HESI Exit 5 Real Exam 160 Questions and
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1. Suicide precautions are initiated for a child admitted to the
mental health unit following an intentional narcotic overdose.
After a visitor leaves, the nurse finds a package of cigarettes
in the client's room. Which intervention is most important for
the nurse to implement?: Remove cigarettes for the client's room
2. A family member of a frail elderly adult asks the nurse about
eligibility requirements for hospice care. What information
should the nurse provide?
(Select all that apply.)
A.)A client must be willing to accept palliative care, not
curative care.
B.)The healthcare provider must project that the client has 6
months or less to live.
C.)The client must be diagnosed with clinical depression
D.)The client must be of sound mind: A,B
3. A client with atrial fibrillation receives a new prescription
for dabigatran. What instruction should the nurse include in
this client's teaching plan?: Avoid use of nonsteroidal ant-
inflammatory drugs (NSAID).
4. An infant who is admitted for surgical repair of a
ventricular septal defect (VSD) is irritable and diaphoretic with
jugular vein distention. Which prescription should the nurse
administer first?: Digoxin
5. The nursing staff on a medical unit includes a registered
nurse (RN), practical nurse (PN), and an unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP). Which task should the charge nurse assign
to the RN?: Supervise a newly hired graduate nurse during an
admission assessment.
6. While teaching a young male adult to use an inhaler for
his newly diagnosed asthma, the client stares into the
distance and appears to be concentrating on something other
than the lesson the nurse is presenting. What action should
the nurse take?: Ask the client what he is thinking about at his
time.
7. After several hours of non-productive coughing, a client
presents to the emergency room complaining of chest
tightness and shortness of breath. History includes end stage
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and diabetes
mellitus. While completing the pulmonary assessment, the
nurse hears wheezing and poor air movement bilaterally.
Which actions should the nurse implement? (Select all that
apply.) A.)Administer PRN nebulizer treatment.
B.)Obtain 12 lead electrocardiogram.
C.)Monitor continuous oxygen saturation.
D.) Lay the client in the prone position: A,B,C
8. The nurse caring for a 3-month-old boy one day after a
pylorotomy notices that the infant is restless, is exhibiting
facial grimaces, and is drawing his knees to his chest. What
action should the nurse take?: Administer a prescribed
analgesia for pain.
9. A 4-year-old with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is
receiving a chemotherapy (CT) protocol that includes
methotrexate (Mexate, Trexal, MIX), an antimetabolite. Which
information should the nurse provide the parents about caring
for their child?: Use sunblock or protective clothing when
outdoors. 10. Two days after admission a male client
remembers that he is allergic to eggs, and informs the nurse
of the allergy. Which actions should the nurse implement?
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A.) Tell the client that its a mild reaction
B.)Notify the food services department of the allergy.
C.)Enter the allergy information in the client's record.
D.)Add egg allergy to the client's allergy arm band.: B,C,D
11. The rapid response team's detects return of spontaneous
circulation (ROSC) after 2 min of continuous chest
compressions. The client has a weak, fast pulse and no
respiratory effort, so the healthcare provider performs a
successful oral, intubation. What action should the nurse
implement?: Perform bilateral chest auscultation.
12. After administering an antipyretic medication. Which
intervention should the nurse implement?: Encouraging
liberal fluid intake
13. A client with hyperthyroidism is being treated with
radioactive iodine (I-131). Which explanation should be
included in preparing this client for this treatment?:
Describe radioactive iodine as a tasteless, colorless medication
administered by the healthcare provider
14. After a colon resection for colon cancer, a male client is
moaning while being transferred to the Postanesthesia
Care Unit (PACU). Which intervention should the nurse
implement first?: Determine client's pulse, blood pressure,
and respirations
15. The nurse is caring for a group of clients with the help of a
licensed practical nurse (LPN) and an experienced
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which procedures
can the nurse delegate to the UAP? (Select all that apply)
A.)Take postoperative vital signs for a client who has an
epidual following knee arthroplasty
B.)Collect a sputum specimen for a client with a fever of
unknown origin
C.)Ambulate a client who had a femoral-popliteal bypass graft
yesterday: A,B,C
16. A male client with cirrhosis has ascites and reports feeling
short of breath. The client is in semi Fowler position with
his arms at his side. What action should the nurse
implement?: Raise the head of the bed to a Fowler's position
and support his arms with a pillow
17. A client with a history of chronic pain requests a nonopioid
analgesic. The client is alert but has difficulty describing
the exact nature and location of the pain to the nurse.
