HESI RN
HESI RN Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new client who has a history of kidney stones. Which statement by the client indicates an increased risk for renal calculi?
Correct Answer: Eating cheese frequently can increase the risk of calcium oxalate stones due to high calcium content.
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who has left ventricular heart failure. Which assessment finding is this client most likely to exhibit?
Correct Answer: Bilateral basilar crackles are a hallmark sign of left ventricular heart failure due to pulmonary congestion.
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Question 3 of 5
While assisting a client to the toilet, the client begins to have a seizure and the nurse eases the client to the floor. The nurse calls for help and monitors the client until the seizing stops. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: Observing for prolonged periods of apnoea is the most urgent intervention. Apnoea can lead to hypoxia and other serious complications if not addressed immediately.
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Question 4 of 5
An older female resident of a long-term care facility with early-stage Alzheimer's disease frequently wanders into the wrong room. To help this client recognize her room, which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: Placing a picture of the client on her door provides a clear visual cue for recognition.
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Question 5 of 5
After initializing a steroid nebulizer treatment for an asthmatic client in respiratory distress, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: Elevating the head of the bed maximizes lung expansion, improving breathing and alleviating respiratory effort.
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