HESI RN
Hesi Med Surg Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An elderly patient is admitted with an acute onset of diverticulitis, and intravenous antibiotic therapy is started. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining NPO status rests the bowel, promoting healing during acute diverticulitis.
Question 2 of 5
An hour after administering 60 mg of furosemide intravenously (IV), which assessments should the nurse perform to determine the patient's response to treatment?
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Assessing urinary output, lung sounds, and oxygen saturation evaluates furosemide's effectiveness in reducing fluid overload and improving respiratory status.
Question 3 of 5
While assessing a patient with degenerative joint disease, the nurse notices Heberden's nodes, and large prominences on the patient's fingers that are reddened and painful. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discussing chronic pain management strategies addresses the discomfort associated with Heberden's nodes, a common osteoarthritis feature.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who reports a sudden, severe facial numbness. The nurse observes an uneven smile with facial droop to the right side and a hand grasp strength that is weaker on the right than the left. The client denies a recent history of headaches or trauma. Which intervention should the nurse perform immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptoms suggestive of a stroke require immediate initiation of IV access and evaluation for fibrinolytic therapy to restore cerebral blood flow.
Question 5 of 5
A client presents to the emergency department reporting chest pain that is radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis. Which medication does the nurse anticipate being prescribed by the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morphine is typically prescribed for myocardial infarction symptoms to relieve pain and reduce cardiac workload.