HESI Module 6 Graded A+ (Verified)
Well-cooked cheeseburger - ANSWER-Italian bread
Baked chicken
Well-cooked cheeseburger
A client with a new diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) is being admitted to the hospital.
During the collection of data from the client, which of the following considerations is
most important?
The religious affiliation or church of preference
The names of close friends and family members
What medications have been prescribed and what the client knows about his or her side
effects
The name of the person from whom the client contracted TB, so that the person may be
reported for follow-up care - ANSWER-The names of close friends and family members
A client with an infection is receiving antibiotics by way of intramuscular (IM) injection.
The client is also receiving subcutaneous (SC) injections of heparin. Which precautions
does the nurse understand are most appropriate to help ensure the safety of this client?
Select all that apply.
Switching injection sites
Doubling the dose of anticoagulant
Applying a pressure bandage to the site after each IM injection
Applying prolonged pressure to the sites of the IM and SC injections
Decreasing the sizes of the needles used for the IM and SC injections - ANSWER-
Switching injection sites
Applying prolonged pressure to the sites of the IM and SC injections
A client with osteoporosis is at risk for falls. Which statement by the client indicates the
need for instruction regarding measures to prevent falls?
"I took the bathmat out of my tub."
,"I use a shower chair when I bathe."
"I've placed nightlights in my hallway."
"The railings on my stairs are sturdy and secure." - ANSWER-"I took the bathmat out of
my tub."
A client with paraplegia has spasticity of the leg muscles. Which nursing interventions
should be included in the plan of care for this client? Select all that apply.
The use of restraints to immobilize the limbs
Range-of-motion exercises of the affected limbs
An as-needed prescription for a muscle relaxant
Removal of potentially harmful objects near the client
The use of padding against the client's legs when the client is sitting in a wheelchair -
ANSWER-Range-of-motion exercises of the affected limbs
An as-needed prescription for a muscle relaxant
Removal of potentially harmful objects near the client
The use of padding against the client's legs when the client is sitting in a wheelchair
A community health nurse is asked to assist in developing a community disaster plan
identified by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The nurse knows that
the preparedness phase of the plan includes what components? Select all that apply.
Evacuation
Planning for rescue
Caring for disaster victims
Training of disaster personnel
Putting disaster planning services into action
Actions to prevent the occurrence of a disaster or reduce the
damaging effects - ANSWER-Evacuation
Planning for rescue
,Caring for disaster victims
Training of disaster personnel
A community health nurse is providing an educational session on childhood poisoning at
a local school. What does the nurse tell the group what the first action is when an
accidental poisoning occurs?
Induce vomiting
Call an ambulance
Call the poison control center
Bring the child to the emergency department (ED) - ANSWER-Call the poison control
center
A community health nurse is providing information to local residents about the
transmission of anthrax. Through which body systems does the nurse tell the residents
that anthrax can be contracted? Select all that apply.
Immune
Urinary
Lymphatic
Respiratory (Lungs)
Gastrointestinal
Integumentary System (Skin) - ANSWER-Skin, lungs, GI
A community health nurse working in a school setting is concerned because parents are
not participating in health activities designed to promote child safety. What is the most
appropriate initial action for the nurse to take?
Implementing a child safety program
Planning a focused child safety program
Performing an analysis of health problems related to child safety
Determining the appropriateness of the planned health activity - ANSWER-Determining
the appropriateness of the planned health activity
, A fever develops in a client who has been hospitalized for 2 months and is receiving
parenteral nutrition by way of a central venous line, and central venous line-related
sepsis is diagnosed. What does the nurse interpret the meaning of this infection? Select
all that apply.
A nosocomial infection
An iatrogenic infection
A result of bacterial colonization
A community-acquired infection
A healthcare-associated infection
A hospital-acquired infection - ANSWER-A healthcare-associated infection
A nosocomial infection
A hospital-acquired infection
A home care nurse is instructing a client in the use of ice packs to treat an eye injury.
What does the nurse instruct the client to do?
Place the ice pack directly on the eye
Avoid the use of commercially prepared ice bags
Keep the ice pack on the eye continuously for 24 hours
Wrap a plastic bag filled with ice in a pillowcase and place it on the eye - ANSWER-
Wrap a plastic bag filled with ice in a pillowcase and place it on the eye
A home care nurse is visiting an older client who has been recovering from a mild brain
attack (stroke) affecting her left side. The client lives alone but receives regular
assistance from her daughter and son, who both live within 10 miles. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to assess the client's safety risk? Select all that
apply.
