HESI RN
HESI Med Surg Hematological system Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which erythrocyte characteristic would the nurse expect to see in the laboratory findings for a patient who has experienced acute blood loss?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normocytic erythrocytes, or normal-sized red blood cells, are usually seen in acute blood loss as the body's initial response doesn't alter the size of red blood cells.
Question 2 of 5
A patient reports episodic chest pain lasting a few minutes that is provoked by exertion and relieved within 10 minutes upon resting. Which cause of the patient's symptoms would the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Myocardial ischemia due to coronary artery disease causes chest pain provoked by exertion and relieved by rest, characteristic of stable angina.
Question 3 of 5
A healthy 70-year-old patient has low hemoglobin levels and no signs of gastrointestinal bleeding. The nurse recognizes which item is an effect of aging that could be the reason for the low hemoglobin level?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aging often leads to a decrease in the efficiency of nutrient absorption, including iron. This decrease in intestinal absorption of iron can result in low hemoglobin levels in elderly individuals. It's a common cause of anemia in the elderly population.
Question 4 of 5
Which finding will the nurse expect in a patient who is hospitalized with stage I Hodgkin lymphoma?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enlarged lymph nodes are a characteristic feature of stage I Hodgkin lymphoma, where the disease is localized to one group of lymph nodes.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notes that a patient has a smooth and shiny tongue surface. The nurse would attribute these findings to which condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pernicious anemia causes glossitis, leading to a smooth and shiny tongue surface due to vitamin B12 deficiency.