HESI questions

The medication prescribed is heparin 5000 units subcutaneously, every 12 hours. The medication vial reads heparin 10,000 units/mL. The nurse prepares how many milliliters to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Answer: _____ mL

0.5

The medication prescribed is prochlorperazine 5 mg intramuscularly, every 4 hours as needed. The medication label states prochlorperazine 10 mg/mL. The nurse prepares how much medication to administer the dose? Fill in the blank. Answer: _____ mL

0.5

The medication prescribed is morphine sulfate 6 mg subcutaneously. The medication label states morphine sulfate 10 mg/1 mL. The nurse plans to prepare how much medication to administer the dose? Fill in the blank. Answer: _____ mL

0.6

The medication prescribed is hydromorphone hydrochloride 3 mg intramuscularly, every 4 hours as needed. The medication label reads hydromorphone hydrochloride 4 mg/1 mL. The nurse should prepare to administer how many mL to the client? Fill in the blank. Answer: _____ mL

0.75

The medication prescribed is haloperidol, 4 mg intramuscularly, immediately. The medication label states 5 mg/1 mL. The nurse prepares how much medication to administer the dose? Fill in the blank and round the answer to one decimal place. Answer: _____ mL

0.8

A client arrives to the surgical nursing unit after surgery. What should be the initial nursing action after surgery? 1. Assess patency of the airway. 2. Check tubes or drains for patency. 3. Check dressing for bleeding or drainage. 4. Obtain vital signs to compare with those recorded preoperatively.

1

A client experiences cardiac arrest. The nurse leader quickly responds to the emergency and assigns clearly defined tasks to the work group. In this situation, the nurse is implementing which leadership style? 1. Autocratic 2. Situational 3. Democratic 4. Laissez-faire

1

A hospitalized client is a lacto-vegetarian. Which food item should the nurse remove from the meal tray? 1. Eggs 2. Milk 3. Cheese 4. Broccoli

1

The medication prescription states to administer acetaminophen 650 mg orally for a temperature of more than 38° C. The medication bottle states acetaminophen 325 mg tablets. The nurse takes the client's temperature and notes that it is 101° F. The nurse plans to take which action? 1. Administer two tablets. 2. Administer three tablets. 3. Do not administer at this time. 4. Check the client's temperature in 30 minutes.

1

The nurse has inserted a nasogastric (NG) tube in a client and is checking for the correct placement of a NG tube. Which is the most reliable data to ensure that the end of the tube is in the stomach? 1. Placement is verified on x-ray. 2. The pH of the aspirated fluid is 5. 3. The aspirated fluid is bile green in color. 4. Air injection is auscultated in the left upper quadrant.

1

The nurse is assigned to assist with caring for a client who has a chest tube. The nurse notes fluctuations of the fluid level in the water-seal chamber. Based on this observation, which action would be appropriate? 1. Continue to monitor. 2. Empty the drainage. 3. Encourage the client to deep breathe. 4. Encourage the client to hold his or her breath periodically.

1

The nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL (3.25 mmol/L). Which prescribed medication should the nurse plan to assist in administering to the client? 1. Calcitonin 2. Calcium chloride 3. Calcium gluconate 4. Large doses of vitamin D

1

The nurse is checking the insertion site of a peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter. The nurse notes the site to be reddened, warm, painful, and slightly edematous in the area of the vein proximal to the IV catheter. The nurse interprets that this is likely the result of which? 1. Phlebitis of the vein 2. Infiltration of the IV line 3. Hypersensitivity to the IV solution 4. An allergic reaction to the IV catheter material

1

The nurse is monitoring an adult client for postoperative complications. Which is most indicative of a potential postoperative complication that requires further observation? 1. A urinary output of 20 mL/hour 2. A temperature of 37.6° C (99.6° F) 3. A blood pressure of 100/70 mm Hg 4. Serous drainage on the surgical dressing

1

The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with gout. The nurse should tell the client to avoid which food item? 1. Scallops 2. Chocolate 3. Cornbread 4. Macaroni products

1

The nurse is caring for a postoperative client who has a Jackson-Pratt drain inserted into the surgical wound. Which actions should the nurse take in the care of the drain? Select all that apply. 1. Check the drain for patency. 2. Check that the drain is decompressed. 3. Observe for bright red, bloody drainage. 4. Maintain aseptic technique when emptying. 5. Empty the drain when it is half full and every 8 to 12 hours. 6. Secure the drain by curling or folding it and taping it firmly to the body.

1,2,3,4,5

The nurse is planning to begin a continuous tube feeding on a client with a nasogastric (NG) tube. Which interventions should the nurse perform before initiating the feeding? Select all that apply. 1. Explain the procedure to the client. 2. Irrigate the NG tube with saline. 3. Aspirate all stomach contents and discard. 4. Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees. 5. Have a pair of scissors for emergency use at the bedside. 6. Ensure that the end of the NG tube is in the esophagus.

1,2,4

A client is being prepared for a thoracentesis. The nurse reinforces instructions with the client given by the registered nurse. Which points should be included in the instructions? Select all that apply. 1. The client leans over a bedside table. 2. The client should sit on the edge of the bed. 3. The procedure involves obtaining a biopsy. 4. A time-out is performed before the procedure. 5. The procedure is performed during a bronchoscopy. 6. A local anesthetic is administered before the procedure.

1,2,4,6

The nurse is collecting data from a client who is scheduled for surgery in 1 week in the ambulatory care surgical center. Which client data are pertinent and should be reported to the primary health care provider before the surgery? Select all that apply. 1. Is allergic to penicillin 2. Quit smoking 3 months earlier 3. History of tonsillectomy at the age of 7 years 4. Wonders if the surgery could cause incontinence 5. Takes daily multivitamin and calcium supplement. 6. History of deep venous thrombosis in right leg 10 years earlier

1,2,4,6

The nurse is preparing to reposition a dependent client who weighs more than 250 lbs. Which interventions should the nurse use to move this client? Select all that apply. 1. Use a friction-reducing slide sheet. 2. Use a mechanical lift to move the client. 3. Place the client in Trendelenburg position. 4. Keep elbows close and work close to the body. 5. Administer oral pain medication 5 minutes before moving the client. 6. Obtain assistance of a second caregiver to assist with mechanical aids.

