HESI RN
HESI RN Exit Exam Capstone Questions
Question 1 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes an IV infusion of isoproterenol in D5W at 300 mcg/hour. How many ml/hour should the nurse set the pump to?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To calculate the correct infusion rate, use the formula: 300 mcg/hour = 0.3 mg/hour. Given that the IV solution is 1 mg in 250 ml, the rate is set at 75 ml/hour.
Question 2 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)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assisting with ambulation is a task that can be safely delegated to a UAP, as it does not involve clinical judgment.
Question 3 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
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging the UAP's feelings while exploring the client's behavior provides a supportive and collaborative approach. This helps maintain a therapeutic environment for both the UAP and the client.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a client with schizophrenia who receives haloperidol decanoate 75 mg IM every 4 weeks. The client begins developing a puckering and smacking of the lips and facial grimacing. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These symptoms are characteristic of tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of long-term antipsychotic use. The nurse should assess the severity of these movements using the AIMS scale and report to the healthcare provider for further management.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a client with severe anemia. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shortness of breath is a sign that the anemia is severe enough to impair oxygenation. Immediate intervention is needed to address this potentially life-threatening complication.
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