HESI RN
HESI RN Maternity Exam 7n Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A 3-year-old male was brought into the emergency room this morning with a sudden onset of 'fast and noisy breathing'. After reading the history and physical, the nurse suspects the child has _____
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Croup is likely due to the sudden onset of noisy breathing (stridor) and recent viral symptoms, common in young children.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child who has had a unilateral long-leg cast applied for the correction of club foot. What is the most important action for the nurse to perform?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring capillary refill assesses circulation, critical to prevent complications like tissue necrosis from cast compression.
Question 4 of 5
A client at 38-weeks gestation reports experiencing severe abdominal pain. Upon palpation, the nurse notes that the abdomen is rigid. How should the nurse document the findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe abdominal pain and a rigid abdomen suggest abruptio placenta, where the placenta detaches prematurely, causing bleeding and uterine rigidity. Placenta previa causes painless bleeding, and oligohydramnios and chorioamnionitis present differently.
Question 5 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.