HESI Medical Surgical Assignment Exam

Question 1 of 5

After delegating to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) the task of completing a bladder scan examination for a client, the nurse evaluates the UAP's performance. Which action by the UAP indicates the nurse must provide additional instructions when delegating this task?

A. Selecting the female icon for all female clients and the male icon for all male clients B. Explaining to the client, 'This test measures the amount of urine in your bladder.' C. Applying ultrasound gel to the scanning head and cleaning it after use D. Taking at least two readings using the aiming icon to position the scanning head

Question 2 of 5

A client admitted from a nursing home after several recent falls needs a urine sample for culture and sensitivity. What should the nurse complete first?

A. Obtain urine sample for culture and sensitivity. B. Administer intravenous antibiotics. C. Encourage protein intake and additional fluids. D. Consult physical therapy for gait training.

Question 3 of 5

A client has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.51, PCO2 31 mm Hg, PO2 94 mm Hg, HCO3 24 mEq/L. Which of the following acid-base disturbances does the nurse recognize in these results?

A. Metabolic acidosis B. Metabolic alkalosis C. Respiratory acidosis D. Respiratory alkalosis

Question 4 of 5

A patient is admitted to the hospital for treatment of pneumonia after complaining of high fever and shortness of breath. The patient was not able to produce sputum for a culture. The nurse will expect the patient's provider to order

A. a broad-spectrum antibiotic. B. a narrow-spectrum antibiotic. C. multiple antibiotics. D. the pneumococcal vaccine.

Question 5 of 5

A woman has been scheduled for a routine mammogram. What should the nurse tell the client?

A. That mammography takes about 1 hour B. Not to eat or drink on the morning of the test C. That there is no discomfort associated with the procedure D. That deodorants, powders, or creams used in the axillary or breast area must be washed off before the test

HESI Medical Surgical Assignment Exam

Skildor

HESI RN

HESI RN