Which action should the nurse implement next?: Administer
the analgesic as requested
18. The nurse uses the parkland formula (4ml x kg x total body
surface area = 24 hours fluid replacement) to calculate the
24-hours IV fluid replacement for a client with 40% burns
who weighs 76kg. How many ml should the client receive?
(Enter numeric value only.): 12160
19. A client with leukemia undergoes a bone marrow biopsy.
The client's laboratory values indicate the client has
thrombocytopenia. Based on this data, which nursing
assessment is most important following the procedure?
A.)Observe aspiration site.
B.)Assess body temperature
C.)Monitor skin elasticity
D.)Measure urinary output: A
20. An 18-year-old female client is seen at the health
department for treatment of condylomata acuminate
(perineal warts) caused by the human papillomavirus
(HPV). Which intervention should the nurse implement?:
Reinforce the importance of annual papanicolaou (Pap)
smears.
21. A client admitted to the psychiatric unit diagnosed with
major depression wants to sleep during the day, refuses to
take a bath, and refuses to eat. Which nursing intervention
should the nurse implement first?: Establish a structured
routine for the client to follow.
22. A client with history of bilateral adrenalectomy is admitted
with a week, irregular pulse, and hypotension. Which
assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by
the nurse?: Ventricular arrhythmias.
23. The mother of a 7-month-old brings the infant to the clinic
because the skin in the diaper area is excoriated and red,
but there are no blisters or bleeding. The mother reports
no evidence of watery stools. Which nursing intervention
should the nurse implement?: Instruct the mother to change
the child's diaper more often.
24. A resident of a long-term care facility, who has moderate
dementia, is having difficulty eating in the dining room.
The client becomes frustrated when dropping utensils on
the floor and then refuses to eat. What action should the
nurse implement?: Encourage the client to eat finger foods.
25. A client is receiving mesalamine 800 mg PO TID. Which
assessment is most important for the nurse to perform to
assess the effectiveness of the medication?: Bowel patterns
26. While in the medical records department, the nurse
observes several old medical records with names visible
in waste container. What action should the nurse
implement?: Contact the medical records department
supervisor.
27. A 16-year-old adolescent with meningococcal meningitis
is receiving a continuous IV infusion of penicillin G, which
is prescribed as 20 million units in a total volume of 2 liters
of normal saline every 24 hr. The pharmacy delivers 10
million units/ liters of normal saline. How many ml/hr
should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter
numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the
nearest whole number.): 83
28. While visiting a female client who has heart failure (HF) and
osteoarthritis, the home health nurse determines that the
client is having more difficulty getting in and out of the bed
than she did previously. Which action should the nurse
implement first?: Submit a referral for an evaluation by a
physical therapist.
29. A client has an intravenous fluid infusing in the right
forearm. To determine the client's distal pulse rate most
accurately, which action should the nurse implement?:
Submit a referral for an evaluation by a physical therapist.
30. A child is admitted to the pediatric unit diagnosed with
sickle cell crisis. When the nurse walks into the room, the
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is encouraging the
child to stay in bed in the supine position. Which action
should the nurse implement?: Reposition the client with the
head of the bed elevated.
31. 155. After six days on a mechanical ventilator, a male client
is extubated and place on 40% oxygen via face mask. He is
awake and cooperative, but complaining of a severe sore
throat. While sipping water to swallow a medication, the
client begins coughing, as if strangled. What intervention
is most important for the nurse to implement?: Hold oral
intake until swallow evaluation is done.
32. The nurse is interacting with a female client who is
diagnosed with postpartum depression. Which finding
should the nurse document as an objective signs of
depression? (Select all that apply) A.)Interacts with a flat
affect.
B.)Avoids eye contact.
C.)Makes dull eye contact
D.)Has a disheveled appearance.: A,B,D
33. A client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) has an
eight (8) on the
Aldrete postanesthesia scoring system. What intervention
should nurse implement?: Transfer the client to the surgical floor.
34. In caring for the body of a client who just died, which tasks
can be delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP)? (Select all that apply.) A.)Place personal religious
artifacts on the body.