1,2,4,6

The nurse is told that an assigned client will have a fenestrated tracheostomy tube inserted. The nurse plans care knowing that which facts are true with the use of a fenestrated tracheostomy tube? Select all that apply. 1. Enables the client to speak 2. Is necessary for mechanical ventilation. 3. Must have the cuff deflated when capped 4. Eliminates the need for tracheostomy care 5. Prevents air from being inhaled through the tracheostomy opening

1,3

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is scheduled for surgery. The nurse should include which activities in the nursing care plan for the client on the day of surgery? Select all that apply. 1. Have the client void before surgery. 2. Avoid oral hygiene and rinsing with mouthwash. 3. Verify that the client has not eaten for the last 24 hours. 4. Determine that the client has signed the informed consent for the surgical procedure. 5. Report immediately any slight increase in blood pressure or pulse from the client's baseline vital signs.

1,4

The nurse is providing endotracheal suctioning to a client who is mechanically ventilated when the client becomes restless and tachycardic. Which actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. 1. Notify the RN. 2. Notify the Rapid Response Team. 3. Finish the suctioning as quickly as possible. 4. Discontinue suctioning until the client is stabilized. 5. Contact the respiratory department to suction the client.

1,4

The nurse is preparing to administer an intermittent tube feeding to a client with a nasogastric (NG) tube. The nurse checks the residual and obtains an amount of 200 mL. Which actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. 1. Listen to the client's bowel sounds. 2. Document and discard the residual. 3. Offer the client sips of water to drink. 4. Question the client regarding nausea. 5. Determine whether the client has abdominal distension. 6. Hold the feeding after flushing the tubing with 30 mL saline.

1,4,5,6

The medication is an intramuscular dose of 400,000 units of penicillin G benzathine. The medication label reads penicillin G benzathine 300,000 units/mL. The nurse prepares how much medication to administer the correct dose? Fill in the blank and record the answer using one decimal place. Answer: _____ mL

1.3

The medication prescribed is methylprednisolone acetate 60 mg intramuscularly. The medication label states methylprednisolone acetate 40 mg/1 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer to the client? Fill in the blank. Answer: _____ mL

1.5

A client has been admitted to the hospital for urinary tract infection and dehydration. The nurse determines that the client has received adequate volume replacement if the blood urea nitrogen level drops to which value? 1. 3 mg/dL (1.05 mmol/L) 2. 15 mg/dL (5.25 mmol/L) 3. 29 mg/dL (10.15 mmol/L) 4. 35 mg/dL (12.25 mmol/L)

2

A client is going to be transfused with a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). The nurse understands that it is necessary to remain with the client for what time period after the transfusion is started? 1. 5 minutes 2. 15 minutes 3. 30 minutes 4. 45 minutes

2

A client with a burn injury is transferred to the nursing unit, and a regular diet has been prescribed. The nurse encourages the client to eat which dietary items to promote wound healing? 1. Veal, potatoes, gelatin, and orange juice 2. Chicken breast, broccoli, strawberries, and milk 3. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, cantaloupe, and tea 4. Spaghetti with tomato sauce, garlic bread, and ginger ale

2

The medication prescribed is levodopa 1 g orally, daily. The medication label states levodopa, 500-mg tablets. The nurse prepares to administer how many tablets at the evening dose? Fill in the blank. Answer: _____ tablet(s)

2

The medication prescribed is zidovudine, 0.2 g orally, three times daily. The medication label states zidovudine, 100-mg tablets. The nurse prepares to administer how many tablets for one dose? Fill in the blank. Answer: _____ tablet(s)

2

The medication prescription reads phenytoin 0.2 g orally, twice daily. The medication label states 100-mg capsules. The nurse prepares how many capsule(s) to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Answer: _____ capsule(s)

2

The nurse has completed diet teaching for a client who has been prescribed a low-sodium diet to treat hypertension. The nurse determines that there is a need for further teaching when the client makes which statement? 1. "This diet will help lower my blood pressure." 2. "Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables are high in sodium." 3. "This diet is not a replacement for my antihypertensive medications." 4. "The reason I need to lower my salt intake is to reduce fluid retention."

2

The nurse is checking a client's surgical incision and notes an increase in the amount of drainage, a separation of the incision line, and the appearance of underlying tissue. Which actions should the nurse take to deal with this event? Select all that apply. 1. Turn the client to the side with the knees bent. 2. Apply a sterile dressing soaked with normal saline to the wound. 3. Notify the registered nurse (RN) and primary health care provider (PHCP) at once. 4. Explain to the client that obesity is a risk factor and weight loss should be a future goal 5. Gently explore the wound with a cotton-tipped applicator to determine whether evisceration has occurred.

2,3

The nurse is assisting in planning care for a client with a chest tube. The nurse should suggest to include which interventions in the plan? Select all that apply. 1. Pin the tubing to the bed linens. 2. Be sure all connections remain airtight. 3. Be sure all connections are taped and secure. 4. Monitor closely for tubing that is kinked or obstructed. 5. Empty the drainage from the drainage collection chamber daily.

2,3,4

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is preparing to assist a registered nurse (RN) with removing a nasogastric (NG) tube from the client. Which interventions should be included in the procedure? Select all that apply. 1. Remove the air from the balloon. 2. Explain the procedure to the client. 3. Ask the client to take a deep breath and hold. 4. Pull the tube out in one continuous steady motion. 5. Remove the device or tape securing the tube from the nose.

2,3,4,5

The nurse is preparing to administer a medication through a nasogastric (NG) tube that is connected to suction. Which interventions should be included to accurately administer the medication? Select all that apply. 1. Position the client supine to assist with medication absorption. 2. Clamp the NG tube for 30 minutes after medication administration. 3. Before medication administration, verify correct placement of tube. 4. Flush the NG tube with saline before and after medication administration. 5. Discontinue the suction from the tube during administration of medication.

