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CHAPTER 15: AN OVERVIEW OF GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND NUTRITION MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What type of development is the nurse assessing when an infant can lift his or her head before he or she can sit? a. Specific to general b. Proximodistal c. Cephalocaudal d. General to specific ANS: C Cephalocaudal development proceeds from head to toe. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 357 OBJ: 1 TOP: Cephalocaudal Development KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Healt...

CHAPTER 14: THE NEWBORN WITH A PERINATAL INJURY OR CONGENITAL MALFORMATION MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What occurrence results from obstruction within the ventricles of the brain or inadequate reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid? a. Meningitis b. Meningocele c. Spina bifida occulta d. Hydrocephalus ANS: D Hydrocephalus is characterized by an increase in cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 329 TOP: Hydrocephalus KEY: Nursing Process...

CHAPTER 11: THE NURSES ROLE IN WOMENS HEALTH CARE MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is preparing a community education program on preventive health care for women. What common screening test will the nurse plan on explaining to the women attending the program? a. Breast examination by a health professional b. Breast self-examination c. Breast biopsy d. Mammography ANS: D Mammography is a screening test used to detect breast cancer. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 260 TOP:...

Chapter 10: Nursing Care of Women with Complications After Birth MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the first sign of hypovolemic shock from postpartum hemorrhage? a. Cold, clammy skin b. Tachycardia c. Hypotension d. Decreased urinary output ANS: B Tachycardia is usually the first sign of inadequate blood volume. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 248 OBJ: 2 TOP: Hypovolemic Shock KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adapt...

Chapter 08: Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Labor and Birth MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What nursing assessment should be reported immediately after an amniotomy? a. Fetal heart rate is regular at 154 beats/min. b. Amniotic fluid is clear with flecks of vernix. c. Amniotic fluid is watery and pale green. d. Maternal temperature is 37.8 C. ANS: C Amniotic fluid should be clear. Green fluid indicates the fetus has passed meconium, which is associated with fetal compromise. DI...

hapter 06: Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and Birth MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What does the nurse note when measuring the frequency of a laboring womans contractions? a. How long the patient states the contractions last b. The time between the end of one contraction and thAe beginning of the next c. The time between the beginning and the end of one contraction d. The time between the beginning of one contraction and the beginning of the next ANS: D The frequency of contracti...

CHAPTER 07: NURSING MANAGEMENT OF PAIN DURING LABOR AND BIRTH MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is teaching a childbirth preparation class. The group is discussing individual expression of labor pain. What statement is accurate about a patients expression of pain? a. It reduces the patients perception of pain. b. It is intensified by the vertex position of the fetus. c. It is influenced by culture. d. It can be completely controlled by nonpharmacological techniques. ANS: C Culture influence...

CHAPTER 05: NURSING CARE OF WOMEN WITH COMPLICATIONS DURING PREGNANCY MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A pregnant patient tells the nurse that she has been nauseated and vomiting. How will the nurse explain that hyperemesis gravidarum is distinguished from morning sickness? a. Hyperemesis gravidarum usually lasts for the duration of the pregnancy. b. Hyperemesis gravidarum causes dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. c. Sensitivity to smells is usually the cause of vomiting in hyperemesis gravidarum....

CHAPTER 09: THE FAMILY AFTER BIRTH MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is assessing a newborn. What sign of hypoglycemia does the nurse record? a. Increased nasal mucus b. Increased temperature c. Active muscle movements d. High-pitched cry ANS: D There are many signs of hypoglycemia in the newborn. One is a high-pitched cry. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 228 TOP: Signs of Hypoglycemia KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduct...

CHAPTER 12: THE TERM NEWBORN MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. While inspecting a newborns head, the nurse identifies a swelling of the scalp that does not cross the suture line. How would the nurse refer to this finding when documenting? a. Molding b. Caput succedaneum c. Cephalohematoma d. Enlarged fontanelle ANS: C A cephalohematoma is caused by a collection of blood beneath the periosteum of the cranial bone. It does not cross the suture line. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 28...

