NURSING TEST

MedSurg I Module 4 PP-HESI-Simple Nursing Questions and Answers D. BP of 92/48mmHg for 12 hours Which client does the nurse identify as most likely to experience renal compromise assessed by decreased urine production? A. 12-year history of diabetes mellitus B. White blood cell count of 13,000/mm2 C. Recent history of myocardial infarction D. BP of 92/48mmHg for 12 hours C. Administer oxygen by nasal cannula A client with kidney failure whose pulse oximeter reading is 96% reports...

Med Surg HESI Questions and Answers verified A 20-year-old female client calls the nurse to report a lump she found in her breast. Which response is the best for the nurse to provide? A) Check it again in one month, and if it is still there schedule an appointment. B) Most lumps are benign, but it is always best to come in for an examination. C) Try not to worry too much about it, because usually, most lumps are benign. D) If you are in your menstrual period it is not a good time to check f...

Med Surg HESI V2 Exam Preparation heart failure shoe issue Has his weight changed in the last several days? COPD intervention Assist her to an upright position. asthma self-care Increase the daily intake of oral fluids to liquify secretions. cardiac catheterization blockages Three main arteries have major blockages, with only 1-5% of the blood flow getting through to the heart muscle. Heparin dosage calculation 0.6 ml. pulmonary abscess position Left la...

HESI Med Surg Level Three Questions and Answers List four common symptoms of pneumonia the nurse might note on physical examination - Tachypnea, shallow respirations with use of accessory muscles - abrupt onset of fever with shaking and chills (not reliable in older adults) - productive cough with pleuritic pain - rapid, bounding pulse State four nursing interventions for assisting the client to cough productively - deep breathing q2 hours (may use incentive spirometer) - use humid...

-1 HESI - Medical Surgical Nursing test Questions and Answers C, D, E, F clients with poor nutrition, fatigue, and multiple chronic illnesses are at greater risk for hypothermia. Clients who smoke, consume alcohol, or have impaired peripheral circulation have a higher incidence of frostbite. The nurse is assessing a group of clients. Which clients are at greater risk for hypothermia or frostbite? (select all that apply) a. an older woman with hypertension b. a young man with a body mass...

HESI RN Med-Surg - 2026 - Test Bank Questions and Answers When assigning clients on a medical-surgical floor to a RN and a LPN, it is best for the charge nurse to assign which client to the LPN? A. A child with bacterial meningitis with recent seizures. B. An older adult client with pneumonia and viral meningitis. C. A female client in isolation wiht meningococcal meningitis. D. A male client 1 day post-op after drainage of a brain abscess. B. Is the most stable. A, C, D have an ...

MED SURG HESI EXAM QUESTIONS WITH All Answers Correct What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? Light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting A male adult comes to the urgent care clinic 5 days after being diagnose with influenza. He is short of breath, febrile, and coughing green colored sputum. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? Obtain a sputum sample for culture An e...

MED SURG HESI (CARDIAC) Questions and Answers 2. Develop a teaching plan for a client taking nitroglycerin. - Take at first sign of anginal pain. - Take no more than three, 5 minutes apart. - Call for emergency attention if no relief in 10 minutes. 3. List the parameters of BP for diagnosing HTN. greater than 140/90 4. Differentiate between essential and secondary HTN. Essential HTN has no known cause Secondary HTN develops in response to an identifiable mechanism. ...

MED SURG 2 HESI REVIEW QUESTIONS (test knowledge of all the info you just studied List 4 common symptoms of pneumonia you might note on a physical exam tachypnea, fever w/ chills, productive cough, bronchial breath sounds 4 nursing interventions to assist client in coughing productively deep breathing, fluid intake increased to 3 L/day, use humidity to loosen secretions, suction airway to stimulate coughing what symptoms of pneumonia might you expect to see in an older client? ...

HESI Med Surg 2026 v1v2v3 Patient had BDP 3 months ago with dehydration. What would warrant the nurse immediate intervention? Positive Gastro Occult A patient with Parkinson's. "Freezes." Pretends there is a crack on the floor and Carefully lifts leg and steps over. Confirm that this is the correct and effective technique. Patient had Atrial Fibrillation and then AED was used. One minute later, Patient sudden goes in to ventricular Tachycardia. What should the nurse do?...

