2020 HESI EXIT V6 1. A parent tells the nurse that their 6 year-old child who normally enjoys school,
has not been doing well since
... [Show More] the grandmother died 2 months ago. Which
statement most accurately describes thoughts on death and dying at this age?
A) Death is personified as the bogeyman or devil
B) Death is perceived as being irreversible
C) The child feels guilty for the grandmother's death
D) The child is worried that he, too, might die
The correct answer is A: Death is personified as the bogeyman or devil
2. A 67 year-old client with non-insulin dependent diabetes should be
instructed to contact the out-patient clinic immediately if the following
findings are present
A) Temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius with painful urination
B) An open wound on their heel
C) Insomnia and daytime fatigue
D) Nausea with 2 episodes of vomiting
The correct answer is B: An open wound on their heel
3. The nurse admits an elderly Mexican-American migrant worker after an
accident that occurred during work. To facilitate communication the nurse
should initially
A) Request a Spanish interpreter
B) Speak through the family or co-workers
C) Use pictures, letter boards, or monitoring
D) Assess the client's ability to speak English
The correct answer is D: Assess the client’s ability to speak English
4. In assessing a post partum client, the nurse palpates a firm fundus and
observes a constant trickle of bright red blood from the vagina. What is the
most likely cause of these findings?
A) Uterine atony
B) Genital lacerations
C) Retained placenta
D) Clotting disorder
The correct answer is B: Genital lacerations
5. The nurse notes an abrupt onset of confusion in an elderly patient. Which
of the following recently-ordered medications would most likely contribute
to this change?
A) Anticoagulant
B) Liquid antacid
C) Antihistamine
D) Cardiac glycoside
The correct answer is C: Antihistamine [Show Less]