BSN 225 HESI Practice Exam Questions With Accurate
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1. If a patient receiving nasogastric feedings develops a sudden cough and
shows signs of respiratory distress, what should the nurse prioritize after
checking the tube placement?
Continue the feeding as prescribed.
Document the incident and monitor the patient.
Notify the healthcare provider immediately.
Assess the patient's respiratory status.
2. An Arab-American woman, who is a devout traditional Muslim, lives with her
married son's family, which includes several adult children and their children.
What is the best plan to obtain consent for surgery for this client?
Tell the surgeon that the brother-in-law will decide after
explanation of the proposed surgery is provided to him and the
widow.
Ask the family members to provide a clarification of the surgeon's
explanation to the client
Encourage the client to make her own decision regarding surgery
Obtain an interpreter to explain the procedure to the client.
3. A client in a long-term care facility suffers a cardiac arrest. In which situation
would the nurse be legally justified not to act?
A "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) statement on the patient's care plan
A "No-Code" sign or symbol placed at the patient's bedside
The next of kin's request for DNR orally or in writing
, A "No-Code" order written and signed on the physician's order
sheet
4. What is the recommended total daily dose of amoxicillin/clavinulate for
sinusitis per kg (given by mouth as 2 divided doses)?
90 mg
50 mg
120 mg
25 mg
5. A female client with a ng tube attached to low suction states that she is
nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the
ng tube in the last 2 hours. What action should the nurse take first?
Advance the ng tube an additional 5 cm
Administer an IV antiemetic prescribed for PRN use
Irrigate the ng tube with sterile normal saline
Reposition the client on her side
6. Why is it important to involve the brother-in-law in the decision-making
process for the widow's surgery?
The widow cannot understand the procedure without family input.
The brother-in-law has legal authority to make medical decisions.
Involving the brother-in-law respects cultural family dynamics and
ensures the widow's decision is supported.
The surgeon prefers to communicate only with family members.
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1. If a patient receiving nasogastric feedings develops a sudden cough and
shows signs of respiratory distress, what should the nurse prioritize after
checking the tube placement?
Continue the feeding as prescribed.
Document the incident and monitor the patient.
Notify the healthcare provider immediately.
Assess the patient's respiratory status.
2. An Arab-American woman, who is a devout traditional Muslim, lives with her
married son's family, which includes several adult children and their children.
What is the best plan to obtain consent for surgery for this client?
Tell the surgeon that the brother-in-law will decide after
explanation of the proposed surgery is provided to him and the
widow.
Ask the family members to provide a clarification of the surgeon's
explanation to the client
Encourage the client to make her own decision regarding surgery
Obtain an interpreter to explain the procedure to the client.
3. A client in a long-term care facility suffers a cardiac arrest. In which situation
would the nurse be legally justified not to act?
A "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) statement on the patient's care plan
A "No-Code" sign or symbol placed at the patient's bedside
The next of kin's request for DNR orally or in writing
, A "No-Code" order written and signed on the physician's order
sheet
4. What is the recommended total daily dose of amoxicillin/clavinulate for
sinusitis per kg (given by mouth as 2 divided doses)?
90 mg
50 mg
120 mg
25 mg
5. A female client with a ng tube attached to low suction states that she is
nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the
ng tube in the last 2 hours. What action should the nurse take first?
Advance the ng tube an additional 5 cm
Administer an IV antiemetic prescribed for PRN use
Irrigate the ng tube with sterile normal saline
Reposition the client on her side
6. Why is it important to involve the brother-in-law in the decision-making
process for the widow's surgery?
The widow cannot understand the procedure without family input.
The brother-in-law has legal authority to make medical decisions.
Involving the brother-in-law respects cultural family dynamics and
ensures the widow's decision is supported.
The surgeon prefers to communicate only with family members.
