HESI Leadership and Management Test Bank

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is preparing a client for surgery. The client has signed the consent form but tells the nurse that she has reconsidered because she is worried about the pain. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

A. If you have the procedure now, you won't have to deal with pain and disability later. B. You'll be fine. You'll receive a prescription for pain medication. C. Why didn't you discuss your concerns with your provider? D. I understand and it's not too late to change your mind.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The appropriate response acknowledges the client's concern and confirms that they have the right to change their mind.

Question 2 of 5

What is the most common cause of HHNS?

A. Insulin overdose B. Removal of the adrenal gland C. Undiagnosed, untreated hyperpituitarism D. Undiagnosed, untreated diabetes mellitus

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Undiagnosed, untreated diabetes mellitus. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) is most commonly caused by undiagnosed and untreated diabetes mellitus. Insulin overdose (
Choice
A) is not a typical cause of HHNS; it is more related to hypoglycemia. Removal of the adrenal gland (
Choice
B) can lead to adrenal insufficiency but is not a common cause of HHNS. Undiagnosed, untreated hyperpituitarism (
Choice
C) is not a usual cause of HHNS; it is more related to pituitary hormone imbalances rather than hyperglycemia.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is the best way to improve nursing's image?

A. Uniforms should reflect your professionalism. B. Introduce yourself with your full name. C. Understand the essence of professional behavior in your practice. D. Take every opportunity to speak to the public about nursing.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because taking every chance to engage with the public about nursing allows for the improvement of nursing's image and the promotion of the profession.
Choice A is incorrect as uniforms should reflect professionalism rather than personality.
Choice B is not directly related to improving nursing's image.
Choice C, while important, does not directly address improving the image of nursing through public engagement.

Question 4 of 5

Which statement about adjuvant medications is true and accurate?

A. Licensed practical nurses can administer adjuvant medications. B. Adjuvant medications are schedule 2 narcotics. C. Adjuvant medications are schedule 1 narcotics. D. Adjuvant medications can be purchased over the counter.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because adjuvant medications are often available over the counter without a prescription.

Choices A, B, and C are incorrect.
Choice A is incorrect because licensed practical nurses can administer adjuvant medications depending on their scope of practice.

Choices B and C are incorrect because adjuvant medications are not classified as schedule 1 or schedule 2 narcotics.

Question 5 of 5

Alcohol, caffeine, or drugs are high-risk factors that all fall under which broad classification of risk factors?

A. Social demographic B. Environmental C. Biophysical D. Psychosocial

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Psychosocial. Alcohol, caffeine, or drug use are considered psychosocial risk factors as they are related to individual behavior, lifestyle choices, and social interactions.

Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. Social demographic factors (choice
A) refer to characteristics of a population such as age, gender, education, income, etc. Environmental factors (choice
B) include physical surroundings like air quality, housing conditions, etc. Biophysical factors (choice
C) involve biological aspects like genetics, physiology, and health conditions.

HESI Leadership and Management Test Bank - Nurselytic

Nurselytic

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