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MED SURG II HESI EXAM 2026/2027
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Nursing
The nurse should assess a client with hypothyroidism for which of the
following?
1. Corneal abrasion due to inability to close the eyelids.
2. Weight loss due to hypermetabolism.
3. Fluid loss due to diarrhea.
4. Decreased activity due to fatigue. - answer..,4. Decreased activity due to fatigue
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:
1. The effects of thyroid hormone replacement therapy and will diminish over time.
2. Related to thyroid hormone replacement therapy and will not diminish over time.
3. A normal part of having a chronic illness.
4. Most likely related to low thyroid hormone levels and will improve with
treatment. - answer..,4. Most likely related to low thyroid hormone levels and will improve with
treatment.
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The nurse is instructing the client with hypothyroidism who takes levothyroxine (Synthroid) 100
mcg, digoxin (Lanoxin) and simvastatin (Zocor). Teaching regarding medications is effective if
the client will take:
1. The Synthroid with breakfast and the other medications after breakfast.
2. The Synthroid before breakfast and the other medications 4 hours later.
3. All medications together 1 hour after eating breakfast.
4. All medications before going to bed. - answer..,2. The Synthroid before breakfast and the
other medications 4 hours later.
The nurse is teaching a diabetic client using an empowerment approach. The nurse should
initiate teaching by asking which of the following?
1. "How much does your family need to be involved in learning about your
condition?"
2. "What is required for your family to manage your symptoms?"
3. "What activities are most important for you to be able to maintain control of your diabetes?"
4. "What do you know about your medications and condition?" - answer..,3. "What activities are
most important for you to be able to maintain control of your diabetes?"
The nurse is preparing to teach a client with a peptic ulcer about the diet that should be followed
after discharge. The nurse should explain that the client should eat which of the following?
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1. Bland foods.
2. High-protein foods.
3. Any foods that are tolerated.
4. A glass of milk with each meal. - answer..,3. Any foods that are tolerated.
The nurse finds a client who has been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer surrounded by papers from a
briefcase and arguing on the telephone with a coworker. The nurse's response to observing these
actions should be based on knowledge that:
1. Involvement with the job will keep the client from becoming bored.
2. A relaxed environment will promote ulcer healing.
3. Not keeping up with the job will increase the client's stress level.
4. Setting limits on the client's behavior is an important nursing responsibility. - answer..,2. A
relaxed environment will promote ulcer healing.
A client with a peptic ulcer has been instructed to avoid intense physical
activity and stress. Which strategy should the client incorporate into the home care plan?
1. Conduct physical activity in the morning in order to be able to rest in the
afternoon.
2. Have the family agree to perform the necessary yard work at home.
3. Give up jogging and substitute a less demanding hobby.
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4. Incorporate periods of physical and mental rest in the daily schedule. - answer..,4. Incorporate
periods of physical and mental rest in the daily schedule.
A client is to take one daily dose of ranitidine (Zantac) at home to treat a peptic ulcer. The client
understands proper drug administration of ranitidine when the client will take the drug at which
of the following times?
1. Before meals.
2. With meals.
3. At bedtime.
4. When pain occurs. - answer..,3. At bedtime.
A client has been taking aluminum hydroxide 30 mL six times per day at home to treat a peptic
ulcer. The client has been unable to have a bowel movement for 3 days. Based on this
information, the nurse would determine that which of the following is the most likely cause of
the client's constipation?
1. The client has not been including enough fiber in the diet.
2. The client needs to increase the daily exercise.
3. The client is experiencing an adverse effect of the aluminum hydroxide.
4. The client has developed a gastrointestinal obstruction. - answer..,3. The client is experiencing
an adverse effect of the aluminum hydroxide.
MED SURG II HESI EXAM 2026/2027
Complete Practice Test with 100% Verified
Answers already graded A+, Exams of
Nursing
The nurse should assess a client with hypothyroidism for which of the
following?
1. Corneal abrasion due to inability to close the eyelids.
2. Weight loss due to hypermetabolism.
3. Fluid loss due to diarrhea.
4. Decreased activity due to fatigue. - answer..,4. Decreased activity due to fatigue
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:
1. The effects of thyroid hormone replacement therapy and will diminish over time.
2. Related to thyroid hormone replacement therapy and will not diminish over time.
3. A normal part of having a chronic illness.
4. Most likely related to low thyroid hormone levels and will improve with
treatment. - answer..,4. Most likely related to low thyroid hormone levels and will improve with
treatment.
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The nurse is instructing the client with hypothyroidism who takes levothyroxine (Synthroid) 100
mcg, digoxin (Lanoxin) and simvastatin (Zocor). Teaching regarding medications is effective if
the client will take:
1. The Synthroid with breakfast and the other medications after breakfast.
2. The Synthroid before breakfast and the other medications 4 hours later.
3. All medications together 1 hour after eating breakfast.
4. All medications before going to bed. - answer..,2. The Synthroid before breakfast and the
other medications 4 hours later.
The nurse is teaching a diabetic client using an empowerment approach. The nurse should
initiate teaching by asking which of the following?
1. "How much does your family need to be involved in learning about your
condition?"
2. "What is required for your family to manage your symptoms?"
3. "What activities are most important for you to be able to maintain control of your diabetes?"
4. "What do you know about your medications and condition?" - answer..,3. "What activities are
most important for you to be able to maintain control of your diabetes?"
The nurse is preparing to teach a client with a peptic ulcer about the diet that should be followed
after discharge. The nurse should explain that the client should eat which of the following?
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1. Bland foods.
2. High-protein foods.
3. Any foods that are tolerated.
4. A glass of milk with each meal. - answer..,3. Any foods that are tolerated.
The nurse finds a client who has been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer surrounded by papers from a
briefcase and arguing on the telephone with a coworker. The nurse's response to observing these
actions should be based on knowledge that:
1. Involvement with the job will keep the client from becoming bored.
2. A relaxed environment will promote ulcer healing.
3. Not keeping up with the job will increase the client's stress level.
4. Setting limits on the client's behavior is an important nursing responsibility. - answer..,2. A
relaxed environment will promote ulcer healing.
A client with a peptic ulcer has been instructed to avoid intense physical
activity and stress. Which strategy should the client incorporate into the home care plan?
1. Conduct physical activity in the morning in order to be able to rest in the
afternoon.
2. Have the family agree to perform the necessary yard work at home.
3. Give up jogging and substitute a less demanding hobby.
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4. Incorporate periods of physical and mental rest in the daily schedule. - answer..,4. Incorporate
periods of physical and mental rest in the daily schedule.
A client is to take one daily dose of ranitidine (Zantac) at home to treat a peptic ulcer. The client
understands proper drug administration of ranitidine when the client will take the drug at which
of the following times?
1. Before meals.
2. With meals.
3. At bedtime.
4. When pain occurs. - answer..,3. At bedtime.
A client has been taking aluminum hydroxide 30 mL six times per day at home to treat a peptic
ulcer. The client has been unable to have a bowel movement for 3 days. Based on this
information, the nurse would determine that which of the following is the most likely cause of
the client's constipation?
1. The client has not been including enough fiber in the diet.
2. The client needs to increase the daily exercise.
3. The client is experiencing an adverse effect of the aluminum hydroxide.
4. The client has developed a gastrointestinal obstruction. - answer..,3. The client is experiencing
an adverse effect of the aluminum hydroxide.
