NSG 123 HESI FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
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A 70-year-old male client Check the insides and linings of all enclosed shoes
with type 2 diabetes before putting the shoes on
mellitus (DM) is
hospitalized with an
infected ulcer on his great
right toe. Which
instruction should the
nurse emphasize during
discharge teaching?
,An adult client is admitted D. Potassium of 2.5 mEq/L
with diabetic ketoacidosis
(DKA) and a urinary tract
infection (UTI).
Prescriptions for
intravenous antibiotics and
an insulin infusion are
initiated. Which serum
laboratory value warrants
the most immediate
intervention by the nurse?
A. Glucose of 350 mg/dl
B. White blood cell count
of 15, 000 mm3
C. Blood PH of 7.30
D. Potassium of 2.5 mEq/L
An adult client is admitted D. Administer IV antibiotics as prescribed
with flank pain and is
diagnosed with acute
pyelonephritis. What is the
priority nursing action?
A. Auscultate for presence
of bowl sounds.
B. Monitor hemoglobin
and hematocrit
C. Encourage turning and
deep breathing
D. Administer IV antibiotics
as prescribed.
,An adult female client is C. Serum iron and ferritin
diagnosed with restless
leg syndrome and is
referred to the sleep
clinic. The healthcare
provider prescribes
ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
325 mg PO daily. Which
laboratory values should
the nurse monitor?
A. Serum electrolytes
B. Neutrophils and
eosinophils
C. Serum iron and ferritin
D. Platelet count and
hematocrit
An adult female with D. Complete head to toe neurological assessment.
multiple sclerosis (MS)
fells while walking to the
bathroom. On transfer to
the intensive care unit, she
is confused and has had
projectile vomiting twice.
Which intervention should
the nurse implement first?
A. Determine clients last
dose of corticosteroids
B. Determine neurological
baseline prior to the fall
C. Administer a PRN IV
antiemetic as prescribed
D. Complete head to toe
neurological assessment.
, An adult male client is B. It will be necessary to continue prophylactic doses
admitted for Pneumocystis of IV or aerosol pentamidine every month
carinal pneumonia (PCP)
secondary to AIDSs. While
hospitalized, he receives
IV pentamidine isethionate
therapy. In preparing this
client for discharge, what
important aspect
regarding his medication
therapy should the nurse
explain?
A. IV pentamidine may
offer protection to other
AIDS-related conditions,
such as Kaposi's sarcoma
B. It will be necessary to
continue prophylactic
doses of IV or aerosol
pentamidine every month
C. IV pentamidine will be
given until oral
pentamidine can be
tolerated
D. AZT (Azidothymidine)
therapy must be stopped
when IV or aerosol
pentamidine is being used.
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