HESI RN EXIT EXAM 2022 V3

HESI RN EXIT EXAM 2022 V3 The nurse is caring for a client in hypertensive crisis in an intensive care unit. The priority assessment in the first hour of care is A) Heart rate B) Pedal pulses C) Lung sounds D) Pupil responses - ANSWER-D) Pupil responses The nurse is evaluating a tertiary prevention program for clients with cardiovascular disease implemented in a rural health clinic. Which outcome indicate the program is effective? a. At-risk clients received an increased number of routine health screenings. b. Clients reported having new confidence in making healthy food choices. c. Clients who incurred disease complications promptly received rehabilitation. d. Client relapse rate of 30% in a 5- year community-wide anti-smoking campaign. - ANSWER-c. Clients who incurred disease complications promptly received rehabilitation. The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who uses oxygen at 2 L/minute per nasal cannula continuously. The nurse observes that the client is having increased shortness of breath with respirations at 23 breaths/minute. Which action should the nurse implement first? a. Determine if the client is experiencing any anxiety. b. Auscultate the client's bilateral lung sounds and oxygen saturation. c. Notify the healthcare provider about the client's distress. d. Assess the delivery mechanism of the oxygen tank, tubing, and cannula. - ANSWER-d. Assess the delivery mechanism of the oxygen tank, tubing, and cannula. A male client with stomach cancer returns to the unit following a total gastrectomy. He has a nasogastric tube to suction and is receiving Lactated Ringer's solution at 75 mL/hour IV. One hour after admission to the unit, the nurse notes 300 mL of blood in the suction canister, the client's heart rate is 155 beats/minute, and his blood pressure is 78/48 mmHg. In addition to reporting the finding to the surgeon. Which action should the nurse implement first? a. Measure and document the client's urinary output. b. Request the client's reserved unit if packed red blood cells. c. Prepare the placement of a central venous catheter. d. Increase the infusion rate of Lactated Ringer's solution. - ANSWER-d. Increase the infusion rate of Lactated Ringer's solution. an adult male who fell 20 feet from the roof of this home has multiple