HESI RN
HESI RN Exit Exam Capstone Questions
Question 1 of 5
After working with a very demanding client, an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) tells the nurse, 'I have had it with that client. I just can't do anything that pleases him. I'm not going in there again.' The nurse should respond by saying
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging the UAP's feelings while exploring the client's behavior provides a supportive and collaborative approach. This helps maintain a therapeutic environment for both the UAP and the client.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching a group of mothers of young children about emergency care for poisoning, which of the following statements should be included?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Poison Control Center should be contacted before any interventions to ensure appropriate care.
Question 3 of 5
A client reports unilateral leg swelling after a long flight. What complication is the nurse most concerned about?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unilateral leg swelling following a long flight may indicate a pulmonary embolism, which is a life-threatening complication requiring immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
A client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is prescribed warfarin. What lab value should the nurse review before administering the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: INR should be reviewed before administering warfarin to ensure the client is within the therapeutic range.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which intervention is most important to promote effective breathing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diaphragmatic breathing helps improve lung expansion and oxygen exchange, promoting more effective breathing in clients with COPD. Increasing oxygen flow rate is not always appropriate and can worsen hypercapnia in these clients.
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