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A client says to a nurse, "I'm going to die, and I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get so angry when they carry on like this. After all, I'm the one who's dying." The therapeutic response by the nurse is: 1) "Have you shared your feelings with your family?" 2) "I think we should talk more about your anger with your family." 3) "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be cured." 4) "Well, it sounds like you're being pretty pessimisti...

At the first meeting of a group at a daycare center for older adults, the nurse asks one of the members what kinds of things the client would like to do with the group. The older adult shrugs and says, "You tell me. You're the leader." What would be 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?" C."Yes, I have been assigned to lead this group....

During admission to the psychiatric unit, a female client is extremely anxious and states that she is worried about the sun coming up the next day. What intervention is most important for the RN to implement during the admission process? A. Assist the client in developing alternative coping skills. B. Remain calm and use a matter-of-fact approach. C. Ask the client why she is so anxious D. Administer a PRN sedative to help relieve her anxiety. A. A female client is brought to the emergen...

A While interviewing a client, the nurse takes notes to assist with accurate documentation later. Which statement is most accurate regarding note-taking during an interview? A. The nurse' ability to directly observe the client's nonverbal communication is limited with note taking. B. Taking notes during an interview is a legal obligation of the examining nurse. C. The client's comfort level is increased when the nurse breaks eye contact to take note to take note. D. The interview pro...

The nurse is discussing the grieving process with the client. Which stages are included in Kubler-Ross' stages of grief? Rank in the correct order. 1. Acceptance 2. Bargaining 3. Denial 4. Anger 5. Depression Answer: 3. Denial 4. Anger 2. Bargaining 5. Depression 1. Acceptance Which situation requires priority intervention on an inpatient psychiatric unit? 1. A client is threatening to throw the television at another client. 2. A male client wants to use the phone to call his sp...

A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium carbonate five days ago is complaining of excessive thirst, and the RN finds him attempting to drink water from the bathroom sink faucet. Which intervention should the RN implement? A. Report the client's serum lithium level to the HCP. B. Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the symptoms. C. No action is needed since polydipsia is a common side effect. D. Tell the client that drinking from the faucet is not allow...

A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin in one syringe to administer to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow. 1: Draw up the volume of insulin from the intermediate-acting insulin vial. 2: Inject the volume of air equal to the amount of insulin to withdraw from the intermediate-acting insulin vial. 3: Inject the volume of air equal to the insulin dose form the short-acting insulin vial 4: Withdraw the presc...

A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the patents of a child who has acute glomerulonephritis with pitting edema. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend be eliminated from the child's diet? Hot dogs -Results in edema, HTN, hematuria and proteinuria. Dietary changes requires limit foods high in sodium because of the edema and HTN. (Hot dogs, or other processed meats) A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a 5-year-old child who has a concussion. Which of t...

Low-residue diet Dairy products & eggs, such as custard and yogurt (Rat) A low-residue diet consists of foods that are low in fiber and are easy to digest such as eggs, custard, yogurt and ripe bananas - NOTE Legumes such as lentils and black beans are high in fiber and are not considered low in residue. A RN is caring for a patient who weighs 80 kg and is 5 ft 3 in tall. Calculate the BMI and determine if the patients BMI indicates a healthy weight, underweight, overweight, or obese. ...

A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about substance use disorders during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? Correct Answer Encourage client who are prescribed methadone to breastfeed. -The nurse should encourage clients who are prescribed methadone during pregnancy to breastfeed their newborns to help with withdrawal symptoms. A nurse is caring for a client who received terbutaline subcutaneously. ...

The parent of a two-year-old child reports feeling frustrated with the fact that her son is saying no to everything. The nurse should teach the parent that this behavior is a normal expression of the child's desire to accomplish which of the following? a. Increase their independence. CorrectCORRECT. The drive for independence is expressed by the toddler opposing the desires of those in authority (tantrums) and attempting to do everything for themselves. The Erickson developmental stage for ...

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A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the patents of a child who has acute glomerulonephritis with pitting edema. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend be eliminated from the child's diet?' Hot dogs Results in edema, HTN, hematuria and proteinuria. Dietary changes requires limit foods high in sodium because of the edema and HTN. (Hot dogs, or other processed meats) glomerulonephritis - Glomerulonephritis is a type of kidney disease where these coils become inflamed...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a child who has a bacterial upper respiratory infection. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I will force my child to drink fluids when they have a fever." B. "I will use a dehumidifier in my child's room." C. "I will keep my child's towels separate from those of the rest of the family." D. "I will make sure my child eats three meals a day, even though their appetite is n...

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a preschooler who has moderate partial-thickness burns on both lower extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend? Ensure the child receives pain medication 30 to 45 min prior to therapy. The nurse should ensure that the preschooler receives pain medication 30 to 45 min prior to physical therapy sessions. The nurse should monitor the child's pain levels and treat them as needed. This will minimize or eliminat...

HESI RN EXIT EXAM

Quiz Bowl Practice Tests

What ar two rights in the Declaration of Independence? correct answer: life liberty pursuit of happiness to overthrow the government if the "rule of law" is violated by the rulers What is freedom of religion? correct answer: You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion. What is the economic system in the United States? correct answer: capitalist economy free market economy What is the "rule of law"? correct answer: Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obe...

The husband of Laban's sister Rebekah was what father of Esau and Jacob who barely escaped death on Mt. Moriah [muh-RYE-uh] as a sacrifice by his father, Abraham? correct answer: Isaac (of Yitzhak) How many minutes elapse while a clock's "second" hand moves through an angle of 1,800 degrees? correct answer: 5 minutes [The second hand completes a circle of 360 degrees every minute, so 1800/360=5 minutes] Humberto Moreira [oom-BAIR-toh moh-RAY-rah] leads "PRI" Party in what nation...

What Supreme Court case said the Amish did not have to send their children to school past the 8th grade? correct answer: Wisconsin v. Yoder What amendment protects against illegal searches and seizures? correct answer: 4th Amendment What provisions to the constitution has increased Congress's power because it can regulate business and activities related to business? correct answer: Commerce Clause What is it called when the federal government orders the states to do something throug...