HESI MED SURG EXAM
WITH QUESTIONS AND
WELL VERIFIED
ANSWERS[GRADED A+]
ACTUAL EXAM 100%
The nurse assesses a client who is newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and
observes that the client's eyeballs are protuberant, causing a wide-eyed
appearance and eye discomfort. Based on this finding, which action should the
nurse include in the client's plan of care?
,A. Assess for signs of increased intracranial pressure
B. Prepare to administer intravenous levothyroxine
C. Review the client's serum electrolyte values
D. Obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops
D. Obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops
To reduce the risk for pulmonary complication for a client with Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), what interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all
that apply)
A. Initiate passive range of motion exercises
B. Establish a regular bladder routine
C. Teach the client breathing exercises
D. Perform chest physiotherapy
E. Encourage use of incentive spirometer
C. Teach the client breathing exercises
D. Perform chest physiotherapy
E. Encourage use of incentive spirometer
A client is hospitalized with heart failure (HF). Which intervention should the
nurse implement to improve ventilation and reduce venous return?
A. Perform passive range of motion exercises
, B. Place the client in high Fowler position
C. Administer oxygen per nasal cannula
D. Increase the client's activity level
B. Place the client in high Fowler position
A client who was involved in a motor vehicle collision is admitted with a fractured
left femur which is immobilized using a fracture traction splint in preparation for
an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). The nurse determines that the clients
distal pulses are diminished in the left foot. Which interventions should the nurse
implement? Select all that apply:
A. Verify pedal pulses using a Doppler pulse device
B. Evaluate the application of the splint to the left leg
C. Offer ice chips and oral clear liquids
D. Monitor left leg for pain, pallor, parenthesis, paralysis, pressure
E. Administer oral antispasmodics and narcotic analgesics
A. Verify pedal pulses using a Doppler pulse device
B. Evaluate the application of the splint to the left leg
D. Monitor left leg for pain, pallor, parenthesis, paralysis, pressure
The healthcare provider prescribes diagnostic tests for a client whose chest x-ray
indicates pneumonia. Which diagnostic tests should the nurse review for
implementation in the most therapeutic treatment of the pneumonia?
WITH QUESTIONS AND
WELL VERIFIED
ANSWERS[GRADED A+]
ACTUAL EXAM 100%
The nurse assesses a client who is newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and
observes that the client's eyeballs are protuberant, causing a wide-eyed
appearance and eye discomfort. Based on this finding, which action should the
nurse include in the client's plan of care?
,A. Assess for signs of increased intracranial pressure
B. Prepare to administer intravenous levothyroxine
C. Review the client's serum electrolyte values
D. Obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops
D. Obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops
To reduce the risk for pulmonary complication for a client with Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), what interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all
that apply)
A. Initiate passive range of motion exercises
B. Establish a regular bladder routine
C. Teach the client breathing exercises
D. Perform chest physiotherapy
E. Encourage use of incentive spirometer
C. Teach the client breathing exercises
D. Perform chest physiotherapy
E. Encourage use of incentive spirometer
A client is hospitalized with heart failure (HF). Which intervention should the
nurse implement to improve ventilation and reduce venous return?
A. Perform passive range of motion exercises
, B. Place the client in high Fowler position
C. Administer oxygen per nasal cannula
D. Increase the client's activity level
B. Place the client in high Fowler position
A client who was involved in a motor vehicle collision is admitted with a fractured
left femur which is immobilized using a fracture traction splint in preparation for
an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). The nurse determines that the clients
distal pulses are diminished in the left foot. Which interventions should the nurse
implement? Select all that apply:
A. Verify pedal pulses using a Doppler pulse device
B. Evaluate the application of the splint to the left leg
C. Offer ice chips and oral clear liquids
D. Monitor left leg for pain, pallor, parenthesis, paralysis, pressure
E. Administer oral antispasmodics and narcotic analgesics
A. Verify pedal pulses using a Doppler pulse device
B. Evaluate the application of the splint to the left leg
D. Monitor left leg for pain, pallor, parenthesis, paralysis, pressure
The healthcare provider prescribes diagnostic tests for a client whose chest x-ray
indicates pneumonia. Which diagnostic tests should the nurse review for
implementation in the most therapeutic treatment of the pneumonia?
