HESI RN
Samuel Merrit University Hesi Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Prior to performing digital removal of a fecal impaction, what is the most important assessment for the nurse to perform?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prior to performing digital removal of a fecal impaction, it is important for the nurse to assess the client's vital signs. This includes checking the client's blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and temperature. These measurements can provide important information about the client's overall health status and can help the nurse determine if it is safe to proceed with the procedure.
Question 2 of 5
Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response shows that the nurse is willing to listen and provide support to the client. It also allows the client to decide if they want to talk and share their feelings.
Question 3 of 5
What's the priority intervention for a patient with persistent STIs and risky behaviors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The priority intervention for a patient with persistent STIs and risky behaviors is to recommend consistent use of latex condoms. According to the USPSTF, behavioral counseling is recommended for all sexually active adolescents and for adults who are at increased risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Question 4 of 5
A client who is on complete bedrest frequently calls the nurse for the bedpan to urinate.Which action should the nurse take to evaluate the client for urinary retention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This will help determine if there is any residual urine left in the bladder after voiding.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client how to do active range of motion (ROM) exercises.To exercise the hinge joints, which action should the nurse instruct the client to perform?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To exercise the hinge joints, the nurse should instruct the client to bend the arm by flexing the ulna to the humerus. Hinge joints allow for movement in one direction, like a door hinge. The elbow joint is an example of a hinge joint.