B.)Attach identifying name tags to the body.
C.)Follow cultural beliefs in preparing the body.
D.) Inform the family: A,B,C
35. An adult male reports the last time he received penicillin
he developed a severe maculopapular rash all over his
chest. What information should the nurse provide the
client about future antibiotic prescriptions?: Be alert for
possible cross-sensitivity to cephalosporin agents.
36. A client with a prescription for "do not resuscitate" (DNR)
begins to manifest signs of impending death. After
notifying the family of the client's status, what priority
action should the nurse implement?: The client's need for
pain medication should be determined.
37. A client with cirrhosis of the liver is admitted with
complications related to end stage liver disease. Which
intervention should the nurse implement?
(Select all that apply.)
A.)Monitor abdominal girth.
B.)Increase oral fluid intake to 1500 ml daily.
C.)Report serum albumin and globulin levels.
D.)Provide diet low in phosphorous.
E.)Note signs of swelling and edema.: A,C,E
38. During discharge teaching, the nurse discusses the
parameters for weight monitoring with a client who was
recently diagnosed with heart failure (HF). Which
information is most important for the client to
acknowledge?: Report weight gain of 2 pounds (0.9kg) in 24
hours
39. Which problem, noted in the client's history, is important
for the nurse to be aware of prior to administration of a
newly prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
(SSRI)?: Aural migraine headaches.
40. When implementing a disaster intervention plan, which
intervention should the nurse implement first?
A.)Initiate the discharge of stable clients from hospital units
B.)Identify a command center where activities are coordinated
C.)Assess community safety needs impacted by the disaster
D.)Instruct all essential off-duty personnel to report to the
facility: B
41. The nurse is evaluating a client's symptoms, and
formulates the nursing diagnosis, "high risk for injury due
to possible urinary tract infection." Which symptoms
indicate the need for this diagnosis?: Fever and dysuria.
42. A client is admitted with metastatic carcinoma of the liver,
ascites, and bilateral 4+ pitting edema of both lower
extremities. When the client complains that the
antiembolic stocking are too constricting, which
intervention should the nurse implement?: Maintain both
lower extremities elevated on pillows.
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43 A client with muscular dystrophy is concerned about
becoming totally dependent and is reluctant to call the nurse
to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs). To achieve
maximum mobility and independence, which intervention is
most important for the nurse to include in the client's plan of
care?: Teach family proper range of motion exercises.
44. The nurse is teaching a postmenopausal client about
osteoporosis prevention. The client reports that she smokes
2 packs of cigarettes a day and takes 750 mg calcium
supplements daily. What information should the nurse include
when teaching this client about osteoporosis prevention?:
Postmenopausal women need an intake of at least 1,500 mg of
calcium daily.
45. When evaluating a client's rectal bleeding, which findings
should the nurse document?: Color characteristics of each stool.
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46. The nurse is auscultating a client's lung sounds. Which
description should the nurse use to document this sound?
A.)High pitched or fine crackles.
B.)Rhonchi
C.)High pitched wheeze
D.)Stridor: A
47. An adult male is admitted to the emergency department
after falling from a ladder. While waiting to have a computed
tomography (CT) scan, he requests something for a severe
headache. When the nurse offers him a prescribed does of
acetaminophen, he asks for something stronger. Which
intervention should the nurse implement?: Explain the reason
for using only non-narcotics.
48. The nurse is managing the care of a client with Cushing's
syndrome. Which interventions should the nurse delegate to
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the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that
apply): Weigh the client and report any weight gain.
Report any client complaint of pain or discomfort.
Note and report the client's food and liquid intake during meals
and snacks.
49. Ten years after a female client was diagnosed with
multiple sclerosis (MS), she is admitted to a community
palliative care unit. Which intervention is most important for
the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?: Medicate as
needed for pain and anxiety.
50 An increased number of elderly persons are electing to
undergo a new surgical procedure which cures glaucoma.
What effect is the nurse likely to note as a result of this
increases in glaucoma surgeries?: Decrease prevalence of
glaucoma in the population.
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51. The nurse is caring for a client who is entering the second
stage of labor. Which action should the nurse implement
first?: Convey to the client that birth is imminent.
