NURS 600 COMREHENSIVE HESI QUESTIONS
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A nurse who has recently completed orientation is beginning work in the
labor and delivery unit for the first time. When making assignments, which
client should the charge nurse assign to this new nurse? - A multiparous
client who is dilated 5 cm and 50% effaced
A client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has white
lesions in the oral cavity that resemble milk curds. Nystatin (Mycostatin)
preparation is prescribed as a swish and swallow. Which information is most
important for the nurse to provide the client? - Oral hygiene should be
performed before the medication.
A client who is admitted with emphysema is having difficulty breathing. In
which position should the nurse place the client? - Sitting upright and
forward with both arms supported on an over the bed table
A client with chronic renal insufficiency (CRI) is taking 25 mg of
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) PO and 40 mg of furosemide (Lasix) PO daily.
Today, at a routine clinic visit, the client's serum potassium level is 4 mEq/L.
What is the most likely cause of this client's potassium level? - The client's
renal function has affected his potassium level.
A registered nurse (RN) delivers telehealth services to clients via electronic
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communication. Which nursing action creates the greatest risk for
professional liability and has the potential for a malpractice lawsuit? -
Sending medical records to
health care providers via the Internet
Which pathophysiologic response supports the contraindication for opioids,
such as morphine, in clients with increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
A. Sedation produced by opioids is a result of a prolonged half-life when
the ICP is elevated.
B. Higher doses of opioids are required when cerebral blood flow is
reduced by an elevated ICP.
C. Dysphoria from opioids contributes to altered levels of
consciousness with an elevated ICP.
D.Opioids suppress respirations, which increases Pco2 and contributes to
an elevated ICP. - D
The greatest risk associated with opioids such as morphine (D) is respiratory
depression that causes an increase in Pco2, which increases ICP and masks
the early signs of intracranial bleeding in head injury. (A, B, and C) do not
support the risks associated with opioid use in a client with increased ICP.
The charge nurse of a medical surgical unit is alerted to an impending
disaster requiring implementation of the hospital's disaster plan. Specific
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facts about the nature of this disaster are not yet known. Which instruction
should the charge nurse give to the other staff members at this time?
A.Prepare to evacuate the unit, starting with the bedridden
clients. B.UAPs should report to the emergency center to
handle transports.
C.The licensed staff should begin counting wheelchairs and IV poles on
the unit. D.Continue with current assignments until more instructions are
received. - D
When faced with an impending disaster, hospital personnel may be alerted
but should
continue with current client care assignments until further instructions are
received (D). Evacuation is typically a response of last resort that begins
with clients who are most able to ambulate (A). (B) is premature and is likely
to increase the chaos if incoming casualties are anticipated. (C) is poor
utilization of personnel.
The nurse assesses a client while the UAP measures the client's vital signs.
The client's vital signs change suddenly, and the nurse determines that the
client's condition is worsening. The nurse is unsure of the client's
resuscitative status and needs to check the client's medical record for any
advanced directives. Which action should the nurse implement?
A. Ask the UAP to check for the advanced directive while the nurse
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completes the assessment.
B. Assign the UAP to complete the assessment while the nurse checks for the
advanced directive.
C. Check the medical record for the advanced directive and then
complete the client assessment.
D.Call for the charge nurse to check the advanced directive while
continuing to assess the client. - D
Because the client's condition is worsening, the nurse should remain with
the client and continue the assessment while calling for help from the
charge nurse to determine the client's resuscitative status (D). (A and B) are
tasks that must be completed by a nurse and cannot be delegated to the
UAP. (C) is contraindicated.
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery scheduled in 2 hours. A UAP is
helping the nurse. Which task is important for the nurse to perform, rather
than the UAP?
A.Remove the client's nail polish and
dentures. B.Assist the client to the
restroom to void.
