HESI RN
Samuel Merrit University Hesi Med Surg Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer Tylenol to a client admitted with urination issues who also has difficulty sleeping (OSA).Which interaction is most important for the nurse to implement before leaving the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client has difficulty sleeping due to obstructive sleep apnea (OS
A), and using a positive airway pressure device can help keep their airway open and prevent dangerous pauses in breathing while they sleep.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse plans to encourage a group of young adult clients to engage in problem-solving strategies.Which of the following is most useful for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Simulation activities provide a safe and controlled environment for young adult clients to practice problem-solving strategies and learn from their experiences.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing postoperative care for a client who complains of severe pain after receiving codeine 30 mg orally one hour ago.Which intervention should the nurse implement next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should reassess the client's pain level and determine if additional interventions are needed to manage the pain.
Question 4 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes ear drops to an adult client with an ear infection.Which exacting should the nurse follow?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When administering ear drops to an adult client with an ear infection, the nurse should keep the patient in a supine position to administer the drops. This position allows the medication to flow into the ear canal and reach the site of infection.
Question 5 of 5
How should the nurse document the finding of pain, numbness, and tingling sensations in the lower legs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The symptoms of pain, numbness, and tingling sensations in the lower legs are consistent with neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain is a complex type of pain initiated or caused by a primary lesion or dysfunction in the nervous system.