HESI RN
HESI RN Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a prescription for enoxaparin 40 mg subcutaneous (sub) daily. Enoxaparin is available in a pre-filled cartridge labelled, '60 mg per 0.6 mL.' How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: The nurse should administer 0.4 mL, calculated as (40 mg ÷ 60 mg) × 0.6 mL = 0.4 mL.
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Question 2 of 5
Which diet modification should the nurse suggest to a client who was recently diagnosed with diverticulitis?
Correct Answer: Reducing roughage during acute diverticulitis prevents irritation of inflamed diverticula.
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Question 3 of 5
A client with ulcerative colitis is admitted to the medical unit during an acute exacerbation. The nurse should instruct the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to report which finding related to the client's bowel movements?
Correct Answer: Blood in the stool indicates active inflammation and potential bleeding, requiring immediate attention.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a prescription for enoxaparin 40 mg subcutaneous (sub) daily. Enoxaparin is available in a pre-filled cartridge labelled, '60 mg per 0.6 mL.' How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: The nurse should administer 0.4 mL, calculated as (40 mg ÷ 60 mg) × 0.6 mL = 0.4 mL.
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Question 5 of 5
A client with Crohn's disease is admitted to the medical unit with a three-day history of abdominal cramping, nausea, and vomiting. Which prescription should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: Inserting a nasogastric tube and attaching it to low intermittent suction is the most immediate priority to decompress the stomach and relieve nausea and vomiting.
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