HESI Module 10-Physiological Health Problems Latest Update Questions and Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+

HESI Module 10-Physiological Health Problems Latest Update Questions and Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+

A cardiac monitor alarm sounds and a nurse notes a straight line on the monitor screen.
The nurse immediately - CORRECT ANSWER: assesses the client
a child with a dx of pertussis (whooping cough) is being admitted to the pediatric unit.
As soon as the child arrives to the unit, the nurse first - CORRECT ANSWER: attaches
the child to a pulse ox
A client arrives at the ED for tx of a surface injury sustained when sand blew into the
eye. Which action does the nurse take first - CORRECT ANSWER: assessing the
client's vision
A client arrives at the ED with reports of a headache, hives, itching and dysphagia. The
client states that he took ibuprofen 1 hour earlier and believes that he is experiencing an
allergic reaction to this med. After ensuring that the client has a patent airway, which
intervention does the nurse prepare the client for first - CORRECT ANSWER:
administration of a SQ injection of epi
A client has an AV fistula in place for hemodialysis. What should the nurse do to
assess the patency of the fistula - CORRECT ANSWER: palpate for a vibrating
sensation at the fistula site
A client has just had a plaster leg cast applied and the nurse has given the client
instructions on cast care. Which statement by the cleint indicates the need for further
instruction - CORRECT ANSWER: I can dry the cast faster if I use a hairdryer on the
hot setting
A client has undergone creation of an Indiana pouch for urine diversion after
cystectomy and the nurse provides instructions about reservoir catheterization. The
nurse tells the client - CORRECT ANSWER: to plan to drain the reservoir every 2-3
hours initially
A client in the third trimester of pregnancy is experiencing painless vaginal bleeding,
and placenta previa is suspected. For which of the following interventions does the
nurse prepare the client? - CORRECT ANSWER: an ultrasound examination
A client is found to have AIDS. What is the nurse's highest priority in providing care to
this client - CORRECT ANSWER: instituting measures to prevent infection in the client
A client is found to have viral hepatitis and the nurse provides home care instructions to
the client. The nurse should tell the client to - CORRECT ANSWER: eat small frequent
meals that are low in fat and protein and high in carbs