EVOLVE ELSEVIER HESI MED SURG LATEST 2026/ 2027 TEST BANK| COMPLETE
350 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+| EVOLVE
HESI MEDICAL SURGICAL LATEST EXAM (BRAND NEW!!)
An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of chest
pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. the
nurse should further assess the client for which condition? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Pulmonary embolism
which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial
assessment of a client who presents to the emergency department with a
painful ankle injury? (select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER-Quality of the
pain
Signs of inflammation
Ankle range of motion
Visible deformities of the joint
Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid
arthritis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves
symmetric joints
Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a client with
long-term gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hoarseness
A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment finding
should the nurse anticipate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bilateral lower leg stasis
dermatitis
,A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated with
traction. which action by the nurse is the priority when caring for this client? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Assess neurovascular status
Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that
further education is needed? - CORRECT ANSWER-I will cut back on smoking
cigarettes daily
The nurse is teaching a female client who uses a contraceptive diaphragm
about reducing the risk for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which information
should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER-Do not
leave the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours after intercourse
Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months
A male client who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day states he understands
that smoking cigarettes is contributing to the difficulty that he and his wife are
having in getting pregnant and wants to know if other factors could be
contributing to their difficulty. Which information is best for the nurse to
provide? (Select all that apply). - CORRECT ANSWER-Alcohol consumption can
cause erectile dysfunction
Low testosterone levels affect sperm production
Cessation of smoking improves general health and fertility
Twenty four hours after a client returns from surgical gastric bypass, the
registered nurse (RN) observes large amounts of blood in the nasogastric tube
(NGT) cannister. Which assessment finding should the RN report as early signs
of hypovolemic shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-lethargy
, the registered nurse (RN) is assessing a male client who arrives at the clinic
with severe abdominal cramping, pain, tenesmus, and dehydration. the RN
discovers that the client has had 14 to 20 loose stools with rectal bleeding.
When taking the client's medical history, which information is most for the
nurse to obtain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ulcerative colitis
A client is newly diagnosed with diverticulosis. The registered nurse (RN) is
assessing the client's basic knowledge about the disease process. Which
statement by the client conveys an understanding of the etiology of
diverticula? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic constipation causes weakening of
colon wall which results in out pouching sacs
The registered nurse (RN) is assessing a client who was discharged home after
management of chronic hypertension. Which equipment should the RN
instruct the client to use at home? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sphygmomanometer
A young adult mail is diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma in the
abdominopelvic region and is scheduled for radiation therapy (RT). The client
expresses concern about becoming infertile. How should the nurse respond? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Propose sperm banking before RT then artificial
insemination is an option
A client's susceptibility to ulcerative colitis is most likely due to which aspect in
the client's history? - CORRECT ANSWER-Jewish European ancestry
Small bowl obstruction is a condition characterized by which finding? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Severe fluid and electrolyte imbalances
Which client should the nurse recognize as most likely to experience sleep
apnea? - CORRECT ANSWER-Obese older male client with a short, thick neck
350 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+| EVOLVE
HESI MEDICAL SURGICAL LATEST EXAM (BRAND NEW!!)
An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of chest
pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. the
nurse should further assess the client for which condition? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Pulmonary embolism
which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial
assessment of a client who presents to the emergency department with a
painful ankle injury? (select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER-Quality of the
pain
Signs of inflammation
Ankle range of motion
Visible deformities of the joint
Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid
arthritis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves
symmetric joints
Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a client with
long-term gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hoarseness
A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment finding
should the nurse anticipate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bilateral lower leg stasis
dermatitis
,A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated with
traction. which action by the nurse is the priority when caring for this client? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Assess neurovascular status
Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that
further education is needed? - CORRECT ANSWER-I will cut back on smoking
cigarettes daily
The nurse is teaching a female client who uses a contraceptive diaphragm
about reducing the risk for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which information
should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER-Do not
leave the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours after intercourse
Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months
A male client who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day states he understands
that smoking cigarettes is contributing to the difficulty that he and his wife are
having in getting pregnant and wants to know if other factors could be
contributing to their difficulty. Which information is best for the nurse to
provide? (Select all that apply). - CORRECT ANSWER-Alcohol consumption can
cause erectile dysfunction
Low testosterone levels affect sperm production
Cessation of smoking improves general health and fertility
Twenty four hours after a client returns from surgical gastric bypass, the
registered nurse (RN) observes large amounts of blood in the nasogastric tube
(NGT) cannister. Which assessment finding should the RN report as early signs
of hypovolemic shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-lethargy
, the registered nurse (RN) is assessing a male client who arrives at the clinic
with severe abdominal cramping, pain, tenesmus, and dehydration. the RN
discovers that the client has had 14 to 20 loose stools with rectal bleeding.
When taking the client's medical history, which information is most for the
nurse to obtain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ulcerative colitis
A client is newly diagnosed with diverticulosis. The registered nurse (RN) is
assessing the client's basic knowledge about the disease process. Which
statement by the client conveys an understanding of the etiology of
diverticula? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic constipation causes weakening of
colon wall which results in out pouching sacs
The registered nurse (RN) is assessing a client who was discharged home after
management of chronic hypertension. Which equipment should the RN
instruct the client to use at home? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sphygmomanometer
A young adult mail is diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma in the
abdominopelvic region and is scheduled for radiation therapy (RT). The client
expresses concern about becoming infertile. How should the nurse respond? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Propose sperm banking before RT then artificial
insemination is an option
A client's susceptibility to ulcerative colitis is most likely due to which aspect in
the client's history? - CORRECT ANSWER-Jewish European ancestry
Small bowl obstruction is a condition characterized by which finding? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Severe fluid and electrolyte imbalances
Which client should the nurse recognize as most likely to experience sleep
apnea? - CORRECT ANSWER-Obese older male client with a short, thick neck
