2025 HESI Med Surg Exit Exam (V1 Version 1) Brand New Q&As + Guaranteed A+
2025 HESI Med Surg Exit Exam (V1 Version 1) Brand New Q&As
+ Guaranteed A+
TEST 1
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the
client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this finding? a. Palpate for the
presence of femoral pulses bilaterally.
b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan's sign.
c. Observe the appearance of the skin on the client's legs.
d. Watch the client's posture and balance during ambulation.
2. The healthcare provider prescribes 15 mg/kg of Streptomycin for an infant weighing 4 pounds. The
drug is diluted in 25 ml of D5W to run over 8 hours. How much Streptomycin will the infant
receive? a. 9 mg.
b. 18 mg.
c. 27 mg.
d. 36 mg.
3. In assessing a client with preeclampsia who is receiving magnesium sulfate, the nurse determines
that her deep tendon reflexes are 1+; respiratory rate is 12 breaths/minute; urinary output is 90 ml
in 4 hours; magnesium sulfate level is 9 mg/dl. Based on these findings, what intervention should
the nurse implement?
a. Continue the magnesium sulfate infusion as prescribed.
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b. Decrease the magnesium sulfate infusion by one-half.
c. Stop the magnesium sulfate infusion immediately.
d. Administer calcium gluconate immediately.
4. A client is on a mechanical ventilator. Which client response indicates that the neuromuscular
blocker tubocurarine chloride (Tubarine) is effective? a. The client’s expremities are paralyzed.
b. The peripheral nerve stimulator causes twitching.
c. The client clinches fist upon command.
d. The client’s Glagow Coma Scale score is 14.
5. An elderly female client comes to the clinic for a regular check-up. The client tells the nurse that she
has increased her daily doses of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for the past month to control joint pain.
Based on this client's comment, what previous lab values should the nurse compare with today's lab
report?
a. Look at last quarter's hemoglobin and hematocrit, expecting an increase today due
to dehydration.
b. Look for an increase in today's LDH compared to the previous one to assess for
possible liver damage.
c. Expect to find an increase in today's APTT as compared to last quarter's due to
bleeding.
d. Determine if there is a decrease in serum potassium due to renal compromise.
6. Aspirin is prescribed for a 9-year-old child with rheumatic fever to control the inflammatory
process, promote comfort, and reduce fever. What intervention is most important for the nurse to
implement?
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a. Instruct the parents to hold the aspirin until the child has first had a tepid sponge
bath.
b. Administer the aspirin with at least two ounces of water or juice.
c. Notify the healthcare provider if the child complains of ringing in the ears.
d. Advise the parents to question the child about seeing yellow halos around objects.
7. Which signs or symptoms are characteristic of an adult client diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome?
a. Husky voice and complaints of hoarseness.
b. Warm, soft, moist, salmon-colored skin.
c. Visible swelling of the neck, with no pain.
d. Central-type obesity, with thin extremities.
8. A charge nurse agrees to cover another nurse’s assignment during a lunch break. Based on the
status report provided by the nurse who is leaving for lunch, which client should be checked first by
the charge nurse? The client
a. admitted yesterday with diabetec ketoacidosis whose blood glucose level is
now 195 mg/dl.
b. with an ileal conduit created two days ago with a scant amount of blood in
the drainage pouch.
c. post-triple coronary bypass four days ago who has serosanguinous drainage
in the chest tube.
d. with a pneumothorax secondary to a gunshot wound with a current pulse
oximeter reading of 90%.
9. An outcome for treatment of peripheral vascular disease is, "The client will have decreased venous
congestion." What client behavior would indicate to the nurse that this outcome has been met?
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a. Avoids prolonged sitting or standing.
b. Avoids trauma and irritation to skin.
c. Wears protective shoes.
d. Quits smoking.
10. The healthcare provider performs a paracentesis on a client with ascites and 3 liters of fluid are
removed. Which assessment parameter is most critical for the nurse to monitor following the
procedure?
a. Pedal pulses.
b. Breath sounds.
c. Gag reflex.
d. Vital signs.
11. The nurse is administering sevelamer (RenaGel) during lunch to a client with end stage renal
disease (ESRD). The client asks the nurse to bring the medication later. The nurse should describe
which action of RenaGel as an explanation for taking it with meals? a. Prevents indigestion
associated with ingestion of spicy foods.
b. Binds with phosphorus in foods and prevents absorption.
c. Promotes stomach emptying and prevents gastric reflux.
d. Buffers hydrochloric acid and prevents gastric erosion.
12. The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of, "High risk for ineffective airway clearance" for a
client with myasthenia gravis. What is the most likely etiology for this nursing diagnosis? a. Pain
when coughing.
b. Diminished cough effort.
c. Thick dry secretions.
