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[Show more]Med-Surg II HESI Exam - set one 
 
 
The nurse is completing a health assessment of a 42-year-old female with suspected Graves' Disease. The nurse should assess this client for: 
 
1. anorexia 
2. tachycardia 
3. weight gain 
4. cold skin - 2. tachycardia 
 
Graves' disease, the most common type o...
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The nurse is completing a health assessment of a 42-year-old female with suspected Graves' Disease. The nurse should assess this client for: 
 
1. anorexia 
2. tachycardia 
3. weight gain 
4. cold skin - 2. tachycardia 
 
Graves' disease, the most common type o...
Med-Surg Certification Practice Questions 
 
 
A newly diabetic patient will receive instructions from his nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? 
 
A. Provide the patient with brochures for making smart choices for cooking/baking. 
B. Ask the patient what they know about...
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A newly diabetic patient will receive instructions from his nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? 
 
A. Provide the patient with brochures for making smart choices for cooking/baking. 
B. Ask the patient what they know about...
Med surg quiz 1 practice questions 
 
 
1. The nurse requests the client to sign a surgical informed consent form for an emergency appendectomy. Which statement by the client indicates further teaching is needed? 
1. "I will be glad when this is over so I can go home today." 
2. "I will not be ...
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1. The nurse requests the client to sign a surgical informed consent form for an emergency appendectomy. Which statement by the client indicates further teaching is needed? 
1. "I will be glad when this is over so I can go home today." 
2. "I will not be ...
Med-Surg Exam 2 Practice Questions 
 
 
A client presents to the emergency department with upper gastrointestinal bleeding and is in moderate distress. In planning care, what is the priority nursing action for this client? 
a. Assessment of vital signs 
b. Completion of abdominal examination 
c. Ins...
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A client presents to the emergency department with upper gastrointestinal bleeding and is in moderate distress. In planning care, what is the priority nursing action for this client? 
a. Assessment of vital signs 
b. Completion of abdominal examination 
c. Ins...
MED/SURG Final NCLEX questions 
 
 
A student nurse is preparing blood for an A Positive patient who needs to receive a blood transfusion. The nurse intervenes after which statement? 
 
A. " Since you are A positive, you are considered a "universal recipient", therefore you can receive any type ...
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A student nurse is preparing blood for an A Positive patient who needs to receive a blood transfusion. The nurse intervenes after which statement? 
 
A. " Since you are A positive, you are considered a "universal recipient", therefore you can receive any type ...
Med-Surg Final Practice Questions 
 
 
Which of the following are expected side effects of corticosteroid therapy? 
 
A) Hyperglycemia 
B) Osteoporosis 
C) Weight loss 
D) Increased risk of infection - C) Weight loss 
 
Weight gain is usually associated with corticosteroid therapy. 
 
Your patient i...
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Which of the following are expected side effects of corticosteroid therapy? 
 
A) Hyperglycemia 
B) Osteoporosis 
C) Weight loss 
D) Increased risk of infection - C) Weight loss 
 
Weight gain is usually associated with corticosteroid therapy. 
 
Your patient i...
2022-23 Med-Surg HESI Practice Questions and Answers 
 
 
What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? 
a. sexual activities may be resumed upon return home 
b. light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting 
c. us...
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What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? 
a. sexual activities may be resumed upon return home 
b. light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting 
c. us...
Med Surg Test Bank Multiple Choice Questions with accurate answers 
 
The student nurse studying the gastrointestinal system understands that chyme refers to what? 
a. Hormones that reduce gastric acidity 
b. Liquefied food ready for digestion 
c. Nutrients after being absorbed 
d. Secretions that h...
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The student nurse studying the gastrointestinal system understands that chyme refers to what? 
a. Hormones that reduce gastric acidity 
b. Liquefied food ready for digestion 
c. Nutrients after being absorbed 
d. Secretions that h...
MED-SURG Test Bank Questions 
 
The amount of air volume the lungs can expire after maximum inspiration. Reflects the Muscle strength and vol capacity of the lungs - Vital capacity 
 
Which condition is least likely to impair lung compliance related to elasticity? - Emphysema (rupturing of lung tiss...
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The amount of air volume the lungs can expire after maximum inspiration. Reflects the Muscle strength and vol capacity of the lungs - Vital capacity 
 
Which condition is least likely to impair lung compliance related to elasticity? - Emphysema (rupturing of lung tiss...
Red HESI Test bank Med-Surg 
 
