HESI RN
HESI Med Surg Hematological system Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a patient about the administration of liquid iron supplements. Which response by the patient indicates the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking iron supplements with meals decreases absorption, indicating a need for further teaching; iron should be taken on an empty stomach or with vitamin C.
Question 2 of 5
Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient who is receiving chemotherapy for leukemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prevention and early detection of infection are critical during leukemia chemotherapy due to immune suppression, a key patient education point.
Question 3 of 5
Which manifestation is related to target organ disease from hypertension? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Aneurysm and proteinuria are manifestations of target organ damage from hypertension, affecting arteries and kidneys, respectively.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse provides education to a patient with thrombocytopenia about precautions to be taken at home. The nurse identifies that further teaching is needed when the patient performs which action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using alcohol-based mouthwash can irritate oral mucosa and cause bleeding in thrombocytopenia, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 5 of 5
Which information would the nurse include when discussing pain due to chronic stable angina with the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic stable angina occurs intermittently in a predictable pattern, triggered by exertion and relieved by rest or nitroglycerin.