HESI MED SURG EXIT EXAM 2 NEWEST VERSIONwith 100% verified answers 2024 A+
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TEST 1
Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the
question.
1. While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair
growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this
finding?
a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally.
b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan's sign.
c. Observe the appearance of the skin on the client's legs.
d. Watch the client's posture and balance during ambulation.
2. The healthcare provider prescribes 15 mg/kg of Streptomycin for an infant weighing 4
pounds. The drug is diluted in 25 ml of D5W to run over 8 hours. How much Streptomycin will
the infant receive?
a. 9 mg.
b. 18 mg.
c. 27 mg.
d. 36 mg.
3. In assessing a client with preeclampsia who is receiving magnesium sulfate, the nurse
determines that her deep tendon reflexes are 1+; respiratory rate is 12 breaths/minute; urinary
output is 90 ml in 4 hours; magnesium sulfate level is 9 mg/dl. Based on these findings, what
intervention should the nurse implement?
a. Continue the magnesium sulfate infusion as prescribed.
b. Decrease the magnesium sulfate infusion by one-half.
c. Stop the magnesium sulfate infusion immediately