HESI Exam Quiz 36

Question 1 of 10

1. Question

Which of the following statement best suggests what a nurse should do if he/she believes that a health care provider’s prescription was made with poor judgement?

Notify the health care provider of the questionable prescription. Keep a record of it and carry out the prescription.
Carry out the prescription. No health care provider gives a questionable prescription as it goes through a series of approval from physicians.
The nurse can decide whether to carry out a health care provider’s prescription or not. Regardless, the nurse will not be liable for any damages.
Refuse to carry out the prescription. Keep a record of the questionable prescription and notify the health care provider about it.

Question 2 of 10

2. Question

Torts is a damage or injury to a person resulting in civil liability rather than criminal liability. Which of the following statement(s) is/are important to prove that negligence or malpractice has occurred?

I. Failure to adhere to the standard of conduct for nursing and inability to reach the standard of care for physical or mental care which causes additional damage or injury.
 II. Failure to care or protect the others and there’s a relevance between conduct and the resulting injury. 
III. Failure to commensurate with the nurse’s educational knowledge and inability to supervise or administer care. 
IV. Failure to keep a person’s information and inability to protect from unauthorized operations.

I, II, and IV
IV and III
I and II
II, III, and IV

Question 3 of 10

3. Question

Which of the following statements best define delegation?

It is an unsterile and invasive procedure.
It is an evaluation that must be done by the nurse. During the nursing process, it should fall within the phase of implementation and will require judgment.
It is the skills and abilities of a nurse that require client teaching and are delegated.
It is the nurse's obligation to perform an assessment.

Question 4 of 10

4. Question

Select the statement(s) that best suggest/s what nursing interventions should be done to prevent injury in clients with DIC.

Carefully use mouth swabs when giving oral care. When injections are necessary, use the smallest gauge needle. Turn the person frequently to avoid pressure. Cuffed BP measurements should be minimized. To avoid trauma to the mucosa, use light suction. The pressure must be applied for the oozing site only.
Carefully give oral care by using mouth swabs. Needle sticks can be used if the client prefers them. To avoid pressure, turn the client frequently. BP measurements should be taken only when necessary. Use light suction and avoid putting pressure on the oozing site. 
Carefully use mouth swabs when giving oral care. When injections are necessary, use the smallest gauge needle. Avoid turning or moving the person to avoid pressure. BP measurements should only be taken using a cuff. Do not use suction to care for the oozing site.
Carefully give oral care by using mouth swabs. When injections are necessary, use the smallest gauge needle. Avoid turning or moving the person to avoid pressure. Cuffed BP measurements should be minimized. To avoid trauma to the mucosa, use light suction. Do not use suction to care for the oozing site.

Question 5 of 10

5. Question

Select the statement(s) which suggests the nursing actions in avoiding postoperative wound dehiscence and evisceration.

I. When coughing, teaching the client how to splint incision. Inform him that coughing and deep breathing are beneficial for early postoperative.
 II. Prevent the client from coughing. Slow, shallow breathing is encouraged.
 III. Watch out for signs of infection, malnutrition, and dehydration. Encourage to include high-protein meals for recovery 
IV. Encourage a high-fat diet to help prevent infections.

I, II, and IV.
II and III
II and IV
I and III

Question 6 of 10

6. Question

Amphotericin B is a medication used to treat fungal infections. However, there are side effects that can be quite severe. Which of the following is/are the side effect(s) of amphotericin B?

Cough, fever, rash, and hypotension.
Chills, muscle cramps, anorexia, joint pain, and circulatory problems.
Seizures, chills, depression, headache, renal insufficiency.
Circulatory problems, seizures, chills, and hypotension.

Question 7 of 10

7. Question

In what way does past experience affect a person’s present pain?

Memories from childhood will affect the person’s response in present pain.
Memories from childhood are associated with pain stimulation. 
The more painful childhood experience, the greater is the vulnerability of pain during adulthood.
A more painful childhood experience results in a greater perception of pain when adulthood.

Question 8 of 10

8. Question

The test tube has disconnected from a bottle or suction apparatus and the chest has been accidentally removed from the client. What prompt action should a nurse do?

Cut about 2cm off the tube end. Apply an occlusive dressing. Keep a record of the situation and notify the health care provider.
Sterilize the tube end by placing it in sterile water with a 2cm level. Apply the occlusive dressing and immediately notify the health care provider of the situation.
Replace the tube. Call for assistance when placing the new tube. Notify the health provider.
Cut about 4cm off the tube end. Apply an occlusive dressing. Notify the health care provider about the incident.

Question 9 of 10

9. Question

What is the best way to educate a client with tuberculosis?

Immediately dispose of tissues used when coughing. Put them in special bags. Daily medication should be long-term and monitored. Frequent hand wash is advised. Monitor symptoms and report any signs of deterioration such as blood secretion.
Dispose used tissues immediately but putting them in special bags is optional. Daily medication should be long-term and monitored. Frequent hand wash is advised. Monitor symptoms and report any signs of deterioration such as blood secretion.
Immediately dispose of tissues used when coughing. Burn the tissue. Daily medication should be long-term and monitored. Frequent hand wash is advised. Monitor symptoms and report any signs of deterioration such as blood secretion.
Dispose used tissues immediately and put them in the trash bin. Daily medication should be long-term and monitored. Frequent hand wash is advised. Monitor symptoms and report any signs of deterioration such as blood secretion.

Question 10 of 10

10. Question

What is the difference between acute renal failure and chronic renal failure?

Acute renal failure is irreversible and characterized as a slow deterioration of the kidneys. Chronic renal failure, on the other hand, is reversible. It is the sudden deterioration of the kidneys which leads to dialysis.
Acute renal failure is reversible and characterized as an abrupt deterioration of the kidneys. Chronic renal failure on the other hand is irreversible. It is the slow deterioration of the kidneys which leads to dialysis.
Acute renal failure and chronic renal failure are both reversible with proper diet, regular medication, and dialysis.
Acute renal failure and chronic renal failure are both irreversible. It will both lead to imminent death.

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