HESI EXIT V2: EXAM WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after
cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to enable the client
to best tolerate the ambulation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating.
A client is admitted to the hospital with possible rheumatic heart
disease. The LPN/LVN collects data from the client and checks the
client for which signs/symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Fever
and sore throat
A client with infective endocarditis is at risk for heart failure. The
nurse monitors the client for which signs and symptoms of heart
failure? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Lung crackles, peripheral edema,
and weight gain
A client has just returned from the cardiac catheterization
laboratory. The left femoral vessel was used as the access site.
After returning the client to bed and conducting an initial
assessment, the nurse assisting in caring for the client expects
the health care provider to write a prescription for the client to
remain on bed rest. In which position should the bed be
positioned? - CORRECT ANSWERS- With the head of bed elevated
no more than 30 degrees
,The nurse is collecting data from a client with varicose veins.
Which finding would the nurse identify as an indication of a
potential complication associated with this disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- The client complains of leg edema, and skin
breakdown has started.
A client with coronary artery disease has selected guided imagery
to help cope with psychological stress. Which statement by the
client indicates understanding of this stress reduction measure? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- "The best thing about this is that I can use
it anywhere, anytime."
A client, who is 36 hours post-myocardial infarction, has
ambulated for the first time. The nurse determines that the client
best tolerated the activity if which observation is made? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- The pre activity pulse rate is 86 beats per
minute; the post activity pulse rate is 94 beats per minute.
The nurse is planning a dietary menu for a client with heart failure
being treated with digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix).
Which would be the best dinner choice from the daily menu? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Baked pollock, mashed potatoes, and
carrot-raisin salad
A client has received instructions about an upcoming cardiac
catheterization. The nurse determines that the client has the best
understanding of the procedure if the client knows to report which
symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Chest pain
, The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Buerger's disease.
Which finding should the nurse determine is a potential
complication associated with this disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Numbness and tingling in the legs
The nurse has completed nutritional counseling with an
overweight client about weight reduction to modify the risk for
coronary artery disease (CAD). The nurse should determine the
teaching is successful if the client states that which weight loss
goal is safe? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Two pounds per week
The nurse has reinforced instructions to the family of an older
client who seems anxious about being discharged after cardiac
surgery. The nurse understands further teaching is needed if a
family member makes which statement? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
"A daily half-mile-long brisk walk generally helps people bounce
back more quickly and provides more of a sense of control."
The nurse monitors the laboratory data on a client at risk for
coronary artery disease. A fasting blood glucose reading of 200
mg/dL is recorded on the chart. The nurse analyzes this result as
indicative of which finding? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Elevated,
signaling the presence of diabetes mellitus, a risk factor of
coronary artery disease
The nurse has completed counseling about smoking cessation
with a client with coronary artery disease (CAD). The nurse
determines that the client has understood the material best if the
client makes which statement? - CORRECT ANSWERS- "A smoker
has twice the risk of having a heart attack as a nonsmoker."
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after
cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to enable the client
to best tolerate the ambulation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating.
A client is admitted to the hospital with possible rheumatic heart
disease. The LPN/LVN collects data from the client and checks the
client for which signs/symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Fever
and sore throat
A client with infective endocarditis is at risk for heart failure. The
nurse monitors the client for which signs and symptoms of heart
failure? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Lung crackles, peripheral edema,
and weight gain
A client has just returned from the cardiac catheterization
laboratory. The left femoral vessel was used as the access site.
After returning the client to bed and conducting an initial
assessment, the nurse assisting in caring for the client expects
the health care provider to write a prescription for the client to
remain on bed rest. In which position should the bed be
positioned? - CORRECT ANSWERS- With the head of bed elevated
no more than 30 degrees
,The nurse is collecting data from a client with varicose veins.
Which finding would the nurse identify as an indication of a
potential complication associated with this disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- The client complains of leg edema, and skin
breakdown has started.
A client with coronary artery disease has selected guided imagery
to help cope with psychological stress. Which statement by the
client indicates understanding of this stress reduction measure? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- "The best thing about this is that I can use
it anywhere, anytime."
A client, who is 36 hours post-myocardial infarction, has
ambulated for the first time. The nurse determines that the client
best tolerated the activity if which observation is made? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- The pre activity pulse rate is 86 beats per
minute; the post activity pulse rate is 94 beats per minute.
The nurse is planning a dietary menu for a client with heart failure
being treated with digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix).
Which would be the best dinner choice from the daily menu? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Baked pollock, mashed potatoes, and
carrot-raisin salad
A client has received instructions about an upcoming cardiac
catheterization. The nurse determines that the client has the best
understanding of the procedure if the client knows to report which
symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Chest pain
, The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Buerger's disease.
Which finding should the nurse determine is a potential
complication associated with this disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Numbness and tingling in the legs
The nurse has completed nutritional counseling with an
overweight client about weight reduction to modify the risk for
coronary artery disease (CAD). The nurse should determine the
teaching is successful if the client states that which weight loss
goal is safe? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Two pounds per week
The nurse has reinforced instructions to the family of an older
client who seems anxious about being discharged after cardiac
surgery. The nurse understands further teaching is needed if a
family member makes which statement? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
"A daily half-mile-long brisk walk generally helps people bounce
back more quickly and provides more of a sense of control."
The nurse monitors the laboratory data on a client at risk for
coronary artery disease. A fasting blood glucose reading of 200
mg/dL is recorded on the chart. The nurse analyzes this result as
indicative of which finding? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Elevated,
signaling the presence of diabetes mellitus, a risk factor of
coronary artery disease
The nurse has completed counseling about smoking cessation
with a client with coronary artery disease (CAD). The nurse
determines that the client has understood the material best if the
client makes which statement? - CORRECT ANSWERS- "A smoker
has twice the risk of having a heart attack as a nonsmoker."
