HESI RN
Hesi Med Surg Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a burn that is severely swollen, and the wound bed appears brown and yellow. The patient reports no pain. How should the nurse classify the depth of this burn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A painless, brown/yellow, swollen burn indicates full-thickness damage, involving the epidermis and dermis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is educating a client, who was admitted with a blood glucose level of 580 mg/dL, on how to prevent complications related to diabetes mellitus. Which statement made by the client indicates they have understood the information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using salt, herbs, and spices supports a healthy diet, aiding diabetes management and reducing complication risks.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older patient hospitalized for treatment of venous leg ulcers. What instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: A diet high in protein and vitamins A and C, leg elevation, and daily ankle inspections support healing and early detection of complications in venous leg ulcers.
Question 4 of 5
After a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), a patient is discharged from the hospital with an indwelling urinary catheter. What is the most important instruction for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adequate hydration (3 liters daily) prevents urinary tract infections and supports recovery after TURP.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital with a tentative diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which diagnostic procedure should the nurse prepare the client for the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A lumbar puncture is the primary diagnostic procedure for bacterial meningitis, allowing analysis of cerebrospinal fluid for bacterial presence and characteristics.