NURSING EXAMS AND STUDY GUIDES(Verified learners)

A male client has just undergone a laryngectomy and has a cuffed tracheostomy tube in place. When initiating bolus tube feedings postoperatively, when should the nurse inflate the cuff? A.Immediately after feeding B.Just prior to tube feeding C.Continuous inflation is required D.Inflation is not required Correct Answer: B Just prior to tube feeding 1) A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nu...

HESI PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS EXAM TEST 2023/2024 HESI PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS EXAM TEST 2023/2024

A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24hr via transdermal patch. Which assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the medication has been achieved? A. Client denies recent episodes of angina. B. Change in peripheral edema from +3 to +1. C. Client denies recent nausea or vomiting. D. Blood pressure has changed from 180/120 to 140/70. Correct - Catapres acts as a centrally-acting analgesic and antihypertensive agent. (D) indicates a reduction in hypertension. ...

A client who is taking an oral dose of tetracycline reports gastrointestinal upset. Which snack should the nurse instruct the client to take with the tetracycline? a. Fruit-flavored yogurt b. Toasted wheat bread and jelly c. Cold cereal with skim milk d. Cheese and crackers - B. The nurse is assessing the eyes of a client who just received mydriatic eye drops. Which physiological function of the eye will not respond during the therapeutic period after administration of eye drops? a. ...

A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client? A. Loss of interest in diversional activity. B. Social isolation. C. Refusal to address nutritional needs. D. Low self-esteem - C The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication should also be discontinued? a. Lithium....

A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client? A. Loss of interest in diversional activity. B. Social isolation. C. Refusal to address nutritional needs. D. Low self-esteem - C The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication should also be discontinued? a. Lithium....

A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client? A. Loss of interest in diversional activity. B. Social isolation. C. Refusal to address nutritional needs. D. Low self-esteem - C The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication should also be discontinued? a. Lithium....

At the first meeting of a group of older adults at a daycare center for the elderly, the nurse asks one of the members what kind of things she would like to do with the group. The older women shrugs her shoulders and says. "You tell me, you're the leader". What is the best response for the nurse to make? A. "Yes I am the leader today. Would you like to be the leader tomorrow." B. "Yes, I will be leading this group. What would you like to accomplish during this time." C. "Yes, I ...

At the first meeting of a group of older adults at a daycare center for the elderly, the nurse asks one of the members what kind of things she would like to do with the group. The older women shrugs her shoulders and says. "You tell me, you're the leader". What is the best response for the nurse to make? A. "Yes I am the leader today. Would you like to be the leader tomorrow." B. "Yes, I will be leading this group. What would you like to accomplish during this time." C. "Yes, I ...

1. While caring for an older client, the nurse observes multiple bruises over the client’s legs, arms, back, and gluteal areas. When the client contact, the nurse suspects elder abuse. What action should the nurse indicate? Measure and document size, shape and color of the bruised areas. 2. A client who is homeless is diagnosed with schizophrenia and admitted on an involuntary basisto e mental health hospital 4 days ago. The client stopped taking prescribed antipsychotic drugs approxima...