2019 PN Hesi Exit V1
Question 1
A school-age client with diabetes is placed on an intermediate- acting insulin and regular insulin before breakfast
... [Show More] and before dinner. She will receive a snack of milk and cereal at bedtime. What does the nurse tell the client the snack is intended to do?
Question 2
A well-known public official of a small community is admitted to the emergency department following an episode of chest pain.
Several nurses from the medical unit are aware of the admission and access the official’s electronic medical record to obtain a status update. What is the best response for the nurse manager to make to the nurses regarding this situation?
Question 3
A four-year-old child is diagnosed as having acute lymphocytic leukemia. The white blood cell (WBC) count, especially the neutrophil count, is low. What is the most important intervention the
nurse should teach the parents?
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Question 4
The nurse is caring for a client with influenza. The most effective way to decrease the spread of microorganisms is:
Question 5
A client with a history of hypertension has been prescribed a new antihypertensive medication and is reporting dizziness. Which is the best way for the nurse to assess blood pressure?
Question 6
A client has a soft wrist-safety device. Which assessment finding should the nurse investigate further?
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Question 7
A nurse is caring for a female client before surgery. The client states that she is glad that she will not be going through menopause as a result of her surgery and is only having her uterus removed. The nurse reviews the consent form and notes that the surgery is for a total abdominal hysterectomy with a salpingo-oophorectomy. What should the nurse do in this situation?
Question 8
A young client diagnosed with schizophrenia is talking with the nurse and says, "You know, when I thought everyone was out to get me, I was staying in my apartment all the time. Now, I would like to get out and do things again." What is the best initial response by the nurse?
Question 9
A client with anemia has been admitted to the medical-surgical unit. Which assessment findings are characteristic of iron deficiency anemia?
Question 10
The nurse is discontinuing an intravenous catheter on a 10-year-old client with hemophilia. What would be the most important intervention for this client?
Question 11
When a client returns from the recovery room postmastectomy, an initial postoperative assessment is performed by the nurse. What is the nurse’s priority assessment?
Question 12
A client with an uncomplicated term pregnancy arrives at the labor- and-delivery unit in early labor saying that she thinks her water has broken. What is the nurse’s best action?
Question 13
When documenting the care of a client, the nurse is aware of the need to use abbreviations conscientiously and safely. This includes
Question 14
During routine prenatal screening, a nurse tells a client that her blood sample will be used for alpha fetoprotein (AFP) testing. Which statement best describes what AFP testing indicates?
Question 15
A client is recovering from an infected abdominal wound. Which foods should the nurse encourage the client to eat to support wound healing and recovery from the infection?
Question 16
A nurse suspects that the laboring client may have been physically abused by her partner. What is the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?
Question 17
A client is newly diagnosed with asthma. While learning to use a metered dose inhaler (MDI) for delivery of a short-term beta agonist, the client asks if a spacer is appropriate to use with this device. What is the nurse’s best response? [Show Less]