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HESI prep 2024While instructing a male client's wife in the performance of passive range-of-motion exercises to
his contracted shoulder, the nurse observes that she is holding his arm above and below the
elbow. What nursing action should the nurse implement?
A. Acknowledge that she is supporting the arm correctly.
B. Encourage her to keep the joint covered to maintain warmth.
C. Reinforce the need to grip directly under the joint for better support.
D. Instruct her to grip directly over the joint for better motion.
A. Acknowledge that she is supporting the arm correctly.
What is the most important reason for starting intravenous infusions in the upper extremities
rather than the lower extremities of adults?
A. It is more difficult to find a superficial vein in the feet and ankles.
B. A decreased flow rate could result in the formation of a thrombosis.
C. A cannulated extremity is more difficult to move when the leg or foot is used.
D. Veins are located deep in the feet and ankles, resulting in a more painful procedure.
B. A decreased flow rate could result in the formation of a thrombosis.
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The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) taking a client's blood pressure
with a cuff that is too small, but the blood pressure reading obtained is within the client's usual
range. What action is most important for the nurse to implement?
A. Tell the UAP to use a larger cuff at the next scheduled assessment.
B. Reassess the client's blood pressure using a larger cuff.
C. Have the unit educator review this procedure with the UAPs.
,D. Teach the UAP the correct technique for assessing blood pressure.
B. Reassess the client's blood pressure using a larger cuff.
Twenty minutes after beginning a heat application, the client states that the heating pad no
longer feels warm enough. What is the best response by the nurse?
A. "That means you have derived the maximum benefit, and the heat can be removed."
B. "Your blood vessels are becoming dilated and removing the heat from the site."
C. "We will increase the temperature 5 degrees when the pad no longer feels warm."
D. "The body's receptors adapt over time as they are exposed to heat."
D. "The body's receptors adapt over time as they are exposed to heat."
The nurse is instructing a client with high cholesterol about diet and life style modification. What
comment from the client indicates that the teaching has been effective?
A. "If I exercise at least two times weekly for one hour, I will lower my cholesterol." B. "I need to
avoid eating proteins, including red meat."
C. "I will limit my intake of beef to 4 ounces per week."
D. "My blood level of low density lipoproteins needs to increase."
C. "I will limit my intake of beef to 4 ounces per week."
The UAPs working on a chronic neuro unit ask the nurse to help them determine the safest way
to transfer an elderly client with left-sided weakness from the bed to the chair. What method
describes the correct transfer procedure for this client?
A. Place the chair at a right angle to the bed on the client's left side before moving.
B. Assist the client to a standing position, then place the right hand on the armrest.
C. Have the client place the left foot next to the chair and pivot to the left before sitting.
D. Move the chair parallel to the right side of the bed, and stand the client on the right foot.
D. Move the chair parallel to the right side of the bed, and stand the client on the right foot.
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An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) places a client in a left lateral position prior to
administering a soap suds enema. Which instruction should the nurse provide the UAP?
A. Position the client on the right side of the bed in reverse Trendelenburg.
B. Fill the enema container with 1000 ml of warm water and 5 ml of castile soap. C. Reposition
in a Sim's position with the client's weight on the anterior ilium.
D. Raise the side rails on both sides of the bed and elevate the bed to waist level.
C. Reposition in a Sim's position with the client's weight on the anterior ilium.
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, A client who is a Jehovah's Witness is admitted to the nursing unit. Which concern should the
nurse have for planning care in terms of the client's beliefs?
A. Autopsy of the body is prohibited.
B. Blood transfusions are forbidden.
C. Alcohol use in any form is not allowed.
D. A vegetarian diet must be followed.
B. Blood transfusions are forbidden.
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The nurse observes that a male client has removed the covering from an ice pack applied to his
knee. What action should the nurse take first?
A. Observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack.
B. Instruct the client regarding the need for the covering.
C. Reapply the covering after filling with fresh ice.
D. Ask the client how long the ice was applied to the skin.
A. Observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack.
The nurse mixes 50 mg of Nipride in 250 ml of D5W and plans to administer the solution at a
rate of 5 mcg/kg/min to a client weighing 182 pounds. Using a drip factor of 60 gtt/ml, how many
drops per minute should the client receive?
A. 31 gtt/min.
B. 62 gtt/min.
C. 93 gtt/min.
D. 124 gtt/min.
D. 124 gtt/min.
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A hospitalized male client is receiving nasogastric tube feedings via a small-bore tube and a
continuous pump infusion. He reports that he had a bad bout of severe coughing a few minutes
ago, but feels fine now. What action is best for the nurse to take?
A. Record the coughing incident. No further action is required at this time.
B. Stop the feeding, explain to the family why it is being stopped, and notify the healthcare
provider.
C. After clearing the tube with 30 ml of air, check the pH of fluid withdrawn from the tube.
D. Inject 30 ml of air into the tube while auscultating the epigastrium for gurgling.
C. After clearing the tube with 30 ml of air, check the pH of fluid withdrawn from the tube.
A male client being discharged with a prescription for the bronchodilator theophylline tells the
nurse that he understands he is to take three doses of the medication each day. Since, at the
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