HESI RN
HESI RN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is developing home care instructions for a client with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which intervention should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because structured exercise improves circulation and reduces PAD symptoms.
Choice A may not enhance arterial flow.
Choice C can be harmful if done improperly.
Choice D is inappropriate as a healthy weight supports cardiovascular health.
Question 2 of 5
A client asks the nurse for information about how to reduce risk factors for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because physical activity reduces BPH risk by supporting prostate health.
Choice A is for screening, not prevention.
Choice B lacks evidence for BPH risk reduction.
Choice C is not strongly supported for BPH prevention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a cholecystectomy two days ago. The client is febrile, reporting upper abdominal pain radiating to the back, and has had three episodes of vomiting in the last 8 hours. The nurse reviews the client's serum amylase and lipase level results, which are twice the normal value. Based on these findings, the nurse should recognize the client is exhibiting symptoms of which condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because elevated amylase and lipase with abdominal pain and vomiting indicate acute pancreatitis.
Choice B may not elevate these enzymes.
Choice C involves liver/kidney issues, not amylase/lipase.
Choice D causes fever but not these specific symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
Four days following an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, the client is exhibiting edema of both lower extremities, and pedal pulses are not palpable. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because a Doppler assesses blood flow, critical for detecting complications like thrombosis.
Choice B is secondary.
Choice C is unrelated to pulses.
Choice D addresses edema but not pulses.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing problem should be selected for a client who is receiving thrombolytic infusions for treatment of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because thrombolytics increase bleeding risk, making injury prevention critical.
Choice A is less common.
Choice B is secondary to immediate risks.
Choice D is relevant but not the priority.