BSN 246: HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT A
COMPREHENSIVE SET OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADE A+.
A client with progressive hearing loss appears distressed when the registered nurse (RN) asks
open-ended questions about the client's health history. Which forms of communication
should the RN use?Select all that apply
A. Face the client so the client can see the RN's mouth.Increase one's speech volume when
interacting with the client.
B. Repeat information to the client if misunderstood.
C. Check if the client's hearing aides are working properly.
D. Reduce environmental noise surrounding the client.
a Face the client so the client can see the RN's mouth.Increase one's speech volume when
interacting with the client.
The registered nurse (RN) is teaching a client who is being discharged after treatment of
tuberculosis (TB). Which cultural issues should the RN assess when preparing the client for
discharge? (Select all that apply.)Select all that apply
A. Native language.
B. Education level.
C. Type of lifestyle.
D. Financial resources.
E. Previous medical history.
a Face the client so the client can see the RN's mouth.Increase one's speech volume when
interacting with the client.
, A client with chest pain, dizziness, and vomiting for the last 2 hours is admitted for
evaluation for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). Which cardiac biomarker should the
registered nurse (RN) anticipate to be elevated if the client experienced myocardial damage?
Creatine Kinase (CK-MB).
Serum troponin.
Myoglobin.
Ischemia modified albumin.
a Face the client so the client can see the RN's mouth.Increase one's speech volume when
interacting with the client.
The registered nurse (RN) reviews the new prescription, phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for a client on the psychiatric unit with depression. Which
information is most important for the RN to assess?
Consumptiion of any alcohol or tyramine-rich foods.
Complaints of nausea or vomiting.
Therapeutic serum drug levels.
Blood pressure and pulse prior to taking each dose.
aFace the client so the client can see the RN's mouth.Increase one's speech volume when
interacting with the client.
A female client calls the clinic and talks with the registered nurse (RN) to inquire about a
possible reaction after taking amoxicillin for 5 days. She reports having vaginal discomfort,
itching, and a white discharge. The RN should discuss which action with the client?
Discontinue the antibiotic because original symptoms have subsided.
Continue taking medication until finished until the symptoms subside.
Consult with healthcare provider about another treatment for this effect.
COMPREHENSIVE SET OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADE A+.
A client with progressive hearing loss appears distressed when the registered nurse (RN) asks
open-ended questions about the client's health history. Which forms of communication
should the RN use?Select all that apply
A. Face the client so the client can see the RN's mouth.Increase one's speech volume when
interacting with the client.
B. Repeat information to the client if misunderstood.
C. Check if the client's hearing aides are working properly.
D. Reduce environmental noise surrounding the client.
a Face the client so the client can see the RN's mouth.Increase one's speech volume when
interacting with the client.
The registered nurse (RN) is teaching a client who is being discharged after treatment of
tuberculosis (TB). Which cultural issues should the RN assess when preparing the client for
discharge? (Select all that apply.)Select all that apply
A. Native language.
B. Education level.
C. Type of lifestyle.
D. Financial resources.
E. Previous medical history.
a Face the client so the client can see the RN's mouth.Increase one's speech volume when
interacting with the client.
, A client with chest pain, dizziness, and vomiting for the last 2 hours is admitted for
evaluation for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). Which cardiac biomarker should the
registered nurse (RN) anticipate to be elevated if the client experienced myocardial damage?
Creatine Kinase (CK-MB).
Serum troponin.
Myoglobin.
Ischemia modified albumin.
a Face the client so the client can see the RN's mouth.Increase one's speech volume when
interacting with the client.
The registered nurse (RN) reviews the new prescription, phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for a client on the psychiatric unit with depression. Which
information is most important for the RN to assess?
Consumptiion of any alcohol or tyramine-rich foods.
Complaints of nausea or vomiting.
Therapeutic serum drug levels.
Blood pressure and pulse prior to taking each dose.
aFace the client so the client can see the RN's mouth.Increase one's speech volume when
interacting with the client.
A female client calls the clinic and talks with the registered nurse (RN) to inquire about a
possible reaction after taking amoxicillin for 5 days. She reports having vaginal discomfort,
itching, and a white discharge. The RN should discuss which action with the client?
Discontinue the antibiotic because original symptoms have subsided.
Continue taking medication until finished until the symptoms subside.
Consult with healthcare provider about another treatment for this effect.
