HESI PN MED SURG EXAM 2026
EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE LATEST
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS WITH NGN
STYLE SCENARIO BASED ITEMS GRADED A+
⩥ what condition results from all treatments for hyperthyroidism?
Answer: hypothyroidism, requiring thyroid replacement
⩥ state 3 symptoms of hyperthyroidism and 3 symptoms of
hypothyroidism
Answer: hyperthyroidism: weight loss, heat tolerance,
diarrhea.
hypothyroidism: fatigue, cold intolerance,
weight gain
⩥ list 5 important teaching aspects for clients who are beginning
corticosteroid therapy
Answer: continue medication until weaning plan is begun by physician;
monitor serum potassium, glucose, and sodium frequently;
weigh daily and report gain of more than
5 lb/wk;
, monitor BP and pulse closely;
teach symptoms of Cushing's syndrome.
⩥ describe the physical appearance of clients who are cushingoid
Answer: moon face
obesity in trunk
buffalo hump in back
muscle atrophy
thin skin
⩥ which type of diabetes always requires insulin replacement?
Answer: type 1, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
⩥ which type of diabetes sometimes requires no medication?
Answer: type 2, non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
⩥ list 5 symptoms of hyperglycemia
Answer: polydipsia
polyuria
polyphagia
weakness
weight loss
EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE LATEST
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS WITH NGN
STYLE SCENARIO BASED ITEMS GRADED A+
⩥ what condition results from all treatments for hyperthyroidism?
Answer: hypothyroidism, requiring thyroid replacement
⩥ state 3 symptoms of hyperthyroidism and 3 symptoms of
hypothyroidism
Answer: hyperthyroidism: weight loss, heat tolerance,
diarrhea.
hypothyroidism: fatigue, cold intolerance,
weight gain
⩥ list 5 important teaching aspects for clients who are beginning
corticosteroid therapy
Answer: continue medication until weaning plan is begun by physician;
monitor serum potassium, glucose, and sodium frequently;
weigh daily and report gain of more than
5 lb/wk;
, monitor BP and pulse closely;
teach symptoms of Cushing's syndrome.
⩥ describe the physical appearance of clients who are cushingoid
Answer: moon face
obesity in trunk
buffalo hump in back
muscle atrophy
thin skin
⩥ which type of diabetes always requires insulin replacement?
Answer: type 1, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
⩥ which type of diabetes sometimes requires no medication?
Answer: type 2, non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
⩥ list 5 symptoms of hyperglycemia
Answer: polydipsia
polyuria
polyphagia
weakness
weight loss
