HESI RN MED-SURG TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED

HESI RN MED-SURG TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED




1. A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which lab should the nurse monitor?

A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Calcium
D. Hemoglobin
Answer: B
Rationale: Loop diuretics cause potassium loss → hypokalemia risk.



2. Chest pain radiating to left arm suggests:

A. GERD
B. Myocardial infarction
C. Pneumonia
D. Anxiety
Answer: B




3. First action for suspected MI:

A. Give pain meds
B. Obtain ECG
C. Start IV fluids

,D. Encourage ambulation
Answer: B




4. Nitroglycerin side effect:

A. Hypertension
B. Hypotension
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Fever
Answer: B



5. Beta blockers reduce:

A. Heart rate
B. Blood sugar
C. Infection risk
D. Oxygen demand only
Answer: A




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6. COPD patient should receive oxygen at:

A. High flow
B. Low flow
C. No oxygen


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, D. Intermittent only
Answer: B



7. Asthma attack first medication:

A. Albuterol
B. Steroids
C. Antibiotics
D. Diuretics
Answer: A



8. Peak flow measures:

A. Oxygen level
B. Airflow limitation
C. CO2 level
D. Lung infection
Answer: B



9. Pneumonia sign:

A. Bradycardia
B. Fever and productive cough
C. Hypothermia
D. Rash
Answer: B



10. Tuberculosis precaution:

A. Contact
B. Droplet
C. Airborne
D. Standard only
Answer: C




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11. UTI symptom: