MED-SURG HESI 2 VERSIONS NEWEST /
HESI MED-SURG EXIT EXAM COMPLETE
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Question : Despite several eye surgeries, a 78-year-old client
who lives alone has persistent vision problems. The visiting nurse is discussing painting the house with the client. The nurse suggests that the edge of the steps should be painted which color?(a) Black.(b) White.(c) Light green.(d) Medium yellow.
Correct Answer: medium yellow
Question : What types of medications should the nurse expect
to administer to a client during an acute respiratory distress episode?(a) Vasodilators and hormones.(b) Analgesics and sedatives.(c) Anticoagulants and expectorants.(d) Bronchodilators and steroids.
Correct Answer: bronchodilators and steroids
Question : Two days postoperative, a male client reports
aching pain in his left leg. The nurse assesses redness and warmth on the lower left calf. What intervention should be most helpful to this client?(a) Apply sequential compression devices (SCDs) bilaterally.(b) Assess for a positive Homan's sign in each leg.(c) Pad all bony prominences on the affected leg.(d) Advise the client to remain in bed with the leg elevated.
Correct Answer: advise the client to remain in bed with the
leg elevated
Question : Healthcare workers must protect themselves
against becoming infected with HIV. The Center for Disease Control has issued guidelines for healthcare workers in relation to protection from HIV. These guidelines include which recommendation?(a) Place HIV positive clients in strict isolation and limit visitors.(b) Wear gloves when coming in contact with the blood or body fluids of any client.(c) Conduct mandatory HIV testing of those who work with AIDS clients.(d) Freeze HIV blood specimens at -70° F to kill the virus.
Correct Answer: wear gloves when coming in contact with
the blood or body fluids of any client
Question : The nurse assesses a client with advanced
cirrhosis of the liver for signs of hepatic encephalopathy.Which finding should the nurse consider an indication of progressive hepatic encephalopathy?(a) An increase in abdominal girth.(b) Hypertension and a bounding pulse.(c) Decreased bowel sounds.(d) Difficulty in handwriting.
Correct Answer: difficulty un handwriting
Question : A client taking furosemide (Lasix), reports
difficulty sleeping. What question is important for the nurse to ask the client?(a) What dose of medication are you taking?(b) Are you eating foods rich in potassium?(c) Have you lost weight recently?(d) At what time do you take your medication?
Correct Answer: at what time do you take your medication
Question : A client experiencing uncontrolled atrial
fibrillation is admitted to the telemetry unit. What initial medication should the nurse anticipate administering to the client?
(a) Xylocaine (Lidocaine).(b) Procainamide (Pronestyl).(c) Phenytoin (Dilantin).(d) Digoxin (Lanoxin).
Correct Answer: digoxin
Question : A client receiving cholestyramine (Questran) for
hyperlipidemia should be evaluated for what vitamin deficiency?(a) K.(b) B12.(c) B6.(d) C.
Correct Answer: K
Question : A client who is receiving chemotherapy asks the
nurse, "Why is so much of my hair falling out each day?" Which response by the nurse best explains the reason for alopecia?(a) Chemotherapy affects the cells of the body that grow rapidly, both normal and malignant.(b) Alopecia is a common side effect you will experience during long-term steroid therapy.(c) Your hair will grow back completely after your course of chemotherapy is completed.