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TEST 1
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the
client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this finding? a. Palpate for the
presence of femoral pulses bilaterally.
b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan's sign.
c. Observe the appearance of the skin on the client's legs.
d. Watch the client's posture and balance during ambulation.
2. The healthcare provider prescribes 15 mg/kg of Streptomycin for an infant weighing 4 pounds. The
drug is diluted in 25 ml of D5W to run over 8 hours. How much Streptomycin will the infant
receive? a. 9 mg.
b. 18 mg.
c. 27 mg.
d. 36 mg.
3. In assessing a client with preeclampsia who is receiving magnesium sulfate, the nurse determines
that her deep tendon reflexes are 1+; respiratory rate is 12 breaths/minute; urinary output is 90 ml
in 4 hours; magnesium sulfate level is 9 mg/dl. Based on these findings, what intervention should
the nurse implement?
a. Continue the magnesium sulfate infusion as prescribed.
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b. Decrease the magnesium sulfate infusion by one-half.
c. Stop the magnesium sulfate infusion immediately.
d. Administer calcium gluconate immediately.
4. A client is on a mechanical ventilator. Which client response indicates that the neuromuscular
blocker tubocurarine chloride (Tubarine) is effective? a. The client’s expremities are paralyzed.
b. The peripheral nerve stimulator causes twitching.
c. The client clinches fist upon command.
d. The client’s Glagow Coma Scale score is 14.
5. An elderly female client comes to the clinic for a regular check-up. The client tells the nurse that she
has increased her daily doses of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for the past month to control joint pain.
Based on this client's comment, what previous lab values should the nurse compare with today's lab
report?
a. Look at last quarter's hemoglobin and hematocrit, expecting an increase today due
to dehydration.
b. Look for an increase in today's LDH compared to the previous one to assess for
possible liver damage.
c. Expect to find an increase in today's APTT as compared to last quarter's due to
bleeding.
d. Determine if there is a decrease in serum potassium due to renal compromise.
6. Aspirin is prescribed for a 9-year-old child with rheumatic fever to control the inflammatory
process, promote comfort, and reduce fever. What intervention is most important for the nurse to
implement?
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a. Instruct the parents to hold the aspirin until the child has first had a tepid sponge
bath.
b. Administer the aspirin with at least two ounces of water or juice.
c. Notify the healthcare provider if the child complains of ringing in the ears.
d. Advise the parents to question the child about seeing yellow halos around objects.
7. Which signs or symptoms are characteristic of an adult client diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome?
a. Husky voice and complaints of hoarseness.
b. Warm, soft, moist, salmon-colored skin.
c. Visible swelling of the neck, with no pain.
d. Central-type obesity, with thin extremities.
8. A charge nurse agrees to cover another nurse’s assignment during a lunch break. Based on the
status report provided by the nurse who is leaving for lunch, which client should be checked first by
the charge nurse? The client
a. admitted yesterday with diabetec ketoacidosis whose blood glucose level is
now 195 mg/dl.
b. with an ileal conduit created two days ago with a scant amount of blood in
the drainage pouch.
c. post-triple coronary bypass four days ago who has serosanguinous drainage
in the chest tube.
d. with a pneumothorax secondary to a gunshot wound with a current pulse
oximeter reading of 90%.
9. An outcome for treatment of peripheral vascular disease is, "The client will have decreased venous
congestion." What client behavior would indicate to the nurse that this outcome has been met?
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a. Avoids prolonged sitting or standing.
b. Avoids trauma and irritation to skin.
c. Wears protective shoes.
d. Quits smoking.
10. The healthcare provider performs a paracentesis on a client with ascites and 3 liters of fluid are
removed. Which assessment parameter is most critical for the nurse to monitor following the
procedure?
a. Pedal pulses.
b. Breath sounds.
c. Gag reflex.
d. Vital signs.
11. The nurse is administering sevelamer (RenaGel) during lunch to a client with end stage renal
disease (ESRD). The client asks the nurse to bring the medication later. The nurse should describe
which action of RenaGel as an explanation for taking it with meals? a. Prevents indigestion
associated with ingestion of spicy foods.
b. Binds with phosphorus in foods and prevents absorption.
c. Promotes stomach emptying and prevents gastric reflux.
d. Buffers hydrochloric acid and prevents gastric erosion.
12. The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of, "High risk for ineffective airway clearance" for a
client with myasthenia gravis. What is the most likely etiology for this nursing diagnosis? a. Pain
when coughing.
b. Diminished cough effort.
c. Thick dry secretions.
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