2,3,4,5

The nurse is reinforcing home-care instructions to a client and family regarding care after left cataract surgery with lens implant. Which statements made by the client indicate an understanding of the instructions? Select all that apply. 1. "I will bend over to tie my shoes." 2. "I will not sleep lying on my left side." 3. "I will sit at the table to eat breakfast." 4. "I will sit in my recliner with my feet elevated." 5. "I will not lift anything heavier than 10 pounds." 6. "I will resume my exercise routine including pushups."

2,3,4,5

The nurse obtains the vital signs on a postoperative client who just returned to the nursing unit. The client's blood pressure (BP) is 100/60 mm Hg, the pulse is 90 beats per minute, and the respiration rate is 20 breaths per minute. On the basis of these findings, which actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. 1. Ask if the client is thirsty and assist with drinking a glass of water. 2. Ask how the client feels and inquire about any feelings of dizziness. 3. Review the client record to determine time and type of analgesia last received. 4. Review the client record to determine whether the client has voided postoperatively. 5. Assist the client to perform leg exercises and then recheck the blood pressure and pulse rate. 6. Review the client record to note the vital signs taken in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

2,3,6

The nurse is preparing to administer an intermittent tube feeding to a client. The nurse aspirates 90 mL of residual from the tube. What should the nurse do? Select all that apply. 1. Hold the feeding. 2. Document the amount of residual. 3. Place it into a container for laboratory analysis. 4. Reinstill the residual and administer the feeding. 5. Deduct the amount of the residual from the new feeding before administering.

2,4

The nurse is assigned to assist the primary health care provider (PHCP) with the removal of a chest tube. Which interventions should the nurse anticipate performing during this process? Select all that apply. 1. Reinforce instructions to breathe deeply while the tube is removed. 2. Cover the site with an occlusive dressing after the tube is removed. 3. Clamp the chest tube near the insertion site just before the removal. 4. Raise the drainage system to the level of the chest tube insertion site. 5. Have the client perform the Valsalva maneuver as the chest tube is pulled out.

2,5

The nurse notes documentation that a client has conductive hearing loss. The nurse plans care knowing that this kind of hearing loss can be caused by which circumstances? Select all that apply. 1. A defect in the cochlea 2. Acute otitis media with effusion 3. A defect in the 8th cranial nerve 4. A defect in the sensory fibers that lead to the cerebral cortex 5. A physical obstruction to the transmission of sound waves

2,5

The nurse checks the postoperative client for signs of infection. Which observations are indicative of a potential infection? Select all that apply. 1. Slight redness along the incision 2. The presence of purulent drainage 3. A temperature of 98.8° F (37.1° C) 4. The client states that he feels cold. 5. The client states that the incision itches. 6. Tender firmness palpable around the incision

2,6

The intravenous prescription is 1000 mL of 0.9% NaCl (normal saline) to run over 12 hours. The drop factor is 15 gtts/1 mL. The nurse plans to adjust the flow rate to how many gtts/minute? Fill in the blank and record the answer to the nearest whole number. Answer: _____ gtts/minute

21

The intravenous prescription is 3000 mL of 5% dextrose in water (D5W) to run over a 24-hour period. The drop factor is 10 gtts/1 mL. The nurse plans to adjust the flow rate to how many gtts/minute? Fill in the blank and record the answer to the nearest whole number. Answer: _____ gtts/minute

21

The nurse is administering a cleansing enema to a client with a fecal impaction. Before administering the enema, the nurse asks the client to assume a left Sims' position. The nurse explains that this positioning is preferred because of which reason? 1. The nurse is right-handed. 2. The rectal sphincter will relax. 3. The enema will flow into the bowel easily. 4. The client is more likely to retain the enema solution.

3

The nurse is assisting with the insertion of a nasogastric tube into a client. The nurse should place the client in which position for insertion? 1. Right side 2. Low Fowler's position 3. High Fowler's position 4. Supine, with the head flat

3

The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. The client states concern about the surgical procedure. How should the nurse initially address the clients concerns? 1. Tell the client that preoperative fear is normal. 2. Explain all nursing care and possible discomfort that may result. 3. Ask the client to discuss information known about the planned surgery. 4. Provide explanations about the procedures involved in the planned surgery.

3

The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter into a male client. As the catheter is inserted into the urethra, urine begins to flow into the tubing. When should the nurse inflate the balloon? 1. Immediately inflate the balloon. 2. Insert the catheter 2.5 cm to 5 cm and inflate the balloon. 3. Advance the catheter to the bifurcation and inflate the balloon. 4. Insert the catheter until resistance is met and inflate the balloon.

3

The nurse monitors the 3-day postoperative client who underwent abdominal surgery. Vital signs are: temperature: 37.9° C (100.2° F), pulse104 beats per minute, respirations 22 breaths per minute, blood pressure 128/74 mmHg. Oxygen saturation is 93% on room air. The client feels tired and has a productive cough. Fine crackles are audible in the bases of the lungs posteriorly. The nurse considers the client has developed which postoperative problem? 1. Hypoxia 2. Atelectasis 3. Pneumonia 4. Fluid overload

3

The nurse is assisting with monitoring the functioning of a chest-tube drainage system in a client who just returned from the recovery room after a thoracotomy with wedge resection. Which findings should the nurse expect to note? Select all that apply. 1. Excessive bubbling in the water-seal chamber 2. Vigorous bubbling in the suction-control chamber 3. 50 mL of drainage in the drainage-collection chamber 4. The drainage system is maintained below the client's chest. 5. An occlusive dressing is in place over the chest-tube insertion site. 6. Fluctuation of water in the tube of the water-seal chamber during inhalation and exhalation

3,4,5,6

The nurse is assisting with caring for a client after a craniotomy. Which are the positions that can be used for the client? Select all that apply. 1. Prone position 2. Supine position 3. Semi-Fowler's position 4. Dorsal recumbent position 5. With the foot of the bed flat 6. With the foot of the bed elevated 30 degrees

