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Hesi RN Med-Surg

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This HESI Medical-Surgical Exam assesses a nurse’s ability to provide comprehensive and effective care to adult patients with a variety of complex medical and surgical conditions. It emphasizes critical thinking, clinical judgment, and prioritization skills in realistic scenarios. The exam covers key areas, including the management of respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal disorders, focusing on conditions such as asthma, heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke, fractures, and autoimmune diseases

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Q1: The practical nurse (PN) is assisting in a community center clinic when four clients simultaneously arrive seeking help. In which order should the PN prioritize care to be provided based on the client needs? (Arrange the client with the highest priority first, on top, and lowest priority last, on botom.)

A. 12-year-old child with history of asthma who is wheezing and complaining of shortness of breath.
B. A 7-year-old child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and is experiencing extreme hunger and shakiness
C. A 10-year-old child with bleeding lacerations on both knees after falling on the playground
D. A 5-year-old child who is crying uncontrollably because of an incontinent bowel episode.
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Q2: A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin orally to a client. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take (Move the steps placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps)

A. Remove the medication from the dispensing system.
B. Compare the client's wristband to the medication administration record.
C. Document administration of the medication.
D. Open the medication package.
E. Obtain the client's apical heart rate.
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Q3: Go through the patient data below and answer the follow up questions.

A. The client reports using a rescue inhaler three times, but he just couldn't catch his breath. The client reports that symptoms seem worse when outdoors and when exercising. Episodes like this make him extremely nervous. It has been a couple of months since he had an asthma attack. Noticed that his inhaler was expired and was worried the medication was not working.
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Q4: Patient Data

A. Administer medications as ordered.
B. Provide client teaching
C. Place the client in Trendelenburg position
D. Ask the client for a list of current medications.
E. Notify the healthcare provider of the client's need for intubation
F. Apply oxygen via nasal cannula
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Q5: The nurse is assessing a client who has herpes zoster. Which question will allow the nurse to gather further information about this condition?

A. Do your family members share combs and brushes?
B. Do you have any dry patches on your feet and hands?
C. Has everyone at home already had varicella?
D. Have the antifungal creams been effective?
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Total Questions: 44 practice questions
Subcategory: HESI Specialty
Domain: Med-Surg HESI
Last Updated: Nov 29, 2025
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