NURS 1010 HESI EXAM 2023 (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) A+ GRADED
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Course
Nursing
Institution
Nursing
1. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid
arthritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. WBCcount 8,000
B. Platelets 150,000
C. aspartate aminotransferase 10 units
D. erythrocyte sedimentation rate 75mm
ANSWERD
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NURS 1010 HESI EXAM 2023
(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
A+ GRADED
1. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid
arthritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. WBC count 8,000
B. Platelets 150,000
C. aspartate aminotransferase 10 units
D. erythrocyte sedimentation rate 75mm
ANSWER D
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized petechiae and ecchymoses.
The nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following laboratory
tests?
A. platelet count
B. potassium level
C. creatinine clearance
D. prealbumin
ANSWER A
3. A nurse is caring for a client following the application of a cast. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
A. place an ice pack over the cast
B. palpate the pulse distal to the cast
C. teach the client to keep the cast clean and dry
D. position the casted extremity on a pillow
ANSWER B
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has vision loss. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? SATA
, A. keep objects in the clients room in the same place.
B. ensure there is high-wattage lighting in the clients room.
C. approach the client from the side
D. allow extra time for the client to perform tasks
E. touch the client gently to announce presence
ANSWER A, B, D
5. A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
and has questions about the disease. To research the nurse should identify which
of the following electronic databases has the most comprehensive collection of
nursing articles?
A. medline
B. Cinahl
C. ProQuest
D. health source
ANSWER B
6. A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a newly admitted client who
is experiencing drooling and hoarseness following a brain injury. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
A. obtain a baseline EKG
B. Obtain a blood specimen for ABG analysis
C. insert an 18 gauge IV catheter
D. Administer 100% humidified oxygen
ANSWER D
7. A nurse is planning care for a client who has unilateral paralysis and dysphagia
following a right hemispheric stroke. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan?
A. Place food on the left side of the client's mouth when he is ready to eat.
B. Provide total care in performing the client's ADLs.
C. Maintain the client on bed rest.
D. Place the client's left arm on a pillow while he is sitting.
ANSWER D
,8. A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent
behavior. The client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Confront the client about this behavior.
B. Express sympathy for the client's situation.
C. Speak assertively to the client.
D. Stand within 30 cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.
ANSWER A
9. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving brachytherapy for treatment of
prostate cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Cleanse equipment before removal from the
B. client's room.
C. Limit the client's visitors to 30 min per day.
D. Discard the client's linens in a double bag.
E. Discard the radioactive source in a biohazard bag -
ANSWER B
10. A nurse is caring for a client who has severe preeclampsia and is receiving
magnesium sulfate intravenously. The nurse discontinues the magnesium sulfate
after the client displaces toxicity. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Position the client supine
B. Prepare an IV bolus of dextrose 5% in water
C. Administer methylergonovine IM
D. Administer calcium gluconate IV
ANSWER D
A charge nurse is teaching new staff members about factors that increase a
client's risk to become violent. Which of the following risk factors should the
nurse include as the best predictor of future violence?
A. Experiencing delusions
B. Male gender
C. Pervious violent behavior
D. A history of being in prison
ANSWER C
, A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take when setting up the sterile field?
A. Place the cap from the solution sterile side up on clean surface
B. Open the outermost flap of the sterile kit toward the body→ flap AWAY from the
body's first
C. Place the sterile dressing within 1.25 cm (0.5in) of the edge of the sterile field →
2.5 cm (1-inch) border around any sterile drape or wrap that is considered
contaminated.
D. Set up the sterile field 5 cm (2 in) below waist level→ it says BELOW waist level;
should be ABOVE waist level
ANSWER A
A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client about methods to promote
nighttime sleep. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Eat a light snack before bedtime
B. Stay in bed at least 1 hr if unable to fall asleep
C. Take a 1 hr nap during the day
D. Perform exercises prior to bedtime
ANSWER A
A home health nurse is preparing for an initial visit with an older adult client who
lives alone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Educate the client about current medical diagnosis
B. Refer the client to a meal delivery program
C. Identify environmental hazards in the home
D. Arrange for client transportation to follow-up appointments Rationale Priority:
Assess first.
ANSWER C
A nurse is assessing the remote memory of an older adult client who has mild
dementia. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client?
A. "Can you tell me who visited you today?"
B. "What high school did you graduate from
C. "Can you list your current medications?"
D. "What did you have for breakfast yesterday?"
ANSWER B
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