RN HESI Exit Exam

Question 1 of 5

When finding a client sitting on the floor, the nurse calls for help from the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task should the nurse ask the UAP to do?

A. Check for any abrasions or bruises. B. Help the client to stand. C. Get a blood pressure cuff. D. Report the fall to the nurse-manager.

Question 2 of 5

An adult female client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) asks the nurse if she can continue taking over-the-counter medications. Which medication provides the greatest threat to this client?

A. Magnesium hydroxide (Maalox). B. Birth control pills. C. Cough syrup containing codeine. D. Cold medication containing alcohol.

Question 3 of 5

A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor closely?

A. Prothrombin time (PT) B. Hemoglobin level C. International Normalized Ratio (INR) D. Serum sodium level

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is reviewing a client's electrocardiogram and determines the PR interval (PRI) is prolonged. What does this finding indicate?

A. Initiation of the impulses from a location outside the SA node B. Inability of the SA node to initiate an impulse at the normal rate C. Increased conduction time from the SA node to the AV junction D. Interference with the conduction through one or both ventricles

Question 5 of 5

A client who is post-op day 1 after abdominal surgery reports pain at the incision site. The nurse notes the presence of a small amount of serosanguineous drainage. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

A. Apply a sterile dressing to the incision. B. Reinforce the dressing and document the findings. C. Remove the dressing and assess the incision site. D. Notify the healthcare provider.

RN HESI Exit Exam

Skildor

HESI RN