MED SURG HESI V2 - 2024/2025 UPDATE ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS A+
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What ages are at risk for Pneumonia? ......ANSWER........65 or
older and infants under 2
How can fever effect the body? ......ANSWER........increases
metabolism
increases the demand for O2
cause dehydration because of excessive fluid loss due to
diaphoresis.
Normal kidney excretion ......ANSWER........1ml of urine
per/kg/hr
total daily urine output for adults ......ANSWER........1500-
2000mL
electrolytes are profoundly affected by ......ANSWER........kidney
problems
,age 2 of 24
Clients at High Risk for Pneumonia ......ANSWER........1) altered
LOC
2) depressed or absent gag and cough reflexes
3) susceptible to aspirating oropharyngeal secretions, including
alcoholics, anesthetized individuals
4) brain injury
5) drug overdose
6) stroke victims
7) immunocompromised
PNEUMONIA PREVENTIVES ......ANSWER........1) Older adults: flu
shots; pneumonia immunizations; avoiding sources of infection
and indoor pollutants (dust, smoke, and aerosols); no smoking
2) Immunosuppressed and debilitated persons: Flu shots,
pneumonia, immunizations, infection avoidance, sensible nutrition,
adequate intake, balance of rest and activity
, age 3 of 24
3) Comatose and immobile persons: Elevation of head of bed to
feed and for 1 hour after feeding; frequently turning
4) Patients with functional or anatomic asplenia*: Flu and
pneumonia immunizations
asplenia - absence of normal spleen function and is associated
with serious infection risks
Irritability and restlessness are early signs of?
......ANSWER........cerebral hypoxia: the client's brain is not
receiving enough O2
What kind of breath sounds are heard over ares of density or
consolidation? ......ANSWER........Bronchial breath sounds
Hydration ......ANSWER........thins out the mucous trapped in the
bronchioles and alveoli, facilitating expectoration
is essential for client experiencing fever
is important because 300-400 ml of fluid is lost daily by lungs
through evaporation