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2024 HESIRN NURSING EXAMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS1. Fundamentals of Nursing
Question: What is the primary purpose of nursing interventions? Answer: The primary purpose
of nursing interventions is to achieve patient outcomes that are identified in the nursing care
plan.
Question: Which action is a priority when administering a medication via a nasogastric tube?
Answer: Verify the placement of the nasogastric tube to ensure it is in the stomach or intestine
and not in the lungs.
2. Pharmacology
Question: What is the maximum dose of acetaminophen that should not be exceeded in 24 hours
to avoid hepatotoxicity? Answer: The maximum dose of acetaminophen that should not be
exceeded is 4 grams (4000 mg) in 24 hours.
Question: What is the antidote for opioid overdose? Answer: Naloxone (Narcan) is the antidote
for opioid overdose.
3. Medical-Surgical Nursing
Question: What is the first action a nurse should take when a patient experiences an
anaphylactic reaction? Answer: The first action is to administer epinephrine.
Question: Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely to occur with prolonged use of furosemide
(Lasix)? Answer: Hypokalemia (low potassium levels) is most likely to occur with prolonged
use of furosemide.
4. Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Question: What is the primary purpose of administering Rh immunoglobulin (RhoGAM) to an
Rh-negative mother? Answer: The primary purpose is to prevent the development of antibodies
against Rh-positive blood cells in future pregnancies.
Question: At what stage of labor is the cervix fully dilated? Answer: The cervix is fully dilated
at 10 centimeters during the second stage of labor.
5. Mental Health Nursing
Question: Which neurotransmitter imbalance is associated with depression? Answer:
Imbalances in serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are associated with depression.
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