Healthcare nursing

Nursing Diagnosis Practice Questions and Correct Answers A nurse is assigned to a new patient admitted to the nursing unit following admission through the emergency department. The nurse collects a nursing history and interviews the patient. Place the following steps for making a nursing diagnosis in the correct order. _____ 1. Considers context of patient's health problem and selects a related factor _____ 2. Reviews assessment data, noting objective and subjective clinical criteria ____...

Nursing Diagnosis Chapter 17 :Questions and Answers A nurse is developing nursing diagnoses for a patient. Beginning with the first step, place in order the steps the nurse will use. 1. Observes the patient having dyspnea (shortness of breath) and a diagnosis of asthma 2. Writes a diagnostic label of impaired gas exchange 3. Organizes data into meaningful clusters 4. Interprets information from patient 5. Writes an etiology a. 1, 3, 4, 2, 5 b. 1, 3, 4, 5, 2 c. 1, 4, 3, 5, 2 d. 1, ...

Clinical Decision Making Practice questions and Answers 6) A client with aspiration pneumonia is diaphoretic, pale, and taking gasping breaths. What should the nurse do first? A) Notify the physician. B) Complete a thorough cardiopulmonary assessment. C) Administer 10 L of oxygen per face mask. D) Reposition the client to help with breathing. - ansB 1) A nurse has just received a shift report and is preparing to care for clients assigned on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should th...

Nursing Skill: Hand Hygiene Questions and Answers A student nurse in the clinic asks the following question: "Why do you wash your hands for so long and how do you know when to use soap and water instead of hand sanitizer?" The nurse responds with several reasons listed below. Match each reason with the rationale the nurse would give to the student nurse. - ans1. Adequate time & friction and rubbing 2. Visibly soiled 3. Between clients & after client care After educating a client and...

HESI Management Practice Questions and Correct Answers A 15yo sexually active girl diagnosed with PID is admitted to the hospital with a temp of 101.6 F and purulent vaginal discharge. She has no insurance and tells the nurse she enjoys small children. Which room should the nurse assign this client? A. A semi-private room with a 4yo girl who is currently receiving chemotherapy. B. A semi-private room with an older adolescent girl who had surgery yesterday. C. A room close to the nurse's s...

HESI Critical Care Exam :Questions and Verified Answers .Prior to a cardiac catheterization, which activity should the nurse have the client practice? A. Remain motionless for 5 minutes. B. Flexing hips and knees bilaterally. C. Valsalva's maneuver and coughing. D. Talking while walking on a treadmill - ansC. Valsalva's maneuver and coughing. RATIONALE: Before the cardiac catheterization, the client should practice techniques (e.g., Valsalva's maneuver, coughing, deep breathing)...

HESI comp exam 1:Questions and Answers A 16-year-old male client is admitted to the hospital after falling off a bike and sustaining a fractured bone. The HCP explains the surgery needed to immobilize the fracture. Which action should be implemented to obtain a valid informed consent? - ansObtain the permission of the custodial parent for the surgery. Pt is a minor and cannot legally sign his own consent unless he is an emancipated minor. Consent should be obtained from the guardian, custodi...

HESI Case Studies: RN Pediatrics : Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Questions and Answers After reviewing the results of Roberto's ANC count, which assessment finding should the nurse document? - ansThe child is at a high risk for infection After the dx of ALL is confirmed, the HCP orders a lumbar puncture (LP). Which explanation by the nurse best describes the purpose of the LP? - ansDetermine whether cancer cells have spread to the spinal fluid. Based on Roberto's lab results, wh...

HESI A2 - Critical Thinking Questions and Answers 1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said. C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an increased ...

EXIT HESI Comprehensive B Evolve Practice Questions and Answers A 12-year-old boy complains to the nurse that he is "short" (4'5" [53 inches]). His twin sister is 5 inches taller than he is (4'10" [58 inches]). Based on these findings, what conclusion should the nurse reach? A.The boy is not growing as normally expected. B.The girl is experiencing a period of unexpected growth. C.A normal growth spurt occurs in girls 1 to 2 years earlier than boys. D.Male-female twins are ...