HESI - MANAGEMENT OF CARE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
Which is the subset of clinical health care informatics? - Answer -Nursing Informatics
NI is the subset of clinical health care informatics. This is a specialty that integrates
nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and
communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice.
Which skills are essential for the nurse who is setting priorities for client care? - Answer
-- Assessment
- Critical thinking
- Clinical-decision making
Essential skills for the nurse who is setting priorities for client care include assessment,
critical thinking, and clinical decision-making. Evaluation and case management are
nursing skills; however, these are not essential for setting priorities.
When a client who has peripheral arterial disease of the lower extremities tells the
nurse, "I walk so slowly that no one wants to walk with me," which response by the
nurse is best?
A.) "Many people enjoy walking alone."
B.) "You will be able to walk faster eventually."
C.) "It is important that you keep walking to improve circulation."
D.) "Perhaps you might consider a supervised exercise training program." - Answer -D.)
"Perhaps you might consider a supervised exercise training program."
Supervised exercise training programs for peripheral arterial disease include exercise
and walking programs that encourage new growth of vessels around the obstructed
artery; this may improve peripheral perfusion and the ability to walk. These programs
also involve interaction with a therapist and other clients, which may improve motivation.
Although many people may enjoy walking alone, this client's statement indicates a
preference for walking with others. An assurance that walking speed will improve does
not address the client's current concern.
Which type of therapy is suitable for a client who has unresolved residual feelings after
being seen and treated for a physical attack by an unknown assailant?
A.) Psychotherapy that emphasizes desensitization
B.) Short-term therapy emphasizing crisis intervention
C.) Long-term therapy with a psychoanalytical emphasis
D.) Group therapy with a behavior modification component - Answer -B.) Short-term
therapy emphasizing crisis intervention
ANSWERS
Which is the subset of clinical health care informatics? - Answer -Nursing Informatics
NI is the subset of clinical health care informatics. This is a specialty that integrates
nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and
communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice.
Which skills are essential for the nurse who is setting priorities for client care? - Answer
-- Assessment
- Critical thinking
- Clinical-decision making
Essential skills for the nurse who is setting priorities for client care include assessment,
critical thinking, and clinical decision-making. Evaluation and case management are
nursing skills; however, these are not essential for setting priorities.
When a client who has peripheral arterial disease of the lower extremities tells the
nurse, "I walk so slowly that no one wants to walk with me," which response by the
nurse is best?
A.) "Many people enjoy walking alone."
B.) "You will be able to walk faster eventually."
C.) "It is important that you keep walking to improve circulation."
D.) "Perhaps you might consider a supervised exercise training program." - Answer -D.)
"Perhaps you might consider a supervised exercise training program."
Supervised exercise training programs for peripheral arterial disease include exercise
and walking programs that encourage new growth of vessels around the obstructed
artery; this may improve peripheral perfusion and the ability to walk. These programs
also involve interaction with a therapist and other clients, which may improve motivation.
Although many people may enjoy walking alone, this client's statement indicates a
preference for walking with others. An assurance that walking speed will improve does
not address the client's current concern.
Which type of therapy is suitable for a client who has unresolved residual feelings after
being seen and treated for a physical attack by an unknown assailant?
A.) Psychotherapy that emphasizes desensitization
B.) Short-term therapy emphasizing crisis intervention
C.) Long-term therapy with a psychoanalytical emphasis
D.) Group therapy with a behavior modification component - Answer -B.) Short-term
therapy emphasizing crisis intervention
