Hesi 2020 PN

1) The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to enable the client to best tolerate the ambulation? 1. Provide the client with a walker. 2. Remove the telemetry equipment. 3. Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe. 4. Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. Correct Answer: 4. Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. 2) A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor, ...

Hesi 2020 PN 1. RN is caring for a 3-y/o child who is 2 hours postop from a cardiac catheterization via the right femoral artery. Which assessment finding is an indication of arterial obstruction? • BP trend is downward & pulse is rapid & irregular. • Right foot is cool to touch & appears pale & blanched. • Pulse distal to femoral artery is weaker on left foot than right. • Pressure dressing at right femoral area is moist & oozing blood. 2. Following a motor vehicle collisio...