HESI CASE STUDIES PACKAGE

HESI Case Study: Mobility - Answered with Rationales How should the nurse teach the student nurse to position the chair to ensure a safe transfer? D) Position the chair at the head of the bed facing the foot on the client's left side close to the bed. Rationale: Placing the chair at the head of th...

HESI Case Study: Altered Nutrition - Answered with Rationales An older client is discharged from the hospital to rehab after suffering a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) often referred to as a stroke. The client lives with their spouse who is in good health. The rehab nurse enters the room to assess ...

HESI Case Study: Pain - Answered with Rationales During the nurse's initial interview, Natalie shares information about her home, career, and family. The nurse evaluates the information to determine psychosocial factors that may impact pain management Pain Assessment (Title) What information obtai...

HESI Case Study: Gonorrhea - Questions & Answers Mrs. Cooper describes the pain in her lower abdomen as sharp and cramping. The HCP prescribes hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen (Norco) 5/325 two tabs PO prior to Mrs. Cooper's pelvic exam. Before initiating the treatment, it is most importan...

HESI Case Study: Osteoporosis - Questions & Answers 1. During the intake assessment and interview what information indicates that Kat has an increased risk for osteoporosis? (Select all that apply) body mass index of 19 excessive alcohol use 2. How should the nurse respond? participating in sports a...

HESI Case Study: Postpartum - Questions & Answers Meet the Client: Marie Wilson Marie Wilson is a 28-year-old client who is gravida 2, para 2, and is transferred to the postpartum unit 1 hour after delivery of a 8 lb, 1 oz female. She was in labor for 16 hours and forceps were used to assist with t...

HESI Case Study: Stroke - Questions & Answers The Emergency Department (ED) nurse completes the admission assessment. Mr. Jones is alert but struggles to answer questions. When he attempts to talk, he slurs his speech and appears very frightened. Which additional clinical manifestations should the ...

HESI Case Study: ACLS - Questions & Answers The nurse is aware that the older adult client is at an increased risk for surgical complications due to normal physiological functions and comorbidities. Which risk factors place the older adult client at increased risk for surgical complications? Decrea...

HESI Case Study: HIV and TB - Questions & Answers The nurse admits Raymond to a private room at the end of the hall. According to hospital protocol, the nurse puts on a mask before starting the admission process. Raymond tells the nurse that his significant other is downstairs and that he would lik...

HESI Case Study: Psychosis - Questions & Answers What neurotransmitter is targeted by haloperidol (Haldol)? A. GABA. B. Serotonin. C. Dopamine. D. Norepinephrine. What side effect of the medication should the nurse suspect? A. Akathisia. B. Dystonia. C. Tardive dyskinesia. D. Parkinsonism. Which me...

HESI Case Study: Fluid Balance - Answered with Rationales Meet the Client Donna King is an 80 year old female with coronary artery disease and hypertension. Her daughter brought her to the Emergency Department because she has become increasingly weak and confused and was found by a neighbor wanderi...

HESI Case Study: Healthy Newborn - Questions & Answers The nursery RN places the infant under a radiant warmer and starts to dry her quickly. What is the rationale for these actions? Convective heat loss from evaporation is reduced. [Drying the infant quickly and placing her under a radiant warmer ...

HESI Case Study: Burns - Questions & Answers Which action is included when a Level I disaster is declared? All local hospitals prepare to receive casualties. Which action should the nurse implement to help these family members cope with this tragedy? Designate specific family areas that are staffed...

HESI Case Study: Schizophrenia - Questions & Answers Based on this assessment, what is the most important nursing intervention? A. Establish rapport and trust. B. Assess for hallucinations. C. Maintain adequate social space. D. Plan to give a PRN antipsychotic. What is the most accurate assessment ...