HESI RN
HESI RN Medical Surgical Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for a client who has gastroesophageal reflux?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed prevents acid reflux, reducing symptoms.
Question 2 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: A
Rationale: A complete blood count assesses red blood cells and hemoglobin, critical for evaluating anemia progression.
Question 3 of 5
A client who suffered an electrical injury with the entrance site on the left hand and the exit site on the left foot is admitted to the burn unit. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous cardiac monitoring is crucial due to the risk of arrhythmias from electrical injuries.
Question 4 of 5
A client reports to the nurse of recently visiting someone who has a shingles infection. The client believes that having had chickenpox as a child will be protective against shingles. How should the nurse respond? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Distinguishing herpes varicella and zoster (
A), affirming the chickenpox-shingles link (
C), and instructing to report symptoms (E) educate the client and promote early intervention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has conducted a cancer prevention community education program. In evaluating the participants' understanding of the carcinogens, which statement indicates an accurate understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carcinogens cause genetic mutations leading to cancer, accurately described by substances changing cells.