HESI MED SURG 2 FINAL EXAM/MED SURG 2 HESI EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS A NEW
UPDATED VERSION LATEST 2024-2025(VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
A patient asks the difference between osteoarthritis and RA. Which
manifestations does the nurse explain are characteristic of RA? (Select all that
apply.) - ANSWER-Early morning stiffness
Autoimmune disease
Low-grade fever
The nurse is collecting data from a patient suspected of developing a fat embolus
from a fracture of the right femur. Which manifestations does the nurse expect?
(Select all that
apply.) - ANSWER-Tachycardia
Mental confusion
Petechiae
The patient asks the nurse how much blood is in the body. Which response by the
nurse is accurate? - ANSWER-4-6 liters
The nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a patient with thrombocytopenia.
Which result would concern the nurse the most? - ANSWER-Platelets 50,000/mm3
,The nurse is taking a health history and notes the patient has a history of a
splenectomy. For which condition is this patient at risk? - ANSWER-Meningitis
The nurse is caring for a patient who reports feeling several enlarged lymph
nodes. The nurse should plan to prepare the patient for which test? - ANSWER-A
complete blood count (CBC)
An older adult patient is postoperative for a total hip joint replacement. Which
nursing care is inappropriate for this patient on the day of surgery? - ANSWER-
Medicated with oral pain medications
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is scheduled for joint replacement
the next day. Which patient care goals are appropriate at this time? - ANSWER-
Manage preoperative pain.
The nurse is providing care for a patient following an open reduction of a
compound fracture. Which neurologic finding does the nurse report immediately
to the HCP or registered nurse (RN)? - ANSWER-There exists numbness and
tingling sensations
A patient with gout has been instructed on the prescribed medication allopurinol
(Zyloprim). Which patient statement indicates understanding of the action of this
medication? - ANSWER-"It blocks formation of uric acid."
The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient after surgery for a compound
fracture. Which specific care does the nurse anticipate for this patient? - ANSWER-
Changing wound dressings
, A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed
reduction and placement of a fiberglass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a
medical 30-year history of diabetes mellitus. Which condition does the nurse
recognize as a possible complication for this patient? - ANSWER-Delay or absence
of healing
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has an upper
extremity amputation. Which factor does the nurse keep in mind about this type
of amputation being more debilitating than a lower extremity amputation? -
ANSWER-The upper extremity is more specialized.
A patient who has a displaced midshaft fracture of the left femur is in balanced
suspension skeletal traction with 35 pounds of weight. The patient reports calf
pain with right foot dorsiflexion. Which action does the nurse take? - ANSWER-
Notify the RN.
The home-care nurse is attending to a patient with osteomyelitis in a lower
extremity from a traumatic bone fracture. The patient has an open wound that is
infected. Which observation prompts the nurse to provide additional information
to the patient and family? - ANSWER-Clean technique is used when the dressing is
changed.
The nurse is providing care for a patient being treated after a complicated femur
fracture. The nurse has noticed drowsiness, tachycardia, and a low-grade fever.
Which additional manifestation alerts the nurse to the possibility of a fat emboli? -
ANSWER-Presence of a petechial rash on chest and neck
The nurse is assisting with the preparation of materials for a health fair aimed at
promoting health in women. Which reason does the nurse recognize as a probable
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS A NEW
UPDATED VERSION LATEST 2024-2025(VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
A patient asks the difference between osteoarthritis and RA. Which
manifestations does the nurse explain are characteristic of RA? (Select all that
apply.) - ANSWER-Early morning stiffness
Autoimmune disease
Low-grade fever
The nurse is collecting data from a patient suspected of developing a fat embolus
from a fracture of the right femur. Which manifestations does the nurse expect?
(Select all that
apply.) - ANSWER-Tachycardia
Mental confusion
Petechiae
The patient asks the nurse how much blood is in the body. Which response by the
nurse is accurate? - ANSWER-4-6 liters
The nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a patient with thrombocytopenia.
Which result would concern the nurse the most? - ANSWER-Platelets 50,000/mm3
,The nurse is taking a health history and notes the patient has a history of a
splenectomy. For which condition is this patient at risk? - ANSWER-Meningitis
The nurse is caring for a patient who reports feeling several enlarged lymph
nodes. The nurse should plan to prepare the patient for which test? - ANSWER-A
complete blood count (CBC)
An older adult patient is postoperative for a total hip joint replacement. Which
nursing care is inappropriate for this patient on the day of surgery? - ANSWER-
Medicated with oral pain medications
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is scheduled for joint replacement
the next day. Which patient care goals are appropriate at this time? - ANSWER-
Manage preoperative pain.
The nurse is providing care for a patient following an open reduction of a
compound fracture. Which neurologic finding does the nurse report immediately
to the HCP or registered nurse (RN)? - ANSWER-There exists numbness and
tingling sensations
A patient with gout has been instructed on the prescribed medication allopurinol
(Zyloprim). Which patient statement indicates understanding of the action of this
medication? - ANSWER-"It blocks formation of uric acid."
The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient after surgery for a compound
fracture. Which specific care does the nurse anticipate for this patient? - ANSWER-
Changing wound dressings
, A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed
reduction and placement of a fiberglass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a
medical 30-year history of diabetes mellitus. Which condition does the nurse
recognize as a possible complication for this patient? - ANSWER-Delay or absence
of healing
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has an upper
extremity amputation. Which factor does the nurse keep in mind about this type
of amputation being more debilitating than a lower extremity amputation? -
ANSWER-The upper extremity is more specialized.
A patient who has a displaced midshaft fracture of the left femur is in balanced
suspension skeletal traction with 35 pounds of weight. The patient reports calf
pain with right foot dorsiflexion. Which action does the nurse take? - ANSWER-
Notify the RN.
The home-care nurse is attending to a patient with osteomyelitis in a lower
extremity from a traumatic bone fracture. The patient has an open wound that is
infected. Which observation prompts the nurse to provide additional information
to the patient and family? - ANSWER-Clean technique is used when the dressing is
changed.
The nurse is providing care for a patient being treated after a complicated femur
fracture. The nurse has noticed drowsiness, tachycardia, and a low-grade fever.
Which additional manifestation alerts the nurse to the possibility of a fat emboli? -
ANSWER-Presence of a petechial rash on chest and neck
The nurse is assisting with the preparation of materials for a health fair aimed at
promoting health in women. Which reason does the nurse recognize as a probable
