HESI (MIXED RN QUESTIONS) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED

HESI (MIXED RN QUESTIONS) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED While reviewing the laboratory reports of a client, the nurse finds that the client has low sodium levels. Which hormonal imbalance should the nurse suspect in the client? Epinephrine Glucagon Calcitonin Cortisol - ANS-Cortisol Cortisol is the glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex that maintains sodium and water balance. Therefore, reduced sodium levels in the client indicate a cortisol imbalance. Additionally, depleted sodium levels in a client indicate hyponatremia. Epinephrine is a catecholamine, which helps in maintaining homeostasis. Glucagon increases blood glucose levels and does not play a role in maintaining electrolyte balance. Calcitonin helps in regulating serum calcium levels. A nurse observes a window washer falling 25 feet (7.6 m) to the ground. The nurse rushes to the scene and determines that the person is in cardiopulmonary arrest. What should the nurse do first? Multiple choice question Feel for a pulse Begin chest compressions Leave to call for assistance Perform the abdominal thrust maneuver - ANS-chest compressions According to the American Heart Association and Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada for CPR, the first step is to feel for a pulse after unresponsiveness is established. In this case, it has been established the client has no pulse (cardiopulmonary arrest); therefore chest compressions are initiated. Do not leave the client to call for assistance. The abdominal thrust (Heimlich) maneuver is used to relieve airway obstruction and is not appropriate in this instance. nurse is caring for a client with glaucoma. Which rationale associated with the need for treatment of this condition should the nurse include in a teaching program? Total blindness is inevitable. Lost vision cannot be restored. Use of both eyes usually is restricted. Surgery will help the problem only temporarily. - ANS-Lost vision cannot be restored. Retinal damage caused by the increased intraocular pressure of glaucoma is progressive and permanent if the disease is not controlled; lost vision cannot be restored. Early treatment may prevent blindness. One eye may be affected, and there is no restriction on the use of either eye. Surgery can open up drainage and permanently reduce pressure. A healthcare provider determines that a client has myasthenia gravis. Which clinical findings does the nurse expect when completing a health history and physical assessment? .