Adult Health (HESI) Final Exam
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An elderly patient has been put on a potentially toxic drug for treatment of arthritis. The patient
and family have expressed concern about the drug. What is the nurse's responsibility in this
particular situation? ✔✔provide information so that the patient can decide whether to accept or
refuse the treatment
The nurse is caring for a patient whose daughter wishes to pursue a career in nursing. The
daughter wants to enroll in a program that is of short duration and makes her eligible to take the
nursing license examination. Which educational program would the nurse recommend to this
student? ✔✔associates degree program in nursing
The community health nurse is conducting a program on health and fitness awareness for
medically under served people. Who would be categorized as medically under served?
✔✔people of a poor socioeconomic status
The nursing mentor observes that a nursing student is deficient in communication skills but is
good at understanding nursing theories. How would the mentor intervene with respect to this
student? ✔✔help the student build nursing skills
,In a hospital, there is an acute shortage of nurses because of retirements. Which action would the
remaining nurses take? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. ✔✔-use
the patient contact time efficiently
-use the patient contact time professionally
The nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage lung disease. The patient wants to go home on
oxygen and be comfortable. The family wants the patient to have a new surgical procedure. The
nurse explains the risks and benefits of the surgery to the family and discusses the patient's
wishes with the family. Which role is the nurse playing for the patient? ✔✔advocate
Nurses are responsible for the quality of care provided to patients. Which will help nurses
practice safe nursing? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. ✔✔-
acquiring knowledge
-improving competencies
-acquiring technical skills
The nurse usually is assigned multiple patients at one time. Which action would the nurse take to
ensure individual patient satisfaction? select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct. ✔✔-provide quality care to each patient
-ensure that patients leave with a positive image of nursing
,-manage time, and approach all patients with compassion
A 40 y/o man is diagnosed with colon cancer. While interacting with the patient, the nurse learns
that he has a twin brother. Which nursing action is appropriate for the patient's brother? select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. ✔✔-educate the patient's brother on
reasons to get a colonoscopy
-encourage the patient's brother to get an annual stool test
The nurse is being appointed as nurse educator in a nursing school. Which responsibilities fall
under the role of the nurse educator? ✔✔provide student with practical and theoretical
knowledge
The senior nurse is explaining to the nurse who holds an associate degree in nursing about next
steps in advanced nursing education. Which educational option would be included? Select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. ✔✔-bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)
-Bachelor in Nursing (BN)
A patient has a sprained ankle. The nurse instructs the patient to keep the leg elevated and
applies cold compresses on the affected ankle. Which standard of practice is the nurse
performing? ✔✔implementation
, The health care provider asks the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) to provide spinal
anesthesia to a patient who is scheduled for a hernia operation. What is the CRNA's next step?
✔✔provide the anesthesia under the supervision of a health care provider with knowledge of
surgical anesthesia
The nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes how to self-administer subcutaneous insulin. Which
key element would the nurse keep in mind before teaching the patient about health care
principles? ✔✔match the teaching with the patient's capabilities
Which role is true about the general practice of advanced practice registered nurses? ✔✔function
independently
Which teaching about Quality and Safety Education for nurses (QSEN) competencies, the nurse
states, "This competency uses tools such as flowcharts and diagrams to make the process of care
explicit". Which QSEN competency is the nurse referring to? ✔✔quality improvement
A patient has been advised to have a total knee replacement because of osteoarthritis. The patient
is not willing to undergo the surgery, but family members want to get the surgery done to relieve
the disability. The nurse explains the details of the surgery and the risks associated with it, and
Questions and Answers Rated A+
An elderly patient has been put on a potentially toxic drug for treatment of arthritis. The patient
and family have expressed concern about the drug. What is the nurse's responsibility in this
particular situation? ✔✔provide information so that the patient can decide whether to accept or
refuse the treatment
The nurse is caring for a patient whose daughter wishes to pursue a career in nursing. The
daughter wants to enroll in a program that is of short duration and makes her eligible to take the
nursing license examination. Which educational program would the nurse recommend to this
student? ✔✔associates degree program in nursing
The community health nurse is conducting a program on health and fitness awareness for
medically under served people. Who would be categorized as medically under served?
✔✔people of a poor socioeconomic status
The nursing mentor observes that a nursing student is deficient in communication skills but is
good at understanding nursing theories. How would the mentor intervene with respect to this
student? ✔✔help the student build nursing skills
,In a hospital, there is an acute shortage of nurses because of retirements. Which action would the
remaining nurses take? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. ✔✔-use
the patient contact time efficiently
-use the patient contact time professionally
The nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage lung disease. The patient wants to go home on
oxygen and be comfortable. The family wants the patient to have a new surgical procedure. The
nurse explains the risks and benefits of the surgery to the family and discusses the patient's
wishes with the family. Which role is the nurse playing for the patient? ✔✔advocate
Nurses are responsible for the quality of care provided to patients. Which will help nurses
practice safe nursing? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. ✔✔-
acquiring knowledge
-improving competencies
-acquiring technical skills
The nurse usually is assigned multiple patients at one time. Which action would the nurse take to
ensure individual patient satisfaction? select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct. ✔✔-provide quality care to each patient
-ensure that patients leave with a positive image of nursing
,-manage time, and approach all patients with compassion
A 40 y/o man is diagnosed with colon cancer. While interacting with the patient, the nurse learns
that he has a twin brother. Which nursing action is appropriate for the patient's brother? select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. ✔✔-educate the patient's brother on
reasons to get a colonoscopy
-encourage the patient's brother to get an annual stool test
The nurse is being appointed as nurse educator in a nursing school. Which responsibilities fall
under the role of the nurse educator? ✔✔provide student with practical and theoretical
knowledge
The senior nurse is explaining to the nurse who holds an associate degree in nursing about next
steps in advanced nursing education. Which educational option would be included? Select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. ✔✔-bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)
-Bachelor in Nursing (BN)
A patient has a sprained ankle. The nurse instructs the patient to keep the leg elevated and
applies cold compresses on the affected ankle. Which standard of practice is the nurse
performing? ✔✔implementation
, The health care provider asks the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) to provide spinal
anesthesia to a patient who is scheduled for a hernia operation. What is the CRNA's next step?
✔✔provide the anesthesia under the supervision of a health care provider with knowledge of
surgical anesthesia
The nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes how to self-administer subcutaneous insulin. Which
key element would the nurse keep in mind before teaching the patient about health care
principles? ✔✔match the teaching with the patient's capabilities
Which role is true about the general practice of advanced practice registered nurses? ✔✔function
independently
Which teaching about Quality and Safety Education for nurses (QSEN) competencies, the nurse
states, "This competency uses tools such as flowcharts and diagrams to make the process of care
explicit". Which QSEN competency is the nurse referring to? ✔✔quality improvement
A patient has been advised to have a total knee replacement because of osteoarthritis. The patient
is not willing to undergo the surgery, but family members want to get the surgery done to relieve
the disability. The nurse explains the details of the surgery and the risks associated with it, and
