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HESI RN Exit Comprehensive V3 (5 Sets of V3 Exams)
HESI RN EXIT Comprehensive V3 Exam Set 1
- Which change in sleep patterns is most likely to occur in an older adult
ANS - Has a decline in stage 4 sleep
- The nurse is developing the plan of care for an older client who is immobile
and at risk for pressure ulcers. Which contributing factor should the nurse in- clude in the nursing diagnosis, "risk for altered skin integrity?"
ANS tissue ischemia
Prolonged, intense pressure affects cellular metabolism by impeding capillary blood 1 / 4
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flow to tissue over weight-bearing bony prominences, resulting in tissue ischemia, skin breakdown, and tissue death
- A male client tells the nurse that he is frequently constipated. Which finding
should the nurse identify as a common dietary cause of the complication
ANS In- adequate intake of dietary fiber and fluids
- The nurse is obtaining a client's consent for a paracentesis. What informa-
tion should a nurse provide to ensure the client understands the purpose of the procedure
ANS A needle is inserted to remove excessive fluid from the abdominal peritoneal cavity.
- The nurse is teaching a client with Addison's disease about this new diag-
nosis. what pathophysio explanation should the nurse share with the client
ANS c. Adrenal insufficiency is an autoimmune dysfunction that results from white blood cells damaging the adrenal cortex
- The nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) who is
manifesting rapid and deep rests. Which resp pattern should the nurse docu- 2 / 4
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ment
ANS Kussmaul respirations
- The nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes
mellitus about diet and insulin. The client should be instructed to perform glucose self-monitoring when which symptoms occur after exercising ANS Shak- iness
- Which action should the nurse implement when providing nasogastric (NG)
feeding to an unresponsive client
ANS Check residual volume every four hours.
- The healthcare provider prescribes digital evacuation a focal impaction for
an older client who is admitted for a closed head injury after falling out of bed. As a part of the procedure policy, the nurse applies a topical anesthetic gel to the rectum. What rationale best supports the use of the anesthetic gel
ANS Decrease risk for bradycardia
- What nursing intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for
a client following a bone marrow aspiration 3 / 4
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ANS Use of a compression dressing for firm pressure to the site
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