HESI CAT EXAM NEWEST 2024 VESION A,B AND C ACTUAL EXAM 107 QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025 TEST!! A client is taking cromolin sodium (Intal) Inhaler for chronic asthma. Which statement indicates the cl

HESI CAT EXAM NEWEST 2024 VESION A,B AND C ACTUAL EXAM 107 QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025 TEST!! A client is taking cromolin sodium (Intal) Inhaler for chronic asthma. Which statement indicates the client understands the medication teaching? A. " I will have my liver enzymes checked monthly." B. " It is more important to take this medication with food." C. "I should keep my inhaler with me at all time." D. "I will not discontinue taking this medication abruptly." - correct answer-D. "I will not discontinue taking this medication abruptly." A female client is admitted to the psychiatric department on an emrgency commitment. The client's husband asks the nurse, "What is going to happen to my wife? Can I take her home now?" Which information should the nurse provide? A. Discharge can be completed after arrangements with the business B. Emergency commitment extends to a maximum of 90 days. C. Hospitalization is mandated until a mental health court hearing is held. D. A pschiatric evaluation is required for continued hospitalization. - correct answer-C. Hospitalization is mandated until a mental health court hearing is held. A client with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder is taking lithium and divalproex sodium (Depakote). In assessing this client, which symptom should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately? A. Recent significant hair loss B. Noticeable hand tremors C. Describes having a dry mouth. D. Complains of blurred vision - correct answer-B. Noticeable hand tremors The practical nurse (PN) reports the patterns of urinary frequency and volume for several clients. Which finding necessitates further assessment by the RN? A. Voiding 300 ml clear yellow urine q4h B. Voiding 50 ml cloudy urine every hour C. Total indwelling catheter output of 1800 ml in 24 hours D. 400 ml amber urine by straight catheter q6h - correct answer-B. Voiding 50 ml cloudy urine every hour At a routine prenatal visit, a client at 24-weeks gestation complains of nasal stuffiness and occasional nosebleeds. Which hormone is responsible for these changes? A. Human chorionic gonadotropin. B. Progesterone. C. Relaxin. D. Estrogen. - correct answer-D. Estrogen. A client who has localized eczematous eruptions on b oth hands is diagnosed as having contact dermatitis. What instruction should the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching plan? A. Wear latex gloves whenever outdoors. B. Apply an oil-based ointment to the affected areas. C. Take prescribed antihistamine near bedtime. D. Soak hands in warm soapy water three times a day. - correct answer-B. Apply an oil-based ointment to the affected areas While transcribing a new prescription, the nurse notes that the prescribed dosage is much lower than the recommended dosage listed in the drug reference guide. Which client data supports the dosage reduction? A. Decreased serum creatinine B. Increased serum protein. C. Increased liver enzymes. D. Prolonged prothrombin time. - correct answer-C. Increased liver enzymes. The nurse assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to take the vital signs of a client who is positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). What protective apparel should the nurse counsel the UAP to wear when carrying out this assignment? A. None. B. Gown, gloves, mask. C. Gloves and mask. D. Gloves only. - correct answer-A. None. A client with Guillain-Barre syndrome requires a tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation due to the progression of the disease. What nursing intervention is most helpful in aiding this clinet to communicate with the staff and family? A. Speak slowly and disntinctly while in direct view of the client. B. Teach the client to point to a letter board word chart to communicate needs. C. Provide the client with a pencil and tablet of paper. D. With the client, develop a system of eye blinks to communicate "yes" or "no." - correct answer-D. With the client, develop a system of eye blinks to communicate "yes" or "no." A client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is admitted to the emergency room complaining of sudden severe upper abdominal pain. Assessment indicates an extremely tender and rigid abdomen, B/P of 90/60 mmHg, and pulse of 110 beat/minute. The emergency department nurse should anticipate implementation of which intervention? A. Preparing the client for emergency abdominal surgery. B. Infusing the proton pump inhibitor Protonix intravenously. C. Administering an iced saline lavage. D. Inserting a nasogastric tube to decompress the bowel. - correct answer-A. Preparing the client for emergency abdominal surgery. Which finding should the nurse expect a client to exhibit who is newly diagnosed with f ibromyalgia? A. Recent joint trauma. B. Disruption in sleep patterns. C. Unexplained weight gain. D. Itching and rash. - correct answer-B. Disruption in sleep patterns. A male client with diabetes mellitus reports that he has had trouble following his diet, and the result of his fasting blood glucose test is 90 mg/dl. What action should the nurse implement f irst? A. Obtain a urine specimen from the client to test for ketonuria. B. Assure the client that his diabetes control is within normal limits. C. Schedule the client to attend classes about diet management. D. Review the findings of his glycosylated hemoglobin test. - correct answer-D. Review the f indings of his glycosylated hemoglobin test.