MS HESI questions and answers rated 5 stars

MS HESI questions and answers rated 5 stars The nurse reviews the laboratory results of a client during an annual physical examination and identifies a positive guar test of stool. Which additional serum laboratory test result should the nurse review? A. Glucose B. Platelet count C. White blood cell count D. Amylase - B A client who had a bliliopancreatic diversion procedure (BDP) 3 months ago is admitted with severe dehydration. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse? A. Strong would smelling flatus B. Gastrooccult positive emesis C. Complaint of poor night vision D. Loose bowel movements - B Patient had atrial fibrillation and then AED was used. One minute later, patient sudden goes into ventricular tachycardia. What should the nurse do? - Administer Adenosine over 1-2 seconds IV An older adult with heart failure is hospitalized during an acute exacerbation. To reduce cardiac workload, which intervention should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? A. Assist with ambulation in the hallway B. Encourage active range of motion exercises C. Provide a bedside commode for toileting D. Teach to sleep in side lying position - C External fixation device-what should the nurse do first? - Assess for peripheral pulse at the foot An older adult man recently diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with shortness fo breath. The nurse observes the client sitting upright and leaning over the bedside table, using accessory muscles to assist in breathing. What action should the nurse take? A. Assist the client to a high Fowler's position in bed B. Observe the client for the presence of a barrel chest C. Prepare to transfer the client to a critical care unit D. Instruct the client in pursed cup breathing techniques - D Cleint with CVA (stroke) has only eaten half of their food. Family is concern about nutrition. What should the nurse tell the family? - Demonstrate the use of visual scanning A male client with asthma has bronchoconstriction and mucous production due to exercising. What should the nurse do? - Determine if the client is using an inhaler before exercising A client with liver abscess and drainage of assess. Which lab value? - White blood cell count Suprapubic prostatectomy. Three way catheter, which assessment? - Urine leaking meatus A client with ulcerative colitis is admitted to the medical unit during an acute exacerbation. The nurse should instruct the unlicensed personnel (UAP) to report which finding related to the client's bowel movements? A. Hard pellets of stool B. Clay-colored stool C. Stool with fatty streaks D. Blood in the stool - C An adult client is ad