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At a routine prenatal visit, a D. Estrogen.
client at 24-weeks gestation
complains of nasal stuffiness
and occasional nosebleeds.
Which hormone is responsible
for these changes?
A. Human chorionic
gonadotropin.
B. Progesterone.
C. Relaxin.
D. Estrogen.
A client who has localized B. Apply an oil-based ointment to the affected areas
eczematous eruptions on b oth
hands is diagnosed as having
contact dermatitis. What
instruction should the nurse
include in this client's discharge
teaching plan?
A. Wear latex gloves whenever
outdoors.
B. Apply an oil-based ointment
to the affected areas.
C. Take prescribed antihistamine
near bedtime.
D. Soak hands in warm soapy
water three times a day.
,While transcribing a new C. Increased liver enzymes.
prescription, the nurse notes
that the prescribed dosage is
much lower than the
recommended dosage listed in
the drug reference guide. Which
client data supports the dosage
reduction?
A. Decreased serum creatinine
B. Increased serum protein.
C. Increased liver enzymes.
D. Prolonged prothrombin time.
The nurse assigns an unlicensed A. None.
assistive personnel (UAP) to take
the vital signs of a client who is
positive for Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
What protective apparel should
the nurse counsel the UAP to
wear when carrying out this
assignment?
A. None.
B. Gown, gloves, mask.
C. Gloves and mask.
D. Gloves only.
A client with Guillain-Barre D. With the client, develop a system of eye blinks to
syndrome requires a communicate "yes" or "no."
tracheostomy and mechanical
ventilation due to the
progression of the disease. What
nursing intervention is most
helpful in aiding this clinet to
communicate with the staff and
family?
A. Speak slowly and disntinctly
while in direct view of the client.
B. Teach the client to point to a
letter board word chart to
communicate needs.
C. Provide the client with a
pencil and tablet of paper.
D. With the client, develop a
system of eye blinks to
communicate "yes" or "no."
,A client with peptic ulcer A. Preparing the client for emergency abdominal surgery.
disease (PUD) is admitted to the
emergency room complaining
of sudden severe upper
abdominal pain. Assessment
indicates an extremely tender
and rigid abdomen, B/P of
90/60 mmHg, and pulse of 110
beat/minute. The emergency
department nurse should
anticipate implementation of
which intervention?
A. Preparing the client for
emergency abdominal surgery.
B. Infusing the proton pump
inhibitor Protonix intravenously.
C. Administering an iced saline
lavage.
D. Inserting a nasogastric tube
to decompress the bowel.
Which finding should the nurse B. Disruption in sleep patterns.
expect a client to exhibit who is
newly diagnosed with
fibromyalgia?
A. Recent joint trauma.
B. Disruption in sleep patterns.
C. Unexplained weight gain.
D. Itching and rash.
A male client with diabetes D. Review the findings of his glycosylated hemoglobin test.
mellitus reports that he has had
trouble following his diet, and
the result of his fasting blood
glucose test is 90 mg/dl. What
action should the nurse
implement first?
A. Obtain a urine specimen from
the client to test for ketonuria.
B. Assure the client that his
diabetes control is within normal
limits.
C. Schedule the client to attend
classes about diet management.
D. Review the findings of his
glycosylated hemoglobin test.
, A multipara postpartum client C. Take a prescribed analgesic an hour prior to breastfeeding.
complain intense cramping
while breastfeeding. What
instruction should the nurse
provide to the client?
A. Change the infant's position
during the next feeding.
B. Void and completely empty
bladder before each feeding.
C. Take a prescribed analgesic
an hour prior to breastfeeding.
D. Drink two glasses of water 30
minutes prior to breastfeeding.
A nurse is preparing to teach the D. " The purpose of the dressing is to protect the incision from
parents of a child who had a fecal contamination."
surgical repair of
myelomeningocele how to
change an occlusive dressing on
the child's back. Which
statement by the parents
indicates that they understand
this procedure?
A. "We should rapidly remove
the tape from the edges of the
dressing when changing it."
B. "The dressing should be
wetted periodically to keep the
skin incision moist."
C. "The dressing will help dry the
sutures for ease of removal."
D. " The purpose of the dressing
is to protect the incision from
fecal contamination."
While the nurse is preparing to B. Assess the client's ability to independently turn to his left side.
administer a high volume saline
enema to a male client, the
client appears anxious and
states that he is not able to turn
on his right side without help
because of a recent stroke.
What action should the nurse
take first?
A. Reassure the client that he
can remain in any position of
comfort during the enema.
B. Assess the client's ability to
independently turn to his left
side.
C. Instruct the client that the
procedure will only last about
ten minutes.
D. Ask a UAP to assist the client
to maintain a right lateral
position.
