HESI RN
HESI Med Surg Hematological system Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which manifestation is related to target organ disease from hypertension? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Aneurysm and proteinuria are manifestations of target organ damage from hypertension, affecting arteries and kidneys, respectively.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse receives information about the assigned patients during shift report. Which patient would the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A severe headache and vomiting could be indicative of a serious neurological condition such as a stroke, intracranial bleeding, or increased intracranial pressure. This patient needs urgent assessment and intervention to prevent potential complications.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse notes that there is a difference in a patient's blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) when the patient changes position from supine to standing. The differences are a decrease of 20 mm Hg in systolic BP, a decrease of 10 mm Hg in diastolic BP, and an increase in the HR of 20 beats/minute. Which interpretation would the nurse make about the patient's condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The described changes suggest an auscultatory gap, a phenomenon during BP measurement that can lead to inaccurate readings, requiring careful technique.
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
Which component forms an adhesive bridge between platelets and vascular subendothelial structures in the clotting process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Von Willebrand factor forms an adhesive bridge between platelets and vascular subendothelial structures, crucial for hemostasis at sites of vascular injury.