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HESI - Med-Surg Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) Already Graded A+
- A 58-year-old client who has been post-menopausal for five years is concerned
about the risk for osteoporosis because her mother has the condition. Which information should the nurse offer?A - Osteoporosis is a progressive genetic disease with no effective treatment B - Calcium loss from bones can be slowed by increasing calcium intake and exercise C - Estrogen replacement therapy should be started to prevent the progression osteoporosis D - Low-dose corticosteroid treatment effectively halts the course of osteoporosis
Correct Answer: B
- A client with cirrhosis develops increasing pedal edema and ascites. Which dietary
modification is most important for the nurse to teach this client?A - Avoid high carbohydrate foods B - Decrease intake of fat soluble vitamins C - Decrease caloric intake D - Restrict salt and fluid intake
Correct Answer: D
- What types of medications should the nurse expect to administer to a client during
an acute respiratory distress (ARDS) episode?A - Vasodilators and hormones B - Analgesics and sedatives C - Anticoagulants and expectorants
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D - Bronchodilators and steroids
Correct Answer: D
- A client with diabetes mellitus is experiencing polyphagia. Which outcome
statement is the priority for this client?A - Fluid and electrolyte balance B - Prevention of water toxicity C - Reduced glucose in the urine D - Adequate cellular nourishment
Correct Answer: D
- An 81-year-old male client has emphysema. He lives at home with his cat and
manages self-care with no difficulty. When making a home visit, the nurse notices that his tongue is somewhat cracked and his eyeballs are sunken into his head. Which nursing intervention is indicated?A - Help the client to determine ways to increase his fluid intake B - Obtain an appointment for the client to see an ear, nose, and throat specialist C - Schedule an appointment with an allergist to determine if the client is allergic to the cat D - Encourage the client to slightly increase his use of oxygen at night and to always use humidified oxygen
Correct Answer: A
- A client has been taking oral corticosteroids for the past 5 days because of seasonal
allergies. Which assessment finding is of most concern to the nurse?A - White blood count of 10,000 mm3 B - Serum glucose of 115 mg/dl C - Purulent sputum D - Excessive hunger
Correct Answer: C
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- A client is admitted for further testing to confirm sarcoidosis. Which diagnostic test
provides definitive information that the nurse should report to the healthcare provider?A - Lung tissue biopsy B - Positive blood cultures
C - MRI
D - CT of the thorax
Correct Answer: A
- A client receiving cholestyramine for hyperlipidemia should be evaluated for which
vitamin deficiency?A - K
B - B12
C - B6
D - C
Correct Answer: A
- A 51-year-old truck driver who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day and is 30
pounds overweight is diagnosed with having a gastric ulcer. Which content is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching for this client?A - Information about smoking cessation B - Diet instructions for a low-residue diet C - Instructions on a weight-loss program D - The importance of increasing milk in the diet
Correct Answer: A
- The nurse knows that lab values sometimes vary for the older client. Which data
would the nurse expect to find when reviewing laboratory values of an 80-year-old male?A - Increased WBC, decreased RBC B - Increased serum bilirubin, slightly increased liver enzymes
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C - Increased protein in the urine, slightly increased serum glucose levels D - Decreased serum sodium, an increased urine specific gravity
Correct Answer: C
- The nurse is taking a history of a newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetic who is beginning
treatment. Which subjective information is most important for the nurse to note?A - A history of obesity B - An allergy to sulfa drugs C - Cessation of smoking three years ago D - Numbness in the soles of the feet
Correct Answer: B
- A client taking a thiazide diuretic for the past six months has a serum potassium
level of 3. The nurse anticipates which change in prescription for the client?A - The dosage of the diuretic will be decreased B - The diuretic will be discontinued C - A potassium supplement will be prescribed D - The dosage of the diuretic will be increased
Correct Answer: C
- While working in the emergency room, the nurse is exposed to a client with active
tuberculosis. When should the nurse plan to obtain a tuberculin skin test?A - Immediately after the exposure B - Within one week of the exposure C - Four to six weeks after the exposure D - Three months after the exposure
Correct Answer: C
- Which intervention should the nurse implement for a female client diagnosed with
pelvic relaxation disorder?A - Describe proper administration of vaginal suppositories and cream
