HESI Review for Fall 2022

Question 1

An elderly female patient is experiencing vaginal tears during intercourse. How should the nurse respond?

Accepted Answer

Teach healthy and safe sex methods

Question 2

Stomatitis is inflammation of the stoma

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Your pt. has a nasal cannula delivering O2 at 2L/min. To assess skin damage related to the cannula....

Accepted Answer

Assess the top and around the ears, nostrils, and cheeks

Question 4

A young adult is admitted. The mother wants information regarding the treatment. What is the best action by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Ensure that the signed release of information includes the mother

Question 5

The nurse explains to an older male pt. the procedure for collection a 24HR urine specimen. What should the nurse say?

Accepted Answer

Make sure you empty the urinal contents into the 24HR collection container

Question 6

The nurse is changing a central line dressing. They notices the site is reddened and warm. What action should be next?

Accepted Answer

Check the patients temperature

Question 7

A tech is giving a bed bath to a confused and lethargic pt. The tech begins to soak the pt. feet. The nurse should..

Accepted Answer

Remind the tech to dry between the toes thoroughly

Question 8

How should a patient be positioned during and after a bolus tube feeding?

Accepted Answer

High-Fowlers

Question 9

Your patient has terminal cancer and is in moderate to severe pain. What is the BEST way to treat pain for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Asking the HCP for around-the-clock pain meds

Question 10

How would you teach a patient to diaphragmatic breathe?

Accepted Answer

Inhale and have your diaphragm sink in during exhaling

Question 11

5 kg is how many grams?

Accepted Answer

5000

Question 12

Your patient will be using crutches for mobility. You educate the patient on how to adjust the crutches to fit correctly

Accepted Answer

When the patient grips the hand grips, the elbow bends at about 30 degrees

Question 13

pH 7.33 HCO3 24 PaCO2 65

Accepted Answer

Respiratory Acidosis

Question 14

While suctioning the nasopharynx, your pt. pulse oximeter reads 94%. What action would you take next?

Accepted Answer

Continue suctioning the nasopharynx

Question 15

Brisk walking is considered a weight-bearing exercise

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

When administering ear drops to an adult, the nurse should pull the ear up and outward

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Your patient has difficulty falling asleep, what would be the most appropriate intervention for the nurse to recommend?

Accepted Answer

Use progressive relaxation techniques at bedtime

Question 18

The patient has a high-stress job and complains it is difficult for him to fall asleep. Which intervention should you do

Accepted Answer

Determine the patient&#x27;s current sleep and activity pattern first

Question 19

Before applying a topical medication, you noticed the pt. skin is visibly oily. What should the nurse use to clean it?

Accepted Answer

Clean the skin with mild soap and water and dry thoroughly

Question 20

The nurse is caring for a client with meningococcal PNA & implements what type of transmission precautions for this pt?

Accepted Answer

Private room or cohort client

Question 21

A pt.is unable to sleep and plans to read until feeling sleepy. What action should the nurse implement?

Accepted Answer

Offer the patient a prescribed PRN sedative

Question 22

A tuberculosis pt places their sputum sample in a container. The nurse should place the container in a biohazard bag.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

A nurse is planning care to improve self-feeding for a client with vision loss. What should the nurse do for this pt?

Accepted Answer

Use a clock pattern to describe food on the plate

Question 24

The patient has an order for an IM injection that measures 2.5 mL. What is the nurses injection location of choice?

Accepted Answer

Ventrogluteal

Question 25

The male pt. and his wife were informed this morning that he has terminal cancer. Which would be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Refer the wife to a support group for family members of terminal cancer

Question 26

Your patient just returned from a procedure that may increase his risk for vomiting. What is correct teaching?

Accepted Answer

Inform the patient to not eat or drink anything red/orange.

Question 27

The patient is at an average risk for colon cancer. Which response should the nurse give?

Accepted Answer

"You should have a fecal occult blood test done"

Question 28

Your electronic health record system is experiencing a power outage. What do you do first?

Accepted Answer

Call the IT department and report it

Question 29

You give a pt. discharge instructions for O2 therapy at home. Which statement by the patient indicates understand?

Accepted Answer

"I&#x27;ll check the wires and cables in my home to ensure they work well."

Question 30

What should the student nurse help teach the patient who is newly diagnosed with stomatitis?

Accepted Answer

Avoid hot foods and beverages

Question 31

A muslim patient with a language barrier taking dialysis every morning seems anxious today. What should the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

Obtain an interpreter to figure out the source of the anxiety

Question 32

A new nurse is cleaning a previously dressed wound from center to outwards. This is the correct method.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

A pt. is about to undergo a cardiac catherization. The pt has several questions regarding the procedure. The nurse will.

Accepted Answer

Ask to postpone the procedure until the pt. understands the risks.

Question 34

The nurse practitioner is evaluating your patient. Which action performed by the NP is within the scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

A full head-to-toe assessment

Question 35

You give a medication to a patient and realize you just made a medication error. What is your first action?

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient

Question 36

One of the best ways to prevent skin breakdown is to..

Accepted Answer

Hydrate the skin with lotion and ensure it is rubbed in completely

Question 37

Your patient has a history of sleep apnea and is on positive pressure ventilation. What should the nurse ensure of?

Accepted Answer

That the machine is on and in working order

Question 38

The dr. orders 3 teaspoons for a pt. How many mL will you administer?

Accepted Answer

15

Question 39

A patient weighs 245 lb, how many kg is this? Round to a WHOLE NUMBER

Accepted Answer

111 kg

Question 40

How would the nurse determine if a patient understands how to perform their wound cleaning at home?

Accepted Answer

Have the patient perform a demonstration for you

Question 41

The nurse measures a pt. BP and notes that it is slightly higher than previous. What should the nurse do next?

Accepted Answer

Determine the pt. activities before obtaining the BP

Question 42

The Dr. orders cephalexin capsules 0.5 g. The drug on hand is 250 mg. How many capsules should the patient receive?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 43

The nurse is assessing a patients readiness to learn about insulin administration. The pt. shows readiness if they..

Accepted Answer

The pt. states, "I can concentrate best in the morning."

Question 44

I had the BEST time in my Foundations Class!!!

Accepted Answer

True

Question 45

Contact precautions are initiated for a pt with MRSA who needs colostomy care. What PPE would be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Goggles, gown, gloves, and face shield

HESI Review for Fall 2022

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HESI Review for Fall 2022

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