NUR 176 HESI REVIEW
NUR 176 HESI REVIEW EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS NEW EDITION
UPLOAD
Terms In This Set (170)
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Type 1 diabetes mellitus NEEDs insulin
Insulin resistant. Does not produce enough
Type 2 diabetes
insulin
Rotating the insulin injection Lipodystrophy
site will prevent?
Polyphagia- Extreme thirst
Polydipsia- Excessive urination
s/s hyperglycemia: 3 Ps Polyuria- Excessive hunger
(also: hot and dry, sugar high)
How is Lantus and regular - Given in 2 separate syringes
insulin given?
- Lantus is normally given at night
Patient put on Actos or Call the doctor and ask him for something else
Metformin or
Glucophage they tell you
they have nausea, what
are you going to do?
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Daily foot exams A1C
How to teach a patient less than 7
with diabetes how to Annual renal function studies Keep
prevent long term LDL below 70
complications Control Glucose levels (70-110)
Exercise
- If the patient says he's having trouble in bed with his
wife (explain before discharging that
What would require impotence is a complication of diabetes)
further assessment for - Don't walk barefoot
diabetes? - If given any new prescriptions to let their diabetic
doctor know (some cardiac and diabetic meds do not
work together)
- Make sure that they keep their sugar under
What are you going to
control, stick to their diet and taking their meds
teach a diabetic with a
regularly
new wound?
- Protein
How long could it take Up to 18 months
for a baby to show signs
of HIV?
A mother w/ HIV just had Use Formula instead of breast milk
a baby. What is
important to teach
mom about feeding?
Why do you use a Decrease the body resistance to the medication
combination/Cocktail for
HIV medication?
What is lab test used to - CD-4 (600-1200)
diagnose HIV? - Viral blood
What does the diet - High Calorie
recommend for a - High Protein
patient w/ HIV? - High Potassium
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The patient has white - Use straw
patches in the mouth - Increase fluid
due to HIV what is the
patient teaching?
What is another test ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)
used to diagnose HIV?
- Wash hair frequent w/warm water
Patient teaching for a
- Dry hair on high heat to kill the Nits (bugs) until fully
mom whose child has
gone
Pediculosis.
- Vaseline is used to coat the hair
- Goal is to maintain a level of functioning
- Can affect the body systems
Stroke
- 2 types = Ischemic (Occlusion) & Hemorrhagic
(Hemorrhage in the brain)
What are the two things we - No straws
have to be careful - Thickened liquids unless the dr. says
dealing with stroke otherwise
patients?
Instruct stroke patients on Teach them how to use their cane or walker or
safety devices and anything that will help them with their mobility
equipment
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Stroke patient becomes Assess the patient's orientation, Alert
confused and agitated, what x4
are you going to Person, place, time
do? They were normal
and alert in the
morning and now you’re
coming in in the afternoon
at lunch time
and they are agitated.
Patient comes in to the ER One sided weakness
with s/s of a stroke. What Facial drooping
is some s/s of a Arm weakness
stroke?
- CT scan or MRI (lets us know if we want to give the
What do you anticipate pt. TPA or not)
the doctor will order for - Neuro assessment with the NIASS scale
the pt. with s/s of - Review any history of bleeding disorders
stroke? - Know if they are on any blood thinners
Altered level of consciousness
What is early s/s of ICP?
Restlessness
Visual disturbances
Patient had intracranial - Any recent nose bleeds
pressure with the - Any visual disturbances lately
diagnosis of a brain - Any headaches lately
tumor. What will we assess?
- Increased daily activity
What Stroke Prevention - Stop smoking
Measures? - Wearing TED hose/Compression
socks daily
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NUR 176 HESI REVIEW EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS NEW EDITION
UPLOAD
Terms In This Set (170)
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Type 1 diabetes mellitus NEEDs insulin
Insulin resistant. Does not produce enough
Type 2 diabetes
insulin
Rotating the insulin injection Lipodystrophy
site will prevent?
Polyphagia- Extreme thirst
Polydipsia- Excessive urination
s/s hyperglycemia: 3 Ps Polyuria- Excessive hunger
(also: hot and dry, sugar high)
How is Lantus and regular - Given in 2 separate syringes
insulin given?
- Lantus is normally given at night
Patient put on Actos or Call the doctor and ask him for something else
Metformin or
Glucophage they tell you
they have nausea, what
are you going to do?
Page 1 of 32
, NUR 176 HESI REVIEW
Daily foot exams A1C
How to teach a patient less than 7
with diabetes how to Annual renal function studies Keep
prevent long term LDL below 70
complications Control Glucose levels (70-110)
Exercise
- If the patient says he's having trouble in bed with his
wife (explain before discharging that
What would require impotence is a complication of diabetes)
further assessment for - Don't walk barefoot
diabetes? - If given any new prescriptions to let their diabetic
doctor know (some cardiac and diabetic meds do not
work together)
- Make sure that they keep their sugar under
What are you going to
control, stick to their diet and taking their meds
teach a diabetic with a
regularly
new wound?
- Protein
How long could it take Up to 18 months
for a baby to show signs
of HIV?
A mother w/ HIV just had Use Formula instead of breast milk
a baby. What is
important to teach
mom about feeding?
Why do you use a Decrease the body resistance to the medication
combination/Cocktail for
HIV medication?
What is lab test used to - CD-4 (600-1200)
diagnose HIV? - Viral blood
What does the diet - High Calorie
recommend for a - High Protein
patient w/ HIV? - High Potassium
Page 2 of 32
, NUR 176 HESI REVIEW
The patient has white - Use straw
patches in the mouth - Increase fluid
due to HIV what is the
patient teaching?
What is another test ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)
used to diagnose HIV?
- Wash hair frequent w/warm water
Patient teaching for a
- Dry hair on high heat to kill the Nits (bugs) until fully
mom whose child has
gone
Pediculosis.
- Vaseline is used to coat the hair
- Goal is to maintain a level of functioning
- Can affect the body systems
Stroke
- 2 types = Ischemic (Occlusion) & Hemorrhagic
(Hemorrhage in the brain)
What are the two things we - No straws
have to be careful - Thickened liquids unless the dr. says
dealing with stroke otherwise
patients?
Instruct stroke patients on Teach them how to use their cane or walker or
safety devices and anything that will help them with their mobility
equipment
Page 3 of 32
, NUR 176 HESI REVIEW
Stroke patient becomes Assess the patient's orientation, Alert
confused and agitated, what x4
are you going to Person, place, time
do? They were normal
and alert in the
morning and now you’re
coming in in the afternoon
at lunch time
and they are agitated.
Patient comes in to the ER One sided weakness
with s/s of a stroke. What Facial drooping
is some s/s of a Arm weakness
stroke?
- CT scan or MRI (lets us know if we want to give the
What do you anticipate pt. TPA or not)
the doctor will order for - Neuro assessment with the NIASS scale
the pt. with s/s of - Review any history of bleeding disorders
stroke? - Know if they are on any blood thinners
Altered level of consciousness
What is early s/s of ICP?
Restlessness
Visual disturbances
Patient had intracranial - Any recent nose bleeds
pressure with the - Any visual disturbances lately
diagnosis of a brain - Any headaches lately
tumor. What will we assess?
- Increased daily activity
What Stroke Prevention - Stop smoking
Measures? - Wearing TED hose/Compression
socks daily
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