BSN 266 HESI V2 – Nightingale College 169 Verified
Questions & Answers | Latest Update 2026 | 100% Pass
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1. When caring for a client receiving aspirin therapy, the nurse should be alert
for signs of:
atrophy of the liver
urinary calculi
premature erythrocyte destruction
prolonged bleeding time
2. Why is it important for a patient with calcium oxalate renal stones to avoid
certain foods?
Certain foods can decrease calcium absorption, worsening the
condition.
Certain foods can cause dehydration, which is harmful.
Certain foods can increase blood pressure, complicating treatment.
Certain foods can increase oxalate levels in the urine, leading to
stone formation.
3. What is a common effect of an upper respiratory infection on blood glucose
levels in patients with diabetes mellitus?
Decreased blood glucose levels
No effect on blood glucose levels
Stable blood glucose levels
Increased blood glucose levels
,4. An overweight patient with sleep apnea would like to avoid using a nasal
CPAP device. Which recommendation would the nurse make to help the
patient manage sleep apnea without using CPAP?
Lose excess weight
Eat a high-protein snack at bedtime
Use mild sedatives or alcohol at bedtime
Take a nap during the day
5. The nurse is caring for a patient with AIDS who develops oral candidiasis.
Which action should the nurse take?
Encourage the patient to use a soft toothbrush.
Encourage the patient to rinse with an antiseptic mouth wash.
Encourage the patient to eat spicy foods.
Administer penicillin as ordered.
6. What is the first action a nurse should take when a patient with type 2
diabetes feels weak and jittery?
check his fingerstick glucose level
assess his skin temperature and moisture
administer insulin immediately
measure his pulse and BP
7. What is a common dietary recommendation for patients with
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Increasing caffeine intake
Eating large meals
, Avoiding spicy foods
Consuming citrus fruits
8. If a post-op patient has incisional pain and has already received one dose of
PRN analgesia, what should the nurse consider before administering a
second dose?
Administer the second dose immediately regardless of the previous
dose.
Check the patient's vital signs before deciding on the medication.
Consult the physician for permission to administer the second dose.
Assess the patient's pain level and the time elapsed since the last
dose.
9. If a patient with a strangulated hernia is placed on NPO and requires
immediate surgical intervention, what should the nurse prioritize in their care
plan?
Preparing the patient for surgery
Providing dietary recommendations
Monitoring vital signs only
Administering pain medication
10. Describe the role of topical corticosteroids in the management of psoriasis.
Topical corticosteroids cure psoriasis completely.
Topical corticosteroids are only effective for mild skin irritations.
Topical corticosteroids are used to treat infections associated with
psoriasis.
, Topical corticosteroids reduce inflammation and help alleviate the
symptoms of psoriasis.
11. Following an ileal conduit urinary diversion, a client voices several concerns.
which finding indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing a
complication?
amber colored urine coming out of the stoma.
a small amount of bleeding at the stoma site
a dark purplish colored stoma
a bright red, moist ostomy site
12. The nurse is planning care for a patient with Parkinson's disease who exhibits
significant "mask-like" facial expressions. This symptom reflects:
Decreased voluntary muscle control
Peripheral neuropathy
Enhanced emotional responses
Hyperkinesis
Advanced cognitive impairment
13. Why is it important for a nurse to evaluate the white blood cell count in a
patient with full thickness burns before reporting purulent drainage?
The white blood cell count helps assess the patient's immune
response and potential infection.
The white blood cell count indicates the patient's hydration status.
The white blood cell count determines the patient's pain level.
The white blood cell count measures the patient's nutritional status.
Questions & Answers | Latest Update 2026 | 100% Pass
Guarantee | Exam Prep
1. When caring for a client receiving aspirin therapy, the nurse should be alert
for signs of:
atrophy of the liver
urinary calculi
premature erythrocyte destruction
prolonged bleeding time
2. Why is it important for a patient with calcium oxalate renal stones to avoid
certain foods?
Certain foods can decrease calcium absorption, worsening the
condition.
Certain foods can cause dehydration, which is harmful.
Certain foods can increase blood pressure, complicating treatment.
Certain foods can increase oxalate levels in the urine, leading to
stone formation.
3. What is a common effect of an upper respiratory infection on blood glucose
levels in patients with diabetes mellitus?
Decreased blood glucose levels
No effect on blood glucose levels
Stable blood glucose levels
Increased blood glucose levels
,4. An overweight patient with sleep apnea would like to avoid using a nasal
CPAP device. Which recommendation would the nurse make to help the
patient manage sleep apnea without using CPAP?
Lose excess weight
Eat a high-protein snack at bedtime
Use mild sedatives or alcohol at bedtime
Take a nap during the day
5. The nurse is caring for a patient with AIDS who develops oral candidiasis.
Which action should the nurse take?
Encourage the patient to use a soft toothbrush.
Encourage the patient to rinse with an antiseptic mouth wash.
Encourage the patient to eat spicy foods.
Administer penicillin as ordered.
6. What is the first action a nurse should take when a patient with type 2
diabetes feels weak and jittery?
check his fingerstick glucose level
assess his skin temperature and moisture
administer insulin immediately
measure his pulse and BP
7. What is a common dietary recommendation for patients with
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Increasing caffeine intake
Eating large meals
, Avoiding spicy foods
Consuming citrus fruits
8. If a post-op patient has incisional pain and has already received one dose of
PRN analgesia, what should the nurse consider before administering a
second dose?
Administer the second dose immediately regardless of the previous
dose.
Check the patient's vital signs before deciding on the medication.
Consult the physician for permission to administer the second dose.
Assess the patient's pain level and the time elapsed since the last
dose.
9. If a patient with a strangulated hernia is placed on NPO and requires
immediate surgical intervention, what should the nurse prioritize in their care
plan?
Preparing the patient for surgery
Providing dietary recommendations
Monitoring vital signs only
Administering pain medication
10. Describe the role of topical corticosteroids in the management of psoriasis.
Topical corticosteroids cure psoriasis completely.
Topical corticosteroids are only effective for mild skin irritations.
Topical corticosteroids are used to treat infections associated with
psoriasis.
, Topical corticosteroids reduce inflammation and help alleviate the
symptoms of psoriasis.
11. Following an ileal conduit urinary diversion, a client voices several concerns.
which finding indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing a
complication?
amber colored urine coming out of the stoma.
a small amount of bleeding at the stoma site
a dark purplish colored stoma
a bright red, moist ostomy site
12. The nurse is planning care for a patient with Parkinson's disease who exhibits
significant "mask-like" facial expressions. This symptom reflects:
Decreased voluntary muscle control
Peripheral neuropathy
Enhanced emotional responses
Hyperkinesis
Advanced cognitive impairment
13. Why is it important for a nurse to evaluate the white blood cell count in a
patient with full thickness burns before reporting purulent drainage?
The white blood cell count helps assess the patient's immune
response and potential infection.
The white blood cell count indicates the patient's hydration status.
The white blood cell count determines the patient's pain level.
The white blood cell count measures the patient's nutritional status.
