MED SURG EVOLVE HESI FINAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS||
ALREADY GRADED A+ || GUARANTEED PASS ||
LATEST VERSION 2025
A client taking a thiazide diuretic for the past six months has a serum potassium
level of 3. The nurse anticipates which change in prescription for the client? -
ANSWER-A potassium supplement will be prescribed
A client experiencing uncontrolled atrial fibrillation is admitted to the telemetry
unit. What initial medication should the nurse anticipate administering to the
client? - ANSWER-Digoxin
A client receiving cholestyramine (Questran) for hyperlipidemia should be
evaluated for what vitamin deficiency? - ANSWER-K
A client who is receiving chemotherapy asks the nurse, "Why is so much of my
hair falling out each day?" Which response by the nurse best explains the reason
for alopecia? - ANSWER-Chemotherapy affects the cells of the body that grow
rapidly, both normal and malignant
The client is taking digoxin for congestive heart failure. The nurse would be
correct in withholding a dose of digoxin based on which assessment? -
ANSWER-Serum potassium level is 3
When preparing a client who has had a total laryngectomy for discharge, which
instruction is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching?
- ANSWER-Tell the client to carry a medic alert card stating that he is a total
neck breather
,A client is placed on a mechanical ventilator following a cerebral hemorrhage,
and vecuronium bromide 0.04 mg/kg q12 hours IV is prescribed. Which is the
priority nursing diagnosis for this client? - ANSWER-impaired communication
related to paralysis of skeletal muscles
An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of chest
pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. the
nurse should further assess the client for which condition? -
ANSWERPulmonary embolism
A client taking a thiazide diuretic for the past six months has a serum potassium
level of 3. The nurse anticipates which change in prescription for the client? -
ANSWER-A potassium supplement will be prescribed
A client experiencing uncontrolled atrial fibrillation is admitted to the telemetry
unit. What initial medication should the nurse anticipate administering to the
client? - ANSWER-Digoxin
A client receiving cholestyramine (Questran) for hyperlipidemia should be
evaluated for what vitamin deficiency? - ANSWER-K
A client who is receiving chemotherapy asks the nurse, "Why is so much of my
hair falling out each day?" Which response by the nurse best explains the reason
for alopecia? - ANSWER-Chemotherapy affects the cells of the body that grow
rapidly, both normal and malignant
The client is taking digoxin for congestive heart failure. The nurse would be
correct in withholding a dose of digoxin based on which assessment? -
ANSWER-Serum potassium level is 3
When preparing a client who has had a total laryngectomy for discharge, which
instruction is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching?
, - ANSWER-Tell the client to carry a medic alert card stating that he is a total
neck breather
A client is placed on a mechanical ventilator following a cerebral hemorrhage,
and vecuronium bromide 0.04 mg/kg q12 hours IV is prescribed. Which is the
priority nursing diagnosis for this client? - ANSWER-impaired communication
related to paralysis of skeletal muscles
An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of chest
pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. the
nurse should further assess the client for which condition? -
ANSWERPulmonary embolism
A client is admitted to the medical intensive care unit with a diagnosis of
myocardial infarction. The client's history indicates the infarction occurred ten
hours ago. Which lab test result would the nurse expect this client to exhibit? -
ANSWER-Elevated CK-MB
The nurse is assessing a client who smokes cigarettes and has been diagnosed
with emphysema. Which finding would the nurse expect this client to exhibit? -
ANSWER-Normal skin coloring
A splint is prescribed for nighttime use by a client with rheumatoid arthritis.
