BSN 246 (BSN246)

HESI BSN 246 Part IIThe nurse reviews the health record of a client with melasma. The nurse would anticipate that this client will exhibit: - correct answer Blotchy brown macules across the cheeks and forehead The client with cellulitis of the lower leg has had cultures done on the affected area. The nurse reviewing the results of the culture report interprets that which of the following organisms is not part of the normal flora of the skin? - correct answer Escherichia coli The client com...

BSN246 HESI StudyThe registered nurse (RN) reviews the new prescription, phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for a client on the psychiatric unit with depression. Which information is most important for the RN to assess? A. Consumption of any alcohol or tyramine-rich foods. B. Complaints of nausea or vomiting. C. Therapeutic serum drug levels. D. Blood pressure and pulse prior to taking each dose. - correct answer A. Consumption of any alcohol or tyramine-rich foods. ...

BSN 246 HESI Health Assessment V1The nurse is performing a thoracic assessment on a client with chronic asthma and hyperinflation of the lungs. Which finding should be expected for this client? - correct answer Barrel chest The nurse is assessing bowel sounds for a hospitalized client. The nurse has heard bowel sounds in the right upper quadrant. What action should the nurse take next? - correct answer Note the character and frequency of bowel sounds During inspection of a client's mouth ...

246 HESI Practice TestThe registered nurse (RN) recognizes which client group is at the greatest risk for developing a urinary tract infection (UTI)? (Rank from highest risk to lowest risk.) 1. Older females. 2. School-age female. 3. Older males. 4. Adolescent males. Rationale: Hypoestrogenism and alkalotic urine are other age-related factors put older women at the highest risk for UTIs. School age girls (6 to 12 years) are at risk for UTIs due to a higher prevalence to taking ...

246 HESI Practice TestThe registered nurse (RN) recognizes which client group is at the greatest risk for developing a urinary tract infection (UTI)? (Rank from highest risk to lowest risk.) 1. Older females. 2. School-age female. 3. Older males. 4. Adolescent males. Rationale: Hypoestrogenism and alkalotic urine are other age-related factors put older women at the highest risk for UTIs. School age girls (6 to 12 years) are at risk for UTIs due to a higher prevalence to taking ...

BSN 246 Week 4 HESI Prep The nurse is caring for a client admitted for a fractured hip that was sustained from a fall at home. On assessment of the client's affected lower extremity, which signs/symptoms would most likely be noted? A.Shortening and abduction B.Abduction and internal rotation C.Shortening and internal rotation D.Shortening and external rotation ● Shortening and external rotation The nurse is caring for a client with osteoarthritis. The nurse performs an...

BSN 246 HESI ReviewHypokalemia appearance on EKG - correct answer - U waves - inverted T waves - depressed ST segment Potassium chloride intravenously is prescribed for a client with heart failure experiencing hypokalemia. Which actions should the nurse take to plan for preparation and administration of the potassium? Select all that apply. 1. Obtain an intravenous (IV) infusion pump. 2. Monitor urine output during administration. 3. Prepare the medication for bolus administration....

BSN HESI 266 Exam Questions And Answers Client is recovering from a transurethral prostatectomy. Which activity should be limited until after the first postoperative visit with the healthcare provider? - ANS Drink 3L A client with stage IV bone cancer is admitted to the hospital for a 1-10 scale. Which intervention should the nurse implement? - ANS Administer opioid and non-opioid medications simultaneously A client experiences an AOB incompatibility reaction after multiple blood tra...

Scientific Knowledge Base correct answer: Environmental Safety: - Includes physical and psychosocial factors that influence the life and survival of that patient - Protects the staff to function optimally - Basic needs Ensures that we take care of the patients basic needs first Vulnerable groups: - Older people: at risk for falling - Infants and Children: swallowing stuff, prone to getting injured Physical Hazards correct answer: Threaten a person's safety and often results in ...

Infection: correct answer: the invasion of a susceptible host by pathogens or microorganisms; results in disease. Colonization: correct answer: presence and growth of microorganisms within a host without tissue invasion or damage. Communicable disease: correct answer: the infectious process transmitted from one person to another. Symptomatic: correct answer: clinical signs and symptoms are present. Asymptomatic: correct answer: clinical signs and symptoms are not present. Cha...