HESI RN Exit Exam 2024 Quizlet

Question 1 of 5

A client with type 1 diabetes is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which clinical finding is most concerning?

A. Serum glucose of 500 mg/dL B. Serum glucose of 600 mg/dL C. Serum potassium of 5.5 mEq/L D. Serum bicarbonate of 18 mEq/L

Question 2 of 5

A preschooler with constipation needs to increase fiber intake. Which snack suggestion should the nurse provide?

A. Oatmeal cookies B. Cheese sticks C. Yogurt D. Apple slices

Question 3 of 5

During a home visit, the nurse observed an elderly client with diabetes slip and fall. What action should the nurse take first?

A. Give the client 4 ounces of orange juice B. Call 911 to summon emergency assistance C. Check the client for lacerations or fractures D. Assess client's blood sugar level

Question 4 of 5

When caring for a client with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who had a craniotomy for increased intracranial pressure (ICP), the nurse assesses the client using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) every two hours. For the past 8 hours, the client's GCS score has been 14. What does this GCS finding indicate about the client?

A. Neurologically stable without indications of increased ICP. B. At risk for neurological deterioration. C. Experiencing mild cognitive impairment. D. In need of immediate medical intervention.

Question 5 of 5

An adult male who fell from a roof and fractured his left femur is admitted for surgical stabilization after having a soft cast applied in the emergency department. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?

A. Weak palpable distal pulses B. Pain at the fracture site C. Mild swelling of the leg D. Bruising around the fracture site

HESI RN Exit Exam 2024 Quizlet

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