HESIMed-SurgExam Versions1&2| 2025/2026Edition Verified-Style Questions with A+ Answers and Rationales Prepared for Nursing Students and Professionals Aligned with Current Nursing Standards 2025/2026 Academic Year 1 / 3
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HESI Med-Surg Exam Versions 1 & 2 | 2025/2026 Edition Version 1 Question 1 A patient with heart failure is experiencing dyspnea and has a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute. What is the nurses priority action?A.Administer a diuretic B.Encourage deep breathing exercises C.Position the patient in high Fowlers position D.Obtain a chest X-ray Rationale:Positioning the patient in high Fowlers position facilitates lung expansion and im- proves oxygenation, which is the priority for a patient with dyspnea due to heart failure. This aligns with current nursing standards for managing acute respiratory distress.Question 2 A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a potassium level of 6.2 mEq/L. What should the nurse anticipate administering?A.Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulfonate) B.Magnesium sulfate C.Potassium chloride D.Sodium bicarbonate Rationale:Hyperkalemia (potassium >5.0 mEq/L) in CKD requires immediate intervention.Kayexalate binds potassium in the intestines for excretion, per current nephrology nursing guidelines.Question 3 A postoperative patient develops a fever of 101.2ˇrF on day 2. What is the most likely cause?A.Urinary tract infection B.Atelectasis C.Wound infection D.Deep vein thrombosis Rationale:Atelectasis, a common postoperative complication, often causes fever within the first 48 hours due to impaired lung expansion. This is supported by postoperative care stan- dards.Page 2 of 25
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