NURSING EXAM STUDY MATERIALS

RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL ONLINE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS a nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being treated with lactulose. the client is experiencing excessive stools. which of the following findings is an adverse effect of the medication? a. hypokalemia b. instruct the client to allow the machine to breathe for them. c. add cabbage to the diet. d. nonrebreather mask - CORRECT ANSWER -hypokalemia Lactulose works by stimulating the producti...

RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL ADVANCED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A nurse is assessing a client who has had a plaster cast applied to their left leg 2 hr ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER -Check that one finger fits between the cast and the leg. To make sure the cast is not too tight, the nurse should be able to slide one finger under the cast. It is not uncommon for casts to loosen as swelling subsides, but that should not be an issue 2 hr after application...

ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER -Facial butterfly rash. R: A butterfly rash is a manifestation of SLE. It appears as a dry red rash on the clients cheeks and nose and can disappear during times of remission. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving plasmapheresis through a venous access site. Whi...

RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL ONLINE PRACTICE A QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A nurse is assessing a client who has acute cholecystitis. Which of the following findings is the nurses priority? - CORRECT ANSWER -tachycardia A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing hemodialysis to treat end stage kidney disease. The client reports muscle cramps, and tingling sensation in their hands. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to minister? - CORRECT ANSWER -Calcium carbonate ...

RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL ONLINE PRACTICE NGN NGN Client is alert and oriented and reports not feeling well for a few days. Client is on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and reports dialysate appeared cloudy this morning. Reports abdominal pain as 4 on a scale of 0 to 10. Bowel sounds active in all quadrants. Peritoneal dialysis access site red, warm to touch, with a small amount of purulent drainage noted on dressing.1300: Client is lying in bed with the knees flexed...

HESI A2 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? - CORRECT ANSWER -Pharynx A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreases sensation in - CORRECT ANSWER -. Arm Which bone dose not articulate with any other bone? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hyoid . Which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands? - CORRECT ANSWER -They secrete chemicals into the blood Diet is important because bone are storage places...

HESI A2 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Which structure in the brain is responsible for arousal and maintenance of consciousness? A. The Midbrain B.The Reticular Activating System C. The Diencephalon D. The Limbic System - CORRECT ANSWER -B. The Reticular Activating system The triceps reflex - CORRECT ANSWER -forces contraction of the triceps and extension of the arm Which cranial nerve is responsible for hearing and balance? A. CN III B. CN V C. CN V...

HESI A2 GRAMMAR (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) which sentence is written correctly? A. - CORRECT ANSWER -a. Because she was uncertain of her abilities, Renee asked for help. b. Because she was uncertain of her abilities; Renee asked for help. c. Because she was uncertain of her abilities Renee asked for help. d. Because she was, uncertain of her abilities, Renee asked for help. - A comma must appear between the dependent clause (Because she was uncertain of her abilities) and...

HESI A2 ENTRANCE EXAM BIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Which of the following is a correct description of metaphase during mitosis? A) The nuclear envelope disappears and the chromosomes begin to attach to the spindle that forms along the axis of the cell. B) Chromosomes gather on either side of the now separating cell. C)Chromosomes start to separate. D) Chromosomes align along the center of the cell. - CORRECT ANSWER -D) Chromosomes align along the center of the cell. Where ca...

HESI A2 ENTRANCE EXAM (A&P) Which is an anterior muscle? -Gluteus Maximus -Quadriceps femoris -Biceps femoris -Adductor magnus - CORRECT ANSWER -Biceps femoris How might the headrest on a car prevent traumatic injury? -By limiting hyperflexion of the neck -By limiting hyperextension of the neck -By reducing vertebral compression -By preventing disc degeneration - CORRECT ANSWER -By limiting hyperextension of the neck Which might you expect to see in a whiplash injury?...