EXIT HESI - COMPREHENSIVE PN FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
A nurse who has recently completed orientation is beginning work in the labor and delivery unit
for the first time. When making assignments, which client should the charge nurse assign to this
new nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>A multiparous client who is dilated 5 cm and 50% effaced
A client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has white lesions in the oral cavity
that resemble milk curds. Nystatin (Mycostatin) preparation is prescribed as a swish and
swallow. Which information is most important for the nurse to provide the client? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>Oral hygiene should be performed before the medication.
A client who is admitted with emphysema is having difficulty breathing. In which position should
the nurse place the client? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Sitting upright and forward with both arms
supported on an over the bed table
A client with chronic renal insufficiency (CRI) is taking 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) PO
and 40 mg of furosemide (Lasix) PO daily. Today, at a routine clinic visit, the client's serum
potassium level is 4 mEq/L. What is the most likely cause of this client's potassium level? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>The client's renal function has affected his potassium level.
A registered nurse (RN) delivers telehealth services to clients via electronic communication.
Which nursing action creates the greatest risk for professional liability and has the potential for
a malpractice lawsuit? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Sending medical records to health care
providers via the Internet
Which pathophysiologic response supports the contraindication for opioids, such as morphine,
in clients with increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
A.Sedation produced by opioids is a result of a prolonged half-life when the ICP is elevated.
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,B.Higher doses of opioids are required when cerebral blood flow is reduced by an elevated ICP.
C.Dysphoria from opioids contributes to altered levels of consciousness with an elevated ICP.
D.Opioids suppress respirations, which increases Pco2 and contributes to an elevated ICP. -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>D
The greatest risk associated with opioids such as morphine (D) is respiratory depression that
causes an increase in Pco2, which increases ICP and masks the early signs of intracranial
bleeding in head injury. (A, B, and C) do not support the risks associated with opioid use in a
client with increased ICP.
The charge nurse of a medical surgical unit is alerted to an impending disaster requiring
implementation of the hospital's disaster plan. Specific facts about the nature of this disaster
are not yet known. Which instruction should the charge nurse give to the other staff members
at this time?
A.Prepare to evacuate the unit, starting with the bedridden clients.
B.UAPs should report to the emergency center to handle transports.
C.The licensed staff should begin counting wheelchairs and IV poles on the unit.
D.Continue with current assignments until more instructions are received. - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>D
When faced with an impending disaster, hospital personnel may be alerted but should continue
with current client care assignments until further instructions are received (D). Evacuation is
typically a response of last resort that begins with clients who are most able to ambulate (A). (B)
is premature and is likely to increase the chaos if incoming casualties are anticipated. (C) is poor
utilization of personnel.
The nurse assesses a client while the UAP measures the client's vital signs. The client's vital signs
change suddenly, and the nurse determines that the client's condition is worsening. The nurse is
unsure of the client's resuscitative status and needs to check the client's medical record for any
advanced directives. Which action should the nurse implement?
A.Ask the UAP to check for the advanced directive while the nurse completes the assessment.
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, B.Assign the UAP to complete the assessment while the nurse checks for the advanced
directive.
C.Check the medical record for the advanced directive and then complete the client assessment.
D.Call for the charge nurse to check the advanced directive while continuing to assess the
client. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>D
Because the client's condition is worsening, the nurse should remain with the client and
continue the assessment while calling for help from the charge nurse to determine the client's
resuscitative status (D). (A and B) are tasks that must be completed by a nurse and cannot be
delegated to the UAP. (C) is contraindicated.
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery scheduled in 2 hours. A UAP is helping the nurse.
Which task is important for the nurse to perform, rather than the UAP?
A.Remove the client's nail polish and dentures.
B.Assist the client to the restroom to void.
C.Obtain the client's height and weight.
D.Offer the client emotional support. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>D
By using therapeutic techniques to offer support (D), the nurse can determine any client
concerns that need to be addressed. (A, B, and C) are all actions that can be performed by the
UAP under the supervision of the nurse.
Until the census on the obstetrics (OB) unit increases, an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
who usually works in labor and delivery and the newborn nursery is assigned to work on the
postoperative unit. Which client would be best for the charge nurse to assign to this UAP?
