2021 HESI Med Surg VERSION 1

1. Guaiac Occult Test. What lab is most important?

Platelet Count

2. Patient had BDP 3 months ago with dehydration. What would warrant the nurse

immediate intervention?

Positive Gastro Occult

3. A patient with Parkinson’s. “Freezes.” Pretends there is a crack on the floor and

Carefully lifts leg and steps over.

Confirm that this is the correct and effective technique.

4. Patient had Atrial Fibrillation and then AED was used. One minute later, Patient sudden

goes in to ventricular Tachycardia. What should the nurse do?

Administer Adenosine over 1-2 seconds IV

5. Heart failure acute exacerbation. How to Reduce Cardiac Workload?

Bedside Commode

6. External Fixation Device- What should the nurse do first?

Assess for peripheral pulse at the foot