HESI RN MED SURG EXAM 2022
-55 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
, 1.The client who experiences angina has been told to follow a
low cholesterol diet. Which of the following meals would be
best?
2.Hamburger, salad, and milkshake.
3.Baked liver, green beans, and coffee.
4.Spaghetti with tomato sauce, salad, and coffee.
5.Fried chicken, green beans, and skim milk.
2. The nurse should caution the client with diabetes mellitus who is taking a
sulfonylurea (GLIPAZIDE, GLYBURIDE) that alcoholic beverages should be
avoided while taking these drugs because they can cause which of the following?
1.Hypokalemia.
2.Hyperkalemia.
3.Hypocalcemia.
4.Disulfiram (Antabuse)–like symptoms.
3. Which of the following conditions is the most significant risk
factor for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
1. Cigarette smoking.
2. High-cholesterol diet.
3. Obesity.
4. Hypertension.
4. Which of the following indicates a potential complication of diabetes mellitus?
1.Inflamed, painful joints.
2.Blood pressure of 160/100 mm Hg.
3.Stooped appearance.
4.Hemoglobin of 9 g/dL (90 g/L).
5.The nurse is teaching the client about home blood glucose
monitoring. Which of the following blood glucose measurements
indicates hypoglycemia?
1. 59 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L).
2. 75 mg/dL (4.2 mmol/L).
3. 108 mg/dL (6 mmol/L).
4. 119 mg/dL (6.6
mmol/L).
6. Assessment of the diabetic client for common complications
should include examination of the:
1.Abdomen.
2.Lymph glands.
3.Pharynx.
4.Eyes.- Diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma are common complications.
Feet should also be examined at each encounter.
-55 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
, 1.The client who experiences angina has been told to follow a
low cholesterol diet. Which of the following meals would be
best?
2.Hamburger, salad, and milkshake.
3.Baked liver, green beans, and coffee.
4.Spaghetti with tomato sauce, salad, and coffee.
5.Fried chicken, green beans, and skim milk.
2. The nurse should caution the client with diabetes mellitus who is taking a
sulfonylurea (GLIPAZIDE, GLYBURIDE) that alcoholic beverages should be
avoided while taking these drugs because they can cause which of the following?
1.Hypokalemia.
2.Hyperkalemia.
3.Hypocalcemia.
4.Disulfiram (Antabuse)–like symptoms.
3. Which of the following conditions is the most significant risk
factor for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
1. Cigarette smoking.
2. High-cholesterol diet.
3. Obesity.
4. Hypertension.
4. Which of the following indicates a potential complication of diabetes mellitus?
1.Inflamed, painful joints.
2.Blood pressure of 160/100 mm Hg.
3.Stooped appearance.
4.Hemoglobin of 9 g/dL (90 g/L).
5.The nurse is teaching the client about home blood glucose
monitoring. Which of the following blood glucose measurements
indicates hypoglycemia?
1. 59 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L).
2. 75 mg/dL (4.2 mmol/L).
3. 108 mg/dL (6 mmol/L).
4. 119 mg/dL (6.6
mmol/L).
6. Assessment of the diabetic client for common complications
should include examination of the:
1.Abdomen.
2.Lymph glands.
3.Pharynx.
4.Eyes.- Diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma are common complications.
Feet should also be examined at each encounter.
