Fundamentals of Nursing HESI

Question 1 of 5

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has been prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A. I will avoid eating foods high in vitamin K. B. I will take my medication at the same time every day. C. I will use a soft toothbrush to prevent gum bleeding. D. I can take aspirin if I have a headache.

Question 2 of 5

A healthcare provider is planning to initiate IV therapy for an older adult client who requires IV fluids. Which of the following actions should the healthcare provider take?

A. Insert the IV catheter without using a tourniquet. B. Use the tourniquet minimally or not at all to avoid injury to fragile skin or veins. C. Insert the IV catheter at a 45-degree angle. D. Use a smaller gauge catheter to reduce vein trauma.

Question 3 of 5

Upon completing the admission documents, the nurse learns that the 87-year-old client does not have an advance directive. What action should the nurse take?

A. Record the lack of advance directive on the chart B. Give information about advance directives C. Assume that the client wishes a full code D. Refer this issue to the unit secretary

Question 4 of 5

A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease reports black, tarry stools. What is the most appropriate action for the LPN/LVN to take?

A. Reassure the client that this is not a normal finding. B. Notify the healthcare provider immediately. C. Document the finding in the client's chart. D. Encourage the client to seek medical attention.

Question 5 of 5

A healthcare professional is reviewing a client's medications. They include cimetidine and imipramine. Knowing that cimetidine decreases the metabolism of imipramine, the healthcare professional should identify that this combination is likely to result in which of the following effects?

A. Decreased therapeutic effects of cimetidine B. Increased risk of imipramine toxicity C. Decreased risk of adverse effects of cimetidine D. Increased therapeutic effects of imipramine

Fundamentals of Nursing HESI

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HESI LPN

HESI LPN