HESI RN
HESI RN Maternity Exam 7n Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is instructing the parent of a 10-year-old child newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) on how to administer subcutaneous insulin injections. The parent expresses a fear of needles and is unable to perform the procedure. What intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determining if the child can self-administer insulin is a practical solution to the parent's fear, ensuring treatment compliance.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
On the first postpartum day, the nurse examines a new mother's breasts. What condition is the nurse most likely to find?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: On the first postpartum day, breasts typically fill and secrete colostrum due to hormonal changes initiating lactation. Soft breasts, immediate let-down, or significant tenderness are less common at this stage.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
During the admission procedure of a school-age child, the child states, 'I'm going to have an operation.'. What is the best response for the nurse to provide to this child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking the child to explain their understanding of an operation allows the nurse to assess knowledge, correct misconceptions, and provide tailored education, fostering trust and reducing anxiety.