HESI Med Surg 1 Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

HESI Med Surg 1 Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A client with pneumonia is admitted with a fever, productive cough, and shortness of breath. Which nursing action should be done first? A. Administer antipyretics B. Encourage fluid intake C. Apply oxygen as prescribed D. Obtain a sputum culture A client with heart failure has gained 3 pounds in 2 days. What is the most appropriate nursing action? A. Encourage increased fluid intake B. Notify the healthcare provider C. Restrict sodium intake D. Increase activity level A client receiving a blood transfusion reports chills and back pain. What is the priority action? 2 A. Stop the transfusion immediately B. Notify the blood bank C. Administer antihistamines D. Flush the line with more blood A client with diabetes has a blood glucose level of 48 mg/dL and is alert. Which snack should the nurse give first? A. Peanut butter crackers B. A slice of cheese C. 4 ounces of orange juice D. Half a turkey sandwich A client post-surgery reports sudden shortness of breath and chest pain. What is the nurse’s priority? A. Give prescribed pain medication B. Apply oxygen and elevate the head of bed C. Notify the provider D. Encourage deep breathing 3 A client with cirrhosis has ascites and shortness of breath. Which position will improve breathing? A. Supine with legs elevated B. Trendelenburg C. High Fowler’s position D. Side-lying with knees bent A client with COPD is receiving oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal cannula. The nurse notes oxygen saturation is 92%. What should the nurse do? A. Maintain current oxygen flow rate B. Increase flow rate to 6 L/min C. Lower the head of the bed D. Encourage the client to lie flat A client with stroke has difficulty swallowing thin liquids. What is the safest modification? A. Offer water with a straw B. Provide thickened liquids 4 C. Give only solid foods D. Have the client drink quickly A client with chest pain is diagnosed with angina. Which instruction should the nurse include? A. Take nitroglycerin before exercise only if pain starts B. Sit down before taking nitroglycerin C. Store nitroglycerin in the bathroom cabinet D. Swallow nitroglycerin tablets whole A client with a new ileostomy is worried about odor. Which food should the nurse suggest avoiding? A. Bananas B. Yogurt C. Onions D. Rice