HESI RN
HESI RN Maternity Exam 7n Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a toddler with a large, unrepaired ventricular septal defect and heart failure. What assessment finding should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia is common in toddlers with ventricular septal defects and heart failure as the heart compensates for increased workload. Blood pressure variance, hypotension, and normal pulse oximetry are not typical findings.
Question 2 of 5
A 17-year-old student arrives at the emergency department (ED) complaining of severe abdominal pain and cramping that has worsened since the morning. Her mother suspects a urinary tract infection due to her daughter's frequent and urgent urination, or possibly appendicitis. What signs would indicate that a healthy psychosocial adaptation is taking place? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Maternal support and commendation indicate healthy psychosocial adaptation by fostering coping and self-efficacy. Tears of joy, sadness, childbirth, and touching a baby are not directly relevant to psychosocial adaptation in this context.
Question 3 of 5
An adolescent client who has successfully managed hemophilia for the past 10 years is evaluated by the nurse. Which behavior best evidences the client's adjustment to the disorder as an adolescent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serving as a counselor indicates successful self-management and the ability to support others, reflecting strong adjustment. Ice storage, extra pads, and slow chewing are less comprehensive indicators of adaptation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute rhinosinusitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Applying warm compresses can help relieve pain and pressure by reducing inflammation and promoting sinus drainage. Completing prescribed antibiotics is crucial to eliminate bacterial infection. Avoiding smoking reduces nasal irritation and promotes healing. Avoiding swimming prevents irritation from chlorinated water. Periorbital edema is not a normal finding and may indicate a complication.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing treatment education to the caregiver of a school-age child recently diagnosed with ADHD. Which statement(s) made by the caregiver demonstrates an understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Designating a study area creates a structured environment beneficial for ADHD management. Nonstimulants can be effective, specialized plans are not automatic, and organization charts are helpful but less indicative of overall understanding.