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MED SURG HESI EXAM QUESTIONS 2022-2023WITH ALL ANSWERS VERIFIED AND CORRECT
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A client with eczema is using an over-the-counter (OTC) topical
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product with urea 10% OTC (Aqua Care Cream) to the affected
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skin areas. Which finding reflects the expected therapeutic
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response? ...ANSWER... Hydration of affected dry skin areas
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The charge nurse observes a newly employed nurse gathering
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equipment to obtain a venous blood sample from a client's
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implanted port. The nurse has obtained the equipment seen in the
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photo. What actions should the charge nurse take? (Select all that
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apply) ...ANSWER... Determine if the nurse has ever performed
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this skill
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Assist in obtaining the correct needle to access the port
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* Venous Insufficiency. All Apply? ...ANSWER... -When the pt.
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is sitting or lying elevate the legs
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-Diet rich in protein and Vit. A and C
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-Assessment the legs for dark discoloration* b b b b b
A young adult male who has had type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is
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admitted to the intensive care unit with hyperglycemic nonketotic
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syndrome (HHNS). A sliding scale protocol for an isotonic IV
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solution with regular insulin is prescribed based on the results of a
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continuous blood glucose monitoring device that is attached to the
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,bclient's central venous catheter. When the client's respirations
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bbecome labored and his lungs sound indicate crackles what action
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bshould the nurse take? ...ANSWER... decrease infusion rate to
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A client diagnose with stable angina secondary to ischemic heart
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disease has a prescription for sublingual (SL) nitroglycerin (NTG).
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The nurse should tell the client to follow which instructions if
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chest pain is not relieved after taking 3 NTG tables 5 min apart
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...ANSWER... call 911 pain is unrelieved and chew a tablet of
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aspirin 325mg
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A client experiences an ABO incompatibility reaction after
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multiple blood transfusions. Which finding should the nurse report
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immediately to the health care provider? ...ANSWER... low back
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pain and hypotension
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A client in the operating room received succinylcholine. The client
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is experiencing muscle rigidity and has an extremely high
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temperature. What action should the nurse implement?
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...ANSWER... Call the PACU nurse to prepare for prolonged
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ventilatory support Also know that PACU is BP, Respiration and
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Pulse
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A client is admitted with a sudden onset of right sided the nurse
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complete first? ...ANSWER... Observe for peripheral edema
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,A client is discharged with a prescription for warfarin (Coumadin).
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What discharge instructions should the nurse emphasize to the
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client? ...ANSWER... avoid going barefoot especially outside
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A client is who is diagnose with schizophrenia receives a
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prescription for an atypical antipsychotic drug aripipazole
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(Abilify). Which assessment should the nurse perform to monitor
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for an adrenergic receptor antagonist side effect that commonly
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occurs atypical antipsychotic agents ...ANSWER... obtain the
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client finger stick glucose levels
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A client returns from surgery following a hiatal hernia repair via
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Nissen fundoplication. Which position should the nurse implement
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for this client? ...ANSWER... 30 degree semi-Fowler's to drop
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the diaphragm
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A client subjective data includes dysuria, urgency, and urinary
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frequency. What action should the nurse implement next?
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...ANSWER... collect a clean catch specimen
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A client tells the nurse that her biopsy results indicate that the
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cancer cells are well differentiated How should the nurse respond?
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...ANSWER... ask the client in the healthcare provider has giving
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her any information about the classification of her cancer
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A client uses triamcinolone (Kenalog), a corticosteroid ointment, to
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manage pruritis caused by a chronic skin rash. The client calls the
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clinic nurse to report increased erythema with purulent exudate at
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the site. What action should the nurse implement? ...ANSWER...
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, bSchedule an appointment for the client to see the healthcare
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A client who had a biliopancreatic diversion procedure (BOP) 3
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months ago is admitted with severe dehydration. Which
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assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
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...ANSWER... Gastroccult positive emesis
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A client who had a myocardial infarction is admitted to the
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coronary critical care unit (CCU) with a nitroglycerin drip
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infusing. The clients last blood pressure measurements was
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78/36.What action should the nurse implement? ...ANSWER...
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reduce the rate of the nitroglycerin infusion
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A client who has a history of long-standing back pain treated with
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methadone (Dolophine), is admitted to the surgical unit following
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urological surgery. What modifications in the plan of care should
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the nurse make for this client's pain management during the
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postoperative period? ...ANSWER... Maintain client's
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methadone, and medicate surgical pain based on pain rating
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A client who is receiving packed red blood cells develops nausea
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and vomiting. What action should the nurse take first?
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...ANSWER... Stop the infusion of blood
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A client who is taking and oral dose of tetracycline complains of
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gastrointestinal upset. What snack should the nurse instruct the
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