MED SURG 11 HESI (ELSEVIER) EXAM LATEST
UPDATES -2025/2026- ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+ GUARANTEED PASS
A client with bilateral varicose veins of the lower extremities questions the nurse
about the brownish discoloration of the lower legs. The best response by the nurse
is, "This is probably the result of:
1. Inadequate arterial blood supply."
2. Delayed healing of tissues after an injury."
3. Increased production of melanin in the area."
4. Leakage of red blood cells through the vascular wall."
4. Leakage of red blood cells through the vascular wall."
A nurse is assessing a client with a diagnosis of early left ventricular heart failure.
Specific to this type of heart failure, the nurse expects the client to state:
1. "My ankles are swollen."
2. "I am tired at the end of the day."
3. "When I eat a large meal, I feel bloated."
4. "I have trouble breathing when I walk rapidly
4. "I have trouble breathing when I walk rapidly
A client who had a myocardial infarction asks the nurse, "What's the chance of my
having another heart attack if I carefully watch my diet and stress levels?" What is
the nurse's most appropriate initial response?
, 1. Focus on the client's feelings by exploring the reason why the question was
asked.
2. Explain that it is all right to be frightened and refer the client to the psychiatric
nurse.
3. Provide information that the client is correct in being especially careful in these
areas.
4. Suggest that the client discuss follow-up care with the health care provider and
the dietitian.
1. Focus on the client's feelings by exploring the reason why the question was
asked.
The nurse is assessing a client for signs of right ventricular failure. What should
the nurse expect if this occurs?
1. Slowed pulse rate
2. Pleural friction rub
3. Neck vein distention
4. Increasing hypotension
3. Neck vein distention
A client with arterial insufficiency of both lower extremities is visited by the home
health care nurse. An essential nursing intervention is to teach the client to:
1. Maintain elevation of both legs
2. Massage the legs when painful
3. Apply a hot water bottle to the legs
4. Check pulses in the legs regularly
4. Check pulses in the legs regularly
A client is hospitalized for the treatment of thrombophlebitis. What should the
nurse include in the client's teaching plan related to how to prevent
thrombophlebitis?
1. Perform leg exercises
UPDATES -2025/2026- ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+ GUARANTEED PASS
A client with bilateral varicose veins of the lower extremities questions the nurse
about the brownish discoloration of the lower legs. The best response by the nurse
is, "This is probably the result of:
1. Inadequate arterial blood supply."
2. Delayed healing of tissues after an injury."
3. Increased production of melanin in the area."
4. Leakage of red blood cells through the vascular wall."
4. Leakage of red blood cells through the vascular wall."
A nurse is assessing a client with a diagnosis of early left ventricular heart failure.
Specific to this type of heart failure, the nurse expects the client to state:
1. "My ankles are swollen."
2. "I am tired at the end of the day."
3. "When I eat a large meal, I feel bloated."
4. "I have trouble breathing when I walk rapidly
4. "I have trouble breathing when I walk rapidly
A client who had a myocardial infarction asks the nurse, "What's the chance of my
having another heart attack if I carefully watch my diet and stress levels?" What is
the nurse's most appropriate initial response?
, 1. Focus on the client's feelings by exploring the reason why the question was
asked.
2. Explain that it is all right to be frightened and refer the client to the psychiatric
nurse.
3. Provide information that the client is correct in being especially careful in these
areas.
4. Suggest that the client discuss follow-up care with the health care provider and
the dietitian.
1. Focus on the client's feelings by exploring the reason why the question was
asked.
The nurse is assessing a client for signs of right ventricular failure. What should
the nurse expect if this occurs?
1. Slowed pulse rate
2. Pleural friction rub
3. Neck vein distention
4. Increasing hypotension
3. Neck vein distention
A client with arterial insufficiency of both lower extremities is visited by the home
health care nurse. An essential nursing intervention is to teach the client to:
1. Maintain elevation of both legs
2. Massage the legs when painful
3. Apply a hot water bottle to the legs
4. Check pulses in the legs regularly
4. Check pulses in the legs regularly
A client is hospitalized for the treatment of thrombophlebitis. What should the
nurse include in the client's teaching plan related to how to prevent
thrombophlebitis?
1. Perform leg exercises
