HESI: CAT EXAM
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A female client is admitted to the psychiatric department on an emrgency
commitment. The client's husband asks the nurse, "What is going to happen to
my wife? Can I take her home now?" Which information should the nurse
provide?
A. Discharge can be completed after arrangements with the business
B. Emergency commitment extends to a maximum of 90 days.
C. Hospitalization is mandated until a mental health court hearing is held.
D. A pschiatric evaluation is required for continued hospitalization. - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > C. Hospitalization is mandated until a mental health court
hearing is held.
A client with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder is taking lithium and divalproex
sodium (Depakote). In assessing this client, which symptom should the nurse
report to the healthcare provider immediately?
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,A. Recent significant hair loss
B. Noticeable hand tremors
C. Describes having a dry mouth.
D. Complains of blurred vision - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B. Noticeable
hand tremors
The practical nurse (PN) reports the patterns of urinary frequency and volume
for several clients. Which finding necessitates further assessment by the RN? A.
Voiding 300 ml clear yellow urine q4h
B. Voiding 50 ml cloudy urine every hour
C. Total indwelling catheter output of 1800 ml in 24 hours
D. 400 ml amber urine by straight catheter q6h - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> B. Voiding 50 ml cloudy urine every hour
The mother of a child with cerebral palsy (CP) asks the nurse if her child's
impaired movements will worsen as the child grows. Which response provides
the best explanation?
A. The most common permanent physical disabilit of childhood is CP.
B. The outcome depends on the continued development of the brain lesion.
C. The classifications of CP determines the severit of motor dysfunction
D. The course of CP is variable but the brain damage is not progressive. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D. The course of CP is variable but the brain damage
is not progressive.
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,The nurse is discussing the use of isotertinoin (Accutane) with a
19-year old female client, who has been taking oral contraceptives for one year.
The client agrees to use a second form of contraception while on the
medication, and has had two negative pregnancy tests. What other instruction
should the nurse provide regarding the use of Accutane?
A. If depression occurs, the use of St. John's Wort is recommended.
B. The medication must be taken with food to enhance absorption.
C. Fluids should be limited to sips when swallowing this medication.
D. Serum lipids should be evaluated at the beginning and end of treatment. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B. The medication must be taken with food to enhance
absorption.
Which intervention is best for the nurse to implement for a client who is
experiencing severe toe pain as the result of acute gout?
A. Minimize calcium rich foods in diet
B. Provide passive ROM to the foot and toes
C. Place a foot cradle under the linen
D. Apply anti-embolism stocking bilaterally. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C.
Place a foot cradle under the linen
Nursing assessment of a client with Type 2 diabetes reveals that the client is 5'
6" tall, weighs 238 lbs, works behind a desk all day, does not exercise, and
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, smokes 2 packs of cigarettes daily. In planning care for this client, which
intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
A. Discuss changing eating habits with a goal of losing 2 lbs/week.
B. Instruct the client to decrease the number of cigarrettes smoke daily.
C. Determine the client's feelings about being diagnosed with a chronic
disease
D. Encourage other family members to be tested for diabetes. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. Discuss changing eating habits with a goal of losing
2 lbs/week.
A woman who recently delivered a normal newborn calls the clinic crying and
describes feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. Which information is most
important for the nurse to obtain?
A. Is there anyone with her at this time?
B. Has she seen a mental health provider?
C. Does she describe herself as depressed?
D. How long has she been feeling this way? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B.
Has she seen a mental health provider?
An infant is admitted to the newborn nursery, and is believed to have Down
syndrome. Which physical finding might the nurse expect to see?
A. Maxillary hypoplasia
B. Postual hypotonia
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS NEW EXAM
UPDATE LATEST EXAM UPDATE
A female client is admitted to the psychiatric department on an emrgency
commitment. The client's husband asks the nurse, "What is going to happen to
my wife? Can I take her home now?" Which information should the nurse
provide?
A. Discharge can be completed after arrangements with the business
B. Emergency commitment extends to a maximum of 90 days.
C. Hospitalization is mandated until a mental health court hearing is held.
D. A pschiatric evaluation is required for continued hospitalization. - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > C. Hospitalization is mandated until a mental health court
hearing is held.
A client with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder is taking lithium and divalproex
sodium (Depakote). In assessing this client, which symptom should the nurse
report to the healthcare provider immediately?
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,A. Recent significant hair loss
B. Noticeable hand tremors
C. Describes having a dry mouth.
D. Complains of blurred vision - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B. Noticeable
hand tremors
The practical nurse (PN) reports the patterns of urinary frequency and volume
for several clients. Which finding necessitates further assessment by the RN? A.
Voiding 300 ml clear yellow urine q4h
B. Voiding 50 ml cloudy urine every hour
C. Total indwelling catheter output of 1800 ml in 24 hours
D. 400 ml amber urine by straight catheter q6h - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> B. Voiding 50 ml cloudy urine every hour
The mother of a child with cerebral palsy (CP) asks the nurse if her child's
impaired movements will worsen as the child grows. Which response provides
the best explanation?
A. The most common permanent physical disabilit of childhood is CP.
B. The outcome depends on the continued development of the brain lesion.
C. The classifications of CP determines the severit of motor dysfunction
D. The course of CP is variable but the brain damage is not progressive. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D. The course of CP is variable but the brain damage
is not progressive.
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,The nurse is discussing the use of isotertinoin (Accutane) with a
19-year old female client, who has been taking oral contraceptives for one year.
The client agrees to use a second form of contraception while on the
medication, and has had two negative pregnancy tests. What other instruction
should the nurse provide regarding the use of Accutane?
A. If depression occurs, the use of St. John's Wort is recommended.
B. The medication must be taken with food to enhance absorption.
C. Fluids should be limited to sips when swallowing this medication.
D. Serum lipids should be evaluated at the beginning and end of treatment. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B. The medication must be taken with food to enhance
absorption.
Which intervention is best for the nurse to implement for a client who is
experiencing severe toe pain as the result of acute gout?
A. Minimize calcium rich foods in diet
B. Provide passive ROM to the foot and toes
C. Place a foot cradle under the linen
D. Apply anti-embolism stocking bilaterally. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C.
Place a foot cradle under the linen
Nursing assessment of a client with Type 2 diabetes reveals that the client is 5'
6" tall, weighs 238 lbs, works behind a desk all day, does not exercise, and
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, smokes 2 packs of cigarettes daily. In planning care for this client, which
intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
A. Discuss changing eating habits with a goal of losing 2 lbs/week.
B. Instruct the client to decrease the number of cigarrettes smoke daily.
C. Determine the client's feelings about being diagnosed with a chronic
disease
D. Encourage other family members to be tested for diabetes. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. Discuss changing eating habits with a goal of losing
2 lbs/week.
A woman who recently delivered a normal newborn calls the clinic crying and
describes feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. Which information is most
important for the nurse to obtain?
A. Is there anyone with her at this time?
B. Has she seen a mental health provider?
C. Does she describe herself as depressed?
D. How long has she been feeling this way? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B.
Has she seen a mental health provider?
An infant is admitted to the newborn nursery, and is believed to have Down
syndrome. Which physical finding might the nurse expect to see?
A. Maxillary hypoplasia
B. Postual hypotonia
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