Houston Community College

RNSG 1213 Module 10 The nurse is assigned to care for four clients on the medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see first on the shift assessment? A. A client admitted with pneumonia with a fever of 100° F (37.8°C) and some diaphoresis B. A client with congestive heart failure with clear lung sounds on the previous shift C. A client with new-onset of shortness of breath (SOB) and a history of pulmonary edema (PE) Correct D. A client undergoing long-term corticos...

RNSG 1213 Module 3 The mother of a 3-year-old child tells the nurse that her child hit her doll after the mother scolded her for picking the neighbors’ flowers. Which defense mechanism used by the child does the nurse identify in the mother’s report? A. Identification B. Projection Incorrect C. Displacement Correct D. Sublimation A client says to the nurse, “I’ve been following my diet and taking my medication. What else do you want to talk about today?” Which respons...

RNSG 1213 Module 8 A nurse notes that the site of a client’s peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter is reddened, warm, painful, and slightly edematous near the insertion point of the catheter. On the basis of this assessment, the nurse should take which action first? A. Slow the rate of infusion B. Remove the IV catheter Correct C. Check for loose catheter connections D. Notify the health care provider A nurse hangs a 500-mL bag of intravenous (IV) fluid for an assigned client....

RNSG 1213 Module 1 A nurse is providing information to a group of pregnant clients and their partners about the psychosocial development of an infant. Using Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what should the nurse tell the group about the infants? A. Experience frustration to allow an infant to cry for a while before meeting his or her needs B. Tolerate a great deal of frustration and discomfort to develop a healthy personality C. Rely on the fact that their needs will be met Cor...

RNSG 1213 Module 6 Which event would require a nurse to complete and file an incident report? A. The nurse determines that a client would benefit from the use of a walker to ambulate. B. When a visitor suddenly becomes weak and dizzy, the nurse checks the visitor’s blood pressure and takes the visitor to the emergency department for treatment. Correct C. The nurse, preparing an intravenous infusion, notes that the battery of an intravenous infusion pump is not working. D. A cl...

RNSG 1213 Module 4 A client with schizophrenia says, “I’m away for the day ... but don’t think we should play or do we have feet of clay?” Which alteration in the client’s speech does the nurse document? A. Clang association Correct B. Associative looseness C. Neologism D. Word salad A client with schizophrenia and his parents are meeting with the nurse. One of the young man’s parents says to the nurse, “We were stunned when we learned that our son had schizophren...

RNSG 1213 Module 2 A nurse performing a physical assessment of a client gathers both subjective and objective data. Which finding would the nurse document as subjective data? A. The client appears anxious. Incorrect B. The client states that he has a rash. Correct C. The client has diminished reflexes in the legs. D. Blood pressure is 170/80 mm Hg. Rationale: The purpose of a physical assessment is to collect both subjective and objective data. Subjective data, collected during t...

NURSING RNSG 2221 Jurisprudence (Verified Questions with correct Answers 2022/2023) A nurse wants help to lobby the Texas Legislature in favor of a bill that will help staff nurses. The nurse should contact his or her nursing professional organization. A nurse who contacts a physician to clarify a medication order is A. fulfilling a duty to keep the patient safe. B. likely to detract from a collegial nurse-physician relationship. C. engaging in action that is the duty of the pharmacist...

HESI EXIT VERSION 3 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

HESI EXIT VERSION 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) (d) sensitivity to Penicillin is prescribed...