BSN 366 HESI Exam Questions and Answers Graded
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A client with leukemia who is receiving a myelosuppressive chemotherapy has platelet
count of 25,000/ mm3. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this
client's plan of care?
Reference Range:
Platelet count [150,000 to 400, 000/mm3]
Assess urine and stool for occult blood
A client reports that the 30mg extended release form of cyclobenzaprine has been the only
medication that provide relief from lower back pain in the past. The client asks the nurse if
the medication for chronic back pain could be prescribed on a monthly basis. Which is the
best response from the nurse?
This medication is usually prescribed for a maximum use of 3 weeks
Following a total knee arthrosplasty, the client is discharged from the hospital with a
prescription for warfarin. In reviewing discharge teaching, the client recounts to the nurse
the need to avoid eating foods high in potassium, such as bananas and melon. How should
the nurse respond?
Review teaching about the effects of foods rich in Vitamin K
The licensed nurse is unable to complete medication administration within the acceptable
time limits. The licensed nurse reviews time management strategies with the lead nurse and
, reports difficulty with interruptions and call-lights. Which strategy should the lead nurse
recommend to improve on-time medication administration?
Decrease distractions
If healthcare providers see a narrowed heart vessel while performing a percutaneous
coronary intervention, they may perform a balloon angioplasty to compress the plaque
against the vessel wall and hold it there with a stent, which will lessen__________________
and _____________
pain
dysrhythmias
vasospasms
heart blocks
Pain, dysrhythmias
A client receiving mechanical ventilation has a pH of 7.6, PaCO2 of 68 mm Hg, and a PaO2
of 92 mm Hg. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Reference Range:
pH [7.35 to 7.45]
PaCO2 [35 to 45 mm Hg]
PaO2 [80 to 100 mm Hg]
Increase rate of ventilation
A+ | Latest Update 2026
A client with leukemia who is receiving a myelosuppressive chemotherapy has platelet
count of 25,000/ mm3. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this
client's plan of care?
Reference Range:
Platelet count [150,000 to 400, 000/mm3]
Assess urine and stool for occult blood
A client reports that the 30mg extended release form of cyclobenzaprine has been the only
medication that provide relief from lower back pain in the past. The client asks the nurse if
the medication for chronic back pain could be prescribed on a monthly basis. Which is the
best response from the nurse?
This medication is usually prescribed for a maximum use of 3 weeks
Following a total knee arthrosplasty, the client is discharged from the hospital with a
prescription for warfarin. In reviewing discharge teaching, the client recounts to the nurse
the need to avoid eating foods high in potassium, such as bananas and melon. How should
the nurse respond?
Review teaching about the effects of foods rich in Vitamin K
The licensed nurse is unable to complete medication administration within the acceptable
time limits. The licensed nurse reviews time management strategies with the lead nurse and
, reports difficulty with interruptions and call-lights. Which strategy should the lead nurse
recommend to improve on-time medication administration?
Decrease distractions
If healthcare providers see a narrowed heart vessel while performing a percutaneous
coronary intervention, they may perform a balloon angioplasty to compress the plaque
against the vessel wall and hold it there with a stent, which will lessen__________________
and _____________
pain
dysrhythmias
vasospasms
heart blocks
Pain, dysrhythmias
A client receiving mechanical ventilation has a pH of 7.6, PaCO2 of 68 mm Hg, and a PaO2
of 92 mm Hg. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Reference Range:
pH [7.35 to 7.45]
PaCO2 [35 to 45 mm Hg]
PaO2 [80 to 100 mm Hg]
Increase rate of ventilation