52. To evaluate the effectiveness of male client's new
prescription for ezetimibe, which action should the clinic
nurse implement?: Remind the client to keep his appointments to
have his cholesterol level checked.
53. Diagnostic studies indicate that the elderly client has
decreased bone density. In providing client teaching, which
area of instruction is most important for the nurse to include?:
Fall prevention measures.
54. A young adult client is admitted to the emergency room
following a motor vehicle collision. The client's head hit the
dashboard. Admission assessment include: Blood pressure
85/45 mm Hg, temperature 98.6 F, pulse 124 beat/minute and
respirations 22 breath/minute. Based on these data, the nurse
formulates the first portion of nursing diagnosis as " Risk of
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injury" What term best expresses the "related to" portion of
nursing diagnosis?
A.)Infection
B.)Increase intracranial pressure
C.)Shock
D.)Head Injury.: C
55. An older male client with history of diabetes mellitus,
chronic gout, and osteoarthritis comes to the clinic with a bag
of medication bottles. Which intervention should the nurse
implement first?: Identify pills in the bag.
56. A male client who was diagnosed with viral hepatitis A 4
weeks ago returns to the clinic complaining of weakness and
fatigue. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report
to the healthcare provider?: New onset of purple skin lesions.
57. In assessing a client twelve hours following transurethral
resection of the prostate (TURP), the nurse observes that the
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urinary drainage tubing contains a large amount of clear pale
pink urine and the continuous bladder irrigation is infusing
slowly. What action should the nurse implement?: Ensure that
no dependent loops are present in the tubing.
58 The healthcare provider prescribes the antibiotic Cefdinir
(cephalosporin) 300mg PO every 12 h for a client with
postoperative wound infections. Which feeds should the
nurse encourage this client to eat? A.)Yogurt and/or
buttermilk.
B.)Avocados and cheese
C.)Green leafy vegetables
D.)Fresh fruits: A
59. The charge nurse is making assignment on a psychiatric
unit for a practical nurse (PN) and newly license register nurse
(RN). Which client should be assigned to the RN?
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A.)An adult female who has been depress for the past several
month and denies suicidal ideations.
B.)A middle-age male who is in depressive phase on bipolar
disease and is receiving Lithium.
C.)A young male with schizophrenia who said voices is telling
him to kill his psychiatric.
D.)An elderly male who tell the staff and other client that he is
superman and he can fly.: C
60. In assessing an older female client with complication
associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), the nurse notices a change in the client's appearance.
Her face appears tense and she begs the nurse not to leave
her alone. Her pulse rate is 100, and respirations are 26 per
min. What is the primary nursing diagnosis?: Anxiety related to
fear of suffocation.
61. A client with a cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) has
Crutchfield tongs and skeletal traction applied as a method of
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closed reduction. Which intervention is most important for the
nurse to include in the client's a plan of care?: Provide daily
care of tong insertion sites using saline and antibiotic ointment
62. A client arrives on the surgical floor after major
abdominal surgery. What intervention should the nurse
perform first?: Determine the client's vital sign. 63. A client is
admitted to the emergency department with a respiratory rate
of 34 breaths per minute and high pitched wheezing on
inspiration and expiration, the medical diagnosis is severe
exacerbation of asthma. Which assess-
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ment finding, obtained 10 min after the admission
assessment, should the nurse report immediately to the
emergency department healthcare provider?: No wheezing
upon auscultation of the chest.
64. The nurse is planning a class for a group of clients with
diabetes mellitus about blood glucose monitoring. In teaching
the class as a whole, the nurse should emphasize the need to
check glucose levels in which situation?: During acute illness
65. A 350-bed acute care hospital declares an internal
disaster because the emergency generators malfunctioned
during a city-wide power failure. The UAPs working on a
general medical unit ask the charge nurse what they should
do first. What instruction should the charge nurse provide to
these UAPs?: Tell all their assigned clients to stay in their rooms.
66. The healthcare provider changes a client's medication
prescription from IV to PO administration and double the
dose. The nurse notes in the drug guide that the prescribed
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medication, when given orally, has a high first-pass effect and
reduce bioavailability. What action should the nurse
implement?: Administer the medication via the oral route as
prescribed
67. A client refuses to ambulate, reporting abdominal
discomfort and bloating caused by "too much gas buildup"
the client's abdomen is distended. Which prescribed PRN
medication should the nurse administer?: Simethicone
(Mylicon)
68. The public nurse health received funding to initiate
primary prevention program in the community. Which
program the best fits the nurse's proposal? A.)Lead screening
for children in low-income housing.
