HESI RN
HESI Med Surg Hematological system Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 follows a predictable pattern, occurring intermittently with exertion and subsiding with rest, not typically at rest.
Question 2 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 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
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 5 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.