HESI RN
Hesi Med Surg Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
An hour after administering 60 mg of furosemide intravenously (IV), which assessments should the nurse perform to determine the patient's response to treatment?
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Assessing urinary output, lung sounds, and oxygen saturation evaluates furosemide's effectiveness in reducing fluid overload and improving respiratory status.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older adult patient hospitalized for treatment of venous leg ulcers. Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A high-protein diet with vitamins A and C, leg elevation, and daily ankle inspections promote healing and monitor complications in venous leg ulcers.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with a full-thickness burn covering 40% of their body is exhibiting purulent drainage at the wound site. Before reporting this finding to the healthcare provider, which of the patient's laboratory values should the nurse review?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: WBC count indicates infection, relevant to purulent drainage in a burn wound.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with psoriasis vulgaris who is receiving a psoralen and ultraviolet A light (PUVA) treatment. Which assessment finding indicates that the client has been overexposed to the treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tenderness and generalized erythema indicate overexposure to PUVA, signaling potential burns or excessive UV exposure.