HESI Health Assessment module evaluates students' grasp of health assessment principles. Questions span anatomy, physiology, and clinical reasoning. Answers gauge diagnostic skills and application of nursing knowledge, assessing readiness for real-world scenarios. Crucial for nursing students, ensu...
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Evaluate bladder Palpate, Bladder scan, urine collection Gout Involves first metatarsal phalangeal joint; redness, swelling, heat & extreme tenderness; metabolic disorder of disturbed purine; elevated serum uric acid Interventions for gout Low purine diet; avoid foods such as organ meats, wines ...
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Add to cartEvaluate bladder Palpate, Bladder scan, urine collection Gout Involves first metatarsal phalangeal joint; redness, swelling, heat & extreme tenderness; metabolic disorder of disturbed purine; elevated serum uric acid Interventions for gout Low purine diet; avoid foods such as organ meats, wines ...
steps in the nursing process Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation (nursing process) Assessment - 1st step - COLLECT DATA - review of clinical record - interview - health history - physical exams - functional assessment - cultural and spiritual assessment - consu...
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Add to cartsteps in the nursing process Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation (nursing process) Assessment - 1st step - COLLECT DATA - review of clinical record - interview - health history - physical exams - functional assessment - cultural and spiritual assessment - consu...
What is gamma globulin and when is it used? Gamma globulin, which is an immune globulin, contains most of the antibodies circulating in the blood. When injected into an individual, it prevents a specific antigen from entering a host cell. So the antigen is neutralized by the antibodies gamma g...
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Add to cartWhat is gamma globulin and when is it used? Gamma globulin, which is an immune globulin, contains most of the antibodies circulating in the blood. When injected into an individual, it prevents a specific antigen from entering a host cell. So the antigen is neutralized by the antibodies gamma g...
A tuning fork would be used to assess cranial nerve VIII (the acoustic nerve). Cheyne-Stokes Cheyne-Stokes respirations are rhythmic respirations with periods of apnea and can indicate a metabolic dysfunction in the cerebral hemisphere or basal ganglia The nurse is setting up the physical envi...
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Add to cartA tuning fork would be used to assess cranial nerve VIII (the acoustic nerve). Cheyne-Stokes Cheyne-Stokes respirations are rhythmic respirations with periods of apnea and can indicate a metabolic dysfunction in the cerebral hemisphere or basal ganglia The nurse is setting up the physical envi...
What is the ABC rule of prioritization? 1. Airway 2. Breathing 3. Circulation What is the Two-Point Discrimination Exam The nurse will touch two points and continue to make the distance between the two points smaller until the patient declares that they only feel 1 point. Where should the nu...
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Add to cartWhat is the ABC rule of prioritization? 1. Airway 2. Breathing 3. Circulation What is the Two-Point Discrimination Exam The nurse will touch two points and continue to make the distance between the two points smaller until the patient declares that they only feel 1 point. Where should the nu...
Each culture has its own healers who usually: a. speak at least two languages. b. own and operate specialty community clinics. c. cost less than traditional or biomedical providers. d. recommend folk practices that are dangerous c. cost less than traditional or biomedical providers While eval...
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Add to cartEach culture has its own healers who usually: a. speak at least two languages. b. own and operate specialty community clinics. c. cost less than traditional or biomedical providers. d. recommend folk practices that are dangerous c. cost less than traditional or biomedical providers While eval...
A family is concerned about their fathers recent memory loss, what do you do? Ask him to recall what he ate for breakfast An elderly woman has longitudinal ridges on her nailbeds, what is this likely indicative of? Expected variation An older adult reports gradual hearing loss over the past ye...
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Add to cartA family is concerned about their fathers recent memory loss, what do you do? Ask him to recall what he ate for breakfast An elderly woman has longitudinal ridges on her nailbeds, what is this likely indicative of? Expected variation An older adult reports gradual hearing loss over the past ye...
The nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a client and notes a positive Romberg's test. The nurse makes this determination based on which observation? An involuntary rhythmic, rapid, twitching of the eyeballs A dorsiflexion of the great toe with fanning of the other toes A significa...
