HESI RN
HESI RN Med Surg Questions
Question 1 of 5
The clinic nurse receives a call from a parent of a 10-year-old who reports that their child just returned from summer camp and has developed an expanding circular red rash on the arm. The parent asks the nurse which over-the-counter (OTC) product is safe to use. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An expanding circular rash may indicate Lyme disease, requiring urgent medical evaluation. OTC products may be ineffective or harmful.
Question 2 of 5
A school-age child with nephrotic syndrome is receiving salt-poor human albumin IV. Which findings indicate to the nurse that the child is manifesting a therapeutic response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased periorbital edema indicates restored blood protein levels and reduced fluid leakage, a therapeutic response. Other findings suggest complications.
Question 3 of 5
A 9-year-old boy is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM). Which stage of Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development is the nurse addressing when teaching this client about insulin injections?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 9 years, the child is in the industry stage, focusing on competence in self-care skills like insulin injections. Other stages apply to different ages.
Question 4 of 5
A client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is preparing for discharge following a transurethral needle ablation (TUNA). Which information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring the urinary stream for decreased output is critical post-TUNA to detect complications like re-obstruction, which could indicate issues with the procedure's effectiveness or healing process.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which response requires further evaluation by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The startle reflex should disappear by 4 months; persistence at 6 months suggests neurological issues requiring evaluation. Other responses are normal.