HESI
MEDSURG HESI QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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GRADED A DOCUMENTS
, A 77-year-old female client is admitted to the hospital with confusion and anorexia of several days'
duration. She has symptoms of nausea and vomiting and is currently complaining of a headache. The
client's pulse rate is 43 beats/min. The nurse is most concerned about the client's history related to
which medication?
Digoxin
The nurse is caring for a client who is one day post–acute myocardial infarction. The client is receiving
oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula and has a peripheral saline lock. The nurse notes that the client is
having eight premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) per minute. Which intervention should the nurse
implement first?
Increase the client's oxygen flow rate.
A client with alcohol-related liver disease is admitted to the unit. Which prescription should the nurse
call the health care provider about for reverification for this client?
Nembutal sodium at bedtime for rest
A client with hypertension has been receiving ramipril (Altace), 5 mg PO, daily for 2 weeks and is
scheduled to receive a dose at 0900. At 0830, the client's blood pressure is 120/70 mm Hg. Which action
should the nurse take?
Administer the prescribed dose at the scheduled time.
A client is placed on a mechanical ventilator following a cerebral hemorrhage, and vecuronium bromide,
0.04 mg/kg every 12 hours IV, is prescribed. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
Impaired communication related to paralysis of skeletal muscles
An older client is admitted with a diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia. Which symptom should the nurse
report to the health care provider after assessing the client?
Confusion and tachycardia
The nurse is conducting an osteoporosis screening clinic at a health fair. What information should the
nurse provide to individuals who are at risk for osteoporosis? (Select all that apply.)
Encourage alcohol and smoking cessation.
Promote regular weight-bearing exercises.
Implement a home safety plan to prevent falls.
MEDSURG HESI QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
GRADED A DOCUMENTS
, A 77-year-old female client is admitted to the hospital with confusion and anorexia of several days'
duration. She has symptoms of nausea and vomiting and is currently complaining of a headache. The
client's pulse rate is 43 beats/min. The nurse is most concerned about the client's history related to
which medication?
Digoxin
The nurse is caring for a client who is one day post–acute myocardial infarction. The client is receiving
oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula and has a peripheral saline lock. The nurse notes that the client is
having eight premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) per minute. Which intervention should the nurse
implement first?
Increase the client's oxygen flow rate.
A client with alcohol-related liver disease is admitted to the unit. Which prescription should the nurse
call the health care provider about for reverification for this client?
Nembutal sodium at bedtime for rest
A client with hypertension has been receiving ramipril (Altace), 5 mg PO, daily for 2 weeks and is
scheduled to receive a dose at 0900. At 0830, the client's blood pressure is 120/70 mm Hg. Which action
should the nurse take?
Administer the prescribed dose at the scheduled time.
A client is placed on a mechanical ventilator following a cerebral hemorrhage, and vecuronium bromide,
0.04 mg/kg every 12 hours IV, is prescribed. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
Impaired communication related to paralysis of skeletal muscles
An older client is admitted with a diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia. Which symptom should the nurse
report to the health care provider after assessing the client?
Confusion and tachycardia
The nurse is conducting an osteoporosis screening clinic at a health fair. What information should the
nurse provide to individuals who are at risk for osteoporosis? (Select all that apply.)
Encourage alcohol and smoking cessation.
Promote regular weight-bearing exercises.
Implement a home safety plan to prevent falls.
