EVALUATED HESI PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
An older male client comes to the geriatric screening clinic complaining of pain in his left calf. The nurse
notices a reddened area on the calf of his right leg which is warm to the touch and suspects it might be
thrombophlebitis. Which type of pain would further confirm this suspicion? - CORRECT ANSWER -pain in
the calf upon exertion that is relieved by rest and elevating the extremity. Rationale
Thrombophlebitis pain is relieved by rest and elevation of the extremity. It typically occurs with exercise
at the site of the thrombus and is aggravated by placing the extremity in a dependent position, such as
standing in one place.
In preparing to administer intravenous albumin to a client following surgery, which is the priority nursing
intervention? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER -1. set the albumin to infuse within 4 hours 2.
monitor hgb&hct 3. assess for increased bleeding after administration
The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a 68-year-old client who is at high risk for the development
of coronary heart disease (CHD). Which information should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWER -
increase intake of soluble fiber to 10-25 g daily
How should the nurse position the electrodes for three lead telemetry monitoring? - CORRECT ANSWER
-white/negative lead at right 2nd intercostal space, black/positive at left intercostal space, and
red/ground at left 8/9th rib space
A client with cirrhosis develops increasing pedal edema and ascites. Which dietary modification is most
important for the nurse to teach this client? - CORRECT ANSWER -restrict salt and fluid intake
A client with a completed ischemic stroke has a blood pressure of 180/90 mmHg. Which action should
the nurse implement? - CORRECT ANSWER -give an antihypertensive med