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Add to cartThe nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a client and notes a positive Romberg's test. The nurse makes this determination based on which observation? An involuntary rhythmic, rapid, twitching of the eyeballs A dorsiflexion of the great toe with fanning of the other toes A significa...
While discussing the science of nursing, the nurse identifies the domain of nursing theory. Which linkages should the nurse provide to describe nursing's paradigm? A. The person, the environment or situation, and health B. Stress reduction, self-care, and a systems model C. Curative care, rest...
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Add to cartWhile discussing the science of nursing, the nurse identifies the domain of nursing theory. Which linkages should the nurse provide to describe nursing's paradigm? A. The person, the environment or situation, and health B. Stress reduction, self-care, and a systems model C. Curative care, rest...
A patient is being assessed for range of joint movement. The nurse asks him to move his arm in toward the center of his body. This movement is called: adduction A patient tells the nurse that she is having a hard time bringing her hand to her mouth when she eats or tries to brush her teeth. The...
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Add to cartA patient is being assessed for range of joint movement. The nurse asks him to move his arm in toward the center of his body. This movement is called: adduction A patient tells the nurse that she is having a hard time bringing her hand to her mouth when she eats or tries to brush her teeth. The...
aneurysm visible, prominent pulsation or dialation diastole ventricular relaxation, ventricular filling from atria. erythema redness of skin murmur harsh, blowing sounds caused by disruption of blood flow myocardial ischemia oxygen needs heightened so heart has to work harder systole ventricula...
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Add to cartaneurysm visible, prominent pulsation or dialation diastole ventricular relaxation, ventricular filling from atria. erythema redness of skin murmur harsh, blowing sounds caused by disruption of blood flow myocardial ischemia oxygen needs heightened so heart has to work harder systole ventricula...
A 29 year old male client informs the nurse that he came to the clinic to see if, "Maybe I have lung cancer or something," and wants to get checked out since, "I can't seem to get rid of this body-wracking dry cough that has been hanging around for the last six weeks." Which computer docu...
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Add to cartA 29 year old male client informs the nurse that he came to the clinic to see if, "Maybe I have lung cancer or something," and wants to get checked out since, "I can't seem to get rid of this body-wracking dry cough that has been hanging around for the last six weeks." Which computer docu...
The registered nurse (RN) recognizes which client group is at the greatest risk for developing a urinary tract infection (UTI)? (Rank from highest risk to lowest risk.) - School-aged females - Older males - Older females - Adolescent males 1. older females 2. school-aged females 3. older mal...
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Add to cartThe registered nurse (RN) recognizes which client group is at the greatest risk for developing a urinary tract infection (UTI)? (Rank from highest risk to lowest risk.) - School-aged females - Older males - Older females - Adolescent males 1. older females 2. school-aged females 3. older mal...
"My life is really out of balance." A client is reporting chest pain. What statement made by the client, helps the nurse to understand this client has a naturalistic belief in the cause of illness? Be open to people who are different Have a curiosity about people. Become culturally competen...
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Add to cart"My life is really out of balance." A client is reporting chest pain. What statement made by the client, helps the nurse to understand this client has a naturalistic belief in the cause of illness? Be open to people who are different Have a curiosity about people. Become culturally competen...
1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or he...
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Add to cart1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or he...
Objective. During the interview portio of the health assessment, a nurse notes the person's posture, physical appearance, and ability to converse. How should the nurse document these findings? A round smooth mass that slides between the fingers As a part of a routine health assessment, the n...
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Add to cartObjective. During the interview portio of the health assessment, a nurse notes the person's posture, physical appearance, and ability to converse. How should the nurse document these findings? A round smooth mass that slides between the fingers As a part of a routine health assessment, the n...
A nurse conducting a physical assessment is observing the client's balance and performing tests to determine the client's sense of equilibrium. Which cranial nerve is the nurse assessing? 1. Cranial nerve II 2. Cranial nerve IX 3. Cranial nerve VII 4. Cranial nerve VIII 4. Cranial nerve VI...
