WGU D441 HESI REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
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1 of 32
Term
The nurse is administering an intradermal (ID) injection to a client.
Which action should the nurse take?
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Use a large-gauge needle Ensure bevel of the needle is pointing
for injection. down.
Insert the needle at a 45-degree Ensure bevel of the needle is
angle. pointing up.
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2 of 32
,Term
A client has a new prescription for diclofenac, a nonsteroidal
antiinflammatory drug (NSAID). Which information in the client's history is
of greatest concern to the nurse in monitoring the client's response to
this medication?
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Alzheimer's disease. Diabetes mellitus.
Chronic alcoholism. Chronic renal failure.
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3 of 32
Term
A client who is taking furosemide reports experiencing leg cramps, a
cough, feeling tired, and palpitations. Which action should the nurse
take first?
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Apply warm compresses to legs. Place on cardiac monitoring.
, Be alert for possible cross-sensitivity
Monitor intake and output. to cephalosporin agents.
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4 of 32
Term
A client has a new prescription for the maximum recommended
dosage of piperacillin/tazobactam for a hopital acquired pneumonia
(HAP). The nurse should report which laboratory finding to the
healthcare provider before administering the prescribed dose?
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Decreased
erythrocyte Decreased creatinine clearance.
sedimentation (esr).
Hemoglobin level increased to
12 g/dL (7.45 mmol/L). Elevated white blood cell count.
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5 of 32
Term
A postoperative client has three different prescriptions for PRN
analgesics prescribed for different levels of pain.The nurse
ANSWERS
100% Correct 32
Incorrect 0
1 of 32
Term
The nurse is administering an intradermal (ID) injection to a client.
Which action should the nurse take?
Give this one a go later!
Use a large-gauge needle Ensure bevel of the needle is pointing
for injection. down.
Insert the needle at a 45-degree Ensure bevel of the needle is
angle. pointing up.
Don't know?
2 of 32
,Term
A client has a new prescription for diclofenac, a nonsteroidal
antiinflammatory drug (NSAID). Which information in the client's history is
of greatest concern to the nurse in monitoring the client's response to
this medication?
Give this one a go later!
Alzheimer's disease. Diabetes mellitus.
Chronic alcoholism. Chronic renal failure.
Don't know?
3 of 32
Term
A client who is taking furosemide reports experiencing leg cramps, a
cough, feeling tired, and palpitations. Which action should the nurse
take first?
Give this one a go later!
Apply warm compresses to legs. Place on cardiac monitoring.
, Be alert for possible cross-sensitivity
Monitor intake and output. to cephalosporin agents.
Don't know?
4 of 32
Term
A client has a new prescription for the maximum recommended
dosage of piperacillin/tazobactam for a hopital acquired pneumonia
(HAP). The nurse should report which laboratory finding to the
healthcare provider before administering the prescribed dose?
Give this one a go later!
Decreased
erythrocyte Decreased creatinine clearance.
sedimentation (esr).
Hemoglobin level increased to
12 g/dL (7.45 mmol/L). Elevated white blood cell count.
Don't know?
5 of 32
Term
A postoperative client has three different prescriptions for PRN
analgesics prescribed for different levels of pain.The nurse
