HESI Med Surg II Exam Questions and Answers
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2. A client with peripheral vascular disease has undergone a rightfemoralpopliteal
bypass graft. The blood pressure has decreased from 124/80 to 94/62. Whatshould the nurse
assess first?
1. IV fluid solution.
2. Pedal pulses.
3. Nasal cannula flow rate.
4. Capillary refill ANS 2
1. The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client with a history of smoking during a routine clinic
visit. The client, who exercises regularly, reports having pain in the calf during exercise that
disappears at rest.Which of the following findingsrequires further evaluation?
1. Heart rate 57 bpm.
2. SpO2 of 94% on room air.
3. Blood pressure 134/82.
4. Ankle-brachial index of 0.65 ANS 4
,3. An overweight client taking warfarin (Coumadin) has dry skin due to de-creased
arterial blood flow. What should the nurse instruct the client to do? Select allthat apply.
1. Apply lanolin or petroleum jelly to intact skin.
2. Follow a reduced-calorie, reduced-fat diet.
3. Inspect the involved areas daily for new ulcerations.
4. Instruct the client to limit activities of daily living (ADLs).
5. Use an electric razor to shave ANS 1, 2, 3, 5
4. The nurse is caring for a client with peripheral artery disease who hasrecently
been prescribed clopidogrel (Plavix). The nurse understands that more teach-ing is
necessary when the client states which of the following:
1. "I should not be surprised if I bruise easier or if my gums bleed a little whenbrushing my
teeth."
2. "It doesn't really matter if I take this medicine with or without food, whateverworks best for
my stomach."
3. "I should stop taking Plavix if it makes me feel weak and dizzy."
, 4. "The doctor prescribed this medicine to make my platelets less likely tostick
together and help prevent clots from forming. ANS 3
5. A client is receiving Cilostazol (Pletal) for peripheral arterial disease caus-ing
intermittent claudication. The nurse determines this medication is effectivewhen the
client reports which of the following?
1. "I am having fewer aches and pains."
2. "I do not have headaches anymore."
3. "I am able to walk further without leg pain."
4. "My toes are turning grayish black in color. ANS 3
6. The client admitted with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) asks the nursewhy
her legs hurt when she walks. The nurse bases a response on the knowledgethat the
main characteristic of PVD is:
1. Decreased blood flow.
2. Increased blood flow.
3. Slow blood flow.
4. Thrombus formation ANS 1
7. The nurse is planning care for a client who is diagnosed with peripheralvascular
disease (PVD) and has a history of heart failure. The nurse should develop aplan of
care that is based on the fact that the client may have a low tolerance forexercise
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2. A client with peripheral vascular disease has undergone a rightfemoralpopliteal
bypass graft. The blood pressure has decreased from 124/80 to 94/62. Whatshould the nurse
assess first?
1. IV fluid solution.
2. Pedal pulses.
3. Nasal cannula flow rate.
4. Capillary refill ANS 2
1. The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client with a history of smoking during a routine clinic
visit. The client, who exercises regularly, reports having pain in the calf during exercise that
disappears at rest.Which of the following findingsrequires further evaluation?
1. Heart rate 57 bpm.
2. SpO2 of 94% on room air.
3. Blood pressure 134/82.
4. Ankle-brachial index of 0.65 ANS 4
,3. An overweight client taking warfarin (Coumadin) has dry skin due to de-creased
arterial blood flow. What should the nurse instruct the client to do? Select allthat apply.
1. Apply lanolin or petroleum jelly to intact skin.
2. Follow a reduced-calorie, reduced-fat diet.
3. Inspect the involved areas daily for new ulcerations.
4. Instruct the client to limit activities of daily living (ADLs).
5. Use an electric razor to shave ANS 1, 2, 3, 5
4. The nurse is caring for a client with peripheral artery disease who hasrecently
been prescribed clopidogrel (Plavix). The nurse understands that more teach-ing is
necessary when the client states which of the following:
1. "I should not be surprised if I bruise easier or if my gums bleed a little whenbrushing my
teeth."
2. "It doesn't really matter if I take this medicine with or without food, whateverworks best for
my stomach."
3. "I should stop taking Plavix if it makes me feel weak and dizzy."
, 4. "The doctor prescribed this medicine to make my platelets less likely tostick
together and help prevent clots from forming. ANS 3
5. A client is receiving Cilostazol (Pletal) for peripheral arterial disease caus-ing
intermittent claudication. The nurse determines this medication is effectivewhen the
client reports which of the following?
1. "I am having fewer aches and pains."
2. "I do not have headaches anymore."
3. "I am able to walk further without leg pain."
4. "My toes are turning grayish black in color. ANS 3
6. The client admitted with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) asks the nursewhy
her legs hurt when she walks. The nurse bases a response on the knowledgethat the
main characteristic of PVD is:
1. Decreased blood flow.
2. Increased blood flow.
3. Slow blood flow.
4. Thrombus formation ANS 1
7. The nurse is planning care for a client who is diagnosed with peripheralvascular
disease (PVD) and has a history of heart failure. The nurse should develop aplan of
care that is based on the fact that the client may have a low tolerance forexercise