Which statement by the nurse provides the most accurate explanation for use of
the splints? - ANSWER-Prevention of deformities
A client who was in a motor vehicle collision was admitted to the hospital and
the right knee was placed in skeletal traction. The nurse has documented this
nursing diagnosis in the client's medical record: "Potential for impairment of
skin integrity related to immobility from traction." Which nursing intervention
is indicated based on this diagnosis statement? - ANSWER-Provide back and
skin care while maintaining the traction
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS||
ALREADY GRADED A+ || GUARANTEED PASS ||
LATEST VERSION 2025
A client taking a thiazide diuretic for the past six months has a serum potassium
level of 3. The nurse anticipates which change in prescription for the client? -
ANSWER-A potassium supplement will be prescribed
A client experiencing uncontrolled atrial fibrillation is admitted to the telemetry
unit. What initial medication should the nurse anticipate administering to the
client? - ANSWER-Digoxin
A client receiving cholestyramine (Questran) for hyperlipidemia should be
evaluated for what vitamin deficiency? - ANSWER-K
A client who is receiving chemotherapy asks the nurse, "Why is so much of my
hair falling out each day?" Which response by the nurse best explains the reason
for alopecia? - ANSWER-Chemotherapy affects the cells of the body that grow
rapidly, both normal and malignant
The client is taking digoxin for congestive heart failure. The nurse would be
correct in withholding a dose of digoxin based on which assessment? -
ANSWER-Serum potassium level is 3
When preparing a client who has had a total laryngectomy for discharge, which
instruction is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching?
- ANSWER-Tell the client to carry a medic alert card stating that he is a total
neck breather
,A client is placed on a mechanical ventilator following a cerebral hemorrhage,
and vecuronium bromide 0.04 mg/kg q12 hours IV is prescribed. Which is the
priority nursing diagnosis for this client? - ANSWER-impaired communication
related to paralysis of skeletal muscles
An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of chest
pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. the
nurse should further assess the client for which condition? -
ANSWERPulmonary embolism
A client taking a thiazide diuretic for the past six months has a serum potassium
level of 3. The nurse anticipates which change in prescription for the client? -
ANSWER-A potassium supplement will be prescribed
A client experiencing uncontrolled atrial fibrillation is admitted to the telemetry
unit. What initial medication should the nurse anticipate administering to the
client? - ANSWER-Digoxin
A client receiving cholestyramine (Questran) for hyperlipidemia should be
evaluated for what vitamin deficiency? - ANSWER-K
A client who is receiving chemotherapy asks the nurse, "Why is so much of my
hair falling out each day?" Which response by the nurse best explains the reason
for alopecia? - ANSWER-Chemotherapy affects the cells of the body that grow
rapidly, both normal and malignant
The client is taking digoxin for congestive heart failure. The nurse would be
correct in withholding a dose of digoxin based on which assessment? -
ANSWER-Serum potassium level is 3
When preparing a client who has had a total laryngectomy for discharge, which
instruction is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching?
, - ANSWER-Tell the client to carry a medic alert card stating that he is a total
neck breather
A client is placed on a mechanical ventilator following a cerebral hemorrhage,
and vecuronium bromide 0.04 mg/kg q12 hours IV is prescribed. Which is the
priority nursing diagnosis for this client? - ANSWER-impaired communication
related to paralysis of skeletal muscles
An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of chest
pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. the
nurse should further assess the client for which condition? -
ANSWERPulmonary embolism
A client is admitted to the medical intensive care unit with a diagnosis of
myocardial infarction. The client's history indicates the infarction occurred ten
hours ago. Which lab test result would the nurse expect this client to exhibit? -
ANSWER-Elevated CK-MB
The nurse is assessing a client who smokes cigarettes and has been diagnosed
with emphysema. Which finding would the nurse expect this client to exhibit? -
ANSWER-Normal skin coloring
A splint is prescribed for nighttime use by a client with rheumatoid arthritis.
Which statement by the nurse provides the most accurate explanation for use of
the splints? - ANSWER-Prevention of deformities
A client who was in a motor vehicle collision was admitted to the hospital and
the right knee was placed in skeletal traction. The nurse has documented this
nursing diagnosis in the client's medical record: "Potential for impairment of
skin integrity related to immobility from traction." Which nursing intervention
is indicated based on this diagnosis statement? - ANSWER-Provide back and
skin care while maintaining the traction
