HESI LPN
Leadership and Management HESI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse caring for a group of clients reviews the electrolyte laboratory results and notes a sodium level of 130 mEq/L on one client's laboratory report. The nurse understands that which client is at highest risk for the development of a sodium value at this level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Clients taking diuretics are at risk for hyponatremia due to excessive sodium loss. In this scenario, a sodium level of 130 mEq/L indicates hyponatremia, which is commonly associated with diuretic use. Options A, C, and D are not the highest risk factors for developing low sodium levels in this context. Renal failure, hyperaldosteronism, and corticosteroid use are not directly linked to sodium loss as seen with diuretics.
Question 2 of 5
The healthcare provider provides instructions to a client with a low magnesium level about the foods that are high in magnesium and tells the client to consume which foods? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In this scenario, the correct answer is B) Oranges. Oranges are not high in magnesium, unlike the other options. Peas, apples, and peanut butter are all good food sources of magnesium. Peas are a legume rich in magnesium, while apples contain a moderate amount of this mineral. Peanut butter, made from ground peanuts, also provides a good amount of magnesium. Educationally, understanding the importance of magnesium in the body is crucial for nursing leadership and management. Magnesium plays a key role in various physiological functions, such as muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure regulation. Nurses need to educate clients with low magnesium levels on consuming magnesium-rich foods to help maintain optimal health and prevent complications associated with magnesium deficiency. By knowing which foods are high in magnesium, nurses can empower clients to make informed dietary choices to support their overall well-being.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement about appendicitis is accurate and true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: McBurney's point tenderness is suggestive of appendicitis. McBurney's point is located in the right lower abdomen and tenderness at this point is a classic sign of appendicitis. Choice A is incorrect as appendicitis is slightly more common in males than females. Choice B is incorrect as a high fiber diet is actually considered to be protective against appendicitis. Choice C is incorrect as appendicitis typically presents with pain in the right lower quadrant, not the left.
Question 4 of 5
When a woman has miscarried in three or more consecutive pregnancies, it is referred to as which type of spontaneous abortion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Habitual.' Habitual abortion is defined as three or more consecutive miscarriages, making it the appropriate term for this situation. Choice A, 'Inevitable,' refers to a miscarriage that cannot be prevented. Choice B, 'Missed,' refers to a miscarriage where the fetus has died but has not been expelled. Choice D, 'Threatened,' refers to a situation where there is bleeding in early pregnancy but the cervix remains closed.
Question 5 of 5
Select the ethical principles that are paired with their descriptions. Select the one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Veracity is the principle of truthfulness, not treating all patients equally. Choice A is correct as Justice involves being honest and fair. Choice B is correct as Beneficence is about doing good. Choice D is correct as Self-determination is about respecting and facilitating patient choices.