B.)Case management and screening for clients with HIV
C.)Regional relocation center for earthquake victims
D.)Vitamin supplements for high-risk pregnant women.: D
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69. When assessing and adult male who presents as the
community health clinic with a history of hypertension, the
nurse note that he has 2+ pitting edema in both ankles. He also
has a history of gastroesophageal reflex disease (GERD) and
depression. Which intervention is the most important for the
nurse to implement?
A.)Arrange to transport the client to the hospital
B.)Instruct the client to keep a food journal, including portions
size.
C.)Review the client's use of over the counter (OTC)
medications.
D.)Reinforce the importance of keeping the feet elevated.: C
70. An older client is admitted to the intensive care unit with
severe abdominal pain, abdominal distention, and absent
bowel sound. The client has a history of smoking 2 packs of
cigarettes daily for 50 years and is currently restless and
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confused. Vital signs are: temperature 96`F, heart rate 122
beats/minute, respiratory rate 36 breaths/minute, mean
arterial pressure(MAP) 64 mmHg and central venous pressure
(CVP) 7 mmHg. Serum laboratory findings include:
hemoglobin 6.5 grams/dl, platelets 6o, 000, and white blood
cell count (WBC) 3,000/mm3. Based on these findings this
client is at greatest risk for which pathophysiological
condition?
A.)Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)
B.)Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
C.)Chronic obstructive disease.
D.)Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS): A
71. A man expresses concern to the nurse about the care his
mother is receiving while hospitalized. He believes that her
care is not based on any ethical standards and ask what type
of care he should expect from a public hospital. What action
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should the nurse take?: Provide the man and his mother with a
copy of the Patient's Bill of Rights
72. A client experiencing withdrawal from the
benzodiazepines alprazolam (Xanax) is demonstrating severe
agitation and tremors. What is the best initial nursing action?
A.)Administer naloxone (Narcan) per PNR protocol
B.)Initiate seizure precautions
C.)Obtain a serum drug screen
D.)Instruct the family about withdrawal symptoms.: B
73. The nurse is caring for a client who is taking a macrolide
to treat a bacterial infection. Which finding should the nurse
report to the healthcare provider before administering the next
dose?
A.)Jaundice
B.)Nausea
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C.)Fever
D.)Fatigue: A
74. A client with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is receiving
trazodone (Desyrel), a recently prescribed atypical
antidepressant. The caregiver tells the home health nurse that
the client's mood and sleep patterns are improved, but there
is no change in cognitive ability. How should the nurse
respond to this information?
A.)Explain that it may take several weeks for the medication to
be effective
B.)Confirm the desired effect of the medication has been
achieved.
C.)Notify the health care provider than a change may be
needed.
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D.)Evaluate when and how the medication is being
administered to the client.: B
75. A client with diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been
taking pregabalin (Lyrica) for 4 days. Which finding indicates
to the nurse that the medication is effective?
A.)Reduced level of pain
B.)Full volume of pedal pulses
C.)Granulating tissue in foot ulcer
D.)Improved visual acuity: A
76. A group of nurse-managers is asked to engage in a needs
assessment for a piece of equipment that will be expensed to
the organization's budget. Which question is most important
to consider when analyzing the cost-benefit for this piece of
equipment?
A.)How many departments can use this equipment?
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B.)Will the equipment require annual repair?
C.)Is the cost of the equipment reasonable?
D.)Can the equipment be updated each year?: A
77. While receiving a male postoperative client's staples de
nurse observe that the client's eyes are closed and his face
and hands are clenched. The client states, "I just hate having
staples removed". After acknowledgement the client's
anxiety, what action should the nurse implement?
