HESI RN Complex Adult Health II
2024 update v2
1.An elderly patient has been put on a potentially toxic drug for treatment of arthritis. The patient and family have expressed concern about the drug. What is the nurse's responsibility in this particular situation? - provide information so that the patient can decide whether to accept or refuse the treatment
2.The nurse is caring for a patient whose daughter wishes to pursue a career in nursing. The daughter wants to enroll in a program that is of short duration and makes her eligible to take the nursing license examination. Which educational program would the nurse recommend to this student? - associates degree
program in nursing
3.The community health nurse is conducting a program on health and fitness awareness for medically under served people. Who would be categorized as medically
under served? - people of a poor socioeconomic status
4.The nursing mentor observes that a nursing student is deficient in communication skills but is good at understanding nursing theories. How would the mentor intervene with respect to this student? - help the student build nursing skills
5.In a hospital, there is an acute shortage of nurses because of retirements. Which action would the remaining nurses take? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - -use the patient contact time efficiently -use the patient contact time professionally
6.The nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage lung disease. The patient wants to go home on oxygen and be comfortable. The family wants the patient to have a
new surgical procedure. The nurse explains the risks and benefits of the surgery to the family and discusses
the patient's wishes with the family. Which role is the nurse playing for the patient? - advocate
7.Nurses are responsible for the quality of care provided
to patients. Which will help nurses practice safe nursing? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - -acquiring knowledge -improving competencies -acquiring technical skills
8.The nurse usually is assigned multiple patients at one time. Which action would the nurse take to ensure individual patient satisfaction? select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - -provide quality care to each patient -ensure that patients leave with a positive image of nursing -manage time, and approach all patients with compassion
9.A 40 y/o man is diagnosed with colon cancer. While interacting with the patient, the nurse learns that he has a twin brother. Which nursing action is appropriate
for the patient's brother? select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - -educate the patient's brother on reasons to get a colonoscopy -encourage the patient's brother to get an annual stool test
10.The nurse is being appointed as nurse educator in
a nursing school. Which responsibilities fall under the
role of the nurse educator? - provide student with practical and theoretical knowledge
11.The senior nurse is explaining to the nurse who holds an associate degree in nursing about next steps in advanced nursing education. Which educational option would be included? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - -bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) -Bachelor in Nursing (BN)
12.A patient has a sprained ankle. The nurse instructs the patient to keep the leg elevated and applies cold compresses on the affected ankle. Which standard of practice is the nurse performing? - implementation
13.The health care provider asks the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) to provide spinal anesthesia to a patient who is scheduled for a hernia operation. What is the CRNA's next step? - provide the
anesthesia under the supervision of a health care provider with knowledge of surgical anesthesia
14.The nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes how to self-administer subcutaneous insulin. Which key element would the nurse keep in mind before teaching
the patient about health care principles? - match the teaching with the patient's capabilities
15.Which role is true about the general practice of advanced practice registered nurses? - function independently
16.Which teaching about Quality and Safety Education for nurses (QSEN) competencies, the nurse states, "This competency uses tools such as flowcharts
