HESI RN
HESI RN Medical Surgical Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes penicillin 200,000 units IM for a client with pneumonia. The available vial is labeled, 'Penicillin 500,000 units/mL.' How many mL should the nurse administer to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate: 200,000 units / 500,000 units/mL = 0.4 mL. The nurse should administer 0.4 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a fracture of the right femur has had skeletal traction applied. Which intervention should the nurse include in the client's nursing care plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing pin sites for signs of infection is essential to detect early signs of complications in skeletal traction.
Extract:
Initial Assessment
Orders
A 34-year-old male client presents to the emergency department (ED) for an acute asthma attack which began after jogging through a local park. The client is able to answer questions, pausing every few words to catch his breath. The client reports using a rescue Inhaler three times, but he just couldn't catch his breath. The client reports that symptoms seem worse when outdoors and when exercising and that episodes like this make him extremely nervous. The client reports that it has been a couple of months since he had an asthma attack, and he came to the ED today because he noticed that his inhaler was expired and was worried the medication was not working.
Question 3 of 5
After administration of medication, the client remains short of breath. Wheezes are noted bilaterally. Oxygen saturation is 91% with supplemental oxygen. Which action(s) should the nurse take next? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,F
Rationale: Increasing oxygen flow, administering additional nebulizer treatment, raising the head of the bed, applying a nonrebreather mask, and monitoring vital signs address persistent respiratory distress and low oxygen saturation.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
A 34-year-old male client presents to the emergency department (ED) for an acute asthma attack which began after jogging through a local park. The client is able to answer questions, pausing every few words to catch his breath. The client reports using a rescue Inhaler three times, but he just couldn't catch his breath. The client reports that symptoms seem worse when outdoors and when exercising and that episodes like this make him extremely nervous. The client reports that it has been a couple of months since he had an asthma attack, and he came to the ED today because he noticed that his inhaler was expired and was worried the medication was not working.
Initial Assessment
Temperature 98.9° F (37.1° C)
Heart rate 112 beats/minute
Respirations 28 breaths/minute
Blood pressure 130/86 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 88% on room air
Lung sounds reveal expiratory wheezes
Capillary refill time 2 seconds
Question 4 of 5
Complete the following sentences by choosing from the lists of corresponding options. Based on history and assessment data, the nurse should prioritize [condition] as the priority problem for this client, as evidenced by the client's statement, [statement].
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client's difficulty breathing, need to pause to catch breath, ineffective rescue inhaler, and oxygen saturation of 88% indicate impaired gas exchange, requiring immediate intervention to improve respiratory function.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with glomerulonephritis about self care. Which dietary recommendation should the nurse encourage the client to follow?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restricting protein intake is often recommended for glomerulonephritis to reduce kidney workload and decrease proteinuria, slowing kidney damage progression.