A.)Encourage the client to continue verbalize his anxiety
B.)Attempt to distract the client with general conversation
C.)Explain the procedure in detail while removing the staples
D.)Reassure the client that this is a simple nursing procedure.:
B
78. A male client is admitted for the removal of an internal
fixation that was inserted for the fracture ankle. During the
admission history, he tells the nurse he recently received
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vancomycin (vancomycin) for a methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) wound infection. Which
action should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
A.)Collect multiple site screening culture for MRSA
B.)Call healthcare provider for a prescription for linezolid
(Zyrovix)
C.)Place the client on contact transmission precautions
D.)Obtain sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity
E.)Continue to monitor for client sign of infection.: A,C,E
79. A vacuum-assistive closure (VAC) device is being use to
provide wound care for a client who has stage III pressure
ulcer on a below-the- knee (BKA) residual limb. Which
intervention should the nurse implement to ensure maximum
effectiveness of the device?: Ensure the transparent dressing
has no tears that might create vacuum leaks
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80. The nurse is developing the plan of care for a client with
pneumonia and includes the nursing diagnosis of "Ineffective
airway clearance related to thick pulmonary secretions."
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include
in the client's plan of care?: Increase fluid intake to 3,000 ml/daily
81. The nurse plans to collect a 24- hour urine specimen for a
creatinine clearance test. Which instruction should the nurse
provide to the adult male client?
A.)Clearance around the meatus, discard first portion of
voiding, and collect the rest in a sterile bottle
B.)Urinate at specific time, discard the urine, and collect all
subsequent urine during the next 24 hours.
C.)For the next 24 hours, notify the nurse when the bladder is
full, and the nurse will collect catheterized specimens.
D.)Urinate immediately into a urinal, and the lab will collect
specimen every 6 hours, for the next 24 hours.: D
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82. The nurse is preparing to administer a histamine 2-
receptor antagonist to a client with peptic ulcer disease. What
is the primary purpose of this drug classification?: Decreases
the amount of HCL secretion by the parietal cells in the stomach
83. The healthcare provider prescribes acarbose (Precose),
an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, for a client with Type 2
diabetes mellitus. Which information provides the best
indicator of the drug's effectiveness?: Hemoglobin A1C
(HbA1C) reading less than 7%
84. The nurse assesses a client with new onset diarrhea. It is
most important for the nurse to question the client about
recent use of which type of medication?
A.)Antibiotics
B.)Anticoagulants
C.)Antihypertensive
D)Anticholinergics: A
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85. A neonate with a congenital heart defect (CHD) is
demonstrating symptoms of heart failure (HF). Which
interventions should the nurse include in the infant's plan of
care?
A.)Give O2 at 6 L/nasal cannula for 3 repeated oximetry
screens below 90%
B.)Administer diuretics via secondary infusion in the morning
only
C.)Evaluate heart rate for effectiveness of cardio tonic
medications
D.)Use high energy formula 30 calories/ounce at Q3 hours
feeding via softnipples
E.)Ensure Interrupted and frequent rest periods between
procedures.: A,C,D,E 86. The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old
male child who becomes unresponsive as his heart rate
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decreases to 40 beats/minute. His blood pressure is 88/70
mmHg, and his oxygen saturation is 70% while receiving 100%
oxygen by non-rebreather face mask. In what sequence, from
first to last, should the nurse implement these actions? (Place
the first action on top and last action on the bottom.)
Administer epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg intraosseous (IO)
Start chest compressions with assisted manual ventilations
Review the possible underlying causes for bradycardia
Apply pads and prepare for transthoracic pacing: 1. Start
chest compressions with assisted manual ventilations
2. Administer epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg intraosseous (IO)
3. Apply pads and prepare for transthoracic pacing
4. Review the possible underlying causes for bradycardia
87. An elderly male client is admitted to the mental health unit
with a sudden onset of global disorientation and is
continuously conversing with his mother, who died 50 years
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ago. The nurse reviews the multiple prescriptions he is
currently taking and assesses his urine specimen, which is
cloudy, dark yellow, and has foul odor. These findings
suggest that his client is experiencing which condition?
A.)Psychotic episode
B.)Depression
C.)Dementia
D.)Delirium: D
88. A preschool-aged boy is admitted to the pediatric unit
following successful resuscitation from a near-drowning
incident. While providing care to child, the nurse begins
talking with his preadolescent brother who rescued the child
from the swimming pool and initiated resuscitation. The nurse
notices the older boy becomes withdrawn when asked about
what happened. What action should the nurse take?: Ask the
older brother how he felt during the incident.
