HESI RN Leadership Proctored Exam |Verified Q&A

HESI RN Leadership Proctored Exam 2020 1. The nurse is collaborating with the dietitian about a patient with a Stage III pressure ulcer. Which nutrient will the nurse most likely increase after collaboration with the dietitian? a. Fat b. Protein c. Vitamin E d. Carbohydrate ANS: B Protein needs are especially increased in supporting the activity of wound healing. The physiological processes of wound healing depend on the availability of protein, vitamins (especially A and C), and the trace minerals of zinc and copper. Wound healing does not require increased amounts of fats or carbohydrates. Vitamin E will not be increased for wound healing. 2. The nurse is completing an assessment on a patient who has a Stage IV pressure ulcer. The wound is odorous, and a drain is currently in place. Which statement by the patient indicates issues with self-concept? a. “I am so weak and tired. I want to feel better.” b. “I am thinking I will be ready to go home early next week.” “I am ready for my bath and linen change right now since this is c. awful.” d. “I am hoping there will be something good for dinner tonight.” ANS: C Body image changes can influence self-concept. The wound is odorous, and a drain is in place. The patient who is asking for a bath and change in linens and states that this is awful gives you a clue that he or she may be concerned about the smell in the room. Factors that affect the patient’s perception of the wound include the presence of scars, drains, odor from drainage, and temporary or permanent prosthetic devices. The patient’s stating that he or she wants to feel better, talking about going home, and caring about what is for dinner could be interpreted as positive statements that indicate progress along the health journey. 3. A patient presents to the emergency department with a laceration of the right forearm caused by a fall. After determining that the patient is stable, what is the next best step for the nurse to take? a. Inspect the wound for foreign bodies. b. Inspect the wound for bleeding. c. Determine the size of the wound. d. Determine the need for a tetanus antitoxin injection. ANS: B After determining that a patient’s condition is stable, inspect the wound for bleeding. An abrasion will have limited