MENTAL HESI 5 1. A male client is admitted to the mental health unit because he was feeling depressed about the loss of his wife and job. The client has a history of alcohol dependency and admits that he was drinking alcohol 12 hours ago. His temperature is 100.0 F, pulse is 100, and blood pressure is 142/100. The nurse plans to give the client lorazepam (Ativan) based on which priority nursing diagnosis? a. Risk for injury related to suicidal ideation. b. Risk for injury related to alcohol...

MATERNITY/OB PN HESI SPECIALTY V2 1) A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit with contractions that are 3-5 minutes apart, lasting 60-70 seconds. She reports that she is leaking fluid. A vaginal exam reveals that her cervix is 80 percent effaced and 4 cm dilated and a -1 station. The LPN/LVN knows that the client is in which phase and stage of labor? A) Latent phase, First Stage B) Active Phase of First Stage C) Latent phase of Second Stage D) Transition Ans: B) Active Phase...

NR 501 Week 1: Importance of Theory in Nursing For many students enrolled in NR501, this is an initial course for nursing theory. So, let’s have a debate. Is nursing theory important to the nursing profession? If you believe that it is important, explain why it is useful. If you do not believe that it is useful, explain why nursing theory is not necessary to the profession? Be sure to provide an example that demonstrates your opinion and a scholarly reference (not using the required textbook ...

MENTAL HESI 4 1. A woman admitted to the Emergency Department is bleeding profusely from a patch where hair was lost from her scalp. She is accompanied by her husband who tells the nurse that his wife caught her hair on the railing and pulled it out when she fell down the stairs. The husband is solicitous of his wife and quickly answers questions on her behalf. He attempts to comfort his wife by saying to her, "I am right here with you, dear. Nothing can keep us apart." What is the priority...

MENTAL HESI 7 Practice exam 1. A 30-year-old sales manager tells the nurse, "I am thinking about a job change. I don't feel like I am living up to my potential." Which of Maslow's developmental stages is the sales manager attempting to achieve? A. Self-Actualization. Correct B. Loving and Belonging. C. Basic Needs. D. Safety and Security. Self-actualization is the highest level of Maslow's development stages, which is an attempt to fulfill one's full potential (C). (B) is iden...

HESI Biology Biology is the study of living organisms and to understand anatomy and physiology, a nurse must first grasp the science of biology. While you may not use your knowledge of biology directly every day, biology serves as a prerequisite before moving on to other sciences such as anatomy, physiology, and microbiology. Here are some key concepts you should understand in order to do well on the Biology section of the HESI exam: Classification of Organisms Early biologists faced d...

VNCLEX RN TEST PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS IT COVERS: 1. BASIC NURSING CARE-171 2. MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE DIRECTIVES- 115 3. PREVENTING RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS-81 4. CARING FOR ACUTE OR CHRONIC C.ONDITIONS-97 5. SAFETY -68 6. MENTAL HEALTH -49 7. PHARMACOLOGY 114 8. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT-66 BASIC NURSING CARE (STUDY MODE) 1. In which of the following ways can the nurse promote the sense of taste for an older adult? a. Mix foods together on the dinner ...

HESI PHARMACOLOGY - LATEST 2023 COMPLETE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Kefle...

HESI A2 2022 LATEST VERSION VOCABULARY 1. A paroxysm is a sudden spasm. Another word for this might be Symptom Convulsion Efficacy Embolism 2. The meteorologist had forecast rain, Sheila brought her umbrella to work. Nor Yet Because So 3. Which of the following is spelled correctly? Embarassing Embarrassing Embarassing Embarrasing 4. Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. Nurse Junko and will review the patient’s chart. She Them Me Him 5. Whic...

HESI MED CHART • Androgens: Most names end with -terone (e.g., testosterone). • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors: Most names end with -pril (e.g., enalapril). • Antidiuretic hormones: Most names end in -pressin (e.g., desmopressin). • Antilipemic medications: Many end with -statin (e.g., atorvastatin). • Antiviral medications: Most contain vir (e.g., acyclovir). • Benzodiazepines: Although this class includes medications such as alprazolam and chlordiazepoxid...