BSN 366 HESI EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
A 64 year-old client scheduled for surgery with a general
anesthetic refuses to remove a set of dentures prior to leaving
the unit for the operating room. What would be the most
appropriate intervention by the nurse? - correct answer Ask the
client if the preference would be to remove the dentures in the
operating room receiving area
The nurse has been teaching adult clients about cardiac risks
when they visit the hypertension clinic. Which form of
evaluation would best measure learning? - correct answer Reported
behavioral changes
The nurse is planning care for an 18 month-old child. Which
action should be included in the child's care? - correct answer
Encourage the child to feed himself finger food
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A partner is concerned because the client frequently
daydreams about moving to Arizona to get away from the
pollution and crowding in southern California. The nurse
explains that - correct answer Such fantasies can gratify unconscious
wishes or prepare for anticipated future events
An appropriate goal for a client with anxiety would be to - correct
answer Learn self-help techniques
While the nurse is administering medications to a client, the
client states "I do not want to take that medicine today." Which
of the following responses by the nurse would be best? - correct
answer "Is there a reason why you don't want to take your
medicine?"
While caring for a client, the nurse notes a pulsating mass in the
client's periumbilical area. Which of the following assessments
is appropriate for the nurse to perform? - correct answer Auscultate
the mass
A client is admitted to the hospital with a history of confusion.
The client has difficulty remembering recent events and
becomes disoriented when away from home. Which statement
would provide the best reality orientation for this client? - correct
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answer"Good morning. You're in the hospital. I am your nurse
Elaine Jones."
The nurse is teaching the parents of a 3 month-old infant about
nutrition. What is the main source of fluids for an infant until
about 12 months of age? - correct answer Formula or breast milk
The family of a 6 year-old with a fractured femur asks the nurse
if the child's height will be affected by the injury. Which
statement is true concerning long bone fractures in children? -
correct answer Epiphyseal fractures often interrupt a child's normal
growth pattern
The nurse is assessing a client who states her last menstrual
period was March 16, and she has missed one period. She
reports episodes of nausea and vomiting. Pregnancy is
confirmed by a urine test. What will the nurse calculate as the
estimated date of delivery (EDD)? - correct answer December 23
When screening children for scoliosis, at what time of
development would the nurse expect early signs to appear? -
correct answer During the preadolescent growth spurt
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A client with congestive heart failure is newly admitted to
home health care. The nurse discovers that the client has not
been following the prescribed diet. What would be the most
appropriate nursing action? - correct answer Discuss diet with the
client to learn the reasons for not following the diet
A client states, "People think I'm no good, you know what I
mean?" Which of these responses would be most therapeutic? -
correct answer "I'm not sure what you mean. Tell me a bit more
about that."
A client being treated for hypertension returns to the
community clinic for follow up. The client says, "I know these
pills are important, but I just can't take these water pills
anymore. I drive a truck for a living, and I can't be stopping
every 20 minutes to go to the bathroom." Which of these is the
best nursing diagnosis? - correct answer Noncompliance related to
medication side effects
When teaching effective stress management techniques to a
client 1 hour before surgery, which of the following should the
nurse recommend? - correct answer Deep breathing