NURSING HESI (NURSINGHESI)

MED-SURGE HESI RN QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Detail Solutions and Resource for the test) 1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncon...

HESI Leadership and Management Exam (CHECK THE LAST PAGE FOR MULTIPLE VERSIONS OF THE EXAM AND OTHER HESI EXAMS) When entering a client's room to administer a 0900 IV antibiotic, the nurse finds that the client is engaged in sexual activity with a visitor. Which action should the nurse implement? ~ Leave the room and closed the door quietly When triaging emergency-room clients, which client should the nurse assess first? ~ A female client with severe right lower abdominal pain who is febr...

HESI COMMUNITY HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 1. The nurse is teaching a patient about contact lens care. Which instructions will the nurse include in the teaching session? a. Use tap water to clean soft lenses. b. Wash and rinse lens storage case daily. c. Reuse storage solution for up to a week. d. Keep the lenses is a cool dry place when not being used. ANS: B Thoroughly wash and rinse lens storage case on a daily basis. Clean periodically with soap or liquid detergent, rinse thoroughly with ...

HESI RN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM .A nurse is teaching a patient about patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Which statement made by the patient indicates to the nurse that teaching is effective? a. “I will only need to be on this pain medication.” b. “I feel less anxiety about the possibility of overdosing.” c. “I can receive the pain medication as frequently as I need to.” d. “I need the nurse to notify me when it is time for another dose.” ANS: B A PCA is a device that all...

HESI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM 1. The nurse is caring for a patient with a wound. The patient appears anxious as the nurse is preparing to change the dressing. Which action should the nurse take? a. Turn on the television. b. Explain the procedure. c. Tell the patient “Close your eyes.” d. Ask the family to leave the room. ANS: B Explaining the procedure educates the patient regarding the dressing change and involves him in the care, thereby allowing the patient some control in decr...

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. WBC count 8,000/mm3. B. Platelets 150,000/mm3. C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/L. D. E rythrocyte sedimentation rate 75 mm/hr 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized petechiae and ecchymoses. The nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following laboratory tests? A. Platelet count. B. Potassium ...

HESI Pediatric Exam (CHECK THE LAST PAGE FOR MULTIPLE VERSIONS OF THE EXAM AND OTHER HESI EXAMS) 1. A mother brings her 8 mo. old baby boy to clinic bc he has been vomitting and had diarrhea for last 3 days. Which assessment is most important for nurse to make? a. Assess infant abdomen for tenderness b. Determine if the infant was exposed to a virus c. Measure the infant’s pulse d. Evaluate the infant’s cry 2. While obtaining the vital signs of a 10 year old who had a tonsillectomy ...

HESI Pharmacology Exam (CHECK THE LAST PAGE FOR MULTIPLE VERSIONS OF THE EXAM AND OTHER HESI EXAMS) A client with mild parkinsonism is started on oral amantadine (Symmetrel). What statement accurately describes the action of this medication? dopamine in central nervous system is increased A 52-year-old client is admitted to the hospital for possible duodenal ulcers. The healthcare provider prescribes ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac) 150 mg BID PO. Which data would indicate that this med...

HESI Community Health Exam (CHECK THE LAST PAGE FOR MULTIPLE VERSIONS OF THE EXAM AND OTHER HESI EXAMS) A community health nurse is discussing the concept of epidemiology with a coworker. Which of the following interventions should the nurse provide as an example of the use of principles of epidemiology? Reviewing county health records for data on cases of chickenpox A community health nurse suspects an outbreak of scabies in the local area. Which of the following actions should the nurs...

Finding a client sitting on the floor, nurse calls for help from UAP Get a BP cuf Assigning a UAP to assist client with personal care Prescribed activity level The ICU is full and short staffed, so nursing super informs charge nurse in the med dept that one nurse must float to the ICU Staf nurse who was cross-trained to work in the critical care dept Charge nurse developing guidelines for a coronary care unit The scope of standards of practice from the American nurses association