HESI RN
Samuel Merrit University Hesi Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response shows that the nurse is willing to listen and provide support to the client. It also allows the client to decide if they want to talk and share their feelings.
Question 2 of 5
An accident arrives at the emergency department (ED) with severe right lower quadrant abdominal pain.To assess the intensity of the client's pain, which approach should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The assessment of pain intensity by a validated pain scale is a critical initial step, and a patient's self-reporting is widely considered as the key to effective pain management. According to good practice guidelines, clinicians must accept a patient's statement, regardless of their own opinions.
Question 3 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes ear drops to an adult client with an ear infection.Which exacting should the nurse follow?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When administering ear drops to an adult client with an ear infection, the nurse should keep the patient in a supine position to administer the drops. This position allows the medication to flow into the ear canal and reach the site of infection.
Question 4 of 5
Prior to performing digital removal of a fecal impaction, what is the most important assessment for the nurse to perform?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prior to performing digital removal of a fecal impaction, it is important for the nurse to assess the client's vital signs. This includes checking the client's blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and temperature. These measurements can provide important information about the client's overall health status and can help the nurse determine if it is safe to proceed with the procedure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning to provide mouth care to an unconscious client.Which statement is accurate for implementing mouth care to this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning the inner cheeks and outer gum surfaces with a gauze pad is appropriate for an unconscious client. When mouth care is provided, an unconscious patient is placed in the side-lying position because this prevents secretions from pooling at the back of the oral cavity, lowering the risk of aspiration.