EXIT HESI, PN HESI EXIT, HESI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2023-2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

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EXIT HESI, PN HESI EXIT, HESI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2023-2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 1. The nurse is providing teaching to a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus about important points for diseas ... e and symptom management. Which statement by the client indicates understanding? A Using salt, herbs, and spices will improve the flavor of foods. B Get an eye examination with an ophthalmologist annually. C Arrange diet schedule around three regular meals a day. D Inspect feet every month for ingrown nails, cuts, and calluses. 2. The nurse is providing education to a client who experiences recurrent levels of moderate anxiety to situations and perceived stress. In addition to infor- mation about prescribed medication and administra- tion, which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching? A Center attention on positive upbeat music. B Find outlets for more social interaction. C Practice using muscle relaxation techniques. D Think about reasons the episodes occur. 3. The charge nurse is planning for the shift and has a registered nurse (RN) and a practical nurse (PN) on the team. Which client should the charge nurse assign to the RN? A A 75-year-old client with renal calculi who requires urine straining. B A 64-year-old client who had a total hip replacement the previous day. C A 30-year-old depressed client who admits to sui- cide ideation. D An adolescent with multiple contusions due to a fall that occurred 2 days ago. 1 ANS- B Get an eye examination with an ophthalmolo- gist annually. 2. ANS- C Practice using muscle relaxation techniques. 3. ANS- C A 30-year-old depressed client who admits to sui- cide ideation. 4. A client with pancreatitis complains of severe epigas- tric pain, so the nurse administers a prescribed nar- cotic analgesic. Ten minutes later, the client insists on sitting up and leaning forward. Which intervention should the nurse implement? A Raise head of bed until to a 90 degree angle. B Position bedside table so the client can lean across it. C Place bed in a reverse trendelenburg position. D Encourage rest until the analgesic becomes effec- tive. 5. The nurse is caring for a client who arrives to the emergency department with reports of experiencing dizziness and difficulty walking to the bathroom. The nurse observes right-sided weakness and sluggish enunciation of speech. The nurse should immediately take which action? A Maintain elevated positioning of the dependent joints on affected side. B Keep the bed in the lowest position and initiate seizure and fall precautions. C Place an indwelling urinary catheter and measure strict intake and output. D Start two large bore IV catheters and review inclu- sion criteria for IV fibrinolytic therapy. 6. A male client with a brain tumor is scheduled for a biopsy in the morning. During the admission proce- dure, the client has a tonic-clonic seizure that lasts 50 seconds. Following the seizure, the client is lethargic and confused and his wife tells the nurse that her husband has never had a seizure before and has always been alert and communicative. Which action should the nurse take? 4. ANS- B Position bedside table so the client can lean across it. 5. ANS- D Start two large bore IV catheters and review inclu- sion criteria for IV fibrinolytic ther- apy. 6. ANS- D Explain the pos- tictal state that usually follows seizures. [Show More]

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