3,5

A client has just returned to a nursing unit after an above-knee amputation of the right leg. The nurse should plan to place the client in which position? 1. Prone 2. Reverse Trendelenburg's 3. Supine, with the residual limb flat on the bed 4. Supine, with the residual limb supported with pillows

4

After a client undergoes a liver biopsy, the nurse places the client in the prescribed right-side lying position. The nurse understands that the purpose of this intervention is to accomplish which? 1. Promote bile flow 2. Limit client discomfort 3. Promote hepatic glucose storage 4. Limit bleeding from the biopsy site

4

The nurse has been instructed to remove an intravenous (IV) line. The nurse removes the catheter by withdrawing the catheter while applying pressure to the site with which item? 1. Band-Aid 2. Alcohol swab 3. Betadine swab 4. Sterile 2 × 2 gauze

4

The nurse is assigned to assist with caring for a client after cardiac catheterization performed through the left femoral artery. The nurse should plan to maintain bed rest for this client in which position? 1. High Fowler's position 2. Supine with no head elevation 3. Left lateral (side-lying) position 4. Supine with head elevation no greater than 30 degrees

4

The nurse is assigned to assist with caring for a client with esophageal varices who had a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube inserted because other treatment measures were unsuccessful. The nurse should check the client's room to ensure that which priority item is at the bedside? 1. An obturator 2. A Kelly clamp 3. An irrigation set 4. A pair of scissors

4

The nurse is assigned to care for a client who has a chest tube. The nurse is told to monitor the client for crepitus (subcutaneous emphysema). Which method should be used to monitor the client for crepitus? 1. Auscultating the posterior breath sounds 2. Asking the client about pain upon inspiration 3. Placing the hands over the rib area and observing expansion 4. Palpating the skin around the chest and neck for a crackling sensation

4

The nurse is caring for a client with leukemia and notes that the client has poor skin turgor and flat neck and hand veins. The nurse suspects hyponatremia. Which additional sign/symptom should the nurse expect to note in this client if hyponatremia is present? 1. Intense thirst 2. Slow bounding pulse 3. Dry mucous membranes 4. Postural blood pressure changes

4

The nurse is preparing to assist a client of Orthodox Jewish faith with eating lunch. A kosher meal is delivered to the client. Which nursing action is appropriate when assisting the client with the meal? 1. Unwrapping the eating utensils for the client 2. Replacing the plastic utensils with metal utensils 3. Carefully transferring the food from paper plates to glass plates 4. Allowing the client to unwrap the utensils and prepare his own meal for eating

4

A clear liquid diet has been prescribed for a client with gastroenteritis. Which item is appropriate to offer to the client? 1. Soft custard 2. Orange juice 3. Clam chowder 4. Fat-free beef broth

4

The nurse is reviewing the health records of assigned clients. The nurse should plan care knowing that which client is at risk for a potassium deficit? 1. The client with Addison's disease 2. The client with metabolic acidosis 3. The client with intestinal obstruction 4. The client receiving nasogastric suction

4

A client with a history of cardiac disease is due for a morning dose of furosemide. Which serum potassium level, if noted in the client's laboratory report, should be reported before administering the dose of furosemide? 1. 3.2 mEq/L (3.2 mmol/L) 2. 3.8 mEq/L (3.8 mmol/L) 3. 4.2 mEq/L (4.2 mmol/L) 4. 4.8 mEq/L (4.8 mmol/L)

1

A low-sodium diet has been prescribed for a client with hypertension. Which food selected from the menu by the client indicates an understanding of this diet? 1. Baked turkey 2. Tomato soup 3. Boiled shrimp 4. Chicken gumbo

1

The nurse consults with a dietitian regarding the dietary preferences of an Asian American client. Which food should the nurse suggest to include in the diet plan? 1. Rice 2. Fruits 3. Red meat 4. Fried foods

1

The nurse employed in a long-term care facility is planning the client assignments for the shift. Which client should the nurse assign to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? 1. A client who requires a 24-hour urine collection 2. A client who requires twice-daily dressing changes 3. A client with diabetes mellitus who requires daily insulin and the reinforcement of dietary measures 4. A client who has been placed on a bowel management program and requires rectal suppositories and a daily enema

1

The nurse is reviewing the health records of assigned clients. The nurse should plan care knowing that which client is at the least likely risk for the development of third-spacing? 1. The client with sepsis 2. The client with cirrhosis 3. The client with kidney failure 4. The client with diabetes mellitus

4

The nurse enters the nursing lounge and discovers that a chair is on fire. The nurse activates the alarm, closes the lounge door, and obtains the fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. The nurse pulls the pin on the fire extinguisher. Which is the next action the nurse should perform? 1. Aim at the base of the fire. 2. Squeeze the handle on the extinguisher. 3. Sweep the fire from side to side with the extinguisher. 4. Sweep the fire from top to bottom with the extinguisher.

1

The nurse is assisting with caring for a client who will receive a unit of blood. Just before the infusion, it is most important for the nurse to check which item? 1. Vital signs 2. Skin color 3. Oxygen saturation 4. Latest hematocrit level

1

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of cancer who is immunosuppressed. The nurse would suggest to the registered nurse the need for implementing neutropenic precautions if the client's white blood cell count was which value? 1. 2000 mm3 (2.0 × 109/L) 2. 5800 mm3 (5.8 × 109/L) 3. 8400 mm3 (6.4 × 109/L) 4. 11,500 mm3 (11.5 × 109/L)

1

The nurse is making a worksheet and listing the tasks that need to be performed for assigned adult clients during the shift. The nurse writes on the plan to check the intravenous (IV) of an assigned client who is receiving fluid replacement therapy how frequently? 1. Every hour 2. Every 2 hours 3. Every 3 hours 4. Every 4 hours

1

The nurse is preparing an intravenous (IV) solution and tubing for a client who requires IV fluids. While preparing to prime the tubing, the tubing drops and hits the top of the medication cart. The nurse should plan to take which action? 1. Change the IV tubing. 2. Wipe the tubing with Betadine. 3. Scrub the tubing with an alcohol swab. 4. Scrub the tubing before attaching it to the IV bag.