Assess the client's visual acuity
Observe the client's gait and posture
Evaluate the client's muscle strength
Look for any hazards in the home environment
Well-cooked cheeseburger - ANSWER-Italian bread
Baked chicken
Well-cooked cheeseburger
A client with a new diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) is being admitted to the hospital.
During the collection of data from the client, which of the following considerations is
most important?
The religious affiliation or church of preference
The names of close friends and family members
What medications have been prescribed and what the client knows about his or her side
effects
The name of the person from whom the client contracted TB, so that the person may be
reported for follow-up care - ANSWER-The names of close friends and family members
A client with an infection is receiving antibiotics by way of intramuscular (IM) injection.
The client is also receiving subcutaneous (SC) injections of heparin. Which precautions
does the nurse understand are most appropriate to help ensure the safety of this client?
Select all that apply.
Switching injection sites
Doubling the dose of anticoagulant
Applying a pressure bandage to the site after each IM injection
Applying prolonged pressure to the sites of the IM and SC injections
Decreasing the sizes of the needles used for the IM and SC injections - ANSWER-
Switching injection sites
Applying prolonged pressure to the sites of the IM and SC injections
A client with osteoporosis is at risk for falls. Which statement by the client indicates the
need for instruction regarding measures to prevent falls?
"I took the bathmat out of my tub."
,"I use a shower chair when I bathe."
"I've placed nightlights in my hallway."
"The railings on my stairs are sturdy and secure." - ANSWER-"I took the bathmat out of
my tub."
A client with paraplegia has spasticity of the leg muscles. Which nursing interventions
should be included in the plan of care for this client? Select all that apply.
The use of restraints to immobilize the limbs
Range-of-motion exercises of the affected limbs
An as-needed prescription for a muscle relaxant
Removal of potentially harmful objects near the client
The use of padding against the client's legs when the client is sitting in a wheelchair -
ANSWER-Range-of-motion exercises of the affected limbs
An as-needed prescription for a muscle relaxant
Removal of potentially harmful objects near the client
The use of padding against the client's legs when the client is sitting in a wheelchair
A community health nurse is asked to assist in developing a community disaster plan
identified by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The nurse knows that
the preparedness phase of the plan includes what components? Select all that apply.
Evacuation
Planning for rescue
Caring for disaster victims
Training of disaster personnel
Putting disaster planning services into action
Actions to prevent the occurrence of a disaster or reduce the
damaging effects - ANSWER-Evacuation
Planning for rescue
,Caring for disaster victims
Training of disaster personnel
A community health nurse is providing an educational session on childhood poisoning at
a local school. What does the nurse tell the group what the first action is when an
accidental poisoning occurs?
Induce vomiting
Call an ambulance
Call the poison control center
Bring the child to the emergency department (ED) - ANSWER-Call the poison control
center
A community health nurse is providing information to local residents about the
transmission of anthrax. Through which body systems does the nurse tell the residents
that anthrax can be contracted? Select all that apply.
Immune
Urinary
Lymphatic
Respiratory (Lungs)
Gastrointestinal
Integumentary System (Skin) - ANSWER-Skin, lungs, GI
A community health nurse working in a school setting is concerned because parents are
not participating in health activities designed to promote child safety. What is the most
appropriate initial action for the nurse to take?
Implementing a child safety program
Planning a focused child safety program
Performing an analysis of health problems related to child safety
Determining the appropriateness of the planned health activity - ANSWER-Determining
the appropriateness of the planned health activity
, A fever develops in a client who has been hospitalized for 2 months and is receiving
parenteral nutrition by way of a central venous line, and central venous line-related
sepsis is diagnosed. What does the nurse interpret the meaning of this infection? Select
all that apply.
A nosocomial infection
An iatrogenic infection
A result of bacterial colonization
A community-acquired infection
A healthcare-associated infection
A hospital-acquired infection - ANSWER-A healthcare-associated infection
A nosocomial infection
A hospital-acquired infection
A home care nurse is instructing a client in the use of ice packs to treat an eye injury.
What does the nurse instruct the client to do?
Place the ice pack directly on the eye
Avoid the use of commercially prepared ice bags
Keep the ice pack on the eye continuously for 24 hours
Wrap a plastic bag filled with ice in a pillowcase and place it on the eye - ANSWER-
Wrap a plastic bag filled with ice in a pillowcase and place it on the eye
A home care nurse is visiting an older client who has been recovering from a mild brain
attack (stroke) affecting her left side. The client lives alone but receives regular
assistance from her daughter and son, who both live within 10 miles. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to assess the client's safety risk? Select all that
apply.
Assess the client's visual acuity
Observe the client's gait and posture
Evaluate the client's muscle strength
Look for any hazards in the home environment
