2023 HESI MED SURG EXAM
, A nurse is caring for a client who has a temperature of 39.7° C (103.5° F) and has a prescription for a
hypothermia blanket. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of the
hypothermia blanket?
1) Shivering
2) Infection
3) Burns
4) Hypervolemia
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
1) "I will carry a complex carbohydrate snack with me when I exercise."
2) "I should exercise first thing in the morning before eating breakfast."
3) "I should avoid injecting insulin into my thigh if I am going to go running."
4) "I will not exercise if my urine is positive for ketones."
A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client who is
postoperative. After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
1) Cover the client's wound with a moist, sterile dressing.
2) Have the client lie supine with knees flexed.
3) Check the client's vital signs.
4) Inform the client about the need to return to surgery.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has alcohol use disorder and is experiencing metabolic acidosis.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
1) Cool, clammy skin.
2) Hyperventilation
3) Increased blood pressure
4) Bradycardia
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client following a cataract extraction. Which of the following
should the nurse include in the teaching?
1 ) Avoid bending at the waist.
2) Remove the eye shield at bedtime.
, A nurse is caring for a client who has a temperature of 39.7° C (103.5° F) and has a prescription for a
hypothermia blanket. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of the
hypothermia blanket?
1) Shivering
2) Infection
3) Burns
4) Hypervolemia
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
1) "I will carry a complex carbohydrate snack with me when I exercise."
2) "I should exercise first thing in the morning before eating breakfast."
3) "I should avoid injecting insulin into my thigh if I am going to go running."
4) "I will not exercise if my urine is positive for ketones."
A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client who is
postoperative. After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
1) Cover the client's wound with a moist, sterile dressing.
2) Have the client lie supine with knees flexed.
3) Check the client's vital signs.
4) Inform the client about the need to return to surgery.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has alcohol use disorder and is experiencing metabolic acidosis.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
1) Cool, clammy skin.
2) Hyperventilation
3) Increased blood pressure
4) Bradycardia
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client following a cataract extraction. Which of the following
should the nurse include in the teaching?
1 ) Avoid bending at the waist.
2) Remove the eye shield at bedtime.