The nurse assesses a patient with shortness of breath for evidence of long-standing hypoxemia by inspecting: 
A. Chest excursion 
B. Spinal curvatures 
C. The respiratory pattern 
D. The fingernail and its base - D. The fingernail and its base Clubbing, a sign of lon...
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The nurse assesses a patient with shortness of breath for evidence of long-standing hypoxemia by inspecting: 
A. Chest excursion 
B. Spinal curvatures 
C. The respiratory pattern 
D. The fingernail and its base - D. The fingernail and its base Clubbing, a sign of lon...
Red HESI Test bank Med-Surg 
 
The nurse assesses a patient with shortness of breath for evidence of long-standing hypoxemia by inspecting: 
A. Chest excursion 
B. Spinal curvatures 
C. The respiratory pattern 
D. The fingernail and its base - D. The fingernail and its base Clubbing, a sign of lon...
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The nurse assesses a patient with shortness of breath for evidence of long-standing hypoxemia by inspecting: 
A. Chest excursion 
B. Spinal curvatures 
C. The respiratory pattern 
D. The fingernail and its base - D. The fingernail and its base Clubbing, a sign of lon...
Med Surg Exam 3 Test Bank 
 
1. A client is scheduled for a hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan. What would the nurse include in client teaching about this diagnostic test 
a. "You'll have to drink a contrast medium right before the test." 
b. "You'll need to do a bowel prep the nursin...
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1. A client is scheduled for a hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan. What would the nurse include in client teaching about this diagnostic test 
a. "You'll have to drink a contrast medium right before the test." 
b. "You'll need to do a bowel prep the nursin...
Med/Surg Exam 3 Test Bank 
 
The student nurse studying the gastrointestinal system understands that chyme refers to what? 
 
a. Hormones that reduce gastric acidity 
b. Liquefied food ready for digestion 
c. Nutrients after being absorbed 
d. Secretions that help digest food - B. Liquefied food re...
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The student nurse studying the gastrointestinal system understands that chyme refers to what? 
 
a. Hormones that reduce gastric acidity 
b. Liquefied food ready for digestion 
c. Nutrients after being absorbed 
d. Secretions that help digest food - B. Liquefied food re...
med surg 2 final exam (test bank) 
 
The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient after surgery for a compound fracture. Which specific care does the nurse anticipate for this patient? - Changing wound dressings 
 
A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed redu...
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The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient after surgery for a compound fracture. Which specific care does the nurse anticipate for this patient? - Changing wound dressings 
 
A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed redu...
Med Surg 1 (Exam 2) 
 
One hour after admission to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), the postoperative patient has become very restless. What is the nurse's first action? 
A. Assess the oxygen saturation level 
B. Administer pain medication as ordered 
C. Call the surgeon to assess the patient ...
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One hour after admission to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), the postoperative patient has become very restless. What is the nurse's first action? 
A. Assess the oxygen saturation level 
B. Administer pain medication as ordered 
C. Call the surgeon to assess the patient ...
Med/Surg Exam #1 
 
A patient is seen at the clinic for a routine physical examination. After the patient is assessed for evidence of peripheral vascular disease, the nurse explains that which of the following tests is typically used to assist in the diagnosis? 
1. Allen's Test 
2. Ankle brachial p...
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A patient is seen at the clinic for a routine physical examination. After the patient is assessed for evidence of peripheral vascular disease, the nurse explains that which of the following tests is typically used to assist in the diagnosis? 
1. Allen's Test 
2. Ankle brachial p...
Med-Surg 1 (Exam 2 review) 
 
The postanesthesia recovery unit nurse is receiving a hand-off report from the nurse anesthetist and the circulating nurse for an 82-year-old client who had a 2-hour open reduction of a fractured elbow. For which reported information about the client or surgery does the...
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The postanesthesia recovery unit nurse is receiving a hand-off report from the nurse anesthetist and the circulating nurse for an 82-year-old client who had a 2-hour open reduction of a fractured elbow. For which reported information about the client or surgery does the...
Med Surg 1 
 
1. A patient is being admitted to the hospital on the day before a scheduled surgery. What is the most appropriate initial question for the nurse to ask this preoperative patient? 
a) "What did your surgeon say to you about the type of surgery you are having?" 
b) "What questions do...
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1. A patient is being admitted to the hospital on the day before a scheduled surgery. What is the most appropriate initial question for the nurse to ask this preoperative patient? 
a) "What did your surgeon say to you about the type of surgery you are having?" 
b) "What questions do...
Med Surg Exam 1 
 
