HESI Nutrition Exam

Question 1 of 5

When reassigned to the emergency department, a nurse should understand that gastric lavage is a priority in which situation?

A. An infant who has been identified to have botulism B. A toddler who ate a number of ibuprofen tablets C. A preschooler who swallowed powdered plant food D. A school-aged child who took a handful of vitamins

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is instructing a 65-year-old female client diagnosed with osteoporosis. The most important instruction regarding exercise would be to

A. Exercise by doing weight-bearing activities B. Exercise to reduce weight C. Avoid exercise activities that increase the risk of fracture D. Exercise to strengthen muscles and thereby protect bones

Question 3 of 5

A parent asks the school nurse how to eliminate lice from their child. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A. Cut the child's hair short to remove the nits B. Apply warm soaks to the head twice daily C. Wash the child's linen and clothing in a bleach solution D. Application of pediculicides

Question 4 of 5

A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube for the administration of feedings and medications. Which nursing action is appropriate?

A. Pulverize all medications into a powdery condition B. Squeeze the tube before using it to break up stagnant liquids C. Cleanse the skin around the tube daily with hydrogen peroxide D. Flush adequately with water before and after using the tube

Question 5 of 5

A 60-year-old male client had a hernia repair in an outpatient surgery clinic. He is awake and alert, but has not been able to void since he returned from surgery 6 hours ago. He received 1000 mL of IV fluid. Which action would be most likely to help him void?

A. Have him drink several glasses of water B. Crede the bladder from the bottom to the top C. Assist him to stand by the side of the bed to void D. Wait 2 hours and have him try to void again

HESI Nutrition Exam

Skildor

HESI RN

HESI RN