BSN 366 HESI RN Exit Exam V3 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale
Question:
After successful alcohol detoxification, a client remarked to a friend, "I've tried to stop drinking but I just can't, I can't even work without having a drink." The client's belief that he needs alcohol indicates his dependence is primarily
Answer:
Psychological
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A nurse is caring for a client with peripheral arterial insufficiency of the lower extremities. Which intervention should be included in the plan of care to reduce leg pain?
Answer:
Lower the legs to a dependent position
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Question:
A diabetic client asks the nurse why the health care provider ordered a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA) measurement, since a blood glucose reading
was just performed. You will explain to the client that the HbA test:
Answer:
Reflects an average blood sugar for several months
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The nurse is speaking to a group of parents and school teachers of children about care for children with rheumatic fever. It is a priority to emphasize that
Answer:
Clumsiness and behavior changes should be reported
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A client admits to benzodiazepine dependence for several years. She is now in an outpatient detoxification program. The nurse must understand that a priority during withdrawal is
Answer:
Avoid alcohol use during this time
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Question:
A client with a history of heart disease takes prophylactic aspirin daily. The nurse should monitor which of the following to prevent aspirin toxicity?
Answer:
Serum albumin
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A mother calls the clinic, concerned that her 5 week-old infant is "sleeping more than her brother did." What is the best initial response?
Answer:
Why do you think this a concern?"
Question:
The nurse is caring for a client with COPD who becomes dyspneic. The nurse should
Answer:
Assist the client with pursed lip breathing
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The nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis. Which finding would require the nurse's immediate attention?
Answer:
Respiratory rate of 32 3 / 4
Question:
A 6 year-old child diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) is experiencing anorexia, moderate edema and elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. The child requests a peanut butter sandwich for lunch. What would the nurse's best response to this request?
Answer:
"I know that is your favorite, but let me help you pick another lunch."
Question:
Which type of traction can the nurse expect to be used on a 7 year-old with a fractured femur and extensive skin damage?
Answer:
Ninety-ninety
Question:
A nurse aide is taking care of a 2 year-old child with Wilms tumor. The nurse aide asks the nurse why there is a sign above the bed that says DO NOT PALPATE THE ABDOMEN? The best response by the nurse would be which of these statements?
Answer:
"Touching the abdomen could cause cancer cells to spread."
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