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MED SURG II HESI EXAM LATEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
The nurse notes that the only ECG for a 55-year-old male client
scheduled for surgery in two hours is dated two years ago. The
client reports that he has a history of "heart trouble," but has no
problems at present. Hospital protocol requires that those over 50
years of age have a recent ECG prior to surgery. What nursing
action is best for the nurse to implement?
A. Ask the client what he means by "heart trouble"
B. Call for an ECG to be performed immediately.
C. Notify surgeon that the ECG is over two years old.
D. Notify the client's surgeon immediately. - ANSWER-C. Notify
surgeon that the ECG is over two years old.
What is the correct procedure for performing an ophthalmoscopic
examination on a client's right retina?
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A. Instruct the client to look at the examiner's nose and not move
his/.her eyes during the exam.
B. Set ophthalmoscope on the plus 2 to 3 lens and hold it in front
of the examiner's right eye.
C. From a distance of 12 to 15 inches and slightly to the side,
shine the light into the client's pupil.
D. For optimum visualization, keep the ophthalmoscope at least 3
inches from the client's eye. - ANSWER-C. From a distance of 12
to 15 inches and slightly to the side, shine the light into the client's
pupil.
A client has taken steroids for 12 years to help manage chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). When making a home
visit, which nursing function is of greatest importance to this
client?
Assess the client's
A. Pulse rate, both apically and radially.
B. Blood pressure, both standing and sitting.
C. Temperature.
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D. Skin color and turgor. - ANSWER-C. Temperature.
While working in the emergency room, the nurse is exposed to a
client with active tuberculosis. When should the nurse plan to
obtain a tuberculin skin test?
A. Immediately after the exposure.
B. Within one week of the exposure.
C. Four to six weeks after the exposure.
D. Three months after the exposure. - ANSWER-C. Four to six
weeks after the exposure.
The nurse is planning to initiate a socialization group for older
residents of a long-term facility. Which information would be most
useful to the nurse when planning activities for the group?
A. The length of time each group member has resided at the
nursing home.
B. A brief description of each resident's family life
C. The age of each group member.
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D. The usual activity patterns of each member of the group -
ANSWER-D. The usual activity patterns of each member of the
group
The nurse knows that lab values sometimes vary for the older
client. Which data should the nurse expect to find when reviewing
laboratory values of an 80-year-old male?
A. Increased WBC, decreased RBC.
B. Increased serum bilirubin, slightly increased liver enzymes.
C. Increased protein in the urine, slightly increased serum glucose
levels.
D. Decreased serum sodium, an increased urine specific gravity. -
ANSWER-C. Increased protein in the urine, slightly increased
serum glucose levels.
A 77-year-old male client is admitted to the hospital. She is
confused, has no appetite, is nauseated and vomiting, and is
complaining of a headache. Her pulse rate is 43 beats per minute.
Which question is a priority for the nurse to ask this client or her
family on admission? "Does the client
MED SURG II HESI EXAM LATEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
The nurse notes that the only ECG for a 55-year-old male client
scheduled for surgery in two hours is dated two years ago. The
client reports that he has a history of "heart trouble," but has no
problems at present. Hospital protocol requires that those over 50
years of age have a recent ECG prior to surgery. What nursing
action is best for the nurse to implement?
A. Ask the client what he means by "heart trouble"
B. Call for an ECG to be performed immediately.
C. Notify surgeon that the ECG is over two years old.
D. Notify the client's surgeon immediately. - ANSWER-C. Notify
surgeon that the ECG is over two years old.
What is the correct procedure for performing an ophthalmoscopic
examination on a client's right retina?
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A. Instruct the client to look at the examiner's nose and not move
his/.her eyes during the exam.
B. Set ophthalmoscope on the plus 2 to 3 lens and hold it in front
of the examiner's right eye.
C. From a distance of 12 to 15 inches and slightly to the side,
shine the light into the client's pupil.
D. For optimum visualization, keep the ophthalmoscope at least 3
inches from the client's eye. - ANSWER-C. From a distance of 12
to 15 inches and slightly to the side, shine the light into the client's
pupil.
A client has taken steroids for 12 years to help manage chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). When making a home
visit, which nursing function is of greatest importance to this
client?
Assess the client's
A. Pulse rate, both apically and radially.
B. Blood pressure, both standing and sitting.
C. Temperature.
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D. Skin color and turgor. - ANSWER-C. Temperature.
While working in the emergency room, the nurse is exposed to a
client with active tuberculosis. When should the nurse plan to
obtain a tuberculin skin test?
A. Immediately after the exposure.
B. Within one week of the exposure.
C. Four to six weeks after the exposure.
D. Three months after the exposure. - ANSWER-C. Four to six
weeks after the exposure.
The nurse is planning to initiate a socialization group for older
residents of a long-term facility. Which information would be most
useful to the nurse when planning activities for the group?
A. The length of time each group member has resided at the
nursing home.
B. A brief description of each resident's family life
C. The age of each group member.
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D. The usual activity patterns of each member of the group -
ANSWER-D. The usual activity patterns of each member of the
group
The nurse knows that lab values sometimes vary for the older
client. Which data should the nurse expect to find when reviewing
laboratory values of an 80-year-old male?
A. Increased WBC, decreased RBC.
B. Increased serum bilirubin, slightly increased liver enzymes.
C. Increased protein in the urine, slightly increased serum glucose
levels.
D. Decreased serum sodium, an increased urine specific gravity. -
ANSWER-C. Increased protein in the urine, slightly increased
serum glucose levels.
A 77-year-old male client is admitted to the hospital. She is
confused, has no appetite, is nauseated and vomiting, and is
complaining of a headache. Her pulse rate is 43 beats per minute.
Which question is a priority for the nurse to ask this client or her
family on admission? "Does the client
