Medical Surgical HESI 2023

Question 1 of 5

Which other congenital defects are common in children with Down syndrome?

A. Hypospadias B. Pyloric stenosis C. Heart defects D. Hip dysplasia

Question 2 of 5

Which nursing problem has the highest priority when planning care for a client with Meniere's disease?

A. Potential for injury related to vertigo. B. Alteration in comfort due to ear pain. C. Impaired skin integrity due to immobility. D. Anxiety due to fear of falling.

Question 3 of 5

In planning nursing care for a bedfast client, which factor is most likely to contribute to the development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in an immobile client?

A. Atherosclerotic plaque formation. B. Stasis of blood flow. C. Endothelial damage. D. Atherosclerotic vessel changes.

Question 4 of 5

A client who had a radical neck dissection returns to the surgical unit with 2 JP drains in the right side of the incision. One JP tube is open and has minimal drainage. Which action should the nurse take to increase drainage into the JP?

A. Reinforce the incisional dressings and assess behind the neck for drainage. B. Place the client in a right lateral side-lying position and elevate the head of the bed. C. Irrigate the JP tubing with 1 ml NSS, then close the opening with its tab. D. Compress the bulb with the tab open and then reinsert the tab into its opening.

Question 5 of 5

The parents of a child suffering from depression ask the nurse what causes depression in children. Which answer is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A. The causes of major depression are unknown. B. Major affective disorders in parents increase depression in children. C. Boys are more likely than girls to be depressed. D. The prevalence rate is higher in prepubescent children.

Medical Surgical HESI 2023

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