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HESI Med Surg 1 Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A client with pneumonia is admitted with a fever, productive cough, and shortness of breath.Which nursing action should be done first?
- Administer antipyretics
- Encourage fluid intake
- Obtain a sputum culture
✔✔C. Apply oxygen as prescribed
A client with heart failure has gained 3 pounds in 2 days. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
- Encourage increased fluid intake
- Restrict sodium intake
- Increase activity level
✔✔B. Notify the healthcare provider
A client receiving a blood transfusion reports chills and back pain. What is the priority action? 1 / 3
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✔✔A. Stop the transfusion immediately
- Notify the blood bank
- Administer antihistamines
- Flush the line with more blood
A client with diabetes has a blood glucose level of 48 mg/dL and is alert. Which snack should the nurse give first?
- Peanut butter crackers
- A slice of cheese
- Half a turkey sandwich
✔✔C. 4 ounces of orange juice
A client post-surgery reports sudden shortness of breath and chest pain. What is the nurse’s priority?
- Give prescribed pain medication
- Notify the provider
- Encourage deep breathing 2 / 3
✔✔B. Apply oxygen and elevate the head of bed
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A client with cirrhosis has ascites and shortness of breath. Which position will improve breathing?
- Supine with legs elevated
- Trendelenburg
- Side-lying with knees bent
✔✔C. High Fowler’s position
A client with COPD is receiving oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal cannula. The nurse notes oxygen saturation is 92%. What should the nurse do?✔✔A. Maintain current oxygen flow rate
- Increase flow rate to 6 L/min
- Lower the head of the bed
- Encourage the client to lie flat
A client with stroke has difficulty swallowing thin liquids. What is the safest modification?
- Offer water with a straw
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✔✔B. Provide thickened liquids