Which patients are at risk for fluid volume excess? 
A. 64 year old male with a diagnosis of kidney failure 
B. 46 year old male who is training for a marathon 
C. 35 year old male with diarrhea and vomiting for the past 2 days 
D. 83 year old female with a diagnosis of a stroke...
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Which patients are at risk for fluid volume excess? 
A. 64 year old male with a diagnosis of kidney failure 
B. 46 year old male who is training for a marathon 
C. 35 year old male with diarrhea and vomiting for the past 2 days 
D. 83 year old female with a diagnosis of a stroke...
Med Surg #1 Exam 1 
 
A patient has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to retained secretions, excessive mucus, and ineffective cough as evidenced by adventitious breath sounds. What should the nurse include in the NCP as an appropriate NOC outcome and NIC intervention for t...
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A patient has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to retained secretions, excessive mucus, and ineffective cough as evidenced by adventitious breath sounds. What should the nurse include in the NCP as an appropriate NOC outcome and NIC intervention for t...
MedSurg Final Exam Practice TestsZsdrt 
 
The nurse is admitting a patient with the diagnosis of advanced renal carcinoma. Based upon this diagnosis, the nurse will expect to find which of the following as the "classic triad" of presenting symptoms occurring in patients with renal cancer? 
A. Feve...
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The nurse is admitting a patient with the diagnosis of advanced renal carcinoma. Based upon this diagnosis, the nurse will expect to find which of the following as the "classic triad" of presenting symptoms occurring in patients with renal cancer? 
A. Feve...
Lewis: MED-SURG: Chapter 69: Emergency, Terrorism, and Disaster Nursing 
 
A nurse is performing triage in the emergency department. Which patient should the nurse see first? 
 
A. 18-year-old patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus who has a 4-cm laceration on right leg. 
B. 32-year-old patient with ...
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A nurse is performing triage in the emergency department. Which patient should the nurse see first? 
 
A. 18-year-old patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus who has a 4-cm laceration on right leg. 
B. 32-year-old patient with ...
Med Surg certification- Gastrointestinal 
 
appendicitis - mucosal ulceration that triggers inflammation, causing temporary obstruction 
 
appendicitis causes - fecalith, foreign body obstruction, barium ingestion, neoplasm, stricture, infection 
 
appendicitis s/s - periumbilical pain that starts g...
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appendicitis - mucosal ulceration that triggers inflammation, causing temporary obstruction 
 
appendicitis causes - fecalith, foreign body obstruction, barium ingestion, neoplasm, stricture, infection 
 
appendicitis s/s - periumbilical pain that starts g...
Med Surg Gastrointestinal NCLEX Questions 
 
The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment, the nurse notes that the abdo...
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The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment, the nurse notes that the abdo...
Med Surg Hesi practice questions 
 
The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client with a history of smoking during a 
routine clinic visit. The client, who exercises regularly, reports having pain in the calf 
during exercise that disappears at rest. Which of the following findings requires further 
...
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The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client with a history of smoking during a 
routine clinic visit. The client, who exercises regularly, reports having pain in the calf 
during exercise that disappears at rest. Which of the following findings requires further 
...
MED SURG HESI 2022 
 
The nurse is preparing to assist a client with a cuffed tracheostomy tube to eat. What intervention is the priority before the client is permitted to drink or eat? - Inflate the cuff 
 
Rationale: If a client with a tracheostomy is allowed to eat and the tracheostomy has a cuff...
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The nurse is preparing to assist a client with a cuffed tracheostomy tube to eat. What intervention is the priority before the client is permitted to drink or eat? - Inflate the cuff 
 
Rationale: If a client with a tracheostomy is allowed to eat and the tracheostomy has a cuff...
HESI Med Surg AUGUST 2022 
 
While completing a health assessment for a young adult female with acute appendicitis, the client informs the nurse that there is a chance that she may be pregnant. The operating team is preparing to take the client to surgery. Which intervention should the nurse impleme...
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While completing a health assessment for a young adult female with acute appendicitis, the client informs the nurse that there is a chance that she may be pregnant. The operating team is preparing to take the client to surgery. Which intervention should the nurse impleme...
Med Surg Final HESI 
 
A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? 
 
A. Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy 
B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum 
C. Encourage the client to consum...
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A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? 
 
A. Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy 
B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum 
C. Encourage the client to consum...
HESI MED-SURG Practice Questions 
 
A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last 2 hours. Which action should the nurse take first? 
 
A. Irrigate the nasogast...
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A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last 2 hours. Which action should the nurse take first? 
 
A. Irrigate the nasogast...
HESI: Med Surg - Practice Questions 
 
A client experiencing uncontrolled atrial fibrillation is admitted to the telemetry unit. Which initial medication should the nurse anticipate administering to the client? 
 
Xylocaine. 
Procainamide. 
Phenytoin. 
Digoxin. - Digoxin. 
 
Digoxin is administere...
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A client experiencing uncontrolled atrial fibrillation is admitted to the telemetry unit. Which initial medication should the nurse anticipate administering to the client? 
 
Xylocaine. 
Procainamide. 
Phenytoin. 
Digoxin. - Digoxin. 
 
Digoxin is administere...
Med/Surg HESI Practice 
 
The nurse notices clear nasal drainage in a patient newly admitted with facial trauma, including a nasal fracture. The nurse should: 
A. test the drainage for the presence of glucose. 
B. suction the nose to maintain airway clearance. 
C. document the findings and contin...
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The nurse notices clear nasal drainage in a patient newly admitted with facial trauma, including a nasal fracture. The nurse should: 
A. test the drainage for the presence of glucose. 
B. suction the nose to maintain airway clearance. 
C. document the findings and contin...
Med-Surg HESI Final Practice Questions 
 
The nurse is assessing a client's laboratory values following administration of chemotherapy. Which lab value leads the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)? 
a. Serum PTT of 10 seconds. 
b. Serum calcium of 5 mg/dL. 
...
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The nurse is assessing a client's laboratory values following administration of chemotherapy. Which lab value leads the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)? 
a. Serum PTT of 10 seconds. 
b. Serum calcium of 5 mg/dL. 
...
Med Surg HESI Practice Exam 
 
The nurse is assisting a client out of bed for the first time after surgery. What action should the nurse do first? - Allow the client to sit with the bed in a high Fowler's position. 
 
Rationale 
 
The first step is to raise the head of the bed to a high Fowler's p...
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The nurse is assisting a client out of bed for the first time after surgery. What action should the nurse do first? - Allow the client to sit with the bed in a high Fowler's position. 
 
Rationale 
 
The first step is to raise the head of the bed to a high Fowler's p...
Med/Surg HESI Practice Questions 
 
The nurse is planning to initiate a socialization group for older residents of a long-term facility. Which information would be most useful to the nurse when planning activities for the group? 
A. The length of time each group member has resided at the nursing hom...
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The nurse is planning to initiate a socialization group for older residents of a long-term facility. Which information would be most useful to the nurse when planning activities for the group? 
A. The length of time each group member has resided at the nursing hom...
Med Surg 1 HESI Final T2 
 
1. A nurse is visiting a client who is receiving home health care, focusing on medication and dietary instructions and management of heart failure. The nurse should reinforce which instruction? 
 
A.) If you feel tired and short of breath, lie down flat and prop up your f...
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1. A nurse is visiting a client who is receiving home health care, focusing on medication and dietary instructions and management of heart failure. The nurse should reinforce which instruction? 
 
A.) If you feel tired and short of breath, lie down flat and prop up your f...
Med Surg Test bank ( Red HESI Test bank Med-Surg) 
 
The nurse assesses a patient with shortness of breath for evidence of long-standing hypoxemia by inspecting: 
A. Chest excursion 
B. Spinal curvatures 
C. The respiratory pattern 
D. The fingernail and its base - D. The fingernail and its base C...
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The nurse assesses a patient with shortness of breath for evidence of long-standing hypoxemia by inspecting: 
A. Chest excursion 
B. Spinal curvatures 
C. The respiratory pattern 
D. The fingernail and its base - D. The fingernail and its base C...
Evolve: Med Surg Practice 
 
Which description of symptoms is characteristic of a client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)? 
A) Tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing difficulties. 
B) Sudden, stabbing, severe pain over the lip and chin. 
C) Facial weakness and paralysis. 
D) Difficult...
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Which description of symptoms is characteristic of a client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)? 
A) Tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing difficulties. 
B) Sudden, stabbing, severe pain over the lip and chin. 
C) Facial weakness and paralysis. 
D) Difficult...
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