HESI EXIT CAT EXAM 1/ HESI COMPUTERIZED ADAPTIVE TESTING 2023-2024 (COMPLETE 160 Q&A)

HESI EXIT CAT EXAM 1/ HESI COMPUTERIZED ADAPTIVE TESTING 2023-2024 (COMPLETE 160 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

A 22-year-old is involved in a motor vehicle collision and the spinal cord is severed at the second cervical spine (C-2). What is the most likely outcome of this injury?

[Correct Ans: - Death at the scene of the accident due to respiratory arrest

A nurse plans to call the healthcare provider to report an 0600 serum potassium level of 2 mEq/L, but the charge nurse tells the nurse that the healthcare provider does not like to receive early morning calls and will make rounds later in the morning. What action should the nurse take?

[Correct Ans: - Disregard the advice of the charge nurse and contact the healthcare provider immediately to report the laboratory value

The nurse should carefully assess the client with which urinary problem for fluid volume deficit?

[Correct Ans: - Polyuria

What nursing intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client following a bone marrow aspiration?

[Correct Ans: - Use of a compression dressing for firm pressure to the site

An outcome for treatment of peripheral vascular disease is, "The client will have decreased venous congestion". What client behavior would indicate to the nurse that this outcome has been met?

[Correct Ans: - Avoids prolonged sitting or standing

When assessing a client, the nurse notices a pulsation below the umbilicus. Upon auscultation of the area, a "swishing" sound is detected. Based on these findings, what additional assessment should the nurse perform?

[Correct Ans: - Measure the blood pressure

An alert and oriented client requiring droplet precautions is placed in a private room at the end of the hallway. Several days later, the nurse finds that the client is restless and anxious. What action should the nurse implement?

[Correct Ans: - Encourage family members to maintain a regular visitation schedule

An oestrogen preparation is prescribed for a client with prostate cancer. The nurse should instruct the client to seek immediate medical attention if what condition should develop?

[Correct Ans: - Pain in the calves of the legs

A client with carpal tunnel syndrome is in the out-patient surgical unit after an endoscopic carpal tunnel release. What instructions should the nurse provide the client regarding postoperative care?

[Correct Ans: - Elevate the hand above the heart

Which client should the nurse assess first? A client with

[Correct Ans: - An inguinal hernia who has developed abdominal distention and fever in the last 8 hours

A client with a chest tube develops sepsis and dyspnea. Based on findings in the client's medical record, which prescription should the nurse implement first? Click on each chart tab for additional information. Please be sure to scroll to the bottom right corner of each tab to view all information contained in the client's medical record.)

[Correct Ans: - Initiate ..