HESI RN
Hesi Med Surg Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about huff coughing to clear secretions. During the patient's return demonstration, the patient exhales using pursed lips. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Instructing the patient to inhale deeply and exhale forcefully corrects the improper pursed-lip technique, ensuring effective huff coughing to clear mucus.
Question 2 of 5
A patient in the operating room has been administered succinylcholine and is now experiencing muscle rigidity and an extremely high temperature. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying ice packs addresses hyperthermia in malignant hyperthermia, a critical response to succinylcholine-induced symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is educating a client, who was admitted with a blood glucose level of 580 mg/dL, on how to prevent complications related to diabetes mellitus. Which statement made by the client indicates they have understood the information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using salt, herbs, and spices supports a healthy diet, aiding diabetes management and reducing complication risks.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has arrived at the emergency department reporting intermittent fever and night sweats for the past three weeks and has developed a cough that is productive with small amounts of blood. What should be the nurse's priority intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptoms suggestive of tuberculosis require immediate airborne isolation to prevent transmission.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital with a tentative diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which diagnostic procedure should the nurse prepare the client for the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A lumbar puncture is the primary diagnostic procedure for bacterial meningitis, allowing analysis of cerebrospinal fluid for bacterial presence and characteristics.