who was recently diagnosed
with Addison's disease. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to
include in this client's discharge teaching?: TAKE PRESCRIBED CORTISONE ACCURATELY
6. While caring for a client with a full thickness burn covering 40% of the
body, the nurse observes purulent drainage at the wound. Before reporting
this finding to the healthcare provider, the nurse should review which of the
client's laboratory values?: WHITE BLOOD CELL (WBC) COUNT
7. An adult client who had a gastric bypass surgery 2 weeks ago, is admit-
ted with possible anastomosis leakage. The client's abdomen is tender to
touch, and the vital signs are" temperature 101 F (38.3 C), heart rate 130
beats/minute, respiratory rate 26 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 100/50
mm Hg. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the
client's plan of care?: STRICT INTRAVENOUS (IV) FLUID REPLACEMENT
8. The nurse is providing teaching to a client admitted with a blood glucose
level of 580 mg/dL about preventing complications related to diabetes melli-
tus. Which information stated by the client indicates understanding?: INCLUDE
NO MORE THAN 1-2 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN DIET PER DAY
9. The nurse is caring for a client in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) who
underwent a thoracotomy two hours ago. The nurse observes the following
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Answers 2026–2027 | Med-Surg Practice
Test & Study Guide
This document contains:
❖ nursing practice questions Med Surg
❖ BSN 266 HESI answers
❖ HESI NGN nursing questions
❖ BSN 266 exam prep 2026
❖ HESI Med Surg practice test
❖ BSN 266 Med Surg HESI
0
, 1. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan of a client
diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?: MINIMIZE SYMPTOMS BY
WEARING LOOSE, COMFORTABLE CLOTHING
2. Which group of foods is best for the nurse to recommend for clients with a
strong family history of colon and rectal cancers?: OATMEAL, RAISINS, AND FRUIT WITH SKIN
3. The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital with a tentative
diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which diagnostic procedure should the
nurse prepare the client for the healthcare provider?: LUMBAR PUNCTURE
4. A client who has small cell carcinoma of the lung is admitted with symptoms
of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). As the client
responds to treatment, the client's serum sodium level increases from 120
mEq/L (120 mmol/L) to 125 mEq/L (125 mmol/L). Based on this finding, which
intervention should the nurse implement?: WITHHOLD NEXT SCHEDULED DOSE OF TREATMENT
5. A nurse is preparing a client for discharge who was recently diagnosed
with Addison's disease. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to
include in this client's discharge teaching?: TAKE PRESCRIBED CORTISONE ACCURATELY
6. While caring for a client with a full thickness burn covering 40% of the
body, the nurse observes purulent drainage at the wound. Before reporting
this finding to the healthcare provider, the nurse should review which of the
client's laboratory values?: WHITE BLOOD CELL (WBC) COUNT
7. An adult client who had a gastric bypass surgery 2 weeks ago, is admit-
ted with possible anastomosis leakage. The client's abdomen is tender to
touch, and the vital signs are" temperature 101 F (38.3 C), heart rate 130
beats/minute, respiratory rate 26 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 100/50
mm Hg. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the
client's plan of care?: STRICT INTRAVENOUS (IV) FLUID REPLACEMENT
8. The nurse is providing teaching to a client admitted with a blood glucose
level of 580 mg/dL about preventing complications related to diabetes melli-
tus. Which information stated by the client indicates understanding?: INCLUDE
NO MORE THAN 1-2 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN DIET PER DAY
9. The nurse is caring for a client in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) who
underwent a thoracotomy two hours ago. The nurse observes the following
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