NURS HESI (NURSHESI)

11. In the majority culture of America, coughing, sweating, and diarrhea are symptoms of an illness. For some individuals of Mexican-American origin, however, these symptoms are a normal part of living. The nurse recognizes that this is true, probably because Mexican-Americans: A) have less efficient immune systems and are often ill. B) consider these symptoms a part of normal living, not symptoms of ill health. C) come from Mexico and coughing is normal and healthy there. D) are usually ...

An elderly client with a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which nursing measure is essential to the client's nursing care? A. Massage any reddened areas for at least five minutes. B. Encourage active range of motion exercises on extremities. C. Position the client laterally, prone, and dorsally in sequence. D. Gently lift the client when moving into a desired position. - To avoid shearing forces when repositioning, the client should be lifted gently across a surface (D). Reddene...

1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said. C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an increased comfort level. D) Note-taking allows the nurse to...

1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said. C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an increased comfort level. D) Note-taking allows the nurse to...

The nurse is caring for a pre-adolescent client in skeletal Dunlop traction. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this child? A. Make certain the child is maintained in correct body alignment. B. Be sure the traction weights touch the end of the bed. C. Adjust the head and foot of the bed for the child's comfort D. Release the traction for 15-20 minutes every 6 hours PRN. - A. Make certain the child is maintained in correct body alignment. The nurse is assessing a healthy chil...

Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous pylegraphy? A. Eat a light diet for the rest of the day B. Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring C. During waking hours drink at least 1-8 ounce glass of fluid every hour for the next 2 days D. Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health care provider if it should decrease - D. Measure the urine output for the next day and immediat...

1. The nurse is has just admitted a client with severe depression. From which focus should the nurse identify a priority nursing diagnosis? A) Nutrition B) Elimination C) Activity D) Safety - The correct answer is D: Safety 2. While explaining an illness to a 10 year-old, what should the nurse keep in mind aboutthe cognitive development at this age? A) They are able to make simple association of ideas B) They are able to think logically in organizing facts C) Interpretation of events o...

What is a characteristic of viral herpes? - Skin eruption When a boxer gets hit & has a deviated septum? - Vomer (in nose) Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? - Pharynx A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreased sensation in? - Arm, inability to adduct arms & fingers Which bone does not articulate with any other bone? - Hyoid bone Which of the following statements best describes endocrine glands? - They secrete chemicals into the blo...

1. A primipara with a breech presentation is in the transition phase pf labor. The nurse visualizes the perineum and sees the umbilical cord extruding from the introitus. In which position should the nurse place the client? - Supine with the foot of the bed raised 2. The nurse is developing a series of childbirth preparation classes for primigravida women and their significant others. what is the priority expected outcome for these classes? - Participants can identify at least three coping ...

1. The nurse is caring for a pre-adolescent client in skeletal Dunlop traction. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this child? - Make certain the child is maintained in correct body alignment 2. The nurse is assessing a healthy child at the 2 year check up. Which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider? - Height and weight percentiles vary widely 3. . The parents of a 2 year-old child report that he has been holding his breath whenever h...