1

The nurse is recording a nursing hands-off (end-of-shift) report for a client. Which information needs to be included? 1. As-needed medications given that shift 2. Normal vital signs that have been normal since admission 3. All of the tests and treatments the client has had since admission 4. Total number of scheduled me

1

The nurse reinforces instructions to a client to increase the amount of riboflavin in the diet. The nurse should tell the client to select which food item that is high in riboflavin? 1. Milk 2. Tomatoes 3. Citrus fruits 4. Green, leafy vegetables

1

The nurse reviews the client's serum calcium level and notes that the level is 8.0 mg/dL (2.0 mmol/L). The nurse understands that which condition would cause this serum calcium level? 1. Prolonged bed rest 2. Adrenal insufficiency 3. Hyperparathyroidism 4. Excessive ingestion of vitamin D

1

The nurse is caring for a client who takes ibuprofen for pain. The nurse is gathering information on the client's medication history and determines it is necessary to consult with the registered nurse if the client is also taking which medications? Select all that apply. 1. Warfarin 2. Glimepiride 3. Amlodipine 4. Simvastatin 5. Hydrochlorothiazide

1,2,3

The nurse is assisting with planning care for a client with an internal radiation implant. Which should be included in the plan of care? Select all that apply. 1. Wearing gloves when emptying the client's bedpan 2. Keeping all linens in the room until the implant is removed 3. Wearing a film (dosimeter) badge when in the client's room 4. Wearing a lead apron when providing direct care to the client 5. Placing the client in a semiprivate room at the end of the hallway

1,2,3,4

Which of these clients is/are most likely to develop fluid (circulatory) overload? Select all that apply. 1. A premature infant 2. A 101-year-old man 3. A client with heart failure 4. A client with diabetes mellitus 5. A client receiving renal dialysis 6. A 29-year-old client with pneumonia

1,2,3,5

The nurse is assisting to perform a focused data collection process on a client who is complaining of symptoms of a cold, a cough, and lung congestion. Which should the nurse include for this type of data collection? Select all that apply. 1. Listening to lung sounds 2. Obtaining the client's temperature 3. Checking the strength of peripheral pulses 4. Obtaining information about the client's respirations 5. Performing a musculoskeletal and neurological examination 6. Asking the client about a family history of any illness or disease

1,2,4

The nurse is caring for a client with a health care associated infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Contact precautions are prescribed for the client. The nurse prepares to irrigate the wound and apply a new dressing. Which protective interventions should the nurse use to perform this procedure? Select all that apply. 1. Put on a mask. 2. Don gown and gloves. 3. Apply shoe protectors. 4. Wear a pair of protective goggles. 5. Have the client wear a mask and goggles.

1,2,4

Several laboratory tests are prescribed for a client, and the nurse reviews the results of the tests. Which laboratory test results should the nurse report? Select all that apply. 1. Platelets 35,000 mm3 (35 × 109/L) 2. Sodium 150 mEq/L (150 mmol/L) 3. Potassium 5.0 mEq/L (5.0 mmol/L) 4. Segmented neutrophils 40% (0.40) 5. Serum creatinine, 1 mg/dL (88.3 mcmol/L) 6. White blood cells, 3000 mm3 (3.0 × 109/L)

1,2,4,6

A nursing student is asked to identify the practices and beliefs of the Amish society. Which should the student identify? Select all that apply. 1. Many choose not to have health insurance. 2. They believe that health is a gift from God. 3. The authority of women is equal to that of men. 4. They remain secluded and avoid helping others. 5. They use both traditional and alternative health care, such as healers, herbs, and massage. 6. Funerals are conducted in the home without a eulogy, flower decorations, or any other display. Caskets are plain and simple, without adornment.

1,2,5,6

The nurse is reviewing the client's health record and notes that the client elicited a positive Romberg sign. Based on this finding, the nurse should institute which intervention? Select all that apply. 1. Collect data to determine factors for fall risk. 2. Close the blinds and turn off the overhead light. 3. Instruct the client to ask for assistance when getting up to walk. 4. Teach the client to lift legs high while walking, as if walking over planks. 5. Ensure the client is upright when eating and swallows twice after each bite.

1,3

The nurse is reinforcing instructions for a client in how to perform a testicular self-examination (TSE). Which instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply. 1. Perform TSE after a shower or bath. 2. Perform TSE after emptying the bladder. 3. Perform TSE on the same day each month. 4. Observe for urethral discharge after performing TSE. 5. Perform TSE by rolling each testicle between the thumb and fingers.

1,3,5

The emergency department nurse receives a telephone call and is informed that a tornado has hit a local residential area and numerous casualties have occurred. The victims will be brought to the emergency department. Which should be the initial nursing action? 1. Prepare the triage rooms. 2. Activate the agency emergency response plan. 3. Obtain additional supplies from the central supply department. 4. Obtain additional nursing staff to assist with treating the casualties.

2

The medication prescribed is digoxin 0.25 mg orally, daily. The medication label reads digoxin 0.125 mg/tablet. The nurse should prepare how many tablet(s) to administer the dose? Fill in the blank. Answer: _____ tablet(s)

2

The medication prescribed is metoclopramide hydrochloride 10 mg intramuscularly times one dose. The medication label reads metoclopramide hydrochloride 5 mg/mL. The nurse prepares how much medication to administer the dose? Fill in the blank. Answer: _____ mL

2

A client with atrial fibrillation who is receiving maintenance therapy of warfarin sodium has a prothrombin time (PT) of 35 (35) seconds and an international normalized ratio (INR) of 3.5. On the basis of these laboratory values, the nurse anticipates which prescription? 1. Adding a dose of heparin sodium 2. Holding the next dose of warfarin 3. Increasing the next dose of warfarin 4. Administering the next dose of warfarin

2

A client with heart disease is instructed regarding a low-fat diet. The nurse determines that the client understands the diet if the client states to avoid which food item? 1. Apples 2. Cheese 3. Oranges 4. Skim milk

2

A licensed practical nurse is caring for a postoperative client who is receiving demand-dose hydromorphone via a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump for pain control. The nurse enters the client's room and finds the client drowsy and records the following vital signs: temperature 36.2° C (97.2° F) orally, pulse 52 beats per minute, blood pressure 101/58 mm Hg, respiratory rate 11 breaths per minute, and SpO2 of 93% on 3 liters of oxygen via nasal cannula. Which action should the nurse take first? 1. Document the findings. 2. Attempt to arouse the client. 3. Contact the registered nurse immediately. 4. Check the medication administration history on the PCA pump.

