ADULT HEALTH 2 HESI TEST BANK EXAM
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Question:
According to Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN), which defines
patient-centered care? A.Understanding that the client is the source of control when
providing care. B.Functioning effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams to
deliver quality care. C.Using data to evaluate outcomes of care processes and designing
methods to improve health care. D.Minimizing the risk for harm to clients and health care
workers through improved professional performance.
Answer:
A
Question:
According to the nursing process, which would the nurse do after administering pain
medication to a postoperative client? A. Administer nonpharmacological comfort measures.
B. Inform the health care provider of the nursing action. C. Create a care plan that
addresses the client's pain level. D. Determine whether the pain medicine relieved the
client's pain.
Answer:
D
Question:
•A continuous infusion of diltiazem at 15 mg/h is received for a patient with atrial fibrillation.
Pharmacy delivers diltiazem with a 100 mg/100 mL concentration. How many mL/h will the
nurse administer the medication?
Answer:
15 ML/HR
,Question:
After a painful exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis, a client is scheduled to begin a walking
and exercise program. Which statements describes an expected outcome for this client? A.
When pain free, begin exercising in a formal activity program. B. Avoid exercising when
there is a moderate amount of discomfort. C. Exercise and be active unless the discomfort
become too great. D. Walk and exercise even when the pain is severe.
Answer:
C
Question:
After a subtotal gastrectomy, a client demonstrates signs of dumping syndrome. About 90
minutes after the initial attack, the client reports feeling shaky. Which would the nurse
determine is the cause of the latter effect? A. A second, more extensive rise in glucose B.
An overwhelmed insulin-adjusting mechanism C. A distention of the duodenum from an
excessive amount of chyme D. An overproduction of insulin that occurs in response to the
rise in blood glucose.
Answer:
D
Question:
•A test dose of amphotericin is ordered. The order reads to infuse 1 mg in 20 mL over 15
minutes. How many milliliters per hour would the nurse set the IV infusion device?
Answer:
80 ML/HR
, Question:
Case 1 •A nurse is caring for a patient admitted 3 days ago following a motor vehicle
accident. Vital signs are T- 102, P- 112, RR- 24, BP- 86/48, SaO2- 93%. The morning
complete blood cell (CBC) count shows a hemoglobin of 7 g/dL.
Answer:
100 ML/HR
Question:
Case 2 A nurse is caring for a patient admitted following a surgical wound infection. The vital
signs are T- 103, P- 106, RR- 22, BP-182/90, SaO2- 93%. Pertinent labs include a serum
magnesium of 1.2 mg/dL and a serum potassium level of 3.2 mEq/dL.
Answer:
2
Question:
A client is admitted after blunt abdominal injury. Which assessment finding requires
immediate action by the nurse?
Answer:
D
Question:
A client is admitted to the hospital, and benazepril is prescribed for hypertension. Which is
an appropriate nursing action for clients taking this medication? A.Assess for dizziness.
B.Assess for dark, tarry stools. C.Administer the medication after meals. D.Monitor the
electroencephalogram (EEG).
Answer:
A
Questions and Answers 100% Verified
Question:
According to Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN), which defines
patient-centered care? A.Understanding that the client is the source of control when
providing care. B.Functioning effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams to
deliver quality care. C.Using data to evaluate outcomes of care processes and designing
methods to improve health care. D.Minimizing the risk for harm to clients and health care
workers through improved professional performance.
Answer:
A
Question:
According to the nursing process, which would the nurse do after administering pain
medication to a postoperative client? A. Administer nonpharmacological comfort measures.
B. Inform the health care provider of the nursing action. C. Create a care plan that
addresses the client's pain level. D. Determine whether the pain medicine relieved the
client's pain.
Answer:
D
Question:
•A continuous infusion of diltiazem at 15 mg/h is received for a patient with atrial fibrillation.
Pharmacy delivers diltiazem with a 100 mg/100 mL concentration. How many mL/h will the
nurse administer the medication?
Answer:
15 ML/HR
,Question:
After a painful exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis, a client is scheduled to begin a walking
and exercise program. Which statements describes an expected outcome for this client? A.
When pain free, begin exercising in a formal activity program. B. Avoid exercising when
there is a moderate amount of discomfort. C. Exercise and be active unless the discomfort
become too great. D. Walk and exercise even when the pain is severe.
Answer:
C
Question:
After a subtotal gastrectomy, a client demonstrates signs of dumping syndrome. About 90
minutes after the initial attack, the client reports feeling shaky. Which would the nurse
determine is the cause of the latter effect? A. A second, more extensive rise in glucose B.
An overwhelmed insulin-adjusting mechanism C. A distention of the duodenum from an
excessive amount of chyme D. An overproduction of insulin that occurs in response to the
rise in blood glucose.
Answer:
D
Question:
•A test dose of amphotericin is ordered. The order reads to infuse 1 mg in 20 mL over 15
minutes. How many milliliters per hour would the nurse set the IV infusion device?
Answer:
80 ML/HR
, Question:
Case 1 •A nurse is caring for a patient admitted 3 days ago following a motor vehicle
accident. Vital signs are T- 102, P- 112, RR- 24, BP- 86/48, SaO2- 93%. The morning
complete blood cell (CBC) count shows a hemoglobin of 7 g/dL.
Answer:
100 ML/HR
Question:
Case 2 A nurse is caring for a patient admitted following a surgical wound infection. The vital
signs are T- 103, P- 106, RR- 22, BP-182/90, SaO2- 93%. Pertinent labs include a serum
magnesium of 1.2 mg/dL and a serum potassium level of 3.2 mEq/dL.
Answer:
2
Question:
A client is admitted after blunt abdominal injury. Which assessment finding requires
immediate action by the nurse?
Answer:
D
Question:
A client is admitted to the hospital, and benazepril is prescribed for hypertension. Which is
an appropriate nursing action for clients taking this medication? A.Assess for dizziness.
B.Assess for dark, tarry stools. C.Administer the medication after meals. D.Monitor the
electroencephalogram (EEG).
Answer:
A
