HESI RN EXIT EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+

HESI RN EXIT EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+
1. A male client with stomach cancer returns to the unit following a total gastrectomy. He has a
nasogastric tube to suction and is receiving Lactated Ringer's solution at 75 mL/hour IV. One
hour after admission to the unit, the nurse notes 300 mL of blood in the suction canister, the
client's heart rate is 155 beats/minute, and his blood pressure is 78/48 mmHg. In addition to
reporting the finding to the surgeon. Which action should the nurse implement first? -
Answer>>> d. Increase the infusion rate of Lactated Ringer's solution.
2. an adult male who fell 20 feet from the roof of this home has multiple injuries, including a
right pneumothorax. Chest tubes were inserted in the emergency department prior to his transfer
to the intensive care unit (ICU). the nurse notes that the suction control chamber is bubbling at
the
- 10 cm H2O mark, with fluctuation in the water seal, and over the past hour 75 ml of bright red
blood is measured in the collection chamber. Which intervention should the nurse implement? -
Answer>>> a. Add sterile water to the suction control chamber.
3. A client who received hemodialysis yesterday is experiencing a blood pressure of 200/100
mmHg, heart rate 110 beats/minute, and respiratory rate 36 breaths/minute. The client is
manifesting shortness of breath, bilateral 2+ pedal edema, and an oxygen saturation on room air
of 89%. Which action should the nurse take first? - Answer>>> c. Begin supplemental oxygen.
4. A client with Addison's crisis is admitted for treatment with adrenal cortical supplementation.
Based on the client's admitting diagnosis, which findings require immediate action by the nurse?
(Select all that apply) - Answer>>> Headache and tremors
Irregular heart rate
pallor and diaphoresis
5. An older client is admitted with fluid volume deficit and dehydration. Which assessment
finding is the best indicator of hydration that the nurse should report to the healthcare provider? -
Answer>>> d. Skin tenting occurs when the client's forearm is pinched.