Community Health HESI

Question 1 of 5

A client with a history of asthma is admitted with shortness of breath. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

A. Increased respiratory rate. B. Absence of breath sounds. C. Expiratory wheezes. D. Productive cough with green sputum.

Question 2 of 5

A client with a history of hypertension is admitted with a blood pressure of 200/120 mm Hg. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer?

A. Metoprolol (Lopressor). B. Furosemide (Lasix). C. Lisinopril (Zestril). D. Nitroprusside (Nipride).

Question 3 of 5

A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is receiving warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. Which laboratory result indicates that the therapy is effective?

A. International normalized ratio (INR) of 1.0. B. Prothrombin time (PT) of 12 seconds. C. Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) of 60 seconds. D. International normalized ratio (INR) of 2.5.

Question 4 of 5

A public health nurse is evaluating a program designed to reduce the incidence of diabetes in the community. Which outcome indicates that the program is successful?

A. increased participation in diabetes education sessions B. higher rates of blood glucose monitoring C. reduced incidence of diabetes-related complications D. greater knowledge of diabetes prevention methods

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a client with dysphagia. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Crush the medication and mix it with applesauce. B. Have the client drink a full glass of water with the medication. C. Administer the medication with a small amount of pudding. D. Place the medication at the back of the client's tongue.

Community Health HESI

Skildor

HESI RN

HESI RN