Hesi Quiz: Evidence-Based Practice/Evidence

The nursing student is learning about Henderson's theory. Which of these statements by the student indicates effective learning? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

- "Assisting an individual is the focus of Henderson's theory" - "Henderson's theory defines the role of a nurse in helping a client achieve a peaceful death." - "The spiritual domain of an individual is described in Henderson's theory."

Which client being triaged during a disaster would the nurse classify as emergency severity level 2 (ESI-2) using the Emergency Severity Index? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Client with chest pain from ischemia

While assessing a pediatric client, an ophthalmologist notices that the child is unable to focus on an object with both eyes simultaneously. Which other finding(s) in the client confirm(s) the diagnosis as strabismus? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

- Crossed appearance of eyes - Impaired extraocular muscles

Which clinical findings would the nurse expect when assessing a client with chronic kidney failure? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

- Lethargy - Muscle twitching

The nurse prepares a chart listing the methods of treatment of different types of poisoning in preschool children. Which preschooler's entry needs to be corrected? A - Denture cleaners - Activated charcoal B - Iron - Whole bowel irrigation C - Plants - Washing from skin or eyes D - Aspirin - Sodium bicarbonate transfusions

A

A friend asks the student nurse whether there is a medication marketed for smoking cessation. Which antidepressant medication would the student nurse identify for this clinical application?

Bupropion

Which type of pelvis is considered the most favorable for a vaginal delivery?

Gynecoid

The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the hospital with ascites and a diagnosis of cirrhosis of the liver. Which does the nurse conclude is the probable cause of ascites?

Impaired portal venous return

An unresponsive adult client is admitted to the emergency department on a hot, humid day, with hot, dry skin, a respiratory rate of 36 breaths/minute, and a heart rate of 128 beats/minute. Which action will the nurse take first?

Remove the clothing.

The parents of a toddler ask the nurse about the importance of play for a child. Which is the best answer for the nurse to provide?

Play activities will help release the child's energy surplus.

Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care of a client on the first postoperative day after total laryngectomy?

Position client in semi-Fowler position while in bed

The nurse explains preterm labor to a group of nursing students. Which description of preterm labor indicates effective teaching?

Preterm labor is defined as contractions between 20 and 36 weeks of gestation.

The health care provider prescribes a cholinergic medication to treat a client's urinary problem. Which effect would the nurse anticipate?

Urinary retention is prevented.

Which coworker's statement indicates understanding of content taught by the nurse educator regarding the care of clients with osteoporosis?

"I should teach clients with osteoporosis to avoid milk."???

Two siblings who live in a camp for migrant workers have contracted measles. The nurse, trying to determine which individuals had contact with the children, identifies those with immunity and assesses the probability of containing the measles to the camp. Which technique has the nurse used in managing this situation?

Epidemiological process