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Hesi Med Surg Exam Test Questions with Answers Graded A+
The
nurse
is
assessing
a
client
with
bacterial
meningitis.
Which
assessment
finding
indicates
the
client
may
have
developed septic emboli?
A.
Cyanosis
of
the
fingertips.
B.
Bradycardia
and
bradypnea.
C.
Presence
of
S3
and
S4
heart
sounds.
D.
3+
pitting
edema
of
the
lower
extremities.
A 77-year-old female client is admitted to the hospital. She
is confused, has no appetite, is nauseated and vomiting,
and is complaining of a headache. Her pulse rate is 43
beats per minute. It is most important for the nurse to
assess for which finding?
A.
Wearing
dentures.
B.
Use
of
aspirin
prior
to
admit.
C.
Prescribed
nitroglycerin
for
chest
pain.
D.
Takes
digitalis.
A 58-year-old client who has been post-menopausal for
five years is concerned about the risk for osteoporosis
because her mother has the condition. Which information
should the nurse otter?
A. Osteoporosis is a progressive genetic disease with no
ettective treatment.
B. Calcium loss from bones can be slowed by increasing
calcium intake and exercise.
C. Estrogen replacement therapy should be started to
prevent the progression osteoporosis.
D. Low-dose corticosteroid treatment ettectively halts the
course of osteoporosis.
A client with heart disease is on a continuous telemetry
monitor and has developed sinus bradycardia. In deter-
A.
Cyanosis
of
the
fingertips.
Septic
emboli
secondary
to
meningitis
commonly
lodge
in
the
small
arterioles
of
the
extremities,
causing
a
decrease
in circulation to the hands which may lead to gangrene.
D.
Takes
digitalis.
Although it is important to obtain a complete medication
history, the symptoms described are classic for digitalis
toxicity, and assessment of this problem should be made
promptly. Elderly persons are particularly susceptible to
digitalis intoxication which manifests itself in such symp-
toms as anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache,
and fatigue.
B. Calcium loss from bones can be slowed by increasing
calcium intake and exercise.
Post-menopausal females are at risk for osteoporosis due
to the cessation of estrogen secretion, but a regimen
including calcium, vitamin D, and weight-bearing exercise
can help prevent further bone loss.