Med Surg Hesi Questions & Answers A patient has been taking Kenalog (corticosteroid) with increase redness.. Schedule an appointment A patient hd a BDP. What warrants further intervention? Positive gastro occult emesis A patient who has been taking B12 says he's fatigue. What lab to monitor? CBC A patient with Parkinson is walking.... Confirm that its effective Whats priority for a patient who is allergic to bananas Replace latex How to prevent a renal...

HESI Medical-Surgical Drugs Questions and Answers A client with biliary cirrhosis receives serum albumin therapy. What is the most effective method for the nurse to evaluate the client's response to therapy? 1 Weight daily 2 Vital signs frequently 3 Urine output every half hour 4 Urine albumin level every shift Weight daily The increased osmotic effect of therapy increases the intravascular volume and urinary output; weight loss reflects fluid loss. The vital signs will not chang...

HESI Med-Surg II(Review for Exit exam1) when is it appropriate for the nurse to mark the operative site on the patient? -right or left distinctions -multiple structures: fingers/toes -levels: spinal procedures what assessments are made immediately of the patient arrival in the PACU? -vitals -level of consciousness -skin color & condition -dressing location & condition -IV fluids -drainage tubes -position -o2 sat levels when is a client moved from the PACU to the floor/u...

Med Surg 2 HESI Questions and Answers A nurse is caring for a pt with diabetes insipidus. Which data warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse? A. Serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L) B. Dry skin with inelastic turgor C. Apical rate of 110 BPM D. Polyuria and excessive thirst A The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected PUD. Which subjective data reported by the client supports this medical diagnosis? A. Frequent use of chewable and l...

Med-Surg 1 HESI 2026 Questions and Answers A patient had abdominal surgery and states that after coughing it feels like his guts has spilled out. What should the nurse do first? Assess the abdominal area Pt has been taking kenalog (corticosteriod) and calls reporting with increased redness. what do you do? schedule an appt to be seen with HCP A client who had a bilio pancreatic diversion procedure (BDP) 3 months ago is admitted with severe dehydration. Which assessment finding w...

Hesi Final Study Questions Med Surg II Questions and Answers A nurse is assessing a client with a diagnosis of early left ventricular heart failure. Specific to this type of heart failure, the nurse expects the client to state: "I have trouble breathing when I walk rapidly." A client with a spontaneous pneumothorax asks, "Why did they put this tube into my chest?" The nurse explains that the purpose of the chest tube is to: Remove air from the pleural space Following...

MED SURG HESI V Questions and Answers After hospitalization for SIADH, a client develops pontine myelinolysis. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? A. Reorient client to room B. Place a patch on one eye C. Evaluate clients ability to swallow D. Perform range of motion exercises Reorient client to room A male client with heart failure calls the clinic and reports that he cannot put his shoes on because they are too tight. Which additional information should the nurs...

HESI HINTS FOR MED SURG Questions and Answers HESI HINT: CLIENTS AT HIGH RISK FOR PNEUMONIA --ALTERED LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS --DEPRESSED OR ABSENT GAG AND COUGH REFLEXES --SUSCEPTIBLE TO ASPIRATING OROPHARYNGEAL SECRETIONS, INCLUDING ALCOHOLICS, ANESTHETIZED INDIVIDUAL --BRAIN INJURY --DRUG OVERDOSE --STROKE VICTIMS --IMMUNOCOMPROMISED INDIVIDUALS HESI HINT: BRONCHIAL BREATH SOUNDS ARE HEARD OVER AREAS OF DENSITY OR CONSOLIDATION. SOUND WAVES ARE EASILY TRANSMITTED OVER CONSOLIDA...

MED SURG HESI Study Guide Questions and Answers Communication Strategies -assess the client for hearing deficits -determine whether the client understands questions -take the time to ask yes/no questions if the client is having difficulty communicating -observe the client's nonverbal communication cues -provide continuity of care by assigning the same nurse -encourage presence of family members to reassure the client Primary Prevention -intended to reduce health risks and incre...

Med Surg Final HESI (corrected) Questions and Answers A male client with heart failure (HF) calls the clinic and reports that he cannot put his shoes on because they are too tight. Which additional information should the nurse obtain? A. What time did he take his last medications? B. Has his weight changed in the last several days? C. Is he still able to tighten his belt buckle? D. How many hours did he sleep last night? B. Has his weight changed in the last several days? An older...