HESI RN MED-SURGE PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.
1. An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset
of chest pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and mildly
cyanotic. the nurse should further assess the client for which condition?
Pulmonary embolism.
Heart failure.
Tuberculosis.
Bronchitis. ANS >>> Pulmonary embolism
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, 2. which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial as-
sessment of a client who presents to the emergency department with a painful
ankle injury? (select all that apply)
Quality of the pain.
Signs of inflammation.
Ankle range of motion.
Muscle strength testing.
Visible deformities of the joint ANS >>> Quality of
the pain Signs of inflammation
Ankle range of motion
Visible deformities of the joint
3. Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid
arthritis?
Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints.
Joint pain is better in the morning and worsens throughout the day.
Joint pain is consistent throughout the day and is relieved by pain medica-
tion.
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, Joint pain is worse during the day and involves unilateral joints. ANS >>> Joint
pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints
4. Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a client
with long-term gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)?
Hoarseness.
Dry mouth.
Mouth ulcers.
Weight loss. ANS >>> Hoarseness
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, 5. A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment
finding should the nurse anticipate?
Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis.
Clubbing of fingers and toes.
Intermittent claudication. Incorrect
Peripheral cyanosis. ANS >>> Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis
6. A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated with
traction. which action by the nurse is the priority when caring for this client?
Assess neurovascular status.
Change the client's position.
Inspect the traction equipment.
Review pain medication orders. ANS >>> Assess neurovascular status
7. Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that
further education is needed?
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.
1. An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset
of chest pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and mildly
cyanotic. the nurse should further assess the client for which condition?
Pulmonary embolism.
Heart failure.
Tuberculosis.
Bronchitis. ANS >>> Pulmonary embolism
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, 2. which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial as-
sessment of a client who presents to the emergency department with a painful
ankle injury? (select all that apply)
Quality of the pain.
Signs of inflammation.
Ankle range of motion.
Muscle strength testing.
Visible deformities of the joint ANS >>> Quality of
the pain Signs of inflammation
Ankle range of motion
Visible deformities of the joint
3. Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid
arthritis?
Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints.
Joint pain is better in the morning and worsens throughout the day.
Joint pain is consistent throughout the day and is relieved by pain medica-
tion.
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, Joint pain is worse during the day and involves unilateral joints. ANS >>> Joint
pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints
4. Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a client
with long-term gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)?
Hoarseness.
Dry mouth.
Mouth ulcers.
Weight loss. ANS >>> Hoarseness
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, 5. A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment
finding should the nurse anticipate?
Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis.
Clubbing of fingers and toes.
Intermittent claudication. Incorrect
Peripheral cyanosis. ANS >>> Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis
6. A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated with
traction. which action by the nurse is the priority when caring for this client?
Assess neurovascular status.
Change the client's position.
Inspect the traction equipment.
Review pain medication orders. ANS >>> Assess neurovascular status
7. Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that
further education is needed?
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