BSN 266 HESI MED SURGE: EXAM 1,
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
The nurse explains to a client with lung canceler that pleurodesis
is performed to achieve which expected outcome
Prevents the formation of effusion fluid
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports that an 87-year-
old female client who is sitting in a chair at the bedside has an
oral temperature of 97.2F (36.4C). which intervention should the
nurse implement?
Document the temperature reading on the vital sign graphic
sheet.
The nurse completes the visual inspection of a client's abdomen.
what technique should the nurse perform next in the abdominal
examination?
Auscultation
A client with acute appendicitis is experiencing anxiety and loss of
sleep about missing final examination week at college. Which
outcome is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of
care?
Achieve a sense of control
A client with type II DM arrives at the clinic with a blood glucose of
50mg/dl. The nurse provides the client with 6 ounces of orange
juice. In 15 minutes, the client's capillary glucose is 74mg/dl.
What action should the nurse take?
,Provide cheese and bread to eat
The nurse is providing instruction about log rolling to a client who
returns to the postoperative unit after lumbar laminectomy.
Which explanation should the nurse give the client about this
technique?
Maintains correct spinal alignment to protect the surgical area.
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed piroxicam
(Feldene), a no steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which
effect is characteristic of (NSAIDs) used for treating RA
Inflammation is reduced by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis
A client with osteoarthritis requests information from the nurse
about what type of exercise regimen would be most beneficial for
him. The nurse should communicate which information?
Low impact exercise, walking, swimming and water aerobics
A 24-year-old female client diagnosed with HPV infection is angry
at her ex-boyfriend and says she is not going to tell him that he is
infected. What response is best for the nurse to provide?
"Even though you are angry, he should be told, so he can take
precautions to prevent the spread of infection"
The nurse is assessing a client who is bedfast and refuses to turn
or move from a supine position. How should the nurse assess the
client for possible dependent edema?
Compress the flank and upper buttocks
A client's prostate-specific antigen (PSA) exam result showed a
PSA density of 0.13ng/ml which conclusion regarding this lab data
is accurate?
Low risk for prostate cancer
, Based on an analysis of the client's rhythm, atrial fibrillation, the
nurse should prepare the client for which treatment protocol?
Anticoagulation Therapy
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who is post-
menopausal. Which measure is most important for the nurse to
include to prevent osteoporosis?
Perform Weight resistance exercises
The nurse is preparing an adult client for an upper
gastrointestinal (UGI) series. which information should the nurse
include in the teaching plan?
Nothing by mouth (NPO) is allowed 6-8hrs before the study
A client with Osteoarthritis receives a prescription for naproxen
(Naprosyn). which potential side effects should the nurse provide
to the client about this medication?
Gastrointestinal disturbance
A client with sickle cell anemia is admitted with severe abdominal
pain and the diagnosis is sickle cell crisis. What is the most
important nursing action to implement?
Evaluate the effectiveness of narcotic analgesics
A couple trying to cope with an infertility problem wants to know
what can be done to preserve emotional equilibrium. What is the
best response for the nurse to provide?
Get involved with a support group. I will give you some names
The nurse is assessing a middle-aged male client for risk factors
related to chronic illness. which finding should the nurse assess
further?
Increase in abdominal fat deposits
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
The nurse explains to a client with lung canceler that pleurodesis
is performed to achieve which expected outcome
Prevents the formation of effusion fluid
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports that an 87-year-
old female client who is sitting in a chair at the bedside has an
oral temperature of 97.2F (36.4C). which intervention should the
nurse implement?
Document the temperature reading on the vital sign graphic
sheet.
The nurse completes the visual inspection of a client's abdomen.
what technique should the nurse perform next in the abdominal
examination?
Auscultation
A client with acute appendicitis is experiencing anxiety and loss of
sleep about missing final examination week at college. Which
outcome is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of
care?
Achieve a sense of control
A client with type II DM arrives at the clinic with a blood glucose of
50mg/dl. The nurse provides the client with 6 ounces of orange
juice. In 15 minutes, the client's capillary glucose is 74mg/dl.
What action should the nurse take?
,Provide cheese and bread to eat
The nurse is providing instruction about log rolling to a client who
returns to the postoperative unit after lumbar laminectomy.
Which explanation should the nurse give the client about this
technique?
Maintains correct spinal alignment to protect the surgical area.
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed piroxicam
(Feldene), a no steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which
effect is characteristic of (NSAIDs) used for treating RA
Inflammation is reduced by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis
A client with osteoarthritis requests information from the nurse
about what type of exercise regimen would be most beneficial for
him. The nurse should communicate which information?
Low impact exercise, walking, swimming and water aerobics
A 24-year-old female client diagnosed with HPV infection is angry
at her ex-boyfriend and says she is not going to tell him that he is
infected. What response is best for the nurse to provide?
"Even though you are angry, he should be told, so he can take
precautions to prevent the spread of infection"
The nurse is assessing a client who is bedfast and refuses to turn
or move from a supine position. How should the nurse assess the
client for possible dependent edema?
Compress the flank and upper buttocks
A client's prostate-specific antigen (PSA) exam result showed a
PSA density of 0.13ng/ml which conclusion regarding this lab data
is accurate?
Low risk for prostate cancer
, Based on an analysis of the client's rhythm, atrial fibrillation, the
nurse should prepare the client for which treatment protocol?
Anticoagulation Therapy
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who is post-
menopausal. Which measure is most important for the nurse to
include to prevent osteoporosis?
Perform Weight resistance exercises
The nurse is preparing an adult client for an upper
gastrointestinal (UGI) series. which information should the nurse
include in the teaching plan?
Nothing by mouth (NPO) is allowed 6-8hrs before the study
A client with Osteoarthritis receives a prescription for naproxen
(Naprosyn). which potential side effects should the nurse provide
to the client about this medication?
Gastrointestinal disturbance
A client with sickle cell anemia is admitted with severe abdominal
pain and the diagnosis is sickle cell crisis. What is the most
important nursing action to implement?
Evaluate the effectiveness of narcotic analgesics
A couple trying to cope with an infertility problem wants to know
what can be done to preserve emotional equilibrium. What is the
best response for the nurse to provide?
Get involved with a support group. I will give you some names
The nurse is assessing a middle-aged male client for risk factors
related to chronic illness. which finding should the nurse assess
further?
Increase in abdominal fat deposits
