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HESI BSN 225 Exam Questions andComplete Solutions Graded A+
A client with chronic renal disease is admitted to the hospital for evaluation prior to a surgical
procedure. Which laboratory test indicates the client's protein status for the longest length of time?
a. Transferrin
b. Prealbumin
c. Serum albumin
d. Urine urea nitrogen - Answer: c. Serum albumin
Rationale: Serum albumin has a long half-life and is the best long-term indicator of the body's entry into
a catabolic state following protein depletion from malnutrition or stress of chronic illness (C).
The nurse is digitally removing a fecal impaction for a client. The nurse should stop the procedure and
take corrective action if which client reaction is noted?
a. Temperature increases from 98.8 to 99.0 F.
b. Pulse rate decreases from 78 to 52 beats/min.
c. Respiratory rate increases from 16 to 24 breaths/min.
d. Blood pressure increases from 110/84 to 118/88 mm/Hg. - Answer: b. Pulse rate decreases from 78 to
52 beats/min.
Rationale: Parasympathetic reaction can occur as a result of digital stimulation of the anal sphincter,
which should be stopped if the client experiences a vagal response, such as bradycardia (B).
Which statement is an example of a correctly written nursing diagnosis statement?
a. Altered tissue perfusion related to congestive heart failure.
b. Altered urinary elimination related to urinary tract infection.
c. Risk for impaired tissue integrity related to client's refusal to turn.
d. Ineffective coping related to response to positive biopsy test results. - Answer: d. Ineffective coping
related to response to positive biopsy test results.
Rationale: The first part of the nursing diagnosis statement is the "diagnostic label" and is followed by
"related to" the cause, which should direct the nurse to the appropriate interventions.
, The daughter of an older woman who became depressed following the death of her husband asks, "My
mother was always well-adjusted until my father died. Will she tend to be sick from now on?" Which
response is best for the nurse to provide?
a. "She is almost sure to be less able to adapt than before."
b. "It's highly likely that she will recover and return to her pre-illness state."
c. "If you can interest her in something besides religion, it will help her stay well."
d. "Cultural strains contribute to each woman's tendencies for recurrences of depression." - Answer: b.
"It's highly likely that she will recover and return to her pre-illness state."
Rationale:
Analysis of behavior patterns using Erikson's framework can identify age-appropriate or arrested
development of normal interpersonal skills. Erikson describes the successful resolution of a
developmental crisis in the later years (older than 65-years) to include the achievement of a sense of
integrity and fulfillment, wisdom, and a willingness to face one's own mortality and accept the death of
others (B).
A client is demonstrating a positive Chvostek's sign. What action should the nurse take?
a. Observe the client's pupil size and response to light.
b. Ask the client about numbness or tingling in the hands.
c. Assess the client's serum potassium level.
d. Restrict dietary intake of calcium-rich foods. - Answer: b. Ask the client about numbness or tingling in
the hands.
Rationale: A positive Chvostek's sign is an indication of hypocalcemia, so the client should be assessed
for the subjective symptoms of hypocalcemia, such as numbness or tingling of the hands (B) or feet.
A male client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) develops cryptococcal meningitis and
tells the nurse he does not want to be resuscitated if his breathing stops. What action should the nurse
implement?
a. Document the client's request in the medical record.
b. Ask the client if this decision has been discussed with his healthcare provider.
c. Inform the client that a written, notarized advance directive, is required to withhold resuscitation
efforts.
d. Advise the client to designate a person to make healthcare decisions when the client is unable to do
so. - Answer: b. Ask the client if this decision has been discussed with his healthcare provider.
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