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A licensed practical nurse is explaining the appropriate methods for measuring an accurate temperature to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which method, if noted by the UAP as being an appropriate method, indicates the need for further teaching? 1. Taking a rectal temperature for a client who has undergone nasal surgery 2. Taking an oral temperature for a client with a cough and nasal congestion 3. Taking an axillary temperature on a client who has just consumed hot coffee 4. Taking a temporal temperature on the neck behind the ear on a client who is diaphoretic

2

The client asks the nurse about various herbal therapies available for the treatment of insomnia. The nurse should encourage the client to discuss the use of which product with the primary health care provider? 1. Garlic 2. Valerian 3. Lavender 4. Glucosamine

2

The nurse is assigned to care for a client with a peripheral intravenous (IV) infusion. The nurse is providing hygiene care to the client and should avoid which while changing the client's hospital gown? 1. Using a hospital gown with snaps at the sleeves 2. Disconnecting the IV tubing from the catheter in the vein 3. Checking the IV flow rate immediately after changing the hospital gown 4. Putting the bag and tubing through the sleeve, followed by the client's arm

2

The nurse is assigned to care for four clients. When planning client rounds, which client should the nurse check first? 1. A client in skeletal traction 2. A client who is dependent on a ventilator 3. A postoperative client preparing for discharge 4. A client admitted during the previous shift with a diagnosis of gastroenteritis

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The nurse is assisting with caring for a client who is receiving a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). The nurse should tell the client that it is most important to report which sign(s) immediately? 1. Sore throat or earache 2. Chills, itching, or rash 3. Unusual sleepiness or fatigue 4. Mild discomfort at the catheter site

2

The nurse is assisting with collecting data from an African American client admitted to the ambulatory care unit who is scheduled for a hernia repair. Which information about the client is of lowest priority during the data collection? 1. Respiratory 2. Psychosocial 3. Neurological 4. Cardiovascular

2

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism. Laboratory studies are performed and the serum calcium level is 12.0 mg/dL (3.0 mmol/L). Based on this laboratory value, the nurse should take which action? 1. Document the value in the client's record. 2. Inform the registered nurse of the laboratory value. 3. Place the laboratory result form in the client's record. 4. Reassure the client that the laboratory result is normal.

2

The nurse is instructing a client on how to decrease the intake of calcium in the diet. The nurse should tell the client that which food item is least likely to contain calcium? 1. Milk 2. Butter 3. Spinach 4. Collard greens

2

The nurse is planning the client assignments for the day. Which is the most appropriate assignment for the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? 1. A client who requires wound irrigation 2. A client who requires frequent ambulation 3. A client who is receiving continuous tube feedings 4. A client who requires frequent vital signs after a cardiac catheterization

2

The nurse is reviewing the health records of assigned clients. The nurse should plan care knowing that which client is at risk for fluid volume deficit? 1. The client with cirrhosis 2. The client with a ileostomy 3. The client with heart failure 4. The client with decreased kidney function

2

The nurse obtains a prescription to restrain a client using a belt (safety) restraint and instructs the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to apply the restraint. Which observation, if made by the nurse, indicates unsafe application of the restraint? 1. A safety knot is made in the restraint strap. 2. The restraint straps are safely secured to the side rails. 3. The restraint strap does not tighten when force is applied against it. 4. The restraint is secure, and the client is able to turn from back to side.

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The nurse reviews a client's electrolyte results and notes a potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L (5.5 mmol/L). The nurse understands that a potassium value at this level would be noted with which condition? 1. Diarrhea 2. Traumatic burn 3. Cushing's syndrome 4. Overuse of laxatives

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The nurse notes the physical assessment findings for a client with a diagnosis of possible meningitis. Which findings should the nurse expect to observe because of meningeal irritation? Select all that apply. 1. Pupils are unequal and react slowly to light. 2. The client reports stiffness and soreness in the neck area. 3. The client reports pain in the vertebral column and passively flexes the hip and knee in response to neck flexion. 4. The client flexes a leg at the hip and knee and reports pain in the vertebral column when the leg is extended. 5. The client's upper arms are flexed and held tightly to the sides of the body, and the legs are extended and internally rotated.

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The nurse is educating a new nurse about mass casualty events (disasters). Which statement by the new nurse indicates a need for further teaching? Select all that apply. 1. "An event is termed a mass casualty when it overwhelms local medical capabilities." 2. "Mass casualty events do not require an increase in the number of staff that are needed." 3. "A mass casualty event occurs only within the heath care facility and could endanger staff." 4. "Mass casualty events may require the collaboration of many local agencies to handle the situation." 5. "A mass casualty event occurs if a fight between visitors occurs in the emergency department."

2,3,5

When reinforcing dietary instructions to a client with irritable bowel syndrome whose primary symptom is alternating constipation and diarrhea, the nurse would tell the client that which foods are best to include in the diet for this disorder? Select all that apply. 1. Beans 2. Apples 3. Cabbage 4. Brussels sprouts 5. Whole-grain bread

2,5

A mother calls a neighborhood nurse and tells the nurse that her 3-year-old child has just ingested liquid furniture polish. Which action should the nurse instruct the mother to take first? 1. Induce vomiting. 2. Call an ambulance. 3. Call the poison control center. 4. Bring the child to the emergency department.

