HESI RN
HESI RN Medical Surgical Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who is newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoventilation can lead to hypoxemia and hypercapnia, requiring immediate intervention to prevent respiratory crisis. Other symptoms are common but not immediately life-threatening.
Question 2 of 5
A client with coronary artery disease is hospitalized with unstable angina. To reduce cardiac workload, which intervention should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bedside commode minimizes physical exertion, reducing cardiac workload in unstable angina.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who is newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoventilation can lead to hypoxemia and hypercapnia, requiring immediate intervention to prevent respiratory crisis. Other symptoms are common but not immediately life-threatening.
Question 4 of 5
A middle-aged client reports a sudden onset of seeing flashing lights and floating spots. Which is the best nursing action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flashing lights and floaters suggest retinal detachment, requiring urgent ophthalmic evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
A client with hyperparathyroidism reports a sudden onset of severe flank pain. Which intervention should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Straining urine checks for kidney stones, likely causing flank pain in hyperparathyroidism, prioritizing over other interventions.