HESI Medical Surgical Exam

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of hypothyroidism?

A. Fatigue. B. Weight gain. C. Cold intolerance. D. Heat intolerance.

Question 2 of 5

A client with Diabetes Insipidus (DI) is being cared for by a nurse. Which data warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse?

A. Serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L) B. Dry skin with poor skin turgor C. Apical rate of 110 beats per minute D. Polyuria and excessive thirst

Question 3 of 5

When assessing an individual with peripheral vascular disease, which clinical manifestation would indicate complete arterial obstruction in the lower left leg?

A. Aching pain in the left calf. B. Burning pain in the left calf. C. Numbness and tingling in the left leg. D. Coldness of the left foot and ankle.

Question 4 of 5

The client is preparing a morning dose of insulin, which includes 10 units of regular and 22 units of NPH. The nurse is verifying the client's preparation accuracy. What should the syringe read for the correct dose?

A. 22 units. B. 10 units. C. 32 units. D. 42 units.

Question 5 of 5

A client who has developed acute kidney injury (AKI) due to an aminoglycoside antibiotic has moved from the oliguric phase to the diuretic phase of AKI. Which parameters are most important for the nurse to plan to carefully monitor?

A. Side effects of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and Intralipids. B. Uremic irritation of mucous membranes and skin surfaces. C. Elevated creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN). D. Hypovolemia and electrocardiographic (ECG) changes.

HESI Medical Surgical Exam

Skildor

HESI RN

HESI RN