3

An adult female client has a hemoglobin level of 10.8 g/dL (108 g/L). The nurse interprets that this result is most likely caused by which condition noted in the client's history? 1. Dehydration 2. Heart failure 3. Iron deficiency anemia 4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

3

A Spanish-speaking client arrives at the triage desk in the emergency department and states to the nurse, "No speak English, need interpreter." Which action should the nurse take? 1. Have one of the client's family members interpret. 2. Have the Spanish-speaking triage receptionist interpret. 3. Seek an interpreter from the hospital's interpreter services. 4. Obtain a Spanish-English dictionary and attempt to triage the client.

3

A client is diagnosed with cancer and is told that surgery followed by chemotherapy will be necessary. The client states to the nurse, "I have read a lot about complementary therapies. Do you think I should try any?" The nurse should respond by making which appropriate statement? 1. "I would try anything that I could if I had cancer." 2. "No, because it will interact with the chemotherapy." 3. "Tell me what you know about complementary therapies." 4. "You need to ask your primary health care provider about it."

3

A client who was receiving a blood transfusion has experienced a transfusion reaction. The nurse sends the blood bag that was used for the client to which area? 1. The pharmacy 2. The laboratory 3. The blood bank 4. The risk-management department

3

A client with a diagnosis of asthma is admitted to the hospital with respiratory distress. Which signs should the nurse expect to note in the health record when collecting data related to the respiratory system for this client? 1. Stridor and cyanotic lips 2. Diminished breath sounds and fever 3. Wheezes and use of accessory muscles 4. Pleural friction rub and inspirational chest pain

3

An antihypertensive medication has been prescribed for a client with hypertension. The client tells the nurse that she would like to take an herbal substance to help lower her blood pressure. Which statement by the nurse is most important to provide to the client? 1. "Herbal substances are not safe and should never be used." 2. "I will teach you how to take your blood pressure so that it can be monitored closely." 3. "You will need to talk to your primary health care provider (HCP) before using an herbal substance." 4. "If you take an herbal substance, you will need to have your blood pressure checked frequently."

3

The nurse applies wrist restraints, prescribed to prevent a client from pulling out a nasogastric tube. How should the nurse determine that the restraints are not too constrictive? 1. Observe the skin in the wrist area for redness. 2. Check the temperature of the skin in the hands. 3. Place two fingers under the restraint to determine snugness. 4. Remove the restraint and exercise the extremity in 2 hours.

3

The nurse enters a client's room and finds that the wastebasket is on fire. The nurse quickly assists the client out of the room. Which is the next nursing action? 1. Call for help. 2. Extinguish the fire. 3. Activate the fire alarm. 4. Confine the fire by closing the room door.

3

The nurse is attending an agency orientation meeting about the nursing model of practice implemented in the facility. The nurse is told that the nursing model is a team nursing approach. The nurse determines that which describes the team-based model of nursing practice? 1. A task approach method is used to provide care to clients. 2. Managed care concepts and tools are used when providing client care. 3. Nursing staff are led by the nurse when providing care to a group of clients. 4. A single registered nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to a group of clients.

3

The nurse is caring for a group of clients who are taking herbal medications at home. Which client should be given instructions with regard to avoiding the use of herbal medications? 1. A 60-year-old male client with rhinitis 2. A 24-year-old male client with a lower back injury 3. A 10-year-old female client with a urinary tract infection 4. A 45-year-old female client with a history of migraine headaches

3

The nurse is doing a routine assessment of a client's peripheral intravenous (IV) site. The nurse notes that the site is cool, pale, and swollen and that the IV has stopped running. The nurse determines that which has probably occurred? 1. Phlebitis 2. Infection 3. Infiltration 4. Thrombosis

3

The nurse is planning to reinforce nutrition instructions to an African American client. When reviewing the plan, the nurse is aware that which food may be a common dietary practice of clients with African American heritage? 1. Raw fish 2. Red meat 3. Fried foods 4. Rice as the basis for all meals

3

The nurse is reading the primary health care provider's (PHCP's) progress notes in the client's record and sees that the PHCP has documented "insensible fluid loss of approximately 800 mL daily." Which client is at risk for this loss? 1. The client with a draining wound 2. The client with a urinary catheter 3. The client with a fast respiratory rate 4. The client with a nasogastric tube to low suction

3

While collecting data related to the cardiac system on a client, the nurse hears a murmur. Which best describes the sound of a heart murmur? 1. Lub-dub sounds 2. Scratchy, leathery heart noise 3. Gentle, blowing or swooshing noise 4. Abrupt, high-pitched snapping noise

3

The nurse should institute which interventions for a client diagnosed with Clostridium difficile? Select all that apply. 1. Wear a mask if within 3 feet of the client. 2. Place a mask on the client when client is outside the room. 3. Wear gloves and gown while in the room caring for the client. 4. Use soap and water, not alcohol-based hand rub, for hand hygiene. 5. Keep the door of the room shut except when entering or exiting the client's room.

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A Hispanic American mother brings her child to the clinic for an examination. Which is most important when gathering data about the child? 1. Avoiding eye contact 2. Using body language only 3. Avoiding speaking to the child 4. Touching the child during the examination

4

A client brought to the emergency department states that he has accidentally been taking two times his prescribed dose of warfarin for the past week. After noting that the client has no evidence of obvious bleeding, the nurse plans to assist the registered nurse with which action? 1. Administering an antidote. 2. Drawing a sample for type and crossmatch and transfuse the client. 3. Drawing a sample for an activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) level. 4. Drawing a sample for prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR).

4

A client has a prescription to receive 1000 mL of 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride. After gathering the appropriate equipment, the nurse takes which action first before spiking the IV bag with the tubing? 1. Uncaps the distal end of the tubing 2. Uncaps the spike portion of the tubing 3. Opens the roller clamp on the IV tubing 4. Closes the roller clamp on the IV tubing

4

A client is having problems with blood clotting. Which food item should the nurse encourage the client to eat? 1. Legumes 2. Citrus fruits 3. Vegetable oils 4. Green, leafy vegetables

4

A client is receiving a continuous intravenous infusion of heparin sodium to treat deep vein thrombosis. The client's activated partial thromboplastin (aPTT) time is 65 seconds. The licensed practical nurse reviews the laboratory results with the registered nurse, anticipating that which action is needed? 1. Discontinuing the heparin infusion 2. Increasing the rate of the heparin infusion 3. Decreasing the rate of the heparin infusion 4. Leaving the rate of the heparin infusion as is

4

A client who is receiving a blood transfusion pushes the call light for the nurse. When entering the room, the nurse notes that the client is flushed, dyspneic, and complaining of generalized itching. How should the nurse correctly interpret these findings? 1. Bacteremia 2. Fluid overload 3. Hypovolemic shock 4. Transfusion reaction

4

A client with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding has a platelet count of 300,000 mm3 (300 × 109/L). The nurse should take which action after seeing the laboratory results? 1. Report the abnormally low count. 2. Report the abnormally high count. 3. Place the client on bleeding precautions. 4. Place the normal report in the client's medical record.

