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HESI RN EXAM Q&A
NEWLY UPDATED VERSION
While reviewing the Cortisol
laboratory reports of a
client, the nurse finds Cortisol is the glucocorticoid secreted by the
that the client has low adrenal cortex that maintains sodium and
sodium levels. Which water balance. Therefore, reduced sodium
hormonal imbalance levels in the client indicate a cortisol
should the nurse imbalance. Additionally, depleted sodium
suspect in the levels in a client indicate hyponatremia.
Epinephrine is a catecholamine, which helps
client? in maintaining homeostasis. Glucagon
increases blood glucose levels and does not
Epinephrine play a role in maintaining electrolyte
balance. Calcitonin helps in regulating
Glucagon serum calcium levels.
Calcitonin
Cortisol
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A nurse observes a chest compressions
window
washer falling 25 feet According to the American Heart Association and
(7.6 m) to the ground. Heart and
The nurse rushes to Stroke Foundation of Canada for CPR, the first
the scene and step is to feel for a pulse after
determines that the unresponsiveness is established. In this case,
person is in it has been established the client has no
cardiopulmonary arrest. pulse (cardiopulmonary
What should the nurse arrest); therefore chest compressions are
do first? initiated. Do not leave the client to call for
assistance. The abdominal thrust (Heimlich)
Multiple choice maneuver is used to relieve airway
question Feel for obstruction and is not
appropriate in this instance.
a pulse
Begin chest
compressions Leave
to call for assistance
Perform the
abdominal thrust
maneuver
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nurse is caring for a Lost vision cannot be restored.
client with
glaucoma. Which Retinal damage caused by the increased
rationale intraocular pressure of glaucoma is
associated with the progressive and permanent if the disease is
need for not
treatment of this controlled; lost vision cannot be restored.
condition should the Early treatment may prevent blindness. One
nurse include in a eye may be affected, and there is no
teaching program? restriction on the use of either eye. Surgery
can open up
drainage and permanently reduce pressure.
Total blindness is
inevitable. Lost vision
cannot be restored.
Use of both eyes usually
is restricted.
Surgery will help the
problem only
temporarily.
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A healthcare provider double vision, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids
determines that a
client has myasthenia Double vision occurs as a result of cranial
gravis. Which clinical nerve dysfunction. Facial muscles innervated
findings does the nurse by the cranial nerves often are affected;
expect when difficulty with swallowing (dysphagia) is a
completing a health common
history and clinical finding. Drooping of the upper eyelids
physical (ptosis) occurs because of cranial nerve III
assessment? (oculomotor) dysfunction.
. Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease
with lower motor neuron characteristics, not
Multiple selection central nervous system symptoms.
Intention tremors of the hands are associated with
multiple
question Double sclerosis. Nonintention tremors of the
extremities are associated with Parkinson
vision disease.
Problems with
cognition
Difficulty
swallowing saliva
Intention tremors of the
hands Drooping of the
HESI RN EXAM Q&A
NEWLY UPDATED VERSION
While reviewing the Cortisol
laboratory reports of a
client, the nurse finds Cortisol is the glucocorticoid secreted by the
that the client has low adrenal cortex that maintains sodium and
sodium levels. Which water balance. Therefore, reduced sodium
hormonal imbalance levels in the client indicate a cortisol
should the nurse imbalance. Additionally, depleted sodium
suspect in the levels in a client indicate hyponatremia.
Epinephrine is a catecholamine, which helps
client? in maintaining homeostasis. Glucagon
increases blood glucose levels and does not
Epinephrine play a role in maintaining electrolyte
balance. Calcitonin helps in regulating
Glucagon serum calcium levels.
Calcitonin
Cortisol
See an expert-written answer
,2
A nurse observes a chest compressions
window
washer falling 25 feet According to the American Heart Association and
(7.6 m) to the ground. Heart and
The nurse rushes to Stroke Foundation of Canada for CPR, the first
the scene and step is to feel for a pulse after
determines that the unresponsiveness is established. In this case,
person is in it has been established the client has no
cardiopulmonary arrest. pulse (cardiopulmonary
What should the nurse arrest); therefore chest compressions are
do first? initiated. Do not leave the client to call for
assistance. The abdominal thrust (Heimlich)
Multiple choice maneuver is used to relieve airway
question Feel for obstruction and is not
appropriate in this instance.
a pulse
Begin chest
compressions Leave
to call for assistance
Perform the
abdominal thrust
maneuver
See an expert-written answer
,3
nurse is caring for a Lost vision cannot be restored.
client with
glaucoma. Which Retinal damage caused by the increased
rationale intraocular pressure of glaucoma is
associated with the progressive and permanent if the disease is
need for not
treatment of this controlled; lost vision cannot be restored.
condition should the Early treatment may prevent blindness. One
nurse include in a eye may be affected, and there is no
teaching program? restriction on the use of either eye. Surgery
can open up
drainage and permanently reduce pressure.
Total blindness is
inevitable. Lost vision
cannot be restored.
Use of both eyes usually
is restricted.
Surgery will help the
problem only
temporarily.
See an expert-written answer
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A healthcare provider double vision, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids
determines that a
client has myasthenia Double vision occurs as a result of cranial
gravis. Which clinical nerve dysfunction. Facial muscles innervated
findings does the nurse by the cranial nerves often are affected;
expect when difficulty with swallowing (dysphagia) is a
completing a health common
history and clinical finding. Drooping of the upper eyelids
physical (ptosis) occurs because of cranial nerve III
assessment? (oculomotor) dysfunction.
. Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease
with lower motor neuron characteristics, not
Multiple selection central nervous system symptoms.
Intention tremors of the hands are associated with
multiple
question Double sclerosis. Nonintention tremors of the
extremities are associated with Parkinson
vision disease.
Problems with
cognition
Difficulty
swallowing saliva
Intention tremors of the
hands Drooping of the
