HESI MED SURG Form B| Questions and Answers | LATEST, 2021
1. A client with eczema is using an OTC topical product with urea 10% OTC (Aqua Care
... [Show More] Cream) to the affected skin areas. Which finding reflects the expected therapeutic response.
Hydration of affected dry skin areas
Healing with a return to normal skin appearance
Reduced pain in eczematous areas
Decreased weeping of ulcerations in affected area
2. A male client with a primary lung cancer was told by his healthcare provider that he now has a secondary tumor. After the healthcare provider leaves, the client asks the nurse what "secondary tumor" means. What response would be best for the nurse to provide.
Tell me why you are concerned about this term?
Your original cancer has spread to another location
You need to remain hopeful, treatment can still be effective
Let me call your health care provider back to explain the meaning of secondary tumors.
3. The UAP reports to the nurse that a client who was admitted with abdominal pain has just had a large black tarry stool. What intervention should the nurse implement first.
Test the stool for occult blood
Obtain consent for a blood transfusion
Review history for gastrointestinal bleeding
Notify the rapid response team
4. Which action is most important for the nurse to implement to reduce the risk for DVT in a post op client.
Change the client’s IV access site in the next 72 h
Assist the client in turning from side to side q 2h
Advise the client to perform leg exercises regularly
Encourage frequent cough and deep breathing exercises
5. A male tells the clinic nurse that he is experiencing burning on urination, and assessment reveals that he had sexual intercourse four days ago with a woman he casually met. Which action should the nurse implement.
Assess for perineal itching, erythema, and excoriation
Obtain a specimen of urethral drainage for culture
Observe the perineal area for a chancroid-like lesion
Identify all sexual partners in the last four days
6. The nurse is planning care for a pt with CKD who is a resident at a long term care facility. The pt is anuric and has hemodialysis 3x per week. Which intervention should the nurse include in the pt's plan of care?
plan meals that include dark leafy veg
use adult briefs to prevent skin breakdown
monitor for signs of bleeding
record strict urinary output
7. A male client who reports feeling chronically fatigued has a hemoglobin of 11.0 grams/dl (110 mmol/L or SI), hematocrit of 34% and microcytic and hypochromic red blood cells. Based on the findings, which dinner selection should the nurse suggest for the patient?
Beef steak with steam broccoli and orange slices
Cheese pasta and a lettuce and tomato salad
Broil white fish with a baked sweet potato
Grill shrimp and seasoned rice with asparagus salad.
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