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Add to cartA nurse conducting a physical assessment is observing the client's balance and performing tests to determine the client's sense of equilibrium. Which cranial nerve is the nurse assessing? 1. Cranial nerve II 2. Cranial nerve IX 3. Cranial nerve VII 4. Cranial nerve VIII 4. Cranial nerve VI...
5. The nurse is interviewing a patient who has a hearing impairment. What techniques would be most beneficial in communicating with this patient? A) Determine the communication method he prefers. B) Avoid using facial and hand gestures because most hearing-impaired people find this degrading. ...
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Add to cart5. The nurse is interviewing a patient who has a hearing impairment. What techniques would be most beneficial in communicating with this patient? A) Determine the communication method he prefers. B) Avoid using facial and hand gestures because most hearing-impaired people find this degrading. ...
The nurse is performing a thoracic assessment on a client with chronic asthma and hyperinflation of the lungs. Which finding should be expected for this client? Barrel chest The nurse is assessing bowel sounds for a hospitalized client. The nurse has heard bowel sounds in the right upper quad...
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Add to cartThe nurse is performing a thoracic assessment on a client with chronic asthma and hyperinflation of the lungs. Which finding should be expected for this client? Barrel chest The nurse is assessing bowel sounds for a hospitalized client. The nurse has heard bowel sounds in the right upper quad...
The nurse is setting up the physical environment for an interview with a client and plans to obtain subjective data regarding the client's health. Which interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply. A.Set the room temperature at a comfortable level. B.Remove distracting objects from t...
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Add to cartThe nurse is setting up the physical environment for an interview with a client and plans to obtain subjective data regarding the client's health. Which interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply. A.Set the room temperature at a comfortable level. B.Remove distracting objects from t...
A central venous catheter has been inserted via a jugular vein, and a radiograph has confirmed placement of the catheter. A prescription has been received for a medication STAT, but IV fluids have not yet been started. Which action should the nurse take prior to administering the prescribed me...
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Add to cartA central venous catheter has been inserted via a jugular vein, and a radiograph has confirmed placement of the catheter. A prescription has been received for a medication STAT, but IV fluids have not yet been started. Which action should the nurse take prior to administering the prescribed me...
To assess a female client for hirsutism, which action should the nurse take? Assess the appearance of the clients face A nurse is completing the health history for a 25 year old male client who reports that he is allergic to penicillin. Which question should the nurse ask after receiving the ...
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Add to cartTo assess a female client for hirsutism, which action should the nurse take? Assess the appearance of the clients face A nurse is completing the health history for a 25 year old male client who reports that he is allergic to penicillin. Which question should the nurse ask after receiving the ...
A nurse is monitoring a client who is taking spironolactone for the tx of HTN. Which findings denote adverse effects of this med SATA a) constipation b) tall T waves c) hyporeflexia d) shallow resp e) prolonged PR interval f) hyperactive bowel sounds b, e, f a nurse is providing dietary ins...
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Add to cartA nurse is monitoring a client who is taking spironolactone for the tx of HTN. Which findings denote adverse effects of this med SATA a) constipation b) tall T waves c) hyporeflexia d) shallow resp e) prolonged PR interval f) hyperactive bowel sounds b, e, f a nurse is providing dietary ins...
What color ink should be used when documenting on paper Permanent black ink What is the correct order for vital signs T, P, RR, BP, extremity, pt position, SPO2 Normal oral temp range 96.4 - 99.1 F Febrile With fever Afebrile Without fever Hyperthermia symptoms 1) Cessation of shiveri...
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Add to cartWhat color ink should be used when documenting on paper Permanent black ink What is the correct order for vital signs T, P, RR, BP, extremity, pt position, SPO2 Normal oral temp range 96.4 - 99.1 F Febrile With fever Afebrile Without fever Hyperthermia symptoms 1) Cessation of shiveri...
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