C.Obtain the client's height and
weight. D.Offer the client emotional
support. -
WITH ANSWERS EXAM A+ SUCCESS
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A nurse who has recently completed orientation is beginning work in the
labor and delivery unit for the first time. When making assignments, which
client should the charge nurse assign to this new nurse? - A multiparous
client who is dilated 5 cm and 50% effaced
A client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has white
lesions in the oral cavity that resemble milk curds. Nystatin (Mycostatin)
preparation is prescribed as a swish and swallow. Which information is most
important for the nurse to provide the client? - Oral hygiene should be
performed before the medication.
A client who is admitted with emphysema is having difficulty breathing. In
which position should the nurse place the client? - Sitting upright and
forward with both arms supported on an over the bed table
A client with chronic renal insufficiency (CRI) is taking 25 mg of
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) PO and 40 mg of furosemide (Lasix) PO daily.
Today, at a routine clinic visit, the client's serum potassium level is 4 mEq/L.
What is the most likely cause of this client's potassium level? - The client's
renal function has affected his potassium level.
A registered nurse (RN) delivers telehealth services to clients via electronic
, NURS 600 COMREHENSIVE HESI QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS EXAM A+ SUCCESS
GUARANTEED 2023
communication. Which nursing action creates the greatest risk for
professional liability and has the potential for a malpractice lawsuit? -
Sending medical records to
health care providers via the Internet
Which pathophysiologic response supports the contraindication for opioids,
such as morphine, in clients with increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
A. Sedation produced by opioids is a result of a prolonged half-life when
the ICP is elevated.
B. Higher doses of opioids are required when cerebral blood flow is
reduced by an elevated ICP.
C. Dysphoria from opioids contributes to altered levels of
consciousness with an elevated ICP.
D.Opioids suppress respirations, which increases Pco2 and contributes to
an elevated ICP. - D
The greatest risk associated with opioids such as morphine (D) is respiratory
depression that causes an increase in Pco2, which increases ICP and masks
the early signs of intracranial bleeding in head injury. (A, B, and C) do not
support the risks associated with opioid use in a client with increased ICP.
The charge nurse of a medical surgical unit is alerted to an impending
disaster requiring implementation of the hospital's disaster plan. Specific
, NURS 600 COMREHENSIVE HESI QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS EXAM A+ SUCCESS
GUARANTEED 2023
facts about the nature of this disaster are not yet known. Which instruction
should the charge nurse give to the other staff members at this time?
A.Prepare to evacuate the unit, starting with the bedridden
clients. B.UAPs should report to the emergency center to
handle transports.
C.The licensed staff should begin counting wheelchairs and IV poles on
the unit. D.Continue with current assignments until more instructions are
received. - D
When faced with an impending disaster, hospital personnel may be alerted
but should
continue with current client care assignments until further instructions are
received (D). Evacuation is typically a response of last resort that begins
with clients who are most able to ambulate (A). (B) is premature and is likely
to increase the chaos if incoming casualties are anticipated. (C) is poor
utilization of personnel.
The nurse assesses a client while the UAP measures the client's vital signs.
The client's vital signs change suddenly, and the nurse determines that the
client's condition is worsening. The nurse is unsure of the client's
resuscitative status and needs to check the client's medical record for any
advanced directives. Which action should the nurse implement?
A. Ask the UAP to check for the advanced directive while the nurse
, NURS 600 COMREHENSIVE HESI QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS EXAM A+ SUCCESS
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completes the assessment.
B. Assign the UAP to complete the assessment while the nurse checks for the
advanced directive.
C. Check the medical record for the advanced directive and then
complete the client assessment.
D.Call for the charge nurse to check the advanced directive while
continuing to assess the client. - D
Because the client's condition is worsening, the nurse should remain with
the client and continue the assessment while calling for help from the
charge nurse to determine the client's resuscitative status (D). (A and B) are
tasks that must be completed by a nurse and cannot be delegated to the
UAP. (C) is contraindicated.
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery scheduled in 2 hours. A UAP is
helping the nurse. Which task is important for the nurse to perform, rather
than the UAP?
A.Remove the client's nail polish and
dentures. B.Assist the client to the
restroom to void.
C.Obtain the client's height and
weight. D.Offer the client emotional
support. -
