hesi health assessment test bank 2023

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Question 1 of 5

A woman brings her husband to the clinic for an examination. She is particularly worried because after a recent fall, he seems to have lost a great deal of his memory of recent events. Which of the following statements reflects the nurse's best course of action?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because memory loss after a fall can be indicative of a more serious issue like a head injury or neurological problem. A complete mental health examination by the nurse can help assess the extent of memory loss, identify potential causes, and determine appropriate interventions. Referring to a psychometrician (choice B) may not address the immediate health concern. Integrating the mental health examination into history taking and physical examination (choice C) is important but may not be as thorough as a complete mental health examination by a professional. Reassuring the wife that memory loss is normal (choice D) may lead to overlooking a potentially serious health issue.

Question 2 of 5

Which medication should be given to treat anemia in clients with renal failure?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Correct Answer: A (Iron, folic acid, and B12) Rationale: 1. Iron: Renal failure patients often have anemia due to decreased erythropoietin production. 2. Folic acid and B12: Important for red blood cell production and maturation. 3. Corrects underlying causes of anemia in renal failure patients. Summary: B: Increasing protein doesn't directly address anemia in renal failure. C: Vitamin D and calcium are not primary treatments for anemia in renal failure. D: Calcium and folic acid alone do not address the specific deficiencies seen in renal failure anemia.

Question 3 of 5

What is the first priority for a client experiencing an acute asthma attack?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administer bronchodilators. During an acute asthma attack, the priority is to open the airways quickly to improve breathing. Bronchodilators work rapidly to dilate the constricted airways, providing immediate relief. Corticosteroids are used for long-term management and take time to be effective. Administering morphine is not recommended as it can depress the respiratory system. Performing an ECG is not necessary in the acute management of an asthma attack.

Question 4 of 5

What is the first priority when caring for a client with suspected hypoglycemia?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administer glucose. When caring for a client with suspected hypoglycemia, the first priority is to raise their blood sugar levels quickly to prevent potential complications such as seizures or loss of consciousness. Administering glucose helps to rapidly increase blood sugar levels and alleviate symptoms. The other choices (B: Administer insulin, C: Place the client in a supine position, D: Administer IV fluids) are incorrect because administering insulin can further lower blood sugar levels, placing the client in a supine position may not address the immediate issue of low blood sugar, and administering IV fluids does not directly address the hypoglycemia.

Question 5 of 5

What are the types of nursing assessments? (Select one that doesn't apply)

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Mental. Nursing assessments typically include physical, focused, and emergency assessments. Mental assessments are more commonly associated with psychiatric nursing rather than general nursing assessments. Mental assessments focus on assessing a patient's mental status, emotions, and cognitive functions, which are not typically part of routine nursing assessments. Therefore, mental assessments do not fall under the types of assessments typically performed by general nurses.

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