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HESI Med Surg Proctored Exam (Resp, Git, Cvs) Mchps University is a nursing-school practice exam with 60 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Start Practice ExamThe nurse is interviewing a client who takes a daily antihypertensive medication. Current blood pressure reading is 124/80 mm Hg. Which client statement supports the nursing problem of, "Knowledge def
Patient Data. Exhibits Click to mark whether the assessment finding represents a therapeutic result of the sodium bicarbonate administered a non-therapeutic side-effect, or an unrelated finding. Each
A client who is receiving a heparin infusion calls the nurse to report sudden bleeding from the nose and mouth. Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?
The nurse is admitting a client who has a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The healthcare provider (HCP) prescribes theophylline. Since the therapeutic range for theophylline
The nurse is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the antipsychotic medication was discontinued several days ago. Which medication should also be discontinued?
A client is receiving miotics for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma. The nurse determines that a priority nursing problem is, "Risk for injury." This nursing problem is based on which etiology?
Which nursing intervention is most important when caring for a client receiving aspirin 650 mg PO four times a day?
A client with a history of long term use of ibuprofen receives a prescription for misoprostol. Which finding indicates to the nurse that the medication was effective?
Which nursing action has the highest priority when administering a dose of codeine with acetaminophen to a client?
A client has been administered lactulose for several days. Which therapeutic response should the nurse expect for a client with hepatic encephalopathy?
A client with chronic heart failure (HF), who is experiencing dyspnea and peripheral edema, is receiving digoxin and furosemide. Which observation indicates to the nurse that these medications are eff
The nurse is administering IV fluconazole to a client who has systemic candidiasis. After reviewing the client's diagnostic studies, the nurse identifies a rising trend in the liver enzyme levels for
After administering lisinopril it is most important for the nurse to monitor which assessment finding?
Patient Data. Exhibits Mark whether the assessment finding represents a therapeutic result of the drug administered, a nontherapeutic side effect, or an unrelated finding. Each row must have one optio
A client receives a new prescription for simvastatin 5 mg PO daily at bedtime. Which action should the nurse take?
A client with heart failure (HF), who is taking furosemide, reports having muscle cramps and weakness in the lower extremities. Which action should the nurse implement?
A client had a new artificial aortic heart valve implanted three days ago and is receiving a heparin IV infusion. The client's activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is 60 seconds, and the inter
An older adult client is receiving vancomycin for a hospital acquired infection (HAI). Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
An adult client with a seizure disorder is prescribed phenytoin. In reviewing the client's record, the nurse determines that the current serum phenytoin level is 17 mcg/mL (67.32 mmol/L). Which action
A client with reflux esophagitis reports relief of symptoms. The nurse instructs the client that symptom relief is most likely the result of which of the client's prescriptions?
The nurse is reviewing a client's serum laboratory findings. Which finding indicates to the nurse to hold a scheduled dose of captopril? Reference Range: Hemoglobin (Hgb) [14 to 18 g/dL (140 to 180 g/
The nurse prepares to administer a scheduled dose of labetalol 100 mg PO to a client with hypertension. The client's vital signs are reported as a temperature of 99° F (37.2° C), heart rate 48
The nurse is administering the angiotensin II receptor antagonist valsartan. Which physiological response causes its therapeutic effect?
A client with irritable bowel syndrome starts a new prescription for dicyclomine. The client reports the onset of sensitivity to bright sunlight and a dry mouth. How should the nurse respond?
An adult client with type 2 diabetes mellitus receives a prescription for liraglutide 1.2 mg SUBQ daily. The nurse should explain that the purpose of this medication is to obtain which outcome?