Geriatric hesi Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI Comprehensive Exam 1Which documentation indicates that the nurse correctly evaluated a pain medication's effectiveness after admin? reports decrease in pain. complained of pain; PRN pain medication given. smiling while visiting with family members. was talking on the phone 30 minutes after pain medication was given. - correct answer reports decrease in pain Evaluation of effectiveness must indicate if the drug has had the desired effect, in this case, a decrease in pain. Documen...

Foundations After completing an assessment and determining that a client has a problem, which action should the nurse perform next? A. Determine the etiology of the problem. B. Prioritize nursing care interventions. C. Plan appropriate interventions. D. Collaborate with the client to set goals. - correct answer Ans: A. Rationale Before planning care, the nurse should determine the etiology, or cause, of the problem, because this will help determine goals, plan of care and priorities of ...

HESI MED-SURG Practice Questions & Key TermsA female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last 2 hours. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with sterile normal saline. B. Reposition the client on her side. C. Advance the nasogastric tube 5 cm. D. Administer an intravenous antiemetic as prescribed. - correct answer B. ...

Med-Surg HESI A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last 2 hours. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with sterile normal saline. B. Reposition the client on her side. C. Advance the nasogastric tube 5 cm. D. Administer an intravenous antiemetic as prescribed. - correct answer B. The priority is to determined...

Gerontology HESI Practice QuestionsThe nursing assessment of an older female elicits information that the client is diagnosed with Raynaud's phenomenon. Which exposure should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? a) Alcohol consumption b) Warm climates c) Cold climates d) Active exercise - correct answer Cold Climates -Can cause prolonged painful vasoconstriction of the peripheral extremities (especially hands) in client's with Raynaud's phenomenon. A family member brings their agi...

HESI: NSG122/ NSG 122 (2024/ 2025 Update) Nursing Fundamental Concepts | Complete Guide | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: Fluid volume deficit sodium Volume depletion, or extracellular fluid (ECF) volume contraction, occurs as a result of loss of total body sodium. Causes include vomiting, excessive sweating, diarrhea, burns, diuretic use, and kidney failure. Q: DNR-action Answer: -Needs a doctors order -Legally can not preform chest compres...

Geriatric Hesi Study Guide Exam Questions with Correct Answers The 93-year-old woman with chronic back pain is found crying. When the nurse approaches, the patient says, "I know you can't do anything more, but I hurt so bad." What nursing intervention would be most effective? - Answer-Touch the patient's shoulder and sit quietly without speaking. Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for further instruction regarding prevention of constipation? - Answer-"I'm never con...

HESI: CH.8 gerontologychronologic age of an older adult (elderly) - correct answer 65 years old theories -disengagement theory -active theory - correct answer -progressive aging that occurs naturally with aging. it is related to cultural style and behaviors in different geographic regions -sucessful aging requires a high level of activity and involvement in maintain life satisfaction and positive self esteem ability to perform activities of daily living is MORE accurate measure of age...

HESI: CH.8 gerontologychronologic age of an older adult (elderly) - correct answer 65 years’ old theories -disengagement theory -active theory - correct answer -progressive aging that occurs naturally with aging. it is related to cultural style and behaviors in different geographic regions -sucessful aging requires a high level of activity and involvement in maintain life satisfaction and positive self esteem ability to perform activities of daily living is MORE accurate measure of ...