HESI RN
HESI RN Medical Surgical Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing home care instructions for a client with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which intervention should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Structured exercise, such as walking, improves blood flow and reduces symptoms in PAD.
Question 2 of 5
A client reports to the nurse of recently visiting someone who has a shingles infection. The client believes that having had chickenpox as a child will be protective against shingles. How should the nurse respond? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Distinguishing herpes varicella and zoster (
A), affirming the chickenpox-shingles link (
C), and instructing to report symptoms (E) educate the client and promote early intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A client is recovering from an episode of urinary tract calculi. During discharge teaching, the client asks about dietary restrictions. In discussing fluid intake, the nurse should include which type of fluid limitation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Citrus fruit juices should be limited as they increase urine acidity, contributing to certain kidney stone formations.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assesses an adult client 24 hours after a bowel exploration and formation of a sigmoid colostomy. Which assessment finding should be reported to the surgeon immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Purple stoma mucosa indicates possible ischemia, requiring immediate reporting to prevent tissue necrosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has conducted a cancer prevention community education program. In evaluating the participants' understanding of the carcinogens, which statement indicates an accurate understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carcinogens cause genetic mutations leading to cancer, accurately described by substances changing cells.