HESI Fundamentals 2023 Test Bank

Question 1 of 5

A client has a new prescription for parenteral nutrition (PN) in 20% dextrose and fat emulsions. Which of the following is an appropriate action to include in the plan of care?

A. Monitor blood glucose levels daily. B. Change the PN infusion bag every 24 hours. C. Prepare the client for a central venous line. D. Administer the PN and fat emulsion together.

Question 2 of 5

A client is refusing a blood transfusion for religious reasons. The client's partner wants the client to have the blood transfusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Ask the client to consider a direct donation B. Withhold the blood transfusion C. Request a consultation with the ethics committee D. Ask the client's family to intervene

Question 3 of 5

A healthcare professional is planning to document care provided for a client. Which of the following abbreviations should the professional use?

A. PC for after meals B. QD for every day C. BID for twice a day D. PRN for as needed

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has signs of hemorrhagic shock. When the nurse notifies the surgeon, he directs her to continue to measure the client's vitals every 15 minutes and call him back in 1 hour. From a legal perspective, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

A. Notify the nursing manager. B. Document the client's condition and communication with the surgeon. C. Administer additional fluids as per standard procedure. D. Call the surgeon back immediately to ensure timely intervention.

Question 5 of 5

Which serum blood finding in diabetic ketoacidosis alerts the nurse that immediate action is required?

A. pH below 7.3 B. Potassium of 5.0 C. HCT of 60 D. PaO2 of 79%

HESI Fundamentals 2023 Test Bank

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