HESI RN
HESI RN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When teaching a client with Parkinson's disease, which rationale for the prescription of carbidopa-levodopa should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because carbidopa-levodopa replenishes dopamine, improving motor function in Parkinson's disease.
Choice A is incorrect as it does not reduce inflammation.
Choice B is wrong as it is not an antiseizure drug.
Choice C is inaccurate as it does not affect myelin.
Question 2 of 5
A client asks the nurse for information about how to reduce risk factors for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because physical activity reduces BPH risk by supporting prostate health.
Choice A is for screening, not prevention.
Choice B lacks evidence for BPH risk reduction.
Choice C is not strongly supported for BPH prevention.
Question 3 of 5
A client is recovering from an episode of urinary tract calculi. During discharge teaching, the client asks about dietary restrictions. In discussing fluid intake, the nurse should include which type of fluid limitation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because citrus juices are high in oxalates, which can contribute to kidney stone formation.
Choice B contains oxalates but is less significant.
Choice C is incorrect as fluid intake should be increased.
Choice D is unrelated to stone prevention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse observes an increased number of blood clots in the drainage tubing of a client with continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which is the best initial nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because increasing irrigation flow helps clear blood clots and maintain catheter patency.
Choice A is routine but not immediate.
Choice C supports hydration but is secondary.
Choice D addresses spasms, not clots.
Question 5 of 5
A client who takes daily supplemental iron tablets for iron deficiency anemia reports feeling increasingly fatigued. Which laboratory value should the nurse review?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because a complete blood count assesses hemoglobin and hematocrit, indicating anemia severity.
Choice A is unrelated to anemia.
Choice B is not directly relevant.
Choice D assesses liver function, not anemia.