HESI RN
Samuel Merrit University Hesi Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What's the priority intervention for a patient with persistent STIs and risky behaviors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The priority intervention for a patient with persistent STIs and risky behaviors is to recommend consistent use of latex condoms. According to the USPSTF, behavioral counseling is recommended for all sexually active adolescents and for adults who are at increased risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to give an emergency sedative injection to an agitated client.Which action by the nurse is inappropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing a client in restraints without having a healthcare provider's order is inappropriate for a nurse to do.
Question 3 of 5
After a week of bed rest, a client is being assisted to a chair for the first time.The nurse raises the head of the bed and moves the client to a sitting position. What should the nurse implement next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: After moving the client to a sitting position, the next step the nurse should implement is to determine how the client feels. This allows the nurse to assess for any dizziness, lightheadedness, or other symptoms that may indicate orthostatic hypotension or other issues.
Question 4 of 5
A client receives a prescription for a one-time dose of metronidazole 2 grams by mouth. The medication is available in 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only).
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client has been prescribed a one-time dose of metronidazole 2 grams by mouth. Since 1 gram is equal to 1000 milligrams (mg), 2 grams is equal to 2000 mg. The medication is available in 500 mg tablets, so the nurse should administer 2000 mg / 500 mg/tablet = 4 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
Two days after surgery, a male client experiences incisional pain while dangling his feet at the bedside and he refuses to ambulate as prescribed.The nurse establishes a problem of 'Activity intolerance related to pain'. Based on this problem, which outcome statement is best for the nurse to include in his care plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The goal of the care plan should be to help the client overcome his activity intolerance related to pain. This can be achieved by helping him to ambulate without discomfort.