HESI RN CAT Exit Exam

Question 1 of 5

The client diagnosed with a right fractured femur has skeletal traction applied to the right femur. Which interventions should the nurse implement?

A. Perform passive range of motion to the right leg B. Remove skeletal weights every shift to assess right leg C. Turn frequently from prone to supine positions D. Maintain skeletal pin sites and assess for signs of infection

Question 2 of 5

Which instruction should the nurse provide to an elderly client who is taking an ACE inhibitor and a calcium channel blocker?

A. Wear long-sleeved clothing when outdoors B. Report the onset of sore throat C. Eat plenty of potassium-rich food D. Change the position slowly

Question 3 of 5

A 9-year-old received a short arm cast for a right radius. To relieve itching under the child's cast, which instructions should the nurse provide to the parents?

A. Blow cool air from a hair dryer under the cast B. Twist the cast back and forth C. Shake powder into the cast D. Push a pencil under the cast edge

Question 4 of 5

When administering an intramuscular injection containing 3 ml of a painful medication, which intervention should the nurse implement?

A. Instill the medication quickly B. Insert the needle slowly C. Select a large, deep muscle mass D. Use a short, small gauge needle

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is evaluating the health status of an older client. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

A. Client reports decreased urine output B. Client reports loss of appetite C. Client reports pain in the lower back D. Client reports a persistent cough

HESI RN CAT Exit Exam

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HESI RN

HESI RN