HESI MED SURG LATEST VERSIONS 1,2,3,4
& 5 EACH VERSION WITH 155 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS/MED SURG HESI
EXIT LATEST VERSIONS 1-5 QUESTIONS
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201 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 201
15. When administering oxygen to a patient with COPD with the potential for carbon dioxide narcosis,
the nurse should
never administer oxygen at a rate of more than 2 L/min.
monitor the patient's use of oxygen to detect oxygen dependency.
monitor the patient for symptoms of oxygen toxicity, such as paresthesias.
use ABGs as a guide to determine what FIO2 level meets the patient's needs.
Term 2 of 201
26. Which of the following conditions is manifested by unexplained shortness of breath and a high mortality
rate?
Bleeding ulcer
Transient ischemia
Pulmonary embolism
MI
Term 3 of 201
35. The nurse who has administered a first dose of oral prednisone (Deltasone) to the patient with asthma
writes on the care plan to begin monitoring which of the following patient parameters?
Intake and output
Bowel sounds
Apical pulse
Deep tendon reflexes
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Term 4 of 201
emphysema
an absence of spontaneous respirations.
an abnormal condition of the pulmonary system, characterized by overinflation and
destructive changes in alveolar walls.
a condition characterized by inadequate production and secretion of pancreatic hormones or
enzymes.
continuous rumbling, snoring, or rattling sounds from obstruction of large airways with
secretions; most prominent on expiration; change often evident after coughing or
suctioning.
Term 5 of 201
2. The nurse is caring for a patient with COPD and pneumonia who has an order for arterial blood gases to
be drawn. Which of the following is the minimum length of time the nurse should plan to hold pressure on
the puncture site?
2 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
Definition 6 of 201
short, low-pitched sounds consisting of discontinuous bubbling caused by air passing through airway
intermittently occluded by mucus, unstable bronchial wall, or fold of mucosa; evident on inspiration and, at
times, expiration; similar sound to blowing through a straw under water.
lung abscess
rhonchi
surfactant
crackle
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Term 7 of 201
apnea
the process of inhaling and exhaling air.
a condition characterized by excessive breathing.
an absence of spontaneous respirations.
a type of respiratory infection.
Term 8 of 201
20. Using light pressure with the index and middle fingers, the nurse cannot palpate any of the patient's
superficial lymph nodes. The nurse
records this finding as normal.
should reassess the lymph nodes using deeper pressure.
asks the patient about any history of any radiation therapy.
notifies the health care provider that x-rays of the nodes will be necessary.
Term 9 of 201
13. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate to enhance oxygenation in a patient with
unilateral malignant lung disease?
Positioning patient on right side.
Maintaining adequate fluid intake
Performing postural drainage every 4 hours
Positioning patient with "good lung down"
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& 5 EACH VERSION WITH 155 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS/MED SURG HESI
EXIT LATEST VERSIONS 1-5 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
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201 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 201
15. When administering oxygen to a patient with COPD with the potential for carbon dioxide narcosis,
the nurse should
never administer oxygen at a rate of more than 2 L/min.
monitor the patient's use of oxygen to detect oxygen dependency.
monitor the patient for symptoms of oxygen toxicity, such as paresthesias.
use ABGs as a guide to determine what FIO2 level meets the patient's needs.
Term 2 of 201
26. Which of the following conditions is manifested by unexplained shortness of breath and a high mortality
rate?
Bleeding ulcer
Transient ischemia
Pulmonary embolism
MI
Term 3 of 201
35. The nurse who has administered a first dose of oral prednisone (Deltasone) to the patient with asthma
writes on the care plan to begin monitoring which of the following patient parameters?
Intake and output
Bowel sounds
Apical pulse
Deep tendon reflexes
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Term 4 of 201
emphysema
an absence of spontaneous respirations.
an abnormal condition of the pulmonary system, characterized by overinflation and
destructive changes in alveolar walls.
a condition characterized by inadequate production and secretion of pancreatic hormones or
enzymes.
continuous rumbling, snoring, or rattling sounds from obstruction of large airways with
secretions; most prominent on expiration; change often evident after coughing or
suctioning.
Term 5 of 201
2. The nurse is caring for a patient with COPD and pneumonia who has an order for arterial blood gases to
be drawn. Which of the following is the minimum length of time the nurse should plan to hold pressure on
the puncture site?
2 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
Definition 6 of 201
short, low-pitched sounds consisting of discontinuous bubbling caused by air passing through airway
intermittently occluded by mucus, unstable bronchial wall, or fold of mucosa; evident on inspiration and, at
times, expiration; similar sound to blowing through a straw under water.
lung abscess
rhonchi
surfactant
crackle
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Term 7 of 201
apnea
the process of inhaling and exhaling air.
a condition characterized by excessive breathing.
an absence of spontaneous respirations.
a type of respiratory infection.
Term 8 of 201
20. Using light pressure with the index and middle fingers, the nurse cannot palpate any of the patient's
superficial lymph nodes. The nurse
records this finding as normal.
should reassess the lymph nodes using deeper pressure.
asks the patient about any history of any radiation therapy.
notifies the health care provider that x-rays of the nodes will be necessary.
Term 9 of 201
13. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate to enhance oxygenation in a patient with
unilateral malignant lung disease?
Positioning patient on right side.
Maintaining adequate fluid intake
Performing postural drainage every 4 hours
Positioning patient with "good lung down"
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