HESI RN Exit Exam Capstone

Question 1 of 5

A client with COPD and a history of emphysema presents with increasing shortness of breath. What action should the nurse implement first?

A. Notify the healthcare provider of the client's distress. B. Auscultate the client's lung sounds and oxygen saturation. C. Determine if the client is experiencing anxiety. D. Assess the oxygen delivery system.

Question 2 of 5

After working with a very demanding client, an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) tells the nurse, 'I have had it with that client. I just can't do anything that pleases him. I'm not going in there again.' The nurse should respond by saying

A. He has a lot of problems. You need to have patience with him. B. I will talk with him and try to figure out what to do. C. He is scared and taking it out on you. Let's talk to figure out what to do. D. Ignore him and get the rest of your work done. Someone else can take care of him for the rest of the day.

Question 3 of 5

At 0600 while admitting a woman for a scheduled repeat cesarean section, the client tells the nurse that she drank a cup of coffee at 0400 because she wanted to avoid getting a headache. Which action should the nurse take first?

A. Cancel the surgery B. Inform the anesthesia care provider C. Ask the client if she has had any other liquids D. Proceed with routine preparations

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client post-surgery with an order to ambulate the client every 2 hours. Which of the following tasks could be safely delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

A. Assessing the client's ability to ambulate safely B. Documenting the client's tolerance of ambulation C. Assisting the client with ambulation D. Evaluating the client's pain level after ambulation

Question 5 of 5

A female client reports that her hair is becoming coarse and breaking off, that the outer part of her eyebrows have disappeared, and that her eyes are puffy. What follow-up question is best for the nurse to ask?

A. Have you noticed any changes in your fingernails? B. Have you had any changes in weight or energy levels? C. Do you have a family history of thyroid problems? D. Have you had recent cold intolerance or unusual fatigue?

HESI RN Exit Exam Capstone

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