HESI remediation
Which diagnostic test may be used to assess the symptoms of macular degeneration in a client?
Amsler grid test
A nurse manager is evaluating the performance of the LPN/LVN who is supervising Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP). What action indicates to the nurse manager that the LPN/LVN needs further instruction?
Asks the UAP to assess the client's response to a respiratory treatment.
Which is a lifestyle factor that can affect sleep?
Changing evening mealtime
A client becomes anxious after being scheduled for a colostomy. What is the most effective way for the nurse to help the client?
Encourage the client to express feelings.
When compared with Caucasian patients, which population is at the greatest risk for developing obesity?
Hispanics
Which test helps to assess the neurological system in a client with impaired vestibular system? Select all that apply.
Romberg test Past-point test
Which is a characteristic of stage 3 non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep?
The vitals slow but remain stable.
A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of treatment for a client with excessive fluid volume. What clinical finding indicates that treatment has been successful?
Clear breath sounds Excess fluid can move into the lungs, causing crackles; clear breath sounds support that treatment was effective. While it may make palpation more difficult, excess fluid will not diminish pedal pulses. A normal potassium level can be maintained independently of fluid excess correction. As the client excretes excess fluid, the urine specific gravity will decrease, not increase.
A child is being treated with oral ampicillin (Omnipen) for otitis media. What should be included in the discharge instructions that the nurse provides to the parents of the client?
Complete the entire course of antibiotic therapy.
Which stage of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep is characterized by decreased physiologic activity, beginning with a gradual fall in vital signs and metabolism?
Stage 1
Stages of REM sleep
Stage 1 of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep is characterized by decreased physiologic activity, beginning with a gradual fall in vital signs and metabolism. Stage 2 of NREM sleep is characterized by a progression of relaxation. Stage 3 of NREM sleep is characterized by completely relaxed muscles. Stage 4 of NREM sleep is characterized by a significant slowing of the vitals.
While educating a new mother about proper care of her infant, a nurse advises the mother to place the child on his back to sleep and to avoid the use of soft bedding or pillows. Which complication is the nurse attempting to prevent?
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)