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HESI Med Surg Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A patient with a chest tube has continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber. What does this indicate?✔✔An air leak.
A patient receiving IV potassium chloride reports burning at the IV site. What should the nurse do?✔✔Slow the infusion rate.
A patient with type 1 diabetes has confusion, sweating, and tremors. What is the likely cause?✔✔Hypoglycemia.
A patient with pneumonia has an SpO₂ of 86% on room air. What is the immediate action?✔✔Apply supplemental oxygen.
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A patient with a tracheostomy suddenly becomes unable to breathe after coughing. What is the priority action?✔✔Remove and replace the inner cannula.
A patient with hypothyroidism reports weight gain and constipation. What is the expected TSH level?✔✔Elevated.
A patient with a history of seizures is found unresponsive after jerking movements. What is the immediate action?✔✔Place the patient in the recovery position.
A patient with COPD is receiving 2 L/min oxygen via nasal cannula. Which oxygen saturation is acceptable?✔✔88% to 92%.
A patient with a urinary catheter has cloudy urine and a fever. What is the suspected complication?✔✔Urinary tract infection. 2 / 3
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A patient with a hip fracture is at high risk for what postoperative complication?✔✔Deep vein thrombosis.
A patient receiving total parenteral nutrition develops shortness of breath and chest pain. What is the priority assessment?✔✔Check for signs of air embolism.
A patient with ulcerative colitis has severe diarrhea. What is the primary concern?✔✔Fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
A patient with chronic heart failure gains 3 pounds in two days. What does this indicate?✔✔Fluid retention.
A patient with meningitis is sensitive to light. What is this symptom called?✔✔Photophobia.
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