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Hesi Milestone 2 2026|Comprehensive
Nursing Study Guide Questions And
Answers
A woman is being abused by her husband, the abuse is escalating. What would
the nurse ask first? - correct-answer -Do you have a plan in place when you are
not safe? (SAFETY!!!)
You're having a one on one session and nurse begins to get angry at patient. -
correct-answer -terminate the session before the feelings escalate.
A nurse is preparing a client for the termination phase of the nurse-client
relationship. The nurse prepares to implement which nursing task appropriate for
this phase? - correct-answer -Making appropriate referrals
Which action should the nurse implement during the termination phase of the
nurse-client relationship? - correct-answer -Help summarize accomplishments.
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Which features are prominent in anorexia nervosa? - correct-answer -Amenorrhea
for 3 cycles; Perfectionism; Powerlessness; Rigid food rituals
After receiving treatment for anorexia, a student asks the school nurse
for permission to work in the school cafeteria as part of the school's
work study program. What action should the nurse take? - correct-answer -
Recommend assignment to the receptionist's office.
Bizarre social behavior - correct-answer -assess physical needs, suicide risk,
ensure safety at all time
- sit w/ client, silence, tell when leaving
- limit stimuli / 1-1 interaction
Which assessment finding should indicate to the nurse that a client with arterial
HTN is experiencing a cardiac complication? - correct-answer -Shortness of breath
on exertion
When discussing recent onset of feelings of sadness and depression in a client
with hypothyroidism, the nurse should inform the client that these feelings are -
correct-answer -Most likely related to low thyroid hormone levels and will
improve with treatment.
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Diverticulosis signs and symptoms - correct-answer -LLQ abdominal pain
(descending/sigmoid colon)
Bloating/Gas
Fever
Nausea/Vomiting
Constipation alt. w/ diarrhea
Anorexia
A patient is ordered by the physician to take allopurinol (Zyloprim) for treatment
of gout. You've provided education to the patient about this medication. Which
statement by the patient requires you to re-educate them about this medication?
- correct-answer -"This medication will help relieve the inflammation and pain
during an acute attack"
Allopurinol - correct-answer --take after meals
- avoid alcohol
- purine-rich foods (red meat/shellfish/fructose drinks)
- increase fluids
- reduce stress
DM poor compliance - correct-answer -Check feet
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Check visual acuity
Check sensation
During discharge teaching, the nurse discusses the parameters for weight
monitoring with a client who was recently diagnosed with heart failure (HF).
Which information is most important for the client to acknowledge - correct-
answer -Report weight gain of 2 pounds (0.9kg) in 24 hours
A male pt calls the clinic and complains because he can't tie his shoes? What
should the nurse do next? - correct-answer -Ask if the pt has gained weight in the
past few days
Osteoarthritis exercise - correct-answer -Aquatic exercise—improves function,
decreases pain
Remind client that excessive use of the involved joint aggravates pain and may
accelerate degeneration
The nurse is assessing a middle-aged adult who is diagnosed with osteoarthritis.
Which factor in this client's history is a contributor to osteoarthritis? - correct-
answer -Long distance runner since high school.
Hesi Milestone 2 2026|Comprehensive
Nursing Study Guide Questions And
Answers
A woman is being abused by her husband, the abuse is escalating. What would
the nurse ask first? - correct-answer -Do you have a plan in place when you are
not safe? (SAFETY!!!)
You're having a one on one session and nurse begins to get angry at patient. -
correct-answer -terminate the session before the feelings escalate.
A nurse is preparing a client for the termination phase of the nurse-client
relationship. The nurse prepares to implement which nursing task appropriate for
this phase? - correct-answer -Making appropriate referrals
Which action should the nurse implement during the termination phase of the
nurse-client relationship? - correct-answer -Help summarize accomplishments.
,2|Page
Which features are prominent in anorexia nervosa? - correct-answer -Amenorrhea
for 3 cycles; Perfectionism; Powerlessness; Rigid food rituals
After receiving treatment for anorexia, a student asks the school nurse
for permission to work in the school cafeteria as part of the school's
work study program. What action should the nurse take? - correct-answer -
Recommend assignment to the receptionist's office.
Bizarre social behavior - correct-answer -assess physical needs, suicide risk,
ensure safety at all time
- sit w/ client, silence, tell when leaving
- limit stimuli / 1-1 interaction
Which assessment finding should indicate to the nurse that a client with arterial
HTN is experiencing a cardiac complication? - correct-answer -Shortness of breath
on exertion
When discussing recent onset of feelings of sadness and depression in a client
with hypothyroidism, the nurse should inform the client that these feelings are -
correct-answer -Most likely related to low thyroid hormone levels and will
improve with treatment.
,3|Page
Diverticulosis signs and symptoms - correct-answer -LLQ abdominal pain
(descending/sigmoid colon)
Bloating/Gas
Fever
Nausea/Vomiting
Constipation alt. w/ diarrhea
Anorexia
A patient is ordered by the physician to take allopurinol (Zyloprim) for treatment
of gout. You've provided education to the patient about this medication. Which
statement by the patient requires you to re-educate them about this medication?
- correct-answer -"This medication will help relieve the inflammation and pain
during an acute attack"
Allopurinol - correct-answer --take after meals
- avoid alcohol
- purine-rich foods (red meat/shellfish/fructose drinks)
- increase fluids
- reduce stress
DM poor compliance - correct-answer -Check feet
, 4|Page
Check visual acuity
Check sensation
During discharge teaching, the nurse discusses the parameters for weight
monitoring with a client who was recently diagnosed with heart failure (HF).
Which information is most important for the client to acknowledge - correct-
answer -Report weight gain of 2 pounds (0.9kg) in 24 hours
A male pt calls the clinic and complains because he can't tie his shoes? What
should the nurse do next? - correct-answer -Ask if the pt has gained weight in the
past few days
Osteoarthritis exercise - correct-answer -Aquatic exercise—improves function,
decreases pain
Remind client that excessive use of the involved joint aggravates pain and may
accelerate degeneration
The nurse is assessing a middle-aged adult who is diagnosed with osteoarthritis.
Which factor in this client's history is a contributor to osteoarthritis? - correct-
answer -Long distance runner since high school.
