Exit Hesi Practice Questions

Exit Hesi Practice Questions A 12-year-old child is receiving a blood transfusion per infusion pump and begins to complain of "itchy" skin 15 minutes after the unit of blood is started. The child appears flushed. What action should the practical nurse take first? A. Apply lotion to the skin B. Stop the transfusion C. Inspect the infusion site D. Obtain the vital signs - correct answersB A child with glomerulonephritis is admitted in the acute edematous phase. Based on this diagnosis, which nursing intervention should the PN plan to include in the child's plan of care? A. Recommend parents bring favorite snacks B. Encourage ambulation daily to playroom C. Measure blood pressure every 4 to 6 hours D. Offer a selection of fresh fruit for each meal - correct answersC A client confides to the PN that the client has been substituting herbal supplements for high blood pressure instead of the prescribed medication. How should the PN respond first? A. Ask the client's reason for choosing to take herbs instead of prescribed drugs B. Reinforce that the healthcare provider prescribed the medication for a reason C. Have client use own words to describe complications of high blood pressure D. Point out the risks of not taking the herbal medications rather than prescribed - correct answersA A client has a prescription for a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator(TENS) unit for pain management during the postoperative period following a lumbar laminectomy. Which information should the PN reinforce about the action of the adjuvant pain modality? A. The discharge of electricity will distract the client's focus on the pain B. An infusion of medication in the spinal canal will block pain perceptio