HESI RN Comprehensive V1
Best Examination Study Guide.
1. A male client who lives in an area endemic with Lyme disease asks the nurse what to do ID: 300946554
if he thinks he may have been exposed. Which response should the nurse provide?
A. Cover the ticks with oil to suffocate and kill them to prevent transmission.
B. Look for early signs of a lesion that increases in size with a red border, clear
center. Correct
C. See a healthcare provider if nausea, vomiting, and joint pain occur after a tick bite.
D. Obtain early treatment with antiviral agents to prevent cardiac manifestations.
2. The nurse is planning a wellness program aimed at primary prevention in the ID: 301007089
community. Which action should the nurse implement?
A. Immunizations that decrease occurrences of many contagious diseases. Correct
B. Blood pressure screenings to identify persons with high blood pressure.
C. Breast self--examination (BSE) for young women instead of a mammogram.
D. Home care monitoring for clients who are high--risk due to pregnancy.
3. The school nurse is reviewing health risks associated with extracurricular activities of ID: 301000576
grade--school children. Regular participation in which activity places the child at highest risk for
developing external otitis?
A. Batting practice at a batting cage.
B. Soccer practice at an outdoor field.
C. Swimming lessons in an indoor pool. Correct
D. Roller skating at an indoor rink.
4. Which nursing intervention is an example of a competent performance criterion for an ID: 300962336
occupational and environmental health nurse?
A. Serves as a consultant to businesses and management.
B. Implements health programs for construction workers. Correct
C. Designs quality improvement methods that measure health outcomes.
D. Conducts research studies that enhance health safety.
,HESI RN Comprehensive V1
Best Examination Study Guide.
5. The nurse is planning to conduct nutritional assessments and diet teaching to clients at ID: 300944955
a family health clinic. Which individual has the greatest nutritional and energy demands?
,HESI RN Comprehensive V1
Best Examination Study Guide.
A. A pregnant woman. Correct
B. A teenager beginning puberty.
C. A 3--month--old infant.
D. A school--aged child.
6. Preoperatively, a client is to receive 75 mg of meperidine (Demerol) IM. The Demerol ID: 300981708
solution contains 50 mg/ml. How much solution should the nurse administer?
A. 0.5 ml.
B. 1 ml.
C. 1.5 ml. Correct
D. 2 ml.
7. The nurse is preparing to administer IV fluid to a client with a strict fluid restriction. IV ID: 300948090
tubing with which feature is most important for the nurse to select?
A. Micro drop factor.
B. Drop factor of 15 gtt/ml.
C. An intact inline filter.
D. A buretrol attachment. Correct
8. Which action should the nurse implement when administering a prescription drug that ID: 300940964
should be given on an empty stomach?
A. Administer after an eight--hour fast.
B. Give one hour before or two hours after a meal. Correct
C. Provide the dose after the client has missed a meal.
D. Take with liquids, but no solid foods.
9. The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed dose of acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) ID: 300964354
600 mg PO. The 10 ml vial is labeled "Mucomyst 20% solution (20 grams/100 ml)." What volume of
medication in milliliters should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric answer only.)
The correct response is "3"
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Best Examination Study Guide.
10. The nurse dons gown, mask with eyeshield, and gloves before entering a client's room ID: 300998364
Best Examination Study Guide.
1. A male client who lives in an area endemic with Lyme disease asks the nurse what to do ID: 300946554
if he thinks he may have been exposed. Which response should the nurse provide?
A. Cover the ticks with oil to suffocate and kill them to prevent transmission.
B. Look for early signs of a lesion that increases in size with a red border, clear
center. Correct
C. See a healthcare provider if nausea, vomiting, and joint pain occur after a tick bite.
D. Obtain early treatment with antiviral agents to prevent cardiac manifestations.
2. The nurse is planning a wellness program aimed at primary prevention in the ID: 301007089
community. Which action should the nurse implement?
A. Immunizations that decrease occurrences of many contagious diseases. Correct
B. Blood pressure screenings to identify persons with high blood pressure.
C. Breast self--examination (BSE) for young women instead of a mammogram.
D. Home care monitoring for clients who are high--risk due to pregnancy.
3. The school nurse is reviewing health risks associated with extracurricular activities of ID: 301000576
grade--school children. Regular participation in which activity places the child at highest risk for
developing external otitis?
A. Batting practice at a batting cage.
B. Soccer practice at an outdoor field.
C. Swimming lessons in an indoor pool. Correct
D. Roller skating at an indoor rink.
4. Which nursing intervention is an example of a competent performance criterion for an ID: 300962336
occupational and environmental health nurse?
A. Serves as a consultant to businesses and management.
B. Implements health programs for construction workers. Correct
C. Designs quality improvement methods that measure health outcomes.
D. Conducts research studies that enhance health safety.
,HESI RN Comprehensive V1
Best Examination Study Guide.
5. The nurse is planning to conduct nutritional assessments and diet teaching to clients at ID: 300944955
a family health clinic. Which individual has the greatest nutritional and energy demands?
,HESI RN Comprehensive V1
Best Examination Study Guide.
A. A pregnant woman. Correct
B. A teenager beginning puberty.
C. A 3--month--old infant.
D. A school--aged child.
6. Preoperatively, a client is to receive 75 mg of meperidine (Demerol) IM. The Demerol ID: 300981708
solution contains 50 mg/ml. How much solution should the nurse administer?
A. 0.5 ml.
B. 1 ml.
C. 1.5 ml. Correct
D. 2 ml.
7. The nurse is preparing to administer IV fluid to a client with a strict fluid restriction. IV ID: 300948090
tubing with which feature is most important for the nurse to select?
A. Micro drop factor.
B. Drop factor of 15 gtt/ml.
C. An intact inline filter.
D. A buretrol attachment. Correct
8. Which action should the nurse implement when administering a prescription drug that ID: 300940964
should be given on an empty stomach?
A. Administer after an eight--hour fast.
B. Give one hour before or two hours after a meal. Correct
C. Provide the dose after the client has missed a meal.
D. Take with liquids, but no solid foods.
9. The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed dose of acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) ID: 300964354
600 mg PO. The 10 ml vial is labeled "Mucomyst 20% solution (20 grams/100 ml)." What volume of
medication in milliliters should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric answer only.)
The correct response is "3"
, HESI RN Comprehensive V1
Best Examination Study Guide.
10. The nurse dons gown, mask with eyeshield, and gloves before entering a client's room ID: 300998364
