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HESI RN ADVANCED MEDICAL SURGICAL NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 55 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
1. Which action will the emergency department nurse anticipate
for a patient diagnosed with a concussion who did not lose
consciousness?
a. Coordinate the transfer of the patient to the operating room.
B. Provide discharge instructions about monitoring neurologic
status.
C. Arrange to admit the patient to the neurologic unit for
observation.
D. Transport the patient to radiology for magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI). - ANSWER-B. Provide discharge instructions
about monitoring neurologic status
2. A patient who has a suspected epidural hematoma is admitted
to the emergency department. Which action will the nurse expect
to take?
a. Administer IV furosemide (Lasix).
B. Prepare the patient for craniotomy.
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C. Initiate high dose barbiturate therapy.
D. Type and crossmatch for blood transfusion. - ANSWER-B.
Prepare the patient for craniotomy.
39. The nurse is admitting a patient with a basal skull fracture.
The nurse notes ecchymoses around both eyes and clear
drainage from the patient's nose. Which admission order would
the nurse question?
a. Keep the head of bed elevated.
B. Insert nasogastric tube to low suction.
C. Turn patient side to side every 2 hours.
D. Apply cold packs intermittently to face. - ANSWER-B. Insert
nasogastric tube to low suction.
40. Which statement by a patient who is being discharged from
the emergency
department (ED) after a concussion indicates a need for
intervention by the nurse?
a. I will return if I feel dizzy or nauseated.‖
B. I am going to drive home and go right to bed.‖
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C. I do not even remember being in an accident today.‖
D. I can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for my headache.‖ -
ANSWER-B. I am going to drive home and go right to bed.‖
41. The public health nurse is planning a program to decrease the
incidence of meningitis in teenagers and young adults. Which
action is Most likely to be effective?
A. Emphasize the importance of hand washing before meals.
B. Encourage immunization for adolescents and college
freshmen.
C. Tell adolescents and young adults to avoid crowds in the
winter.
D. Support serving healthy nutritional options in the college
cafeteria. - ANSWER-B. Encourage immunization for adolescents
and college freshmen.
42. A patient has been admitted with meningococcal meningitis.
Which observation by the nurse requires action?
a. The patient received a regular diet tray.
B. Staff turned off the lights in the patient's room.
HESI RN ADVANCED MEDICAL SURGICAL NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 55 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
1. Which action will the emergency department nurse anticipate
for a patient diagnosed with a concussion who did not lose
consciousness?
a. Coordinate the transfer of the patient to the operating room.
B. Provide discharge instructions about monitoring neurologic
status.
C. Arrange to admit the patient to the neurologic unit for
observation.
D. Transport the patient to radiology for magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI). - ANSWER-B. Provide discharge instructions
about monitoring neurologic status
2. A patient who has a suspected epidural hematoma is admitted
to the emergency department. Which action will the nurse expect
to take?
a. Administer IV furosemide (Lasix).
B. Prepare the patient for craniotomy.
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C. Initiate high dose barbiturate therapy.
D. Type and crossmatch for blood transfusion. - ANSWER-B.
Prepare the patient for craniotomy.
39. The nurse is admitting a patient with a basal skull fracture.
The nurse notes ecchymoses around both eyes and clear
drainage from the patient's nose. Which admission order would
the nurse question?
a. Keep the head of bed elevated.
B. Insert nasogastric tube to low suction.
C. Turn patient side to side every 2 hours.
D. Apply cold packs intermittently to face. - ANSWER-B. Insert
nasogastric tube to low suction.
40. Which statement by a patient who is being discharged from
the emergency
department (ED) after a concussion indicates a need for
intervention by the nurse?
a. I will return if I feel dizzy or nauseated.‖
B. I am going to drive home and go right to bed.‖
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C. I do not even remember being in an accident today.‖
D. I can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for my headache.‖ -
ANSWER-B. I am going to drive home and go right to bed.‖
41. The public health nurse is planning a program to decrease the
incidence of meningitis in teenagers and young adults. Which
action is Most likely to be effective?
A. Emphasize the importance of hand washing before meals.
B. Encourage immunization for adolescents and college
freshmen.
C. Tell adolescents and young adults to avoid crowds in the
winter.
D. Support serving healthy nutritional options in the college
cafeteria. - ANSWER-B. Encourage immunization for adolescents
and college freshmen.
42. A patient has been admitted with meningococcal meningitis.
Which observation by the nurse requires action?
a. The patient received a regular diet tray.
B. Staff turned off the lights in the patient's room.
