EVOLVE ELSEVIER HESI MED SURG EXAM LATEST QUESTIONS With 100% Verified Answers

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EVOLVE ELSEVIER HESI MED SURG EXAM
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Question 1
Which description of symptoms is characteristic of a client diagnosed with trigeminal
neuralgia (tic douloureux)?
Correct Answer
Sudden, stabbing, severe pain over the lip and chin



Question 2
A client taking a thiazide diuretic for the past six months has a serum potassium level
of 3. The nurse anticipates which change in prescription for the client?
Correct Answer
A potassium supplement will be prescribed



Question 3
During assessment of a client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which finding
should the nurse identify when planning care for this client?
Correct Answer
muscle weakness



Question 4
A client who has heart failure is admitted with a serum potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L
(2.9 mmol/L). Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer
Initiate continuous cardiac monitoring




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Question 5
A 46 year old female client is admitted for acute renal failure secondary to diabetes
and hypertension. Which test is the best indicator of adequate glomerular filtration?
Correct Answer
Serum creatinine



Question 6
A client with heart disease is on a continuous telemetry monitor and has developed
sinus bradycardia. In determining the possible cause of the bradycardia, the nurse
assesses the client's medication record. Which medication is most likely the cause of
the bradycardia?
Correct Answer
Propanolol



Question 7
The nurse is completing an admission interview and assessment on a client with a
history of Parkinson's disease. Which question provides information relevant to the
client's plan of care?
Correct Answer
Have you ever been 'frozen' in one spot, unable to move?



Question 8
The nurse is assessing a client's lab values following administration of chemotherapy.
Which lab value leads the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing tumor lysis
syndrome (TLS)?
Correct Answer
Serum calcium of 5mg/dL




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Question 9
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



Question 10
Which condition should the nurse suspect when a client reports vaginal dryness
during intercourse?
Correct Answer
Obstructed Bartholin's glands



Question 11
A 57 year old male client is scheduled to have a stress thallium test the following
morning and is NPO after midnight. At 0130, he is agitated because he cannot eat
and is demanding food. Which response is best for the nurse to provide to this client?
Correct Answer
The test you are having tomorrow requires that you have nothing by mouth tonight



Question 12
A client has been taking oral corticosteroids for the past five days because of seasonal
allergies. Which assessment finding is of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer
Purulent sputum




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