HESI EXIT EXAM 2022/2023 A GRADED

HESI EXIT EXAM 2022/2023

A GRADED

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

a. WBC count 8,000 b. platelets 150,000

c. aspartate aminotransferase 10 units

d. erythrocyte sedimentation rate 75mm - ANSWER d

A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized petechiae and ecchymoses. The nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following laboratory tests?

a. platelet count b. potassium level

c. creatine clearance

d. prealbumin - ANSWER a

A nurse is caring for a client following application of a cast. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

a. place an ice pack over the cast b. palpate the pulse distal to the cast

c. teach the client to keep the cast clean and dry

d. position the casted extremity on a pillow - ANSWER b

A nurse is caring for a client who has vision loss. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? SATA

a.   keep objects in the clients room in the same place.

b.   ensure there is high-wattage lighting in the clients room. c. approach the client from the side

d. allow extra time for the client to perform tasks

e. touch the client gently to announce presence - ANSWER a, b, d

A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has questions about the disease. To research the nurse should identify that which of the following electronic database has the most comprehensive collection nursing articles? a. medline

b. C inahl c. ProQuest

d. health source - ANSWER b

A nurse in the emergency department is assessing newly admitted client who is experiencing drooling and hoarseness following a brain injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

a.   obtain a baseline EKG

b.   Obtain a blood specimen for ABG analysis c. insert an 18 gauge IV catheter

d. Administer 100% humidified oxygen - ANSWER d