HESI CAT Exam Test Bank

Question 1 of 5

Two weeks following a Billroth II (gastrojejunostomy), a client develops nausea, diarrhea, and diaphoresis after every meal. When the nurse develops a teaching plan for this client, which expected outcome statement is the most relevant?

A. Describes a schedule for antacid use in combination with other prescribed medications B. Selects a pattern of small meals interspersed with fluid intake C. Commits to engaging in a variety of stress reduction techniques D. Expresses a commitment to decrease nicotine intake

Question 2 of 5

A client diagnosed with a deep vein thrombus (DVT) followed by a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) is receiving heparin via an infusion pump at a rate of 1400 u/hour. The client tells the nurse, "I wish this medicine would hurry up and dissolve this clot in my lung so that I can go home". What response is best for the nurse to provide?

A. Heparin prevents further clot formation, but your risk of bleeding needs to be monitored closely B. You seem to be concerned about the length of time it takes for Heparin to dissolve this clot C. Let me contact your healthcare provider to discuss the possibility of receiving IV heparin therapy at home D. Why are you so anxious to leave the hospital when you know you are not well enough yet?

Question 3 of 5

After receiving report, which client should the nurse assess last?

A. An older client with dark red drainage on a postoperative dressing, but no drainage in the Hemovac B. An adult client with no postoperative drainage in the Jackson-Pratt drain with the bulb compressed C. An older client with a distended abdomen and no drainage from the nasogastric tube D. An adult client with rectal tube draining clear pale red liquid drainage

Question 4 of 5

A client with intestinal obstructions has a nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction and is receiving an IV of lactated Ringer's at 100 ml/H. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

A. Gastric output of 900 mL in the last 24 hours B. Serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L or mmol/L (SI) C. Increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) D. 24-hour intake at the current infusion rate

Question 5 of 5

A client with myasthenia gravis (MG) is receiving immunosuppressive therapy. Review of recent laboratory test results shows that the client's serum magnesium level has decreased below the normal range. In addition to contacting the healthcare provider, what nursing action is most important?

A. Check the visual difficulties B. Note the most recent hemoglobin level C. Assess for hand and joint pain D. Observe rhythm on telemetry monitor

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