HESI RN
Community Health HESI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of asthma is admitted with shortness of breath. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absence of breath sounds can indicate a pneumothorax or severe asthma exacerbation, which requires immediate intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse is developing a program to address bullying among students. Which component is most important to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Training for teachers equips them with the skills and knowledge to effectively intervene and handle bullying incidents, creating a safer school environment.
Question 3 of 5
A client with hyperthyroidism is receiving radioactive iodine therapy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'D.' The client stating 'I may experience some neck swelling' does not indicate a need for further teaching since neck swelling is an expected side effect of radioactive iodine therapy. Choices A and B are correct statements as the client should avoid close contact with pregnant women and children for a few days due to radiation exposure, and dry mouth and taste changes are common side effects. Choice C is redundant with choice D, making D the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
The healthcare provider is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) to a client. Which assessment finding should the healthcare provider report before administering the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Seeing halos around lights is a classic symptom of digoxin toxicity, known as visual disturbances. This finding indicates an adverse effect of digoxin and should be reported immediately to the healthcare provider. Monitoring for visual changes is crucial as it can progress to more severe toxicity, leading to life-threatening dysrhythmias or other complications. Apical pulse, serum potassium level, and blood pressure are important assessments when administering digoxin, but the presence of visual disturbances, such as seeing halos around lights, takes precedence due to its direct association with digoxin toxicity. Changes in these other parameters should also be noted and addressed, but they are not the priority when compared to a symptom directly linked to potential toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
During a home visit, the nurse observes that a client with limited mobility has difficulty accessing the bathroom. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Installing a bedside commode provides an immediate solution to the client's difficulty accessing the bathroom.
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