HESI RN Med-Surge Practice Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?
Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints.
Joint pain is better in the morning and worsens throughout the day.
Joint pain is consistent throughout the day and is relieved by pain medication.
Joint pain is worse during the day and involves unilateral joints. - 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)?
Hoarseness.
Dry mouth.
Mouth ulcers.
Weight loss. - Hoarseness
A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment finding should the nurse
anticipate?
Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis.
Clubbing of fingers and toes.
,Intermittent claudication. Incorrect
Peripheral cyanosis. - 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?
Assess neurovascular status.
Change the client's position.
Inspect the traction equipment.
Review pain medication orders. - Assess neurovascular status
Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that further education is
needed?
I will cut back on smoking cigarettes daily.
I will avoid drinking caffeinated beverages.
I will rest frequently and avoid vigorous exercise.
I will eat a bland, low-fat, high-protein diet. - 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)
Remove the diaphragm immediately after intercourse.
Wash the diaphragm with an alcohol solution.
Use the diaphragm to prevent conception during the menstrual cycle.
Do not leave the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours after intercourse.
Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months. - 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).
Marijuana cigarettes do not affect sperm count.
Alcohol consumption can cause erectile dysfunction.
Low testosterone levels affect sperm production.
Cessation of smoking improves general health and fertility.
Obesity has no effect on sperm production. - 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?
Faint pedal pulses.
Decrease in blood pressure.
Lethargy.
Slow breathing. - 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?
Irritable bowel syndrome.
Diverticulitis.
Crohn's disease.
Ulcerative colitis. - 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?
Over use of laxatives for bowel regularity result in loss of peristaltic tone.
Inflammation of the colon mucosa cause growths that protrude into the colon lumen.
Diverticulosis is the result of high fiber diet and sedentary life style.
Chronic constipation causes weakening of colon wall which result in out-pouching sacs. -
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?
Exercise bicycle.
Sphygmomanometer.
Blood glucose monitor.
Weekly medication box. - 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?
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?
Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints.
Joint pain is better in the morning and worsens throughout the day.
Joint pain is consistent throughout the day and is relieved by pain medication.
Joint pain is worse during the day and involves unilateral joints. - 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)?
Hoarseness.
Dry mouth.
Mouth ulcers.
Weight loss. - Hoarseness
A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment finding should the nurse
anticipate?
Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis.
Clubbing of fingers and toes.
,Intermittent claudication. Incorrect
Peripheral cyanosis. - 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?
Assess neurovascular status.
Change the client's position.
Inspect the traction equipment.
Review pain medication orders. - Assess neurovascular status
Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that further education is
needed?
I will cut back on smoking cigarettes daily.
I will avoid drinking caffeinated beverages.
I will rest frequently and avoid vigorous exercise.
I will eat a bland, low-fat, high-protein diet. - 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)
Remove the diaphragm immediately after intercourse.
Wash the diaphragm with an alcohol solution.
Use the diaphragm to prevent conception during the menstrual cycle.
Do not leave the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours after intercourse.
Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months. - 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).
Marijuana cigarettes do not affect sperm count.
Alcohol consumption can cause erectile dysfunction.
Low testosterone levels affect sperm production.
Cessation of smoking improves general health and fertility.
Obesity has no effect on sperm production. - 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?
Faint pedal pulses.
Decrease in blood pressure.
Lethargy.
Slow breathing. - 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?
Irritable bowel syndrome.
Diverticulitis.
Crohn's disease.
Ulcerative colitis. - 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?
Over use of laxatives for bowel regularity result in loss of peristaltic tone.
Inflammation of the colon mucosa cause growths that protrude into the colon lumen.
Diverticulosis is the result of high fiber diet and sedentary life style.
Chronic constipation causes weakening of colon wall which result in out-pouching sacs. -
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?
Exercise bicycle.
Sphygmomanometer.
Blood glucose monitor.
Weekly medication box. - 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?
