NUR 313 HESI Practice Questions With Complete Solutions
A client admitted with a burn injury has erythema and mild
swelling. Which type of burn would the nurse suspect? Correct
Answers First-degree burn
A client admitted with urinary retention has an indwelling
urinary catheter prescribed. Which action would the nurse
implement to prevent the client from developing a urinary tract
infection?
Assess urine specific gravity.
Collect a weekly urine specimen.
Maintain the prescribed hydration.
Empty the drainage bag once a day. Correct Answers Maintain
the prescribed hydration.
A client developed acute herpes zoster and was treated with
antiviral medication within 72 hours of the appearance of the
rash. The client reports persistent pain 1 week later. Which
statement indicates the cause of the posttherapeutic neuralgia?
Damage to the nerves
Untreated major depression
Scarring in the area of the rash
,Continued presence of the skin rash Correct Answers Damage
to the nerves
A client develops bacterial meningitis. Which action is the
priority nursing care?
Monitoring for signs of intracranial pressure
Adding pads to the side of the bed
Administering prescribed antibiotics
Administering glucocorticoids Correct Answers Administering
prescribed antibiotics
A client diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS) states, "I'm not worried because they have a cure for
AIDS." Which response would the nurse use?
"Repeated phlebotomies may be able to rid you of the virus."
"You may be cured of AIDS after prolonged pharmacological
therapy."
"Perhaps you should have worn condoms to prevent contracting
the virus."
"There is no cure for AIDS, but there are medications that can
slow down the virus." Correct Answers "There is no cure for
AIDS, but there are medications that can slow down the virus."
,A client had an annual tuberculin purified protein derivative
(PPD) test, and the area of induration was 10 mm within 48
hours after planting. Which conclusion would the nurse make
about the client's response to this diagnostic?
The client has contracted clinical tuberculosis.
The client has passive immunity to tuberculosis.
The client has been exposed to the tubercle bacillus.
The client has developed a resistance to the tubercle bacillus.
Correct Answers The client has been exposed to the tubercle
bacillus.
A client has been diagnosed with cholelithiasis. Which fact
about the condition would the nurse recall when assessing this
client for risk factors?
Men are more likely to be affected than women.
Young people are affected more frequently than older people.
Individuals who are obese are more prone to this condition than
those who are thin.
People who are physically active are more apt to develop this
condition than those who are sedentary. Correct Answers
Individuals who are obese are more prone to this condition than
those who are thin.
, A client has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To
decrease the risk of CO2 intoxication (CO2 narcosis), which
would the nurse do?
Initiate pulmonary hygiene to clear air passages of trapped
mucus.
Instruct to deep-breathe slowly with inhalation longer than
exhalation.
Encourage continuous rapid panting to promote respiratory
exchange.
Administer oxygen at a low concentration to maintain
respiratory drive. Correct Answers Administer oxygen at a low
concentration to maintain respiratory drive.
A client has closed fractures of the right femur and tibia with
multiple soft-tissue contusions. Which action would the nurse
plan to take?
Perform a neurovascular assessment of the extremity.
Reassure the client that these injuries are not that serious.
Gather equipment needed for the application of skeletal traction.
Prepare the client for a surgical reduction of the injured
extremity. Correct Answers Perform a neurovascular
assessment of the extremity.
A client admitted with a burn injury has erythema and mild
swelling. Which type of burn would the nurse suspect? Correct
Answers First-degree burn
A client admitted with urinary retention has an indwelling
urinary catheter prescribed. Which action would the nurse
implement to prevent the client from developing a urinary tract
infection?
Assess urine specific gravity.
Collect a weekly urine specimen.
Maintain the prescribed hydration.
Empty the drainage bag once a day. Correct Answers Maintain
the prescribed hydration.
A client developed acute herpes zoster and was treated with
antiviral medication within 72 hours of the appearance of the
rash. The client reports persistent pain 1 week later. Which
statement indicates the cause of the posttherapeutic neuralgia?
Damage to the nerves
Untreated major depression
Scarring in the area of the rash
,Continued presence of the skin rash Correct Answers Damage
to the nerves
A client develops bacterial meningitis. Which action is the
priority nursing care?
Monitoring for signs of intracranial pressure
Adding pads to the side of the bed
Administering prescribed antibiotics
Administering glucocorticoids Correct Answers Administering
prescribed antibiotics
A client diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS) states, "I'm not worried because they have a cure for
AIDS." Which response would the nurse use?
"Repeated phlebotomies may be able to rid you of the virus."
"You may be cured of AIDS after prolonged pharmacological
therapy."
"Perhaps you should have worn condoms to prevent contracting
the virus."
"There is no cure for AIDS, but there are medications that can
slow down the virus." Correct Answers "There is no cure for
AIDS, but there are medications that can slow down the virus."
,A client had an annual tuberculin purified protein derivative
(PPD) test, and the area of induration was 10 mm within 48
hours after planting. Which conclusion would the nurse make
about the client's response to this diagnostic?
The client has contracted clinical tuberculosis.
The client has passive immunity to tuberculosis.
The client has been exposed to the tubercle bacillus.
The client has developed a resistance to the tubercle bacillus.
Correct Answers The client has been exposed to the tubercle
bacillus.
A client has been diagnosed with cholelithiasis. Which fact
about the condition would the nurse recall when assessing this
client for risk factors?
Men are more likely to be affected than women.
Young people are affected more frequently than older people.
Individuals who are obese are more prone to this condition than
those who are thin.
People who are physically active are more apt to develop this
condition than those who are sedentary. Correct Answers
Individuals who are obese are more prone to this condition than
those who are thin.
, A client has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To
decrease the risk of CO2 intoxication (CO2 narcosis), which
would the nurse do?
Initiate pulmonary hygiene to clear air passages of trapped
mucus.
Instruct to deep-breathe slowly with inhalation longer than
exhalation.
Encourage continuous rapid panting to promote respiratory
exchange.
Administer oxygen at a low concentration to maintain
respiratory drive. Correct Answers Administer oxygen at a low
concentration to maintain respiratory drive.
A client has closed fractures of the right femur and tibia with
multiple soft-tissue contusions. Which action would the nurse
plan to take?
Perform a neurovascular assessment of the extremity.
Reassure the client that these injuries are not that serious.
Gather equipment needed for the application of skeletal traction.
Prepare the client for a surgical reduction of the injured
extremity. Correct Answers Perform a neurovascular
assessment of the extremity.