4

A client with diabetes mellitus has a blood sample drawn for the determination of a fasting blood glucose level. When reviewing the client's results, the nurse determines that which requires a call to the primary health care provider for intervention? 1. 75 mg/dL (4.2 mmol/L) 2. 92 mg/dL (5.3 mmol/L) 3. 120 mg/dL (6.9 mmol/L) 4. 240 mg/dL (13.7 mmol/L)

4

A client with diabetes mellitus has a glycosylated hemoglobin A1C level of 9%. On the basis of this test result, the nurse plans to reinforce teaching the client about the need for which measure? 1. Avoiding infection 2. Taking in adequate fluids 3. Preventing and recognizing hypoglycemia 4. Preventing and recognizing hyperglycemia

4

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) attends a session about bioterrorism agents including anthrax. Which statement by an attendee demonstrates the need for further teaching about anthrax? 1. Anthrax is treated with antibiotic medications. 2. The most lethal form of anthrax is contacted by inhalation of the spores. 3. Anthrax can be transmitted by consumption of meat from an infected animal. 4. Anthrax bacteria produces a neurotoxin leading to a serious, possibly fatal paralysis.

4

A licensed practical nurse is precepting a student assigned to care for a client with chronic pain. Which statement, if made by the student, indicates the need for further teaching regarding pain management? 1. "I will be sure to ask my client what their pain level is on a scale of 0 to 10." 2. "I know that I should follow-up after giving medication to make sure it is effective." 3. "I know that pain in the older client might manifest as sleep disturbance or depression." 4. "I will be sure to cue in to any indicators that the client may be exaggerating their pain."

4

The nurse employed in an emergency department is assigned to assist with the triage of clients arriving to the emergency department. The nurse should assign priority to which client? 1. A client complaining of muscle ache, headache, and malaise 2. A client who twisted their ankle when they fell in-line skating 3. A client with a minor laceration on the index finger sustained while cutting an eggplant 4. A client with chest pain who states that they just ate pizza that was made with a very spicy sauce

4

The nurse has delegated several nursing tasks to staff members. Which is the nurse's primary responsibility after the delegation of tasks? 1. Document that the task was completed. 2. Assign the tasks that were not completed to the next nursing shift. 3. Allow each staff member to make judgments when performing the tasks. 4. Perform follow-up with each staff member regarding the performance and outcome of the task.

4

The nurse is assigned to care for four clients. When planning client rounds, which client should the nurse collect data from first? 1. A client scheduled for a chest x-ray 2. A client requiring daily dressing changes 3. A postoperative client preparing for discharge 4. A client receiving oxygen who is having difficulty breathing

4

The nurse is assisting with caring for a client who has received a transfusion of platelets. The nurse determines that the client is benefiting most from this therapy if the client exhibits which finding? 1. An increased hematocrit level 2. An increased hemoglobin level 3. A decline of the temperature to normal 4. A decrease in oozing from puncture sites and gums

4

The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking diuretics on a long-term basis. Which finding should the nurse expect to note as a result of this long-term use? 1. Gurgling respirations 2. Increased blood pressure 3. Decreased hematocrit level 4. Increased specific gravity of the urine

4

The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected diagnosis of hypercalcemia. Which sign/symptom would be an indication of this electrolyte imbalance? 1. Twitching 2. Positive Trousseau's sign 3. Hyperactive bowel sounds 4. Generalized muscle weakness

4

The nurse is preparing to assist the health care provider to test the extraocular movements in a client and muscle weakness in the eyes. The nurse anticipates that which physical assessment technique will be done? 1. Testing using the Ishihara chart 2. Testing using a Snellen eye chart 3. Testing the corneal light reflexes 4. Testing the six cardinal positions of gaze

4

The nurse learns in report that a client is exhibiting Cheyne-Stokes respirations. Based on this data, which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take initially? 1. Listen to the client's heart sounds 2. Determine whether the client has a pulse deficit 3. Instruct the client to use an incentive spirometer 4. Determine the client's ability to follow verbal commands

4

The nurse reviews a client's electrolyte results and notes that the potassium level is 5.4 mEq/L (5.4 mmol/L). What should the nurse look for on the cardiac monitor as a result of this laboratory value? 1. ST elevation 2. Peaked P waves 3. Prominent U waves 4. Narrow, peaked T waves

4

The nurse reviews electrolyte values and notes a sodium level of 130 mEq/L (130 mmol/L). The nurse expects that this sodium level would be noted in a client with which condition? 1. The client with watery diarrhea 2. The client with diabetes insipidus 3. The client with an inadequate daily water intake 4. The client with the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone

4

The nurse takes a client's temperature before giving a blood transfusion. The temperature is 100° F (37.7° C) orally. The nurse reports the finding to the registered nurse (RN) and anticipates that which action will take place? 1. The transfusion will begin as prescribed. 2. The transfusion will begin after the administration of an antihistamine. 3. The transfusion will begin after the administration of 650 mg of acetaminophen. 4. The blood will be held, and the primary health care provider (PHCP) will be notified.

4

The nurse who is caring for a client with kidney failure notes that the client is dyspneic and crackles are heard when listening to breath sounds in the lungs. Which additional sign/symptom should the nurse expect to note in this client? 1. Rapid weight loss 2. Flat hand and neck veins 3. A weak and thready pulse 4. An increase in blood pressure

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