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89. Following an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) a
male client is drowsy and difficult to arouse, and his
respiration are slow and shallow. Which action should the
nurse implement? Select all that apply.
A.)Prepare medication reversal agent
B.)Check oxygen saturation level
C.)Apply oxygen via nasal cannula
D.)Initiate bag- valve mask ventilation.
E.)Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A,B,C
90. The nurse is planning preoperative teaching plan of a 12-
years old child who is scheduled for surgery. To help reduce
the child anxiety, which action is the best for the nurse to
implement?
A.)Give the child syringes or hospital mask to play it at home
prior to hospitalization.
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B.)Include the child in pay therapy with children who are
hospitalized for similarsurgery.
C.)Provide a family tour of the preoperative unit one week
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B.)CPT should be performed more frequently, but at least an
hour before meals.
C.)Stop using CPT during the daytime until the child has
regained an appetite.
D.)Perform CPT only in the morning, but increase frequency
when appetite improves.: B
153. The nurse is evaluating the diet teaching of a client with
hypertension. What dinner selection indicates that the client
understands the dietary recommendation for hypertension?:
154. A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted for
frequent hyperglycemic episodes and a glycosylated
hemoglobin (HbA1c) of 10%. Insulin glargine 10 units
subcutaneously once a day at bedtime and a sliding scale with
insulin aspart q6h are prescribed. What action should the
nurse include in this client's plan of care?
A.)Fingerstick glucose assessment q6h with meals
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Mix bedtime dose of insulin glargine with insulin aspart sliding
scale dose
B.)Review with the client proper foot care and prevention of
injury
C.)Do not contaminate the insulin aspart so that it is available
for iv use
D.)Coordinate carbohydrate controlled meals at consistent
times and intervals
E.)Teach subcutaneous injection
technique, site rotation and insulin
management: A,B,D,E
155. Which problem reported by a client taking lovastatin
requires the most immediate fallow up by the nurse?
A.)Diarrhea and flatulence
B.)Abdominal cramps
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C.)Muscle pain
D.)Altered taste: C
156. While assessing a client's chest tube (CT), the nurse
discovers bubbling in the water seal chamber of the chest
tube collection device. The client's vital signs are: blood
pressure of 80/40 mmHg, heart rate 120 beats/minutes,
respiratory rate 32 breaths/minutes, oxygen saturation 88%.
Which interventions should the nurse implement? SATA
A.)Provide supplemental oxygen
B.)Auscultate bilateral lung fields
C.)Administer a nebulizer treatment
D.)Reinforce occlusive CT dressing
E.)Give PRN dose of pain medication: A,B,D
157. Before leaving the room of a confused client, the nurse
notes that a half bow knot was used to attach the client's wrist
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restraints to the movable portion of the client's bed frame.
What action should the nurse take before leaving the room?
A.)Ensure that the knot can be quickly released.
B.)Tie the knot with a double turn or square knot.
C.)Move the ties so the restraints are secured to the side rails.
D.)Ensure that the restraints are snug against the client's
wrist.: A
158. Oral antibiotics are prescribed for an 18-month-old
toddler with severe otitis media. An antipyrine and
benzocaine-otic also prescribed for pain and inflammation.
What instruction should the nurse emphasize concerning the
installation of the antipyrine/benzocaine otic solution?
A.)Place the dropper on the upper outer ear canal and instill
the medication slowly.
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B.)Warm the medication in the microwave for 10 seconds
before instilling.
C.)Keep the medication refrigerated between administrations.
D.)Have the child lie with the ear up for one to two minute after
installation.: D 159. An older adult male is admitted with
complications related to chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). He reports progressive dyspnea that
worsens on exertion and his weakness has increased over the
past month. The nurse notes that he has dependent edema in
both lower legs. Based on these assessment findings, which
dietary instruction should the nurse provide? A.)Limit the
intake of high calorie foods.
B.)Eat meals at the same time daily.
C.)Maintain a low protein diet.
D.)Restrict daily fluid intake.: D
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160. The nurse inserts an indwelling urinary catheter as seen
in the video what action should the nurse take next?
A.)Remove the catheter and insert into urethral opening
B.)Observe for urine flow and then inflate the balloon.
C.)Insert the catheter further and observe for discomfort.
D.)Leave the catheter in place and obtain a sterile catheter.: D
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