A.An adolescent who was readmitted to the hospital because of a postoperative infection
B.A woman with a new colostomy who requires discharge teaching
C.A woman who had a hip replacement and may be transferred to the home care unit
D.A man who had a cholecystectomy and currently has a nasogastric tube set to intermittent
suction - CORRECT ANSWER >>>C
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QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
A nurse who has recently completed orientation is beginning work in the labor and delivery unit
for the first time. When making assignments, which client should the charge nurse assign to this
new nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>A multiparous client who is dilated 5 cm and 50% effaced
A client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has white lesions in the oral cavity
that resemble milk curds. Nystatin (Mycostatin) preparation is prescribed as a swish and
swallow. Which information is most important for the nurse to provide the client? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>Oral hygiene should be performed before the medication.
A client who is admitted with emphysema is having difficulty breathing. In which position should
the nurse place the client? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Sitting upright and forward with both arms
supported on an over the bed table
A client with chronic renal insufficiency (CRI) is taking 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) PO
and 40 mg of furosemide (Lasix) PO daily. Today, at a routine clinic visit, the client's serum
potassium level is 4 mEq/L. What is the most likely cause of this client's potassium level? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>The client's renal function has affected his potassium level.
A registered nurse (RN) delivers telehealth services to clients via electronic communication.
Which nursing action creates the greatest risk for professional liability and has the potential for
a malpractice lawsuit? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Sending medical records to health care
providers via the Internet
Which pathophysiologic response supports the contraindication for opioids, such as morphine,
in clients with increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
A.Sedation produced by opioids is a result of a prolonged half-life when the ICP is elevated.
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,B.Higher doses of opioids are required when cerebral blood flow is reduced by an elevated ICP.
C.Dysphoria from opioids contributes to altered levels of consciousness with an elevated ICP.
D.Opioids suppress respirations, which increases Pco2 and contributes to an elevated ICP. -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>D
The greatest risk associated with opioids such as morphine (D) is respiratory depression that
causes an increase in Pco2, which increases ICP and masks the early signs of intracranial
bleeding in head injury. (A, B, and C) do not support the risks associated with opioid use in a
client with increased ICP.
The charge nurse of a medical surgical unit is alerted to an impending disaster requiring
implementation of the hospital's disaster plan. Specific facts about the nature of this disaster
are not yet known. Which instruction should the charge nurse give to the other staff members
at this time?
A.Prepare to evacuate the unit, starting with the bedridden clients.
B.UAPs should report to the emergency center to handle transports.
C.The licensed staff should begin counting wheelchairs and IV poles on the unit.
D.Continue with current assignments until more instructions are received. - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>D
When faced with an impending disaster, hospital personnel may be alerted but should continue
with current client care assignments until further instructions are received (D). Evacuation is
typically a response of last resort that begins with clients who are most able to ambulate (A). (B)
is premature and is likely to increase the chaos if incoming casualties are anticipated. (C) is poor
utilization of personnel.
The nurse assesses a client while the UAP measures the client's vital signs. The client's vital signs
change suddenly, and the nurse determines that the client's condition is worsening. The nurse is
unsure of the client's resuscitative status and needs to check the client's medical record for any
advanced directives. Which action should the nurse implement?
A.Ask the UAP to check for the advanced directive while the nurse completes the assessment.
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, B.Assign the UAP to complete the assessment while the nurse checks for the advanced
directive.
C.Check the medical record for the advanced directive and then complete the client assessment.
D.Call for the charge nurse to check the advanced directive while continuing to assess the
client. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>D
Because the client's condition is worsening, the nurse should remain with the client and
continue the assessment while calling for help from the charge nurse to determine the client's
resuscitative status (D). (A and B) are tasks that must be completed by a nurse and cannot be
delegated to the UAP. (C) is contraindicated.
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery scheduled in 2 hours. A UAP is helping the nurse.
Which task is important for the nurse to perform, rather than the UAP?
A.Remove the client's nail polish and dentures.
B.Assist the client to the restroom to void.
C.Obtain the client's height and weight.
D.Offer the client emotional support. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>D
By using therapeutic techniques to offer support (D), the nurse can determine any client
concerns that need to be addressed. (A, B, and C) are all actions that can be performed by the
UAP under the supervision of the nurse.
Until the census on the obstetrics (OB) unit increases, an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
who usually works in labor and delivery and the newborn nursery is assigned to work on the
postoperative unit. Which client would be best for the charge nurse to assign to this UAP?
A.An adolescent who was readmitted to the hospital because of a postoperative infection
B.A woman with a new colostomy who requires discharge teaching
C.A woman who had a hip replacement and may be transferred to the home care unit
D.A man who had a cholecystectomy and currently has a nasogastric tube set to intermittent
suction - CORRECT ANSWER >>>C
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