HESI RN
Samuel Merrit University Hesi Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The charge nurse is assisting a nurse in the admission process for a patient with multiple chronic conditions.Which action taken by the nurse demonstrates a breach of confidentiality to the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Requesting military records by phone without the patient's consent would be a breach of confidentiality.
Question 2 of 5
A client receives a prescription for a one-time dose of metronidazole 2 grams by mouth. The medication is available in 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only).
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client has been prescribed a one-time dose of metronidazole 2 grams by mouth. Since 1 gram is equal to 1000 milligrams (mg), 2 grams is equal to 2000 mg. The medication is available in 500 mg tablets, so the nurse should administer 2000 mg / 500 mg/tablet = 4 tablets.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) feeding a client who had a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) and is at risk for aspiration.Which action by the UAP should the nurse recognize indicates the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising the head of the bed to 80 degrees is too high and can increase the risk of choking or aspiration by making it harder for the client to control the food bolus during swallowing. A more appropriate position is raising the head of the bed to 45–60 degrees, which facilitates safe swallowing while maintaining comfort.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse plans to encourage a group of young adult clients to engage in problem-solving strategies.Which of the following is most useful for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Simulation activities provide a safe and controlled environment for young adult clients to practice problem-solving strategies and learn from their experiences.