ANALYZED EXAMINATIONS FOR LEARNERS

ACTUALIZED ADULT HEALTH (HESI) FINAL An elderly patient has been put on a potentially toxic drug for treatment of arthritis. The patient and family have expressed concern about the drug. What is the nurse's responsibility in this particular situation? - CORRECT ANSWER -provide information so that the patient can decide whether to accept or refuse the treatment The nurse is caring for a patient whose daughter wishes to pursue a career in nursing. The daughter wants to enroll in a program ...

ACCURATE ADULT HEALTH FINAL EXAM The nurse obtains a health history from a patient with a prosthetic mitral valve who has symptoms of infective endocarditis. Which question by the nurse is most appropriate? a. "Do you have a history of a heart attack?" b. "Have you any recent immunizations?" c. "Have you been to the dentist lately?" d. "Is there a family history of endocarditis?" - CORRECT ANSWER -C Rationale: Dental procedures place the patient with a prosthetic mitral valve...

INTERPRETED ADULT HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 3 - CORRECT ANSWER -Sildenafil (Viagra) is prescribed to treat a client with erectile dysfunction. The nurse reviews the client's medical record and should question the prescription if which data is noted in the client's history? 1. Insomnia 2. Neuralgia 3. Use of nitroglycerin 4. Use of a multivitamin 1 - CORRECT ANSWER -The community health nurse visits a client at home. Prednisone, 10 mg orally daily, has been prescribed for the...

WEIGHED ADULT HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The nurse provides education regarding daily activities to a patient with thrombocytopenia. Which patient activity indicates understanding of the teaching? 1. Flossing using thick tape floss 2. Shaving using an electric razor 3. Wearing flip flops to go walking 4. Brushing using a stiff-bristle toothbrush - CORRECT ANSWER -2. Shaving using an electric razor. A patient with thrombocytopenia has a decreased number of platelets, and therefore...

ADDRESSED ADULT HEALTH FINAL EXAM A patient is suspected to have a UTI. Which lab tests are appropriate in the diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWER -Urinalysis for culture and sensitivity The nurse administers which of the following prescribed medications to a client with recurrent UTIs caused by E. Coli? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethaprim (Bactrim DS) The nurse instructs a client with pyelonephritis to drink 2.5 to 3L of fluid per day. The nurse understands the rationale for...

CONCEPTUALIED ADULT HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The nurse is assessing the functioning of a chest tube drainage system in a client who has just returned from the recovery room following a thoracotomy with wedge resection. Which are the expected assessment findings? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -Drainage system maintained below the client's chest, 50 mL of drainage in the drainage collection chamber, Occlusive dressing in place over the chest tube insertion site, Fluctuation...

ASSESSED ADULT HEALTH FINAL EXAM A nurse is having difficulty arousing a client following an esophagogastrostroduodenoscopy (EGD). Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse? a. Assess the airway b. Allow the client to sleep c. Prepare to administer an antidote to the sedative d. Evaluate procedure lab findings9* - CORRECT ANSWER -a A patient is scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which laboratory results would be of most concern to the nurse? a. Hemoglobin of 11 g/dL ...

DETAILED ADULT HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What action should the nurse take when a patient tells him/her that they don't understand what the doctor said? - CORRECT ANSWER -The nurse needs to notify the surgeon that the consent process is not complete. Your patient receives Atropine and complains of a dry mouth, what is your best response? - CORRECT ANSWER -Explain to the patient that it is a normal side effect of the medication. What is the most important to report to the surgeon...

COMPREHENDED ADULT HEALTH FINAL EXAM * The nurse is teaching a client recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) about home care and management of symptoms. What should the nurse encourage the client to do at home? Select all that apply. A Allow periods of rest in the afternoon B Perform range of motion exercises daily C Place a pillow under the knees at night before sleeping D Use heating packs to relax stiff joints as needed - CORRECT ANSWER -A, B, D A Patient presents wi...

ADVANCED ADULT HEALTH FINAL EXAM The nurse is caring for a patient who has just delivered a neonate. The nurse is checking the patient for excessive vaginal drainage. Which precaution will the nurse use? - CORRECT ANSWER -standard What is the final step in doffing your personal protection equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER -hand hygeine A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing some symptoms related to arthritis. The nurse is teaching the patient about this process. Which informat...