HESI RN
Leadership HESI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements is true regarding ethical principles and laws?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Ethical principles can influence the creation of laws but are not equivalent to laws themselves. Laws are established by governing bodies to provide a framework for society, whereas ethical principles guide individuals' moral conduct.
Choice A is incorrect because governments enforce laws, not ethics.
Choice B is incorrect as laws set legal standards rather than ethical ones.
Choice C is incorrect because ethics are principles that guide behavior but are not necessarily highly specific.
Question 2 of 5
A client with DM demonstrates acute anxiety when first admitted for the treatment of hyperglycemia. The most appropriate intervention to decrease the client's anxiety would be to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conveying empathy, trust, and respect can help reduce the client's anxiety and improve their overall experience during treatment. This approach creates a supportive environment and fosters a sense of safety and understanding for the client. Administering a sedative (
Choice
A) should not be the initial intervention for anxiety, as it does not address the underlying emotional needs of the client. Making sure the client knows all the correct medical terms (
Choice
B) may increase anxiety by overwhelming the client with technical information. Ignoring signs and symptoms of anxiety (
Choice
C) can lead to worsening distress and potential complications in the client's care.
Question 3 of 5
Nurse Wayne is aware that a positive Chvostek's sign indicates:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A positive Chvostek's sign indicates hypocalcemia. This sign is elicited by tapping the facial nerve anterior to the ear, resulting in facial muscle twitching due to increased neuromuscular irritability from low calcium levels. Hyponatremia (
Choice
B) is characterized by low sodium levels, but it does not present with Chvostek's sign. Hypokalemia (
Choice
C) is low potassium levels, and hypermagnesemia (
Choice
D) is high magnesium levels, neither of which are associated with Chvostek's sign.
Question 4 of 5
The client has been diagnosed with primary aldosteronism. Which of the following clinical findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Primary aldosteronism involves the overproduction of aldosterone by the adrenal glands. Aldosterone increases potassium excretion, leading to hypokalemia.
Therefore, in primary aldosteronism, the nurse would expect to find hypokalemia, not hyperkalemia (choice
A), hyponatremia (choice
C), or hypercalcemia (choice
D).
Question 5 of 5
A male client with type 1 diabetes mellitus has a highly elevated glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb) test result. In discussing the result with the client, nurse Sharmaine would be most accurate in stating:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) reflects average blood glucose levels over the past 3 months. This test is used to assess long-term blood sugar control in individuals with diabetes.
Choice A is incorrect because fasting is not required for an HbA1c test.
Choice B is judgmental and not supported by the information provided.
Choice D is not the most accurate statement to make based on the HbA1c result; adjusting insulin would depend on a more comprehensive assessment of the client's overall diabetes management.