HESI Adult Health 2 Actual Exam
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Multiple Choice Questions
1. A female patient's complex symptomatology over the past year has
culminated in a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Which of the patient's following statements demonstrates the need
for further teaching about the disease?
A. "I'll try my best to stay out of the sun this summer."
B. "I know that I probably have a high chance of getting arthritis."
C. "I'm hoping that surgery will be an option for me in the future."
D. "I understand that I'm going to be vulnerable to getting infections."
Answer: C
Rationale: SLE carries an increased risk of infection, sun damage, and
arthritis. Surgery is not a key treatment modality for SLE. The patient
requires further education regarding appropriate treatment approaches for
this autoimmune disorder.
2. Midazolam (Versed) has been ordered for a patient to be
administered by injection 30 minutes prior to a colonoscopy. The
nurse informs the patient that one of the most common side effects of
this medication is which effect?
A. Decreased heart rate
B. Amnesia
C. Constipation
D. Dry mouth
, Answer: B
Rationale: Versed is known to cause amnesia and anxiolysis as well as
sedation and is therefore commonly used prior to certain procedures. The
amnestic effect is particularly desirable for procedural sedation.
3. The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a spinal cord injury
following a motor vehicle accident. The patient exhibits a complete
loss of motor, sensory, and reflex activity below the injury level. The
nurse recognizes this condition as which of the following?
A. Central cord syndrome
B. Spinal shock syndrome
C. Anterior cord syndrome
D. Brown-Séquard syndrome
Answer: B
Rationale: About 50% of people with acute spinal cord injury experience a
temporary loss of reflexes, sensation, and motor activity that is known as
spinal shock. Central cord syndrome is manifested by motor and sensory
loss greater in the upper extremities than the lower extremities. Anterior
cord syndrome results in motor and sensory loss but not reflexes. Brown-
Séquard syndrome is characterized by ipsilateral loss of motor function and
contralateral loss of sensory function.
4. Which of the following clinical manifestations would the nurse
interpret as representing neurogenic shock in a patient with acute
spinal cord injury?
A. Bradycardia
B. Hypertension
Questions & Verified Answers |
Comprehensive Study Guide with
Detailed Rationales | Latest Update
THIS EXAM INCLUDES:
• Comprehensive HESI Adult Health 2 practice questions
• Verified answers with detailed rationales
• Adult Health and Medical-Surgical Nursing review
• NCLEX-style practice questions
• Delegation, prioritization, and safety-focused questions
• Exam-focused study material for efficient preparation
• Instant PDF download
• Suitable for independent study and exam revision
,HESI Adult Health 2 Actual Exam Questions & Verified
Answers | Comprehensive Study Guide with Detailed
Rationales | Latest Update
Multiple Choice Questions
1. A female patient's complex symptomatology over the past year has
culminated in a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Which of the patient's following statements demonstrates the need
for further teaching about the disease?
A. "I'll try my best to stay out of the sun this summer."
B. "I know that I probably have a high chance of getting arthritis."
C. "I'm hoping that surgery will be an option for me in the future."
D. "I understand that I'm going to be vulnerable to getting infections."
Answer: C
Rationale: SLE carries an increased risk of infection, sun damage, and
arthritis. Surgery is not a key treatment modality for SLE. The patient
requires further education regarding appropriate treatment approaches for
this autoimmune disorder.
2. Midazolam (Versed) has been ordered for a patient to be
administered by injection 30 minutes prior to a colonoscopy. The
nurse informs the patient that one of the most common side effects of
this medication is which effect?
A. Decreased heart rate
B. Amnesia
C. Constipation
D. Dry mouth
, Answer: B
Rationale: Versed is known to cause amnesia and anxiolysis as well as
sedation and is therefore commonly used prior to certain procedures. The
amnestic effect is particularly desirable for procedural sedation.
3. The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a spinal cord injury
following a motor vehicle accident. The patient exhibits a complete
loss of motor, sensory, and reflex activity below the injury level. The
nurse recognizes this condition as which of the following?
A. Central cord syndrome
B. Spinal shock syndrome
C. Anterior cord syndrome
D. Brown-Séquard syndrome
Answer: B
Rationale: About 50% of people with acute spinal cord injury experience a
temporary loss of reflexes, sensation, and motor activity that is known as
spinal shock. Central cord syndrome is manifested by motor and sensory
loss greater in the upper extremities than the lower extremities. Anterior
cord syndrome results in motor and sensory loss but not reflexes. Brown-
Séquard syndrome is characterized by ipsilateral loss of motor function and
contralateral loss of sensory function.
4. Which of the following clinical manifestations would the nurse
interpret as representing neurogenic shock in a patient with acute
spinal cord injury?
A. Bradycardia
B. Hypertension