HESI: CAT Exam
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NCLEX EXAM PREVIEW HESI CAT EXAM Florida CNA Clinical
110 terms 83 terms Teacher 114 terms
kandykat1012 Preview Jellyroll7 Preview Linaarie
At a routine prenatal visit, a D. Estrogen.
client at 24-weeks gestation
complains of nasal stuffiness
and occasional nosebleeds.
Which hormone is responsible
for these changes?
A. Human chorionic
gonadotropin.
B. Progesterone.
C. Relaxin.
D. Estrogen.
A client who has localized B. Apply an oil-based ointment to the affected areas
eczematous eruptions on b oth
hands is diagnosed as having
contact dermatitis. What
instruction should the nurse
include in this client's discharge
teaching plan?
A. Wear latex gloves whenever
outdoors.
B. Apply an oil-based ointment
to the affected areas.
C. Take prescribed antihistamine
near bedtime.
D. Soak hands in warm soapy
water three times a day.
,While transcribing a new C. Increased liver enzymes.
prescription, the nurse notes
that the prescribed dosage is
much lower than the
recommended dosage listed in
the drug reference guide. Which
client data supports the dosage
reduction?
A. Decreased serum creatinine
B. Increased serum protein.
C. Increased liver enzymes.
D. Prolonged prothrombin time.
The nurse assigns an unlicensed A. None.
assistive personnel (UAP) to take
the vital signs of a client who is
positive for Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
What protective apparel should
the nurse counsel the UAP to
wear when carrying out this
assignment?
A. None.
B. Gown, gloves, mask.
C. Gloves and mask.
D. Gloves only.
A client with Guillain-Barre D. With the client, develop a system of eye blinks to
syndrome requires a communicate "yes" or "no."
tracheostomy and mechanical
ventilation due to the
progression of the disease. What
nursing intervention is most
helpful in aiding this clinet to
communicate with the staff and
family?
A. Speak slowly and disntinctly
while in direct view of the client.
B. Teach the client to point to a
letter board word chart to
communicate needs.
C. Provide the client with a
pencil and tablet of paper.
D. With the client, develop a
system of eye blinks to
communicate "yes" or "no."
,A client with peptic ulcer A. Preparing the client for emergency abdominal surgery.
disease (PUD) is admitted to the
emergency room complaining
of sudden severe upper
abdominal pain. Assessment
indicates an extremely tender
and rigid abdomen, B/P of
90/60 mmHg, and pulse of 110
beat/minute. The emergency
department nurse should
anticipate implementation of
which intervention?
A. Preparing the client for
emergency abdominal surgery.
B. Infusing the proton pump
inhibitor Protonix intravenously.
C. Administering an iced saline
lavage.
D. Inserting a nasogastric tube
to decompress the bowel.
Which finding should the nurse B. Disruption in sleep patterns.
expect a client to exhibit who is
newly diagnosed with
fibromyalgia?
A. Recent joint trauma.
B. Disruption in sleep patterns.
C. Unexplained weight gain.
D. Itching and rash.
A male client with diabetes D. Review the findings of his glycosylated hemoglobin test.
mellitus reports that he has had
trouble following his diet, and
the result of his fasting blood
glucose test is 90 mg/dl. What
action should the nurse
implement first?
A. Obtain a urine specimen from
the client to test for ketonuria.
B. Assure the client that his
diabetes control is within normal
limits.
C. Schedule the client to attend
classes about diet management.
D. Review the findings of his
glycosylated hemoglobin test.
, A multipara postpartum client C. Take a prescribed analgesic an hour prior to breastfeeding.
complain intense cramping
while breastfeeding. What
instruction should the nurse
provide to the client?
A. Change the infant's position
during the next feeding.
B. Void and completely empty
bladder before each feeding.
C. Take a prescribed analgesic
an hour prior to breastfeeding.
D. Drink two glasses of water 30
minutes prior to breastfeeding.
A nurse is preparing to teach the D. " The purpose of the dressing is to protect the incision from
parents of a child who had a fecal contamination."
surgical repair of
myelomeningocele how to
change an occlusive dressing on
the child's back. Which
statement by the parents
indicates that they understand
this procedure?
A. "We should rapidly remove
the tape from the edges of the
dressing when changing it."
B. "The dressing should be
wetted periodically to keep the
skin incision moist."
C. "The dressing will help dry the
sutures for ease of removal."
D. " The purpose of the dressing
is to protect the incision from
fecal contamination."
While the nurse is preparing to B. Assess the client's ability to independently turn to his left side.
administer a high volume saline
enema to a male client, the
client appears anxious and
states that he is not able to turn
on his right side without help
because of a recent stroke.
What action should the nurse
take first?
A. Reassure the client that he
can remain in any position of
comfort during the enema.
B. Assess the client's ability to
independently turn to his left
side.
C. Instruct the client that the
procedure will only last about
ten minutes.
D. Ask a UAP to assist the client
to maintain a right lateral
position.
