, MED-SURG II HESI TEST BANK ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
CORE DOMAINS
Endocrine Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Cardiovascular Disorders
Renal and Electrolyte Disorders
Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders
Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Perioperative and Critical Care
Oncology and Hematologic Disorders
INTRODUCTION
This comprehensive test bank is designed for nursing students preparing
for the Med-Surg II HESI exam. It contains actual exam questions with
verified answers and detailed rationales covering endocrine, respiratory,
cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological, and perioperative
nursing. The questions mirror the HESI exam format and test clinical
judgment, prioritization, and safety. Each rationale explains not only why
the correct answer is right but also why the distractors are wrong,
reinforcing deep understanding of medical-surgical nursing concepts.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–30
1. The nurse is completing a health assessment of a 42-year-old
female with suspected Graves' Disease. The nurse should assess this
client for:
A. Anorexia
B. Tachycardia
C. Weight gain
D. Cold skin
B. Tachycardia
RATIONALE: Graves' disease is the most common type of
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
CORE DOMAINS
Endocrine Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Cardiovascular Disorders
Renal and Electrolyte Disorders
Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders
Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Perioperative and Critical Care
Oncology and Hematologic Disorders
INTRODUCTION
This comprehensive test bank is designed for nursing students preparing
for the Med-Surg II HESI exam. It contains actual exam questions with
verified answers and detailed rationales covering endocrine, respiratory,
cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological, and perioperative
nursing. The questions mirror the HESI exam format and test clinical
judgment, prioritization, and safety. Each rationale explains not only why
the correct answer is right but also why the distractors are wrong,
reinforcing deep understanding of medical-surgical nursing concepts.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–30
1. The nurse is completing a health assessment of a 42-year-old
female with suspected Graves' Disease. The nurse should assess this
client for:
A. Anorexia
B. Tachycardia
C. Weight gain
D. Cold skin
B. Tachycardia
RATIONALE: Graves' disease is the most common type of