HESI RN
HESI RN Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client asks the nurse for information about how to reduce risk factors for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physical activity promotes overall health, including hormonal balance and weight management, which may reduce BPH risk, unlike other options which lack strong evidence for BPH prevention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse calls the healthcare provider because a client diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is reporting low back pain. Which additional information about the client would be important for the nurse to tell the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low back pain in AAA may suggest aneurysm expansion or rupture. Hematocrit and blood pressure indicate potential bleeding or hemodynamic instability, critical for the provider's assessment.
Question 3 of 5
Click to mark whether the client statement indicates understanding or no understanding of the education given.
| Options | Understanding | No understanding |
|---|---|---|
| Making these changes will also help me avoid other chronic health conditions. (Understanding) | ||
| If I have symptoms like increased thirst and urination, I should come in and get my blood sugar checked. (Understanding) | ||
| If my fasting blood sugar is less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) next time, I can go back to my usual eating habits. (No understanding) | ||
| I can never eat sugar again. (No understanding) | ||
| If I make the changes we talked about, I will not get type 2 diabetes. (No understanding) | ||
| Understanding: A,B; No understanding: C,D,E |
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Understanding statements reflect benefits of lifestyle changes and symptom monitoring. Misunderstandings include assuming normal glucose allows poor habits, banning all sugar, or believing changes eliminate diabetes risk entirely.
Question 4 of 5
In providing discharge teaching to a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which instruction is most important for the nurse to emphasize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changes in sputum color may indicate infection or exacerbation in COPD, requiring prompt reporting to the healthcare provider for timely management to prevent worsening respiratory status.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the caregiver of an infant with recurrent otitis media. Which statement made by the caregiver should the nurse recognize as needing additional education about minimizing subsequent infections?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Benzocaine drops do not prevent otitis media and may cause harm. Other statements reflect correct preventive measures.