HESI RN
Community Health HESI Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for a scheduled surgical procedure. What client statement should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's intake of juice after midnight should be reported due to the increased risk of aspiration while under general anesthesia.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of diabetes mellitus is admitted with hypoglycemia. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tremors can indicate severe hypoglycemia, which requires immediate intervention to prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
A client with hyperthyroidism is receiving radioactive iodine therapy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'D.' The client stating 'I may experience some neck swelling' does not indicate a need for further teaching since neck swelling is an expected side effect of radioactive iodine therapy. Choices A and B are correct statements as the client should avoid close contact with pregnant women and children for a few days due to radiation exposure, and dry mouth and taste changes are common side effects. Choice C is redundant with choice D, making D the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which laboratory result requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Corrected Rationale: An arterial blood pH of 7.30 indicates the client is in acidosis, which is a life-threatening condition in DKA. Immediate intervention is required to correct the acidosis and prevent further complications such as organ failure or coma. Blood glucose of 250 mg/dL is elevated but not an immediate threat to life in comparison to acidosis. Serum potassium of 3.5 mEq/L and serum sodium of 135 mEq/L are within normal ranges and do not warrant immediate intervention in the context of DKA.
Question 5 of 5
An older adult client visits the community health clinic and reports the onset of pain, redness, and swelling of the right eye. Which question is most important for the clinic nurse to ask the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: New medications can have side effects that include eye issues, so it is important to determine if there is a link.
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