HESI RN
HESI RN Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the caregiver of an infant with recurrent otitis media. Which statement made by the caregiver should the nurse recognize as needing additional education about minimizing subsequent infections?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Benzocaine drops do not prevent otitis media and may cause harm. Other statements reflect correct preventive measures.
Question 2 of 5
An 8-year-old girl with precocious sexual development is being treated medically with injections of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) to regulate the pituitary gland. Which statement by the parents indicates that they understand the treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: LHRH injections delay puberty, allowing the child to reach puberty with peers, aligning sexual maturity. Other statements misalign with treatment goals.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving thrombolytic therapy following an acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which nursing problem should the nurse identify as priority for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thrombolytic therapy increases bleeding risk, making the risk for injury due to bleeding the priority, as it can lead to severe complications like hemorrhage, requiring immediate monitoring and intervention.
Question 4 of 5
When providing care for a child who is in balanced suspension skeletal traction using a Thomas splint and Pearson attachment to the right femur, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring pulses and sensation prevents complications like compartment syndrome or nerve damage, which are critical in traction. Other interventions are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The parents of a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are learning to care for their child at home. Which statement made by the parents should the nurse recognize as correct monitoring for early signs of an infection in the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Notifying for a temporal temperature above 100°F is accurate and timely for detecting infections in ALL. Other methods are less reliable or risky.