HESI
MEDSURG HESI QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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GRADED A DOCUMENTS
, MEDSURG_HESI QUESTIONS &ANSWERS
A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response.
Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment?
Perform synchronized cardioversion.
A female client who received a nephrotoxic drug is admitted with acute renal failure and asks the nurse
if she will need dialysis for the rest of her life. Which pathophysiologic consequence should the nurse
explain that supports the need for temporary dialysis until acute tubular necrosis subsides?
Nephron obstruction
Which age-related change in the older adult has the highest safety implication for the client?
Stooped posture
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of severe acute diverticulitis. Which nursing
intervention has the highest priority?
Place the client on NPO status.
When a nurse assesses a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN), which laboratory value is most
important for the nurse to monitor regularly?
Glucose
After attending a class on reducing cancer risk factors, a client selects bran flakes with 2% milk and
orange slices from a breakfast menu. In evaluating the client's learning, the nurse affirms that the client
has made good choices and makes what additional recommendation?
Switch to skim milk.
Client census is often used to determine staffing needs. Which method of obtaining census
determination for a particular unit provides the best formula for determining long-range staffing
patterns?
Average daily census
The nurse is giving preoperative instructions to a 14-year-old client scheduled for surgery to correct a
spinal curvature. Which statement by the client best demonstrates that learning has taken place?
"Let me show you the method of turning I will use after surgery."
MEDSURG HESI QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
GRADED A DOCUMENTS
, MEDSURG_HESI QUESTIONS &ANSWERS
A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response.
Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment?
Perform synchronized cardioversion.
A female client who received a nephrotoxic drug is admitted with acute renal failure and asks the nurse
if she will need dialysis for the rest of her life. Which pathophysiologic consequence should the nurse
explain that supports the need for temporary dialysis until acute tubular necrosis subsides?
Nephron obstruction
Which age-related change in the older adult has the highest safety implication for the client?
Stooped posture
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of severe acute diverticulitis. Which nursing
intervention has the highest priority?
Place the client on NPO status.
When a nurse assesses a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN), which laboratory value is most
important for the nurse to monitor regularly?
Glucose
After attending a class on reducing cancer risk factors, a client selects bran flakes with 2% milk and
orange slices from a breakfast menu. In evaluating the client's learning, the nurse affirms that the client
has made good choices and makes what additional recommendation?
Switch to skim milk.
Client census is often used to determine staffing needs. Which method of obtaining census
determination for a particular unit provides the best formula for determining long-range staffing
patterns?
Average daily census
The nurse is giving preoperative instructions to a 14-year-old client scheduled for surgery to correct a
spinal curvature. Which statement by the client best demonstrates that learning has taken place?
"Let me show you the method of turning I will use after surgery."
