HESI RN
HESI RN Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
For each client activity, click to indicate whether the activity shows positive or negative health promotion postamputation due to extensive peripheral vascular disease.
Correct Answer: Positive: A,B,C,D; Negative: E,F
Rationale: Positive activities (inquiring about blood pressure, self-care questions, physical exercises, mobility) promote recovery and adaptation. Negative activities (relying on nurse for wound care, avoiding residual limb) hinder independence and psychological adjustment.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
An infant born 2 days ago has not passed a meconium stool and begins to vomit bilious secretions. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gathering IV supplies addresses the risk of dehydration and shock from vomiting and possible bowel obstruction, which is the priority. Other actions are less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
A 1-year-old child with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is admitted to the pediatric unit. The nurse observes that the child presents with a fever, rhinorrhea, frequent coughing, and sneezing. Which additional finding should alert the nurse that the child is in acute respiratory distress?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nasal flaring indicates increased work of breathing, a sign of acute respiratory distress. Other findings are normal or unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus arrives to the clinic reporting episodes of weakness and palpitations. Which finding is most important for the nurse to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weakness and palpitations suggest hypoglycemia, with excessive perspiration (diaphoresis) being a classic symptom, indicating the body's response to low blood sugar, requiring immediate monitoring.