HESI RN
HESI RN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult client newly diagnosed with left ventricular dysfunction is admitted to the hospital with fine rales and wheezing. When assessing this client, which additional finding is the nurse likely to obtain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because jugular vein distension is a hallmark of left ventricular dysfunction and heart failure.
Choice A is less common.
Choice B is secondary to other signs.
Choice D is non-specific.
Question 2 of 5
A client presents with the onset of a severe headache, fever, nuchal rigidity, and a petechial rash on arms and legs. The nurse recognizes the client is exhibiting symptoms of which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because headache, fever, nuchal rigidity, and petechial rash are classic for meningococcal meningitis.
Choice A lacks rash and rigidity.
Choice C may have rash but not rigidity.
Choice D does not include rash or rigidity.
Question 3 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: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because physical activity reduces BPH risk by supporting prostate health.
Choice A is for screening, not prevention.
Choice B lacks evidence for BPH risk reduction.
Choice C is not strongly supported for BPH prevention.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching a client newly diagnosed with cholecystitis about recommended diet changes, the nurse evaluates the client's learning. Which food choices eliminated by the client indicate to the nurse that teaching has been successful?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because high-fat foods like whole milk and ice cream exacerbate cholecystitis and should be avoided.
Choice A is less relevant to cholecystitis.
Choice B is not fat-related.
Choice D is a lower-fat option, not harmful.
Question 5 of 5
A client who works at a computer most of the working day comes to the clinic reporting pain in both hands that causes the client to awake during the night. Which action should the nurse implement to assess for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because Tinel's sign (tapping the wrist) tests for carpal tunnel syndrome by eliciting tingling or pain.
Choice A is unrelated.
Choice B is non-specific.
Choice D tests a different condition.