HESI RN
Hesi RN Medical Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A college student comes to the school's health clinic troubled by urinary frequency and burning with right lower back pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring temperature and pulse assesses for systemic infection, such as pyelonephritis, which is urgent given the symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A client reports to the clinic nurse of recently experiencing symptoms of frequent urination, hunger, and great thirst. What finding(s) would the nurse consider as most significant to report to the healthcare provider? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Elevated glucose and HbA1C indicate diabetes, correlating with the client's symptoms and requiring urgent management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin orally to a client. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps)
Correct Answer: E,A,B,D,C
Rationale: The sequence ensures safety and accuracy: checking the apical heart rate first prevents administration if contraindicated; removing the medication , verifying patient identity , opening the package , and documenting follow standard medication administration protocols.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing a physical assessment of a client. Which finding should the nurse recognize is a result of a compromised peripheral arterial circulation of the lower extremity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Uneven hair distribution results from reduced blood flow impairing hair follicle nutrition, a sign of peripheral arterial disease.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who has herpes zoster. Which question will allow the nurse to gather further information about this condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about varicella history assesses the risk of chickenpox transmission to susceptible household members from herpes zoster.