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2024/2025 LATEST EVOLVE ELSEVIER HESI MED SURG ACTUAL CARDIAC EXAM WITH 275 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ EVOLVE ELSEVIER HESI MED SURG(NEW!!)
2024/2025 LATEST EVOLVE ELSEVIER HESI
MED SURG ACTUAL CARDIAC EXAM WITH
275 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ EVOLVE ELSEVIER HESI MED
SURG(NEW!!)
1. Which of the following indicates normal respiratory function?
A. Symmetrical chest expansion
B. Nasal flaring
C. Use of accessory muscles
D. Lip pursing - ANSWER-A
2. When palpating the thorax, which of the following would be an abnormal
finding?
A. Tenderness
B. Pulsations
C. Masses
D. All of the above - ANSWER-D
3. Normal breath sounds include:
A. Vesicular sounds
B. Rhonchi
C. Wheezes
D. Crackles - ANSWER-A
4. When auscultating the lungs, it is important to:
A. Compare each side bilaterally.
B. Note abnormal sounds.
, C. Ask the patient to take slow, deep breaths.
D. All of the above. - ANSWER-D
5. When percussing the thorax, which of the following would be a normal
finding?
A. Dullness over the lung fields
B. Resonance over the lung fields
C. Dullness over the ribs, heart, and diaphragm
D. Both B and C - ANSWER-D
6. What would the nurse do first when preparing to begin oxygen therapy
for a patient?
A. Educate the NAP about the oxygen orders.
B. Review the medical prescription for delivery method and flow rate.
C. Place a "No Smoking" sign outside of the hospital room.
D. Ensure that suction equipment is present in the room - ANSWER-B
7. When preparing the patient's environment for safe oxygen therapy, which
intervention is a priority to minimize the patient's risk for injury?
A. Place appropriate signage to alert staff and visitors to the presence
of oxygen in the patient's room.
B. Instruct nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to immediately correct
or report safety hazards.
C. Inspect all electrical equipment in the patient's room for the
presence of safety-check tags.
D. Ensure that the patient receives the prescribed amount of oxygen
via the appropriate method. - ANSWER-C
8. When a patient is receiving oxygen at home, which instruction to the
family would help them understand how to use the oxygen safely?
, A. Increase the oxygen level as needed for the patient's comfort.
B. Store extra oxygen cylinders horizontally.
C. Place a "No Smoking" sign at the entrance to the house.
D. Keep oxygen 5 feet (about 1.5 meters) away from anything that
could generate a spark. - ANSWER-C
9. What would the nurse do first when preparing to educate the patient about
safe administration of oxygen therapy at home?
A. Evaluate the patient's understanding of the combustible nature of
oxygen.
B. Arrange for a capable family member to be present during the
initial discussion.
C. Collect written information to present to the patient as
supplemental instructional materials.
D. Assess the patient's emotional readiness and physical ability to
provide autonomous care. - ANSWER-D
10.Which statement by the patient would indicate that he or she understands
the safe use of oxygen?
A. "The nurse told me that my oxygen saturation must be maintained
at 85% or above."
B. "I know that oxygen is a medication I can adjust whenever I need
to."
C. "I'll alert the nurse immediately if I have any increased difficulty
breathing."
D. "I often experience difficulty breathing for no apparent reason, but
that is expected." - ANSWER-C
11.Why is it important for the nurse to set the correct flow rate for a patient
to whom oxygen is prescribed?
, A. To provide the correct amount of oxygen to the patient
B. To ensure the therapeutic effects of oxygen therapy
C. To prevent any adverse reaction to the prescribed oxygen therapy
D. To minimize the risk of combustion during oxygen delivery -
ANSWER-A
12.What would be the nurse's priority in order to minimize a patient's risk for
injury during oxygen therapy?
A. Advising the patient to call for assistance before getting out of bed.
B. Instructing nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to immediately
correct the flow rate if the oxygen regulator is not set as prescribed.
C. Observing the six rights of medication administration.
D. Monitoring the patient for signs of hypoxia. - ANSWER-C
13.What can the nurse do to evaluate a patient's response to continuous
oxygen therapy delivered at 4 L/min by nasal cannula?
A. Regularly measure and trend the patient's pulse oximetry (SpO2)
values.
B. Evaluate venous blood levels every morning.
C. Monitor the patient's arterial blood gas (ABG) levels hourly.
D. Assess the patient for compliance with the prescribed therapy. -
ANSWER-A
14.What should the nurse do when a patient is ordered to receive 4 L/min
oxygen by nasal cannula?
A. Encourage oral fluids.
B. Restrict fluids.
C. Ensure that humidification is present.
D. Measure blood pressure every hour. - ANSWER-C
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