Question

A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

Answer 1

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Ibuprofen 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours PRN for temperature greater than 100.5°F (38° C)
Supplemental oxygen 10 L/min via nasal cannula
Chest x-ray

Rationale :

💊Ibuprofen can increase blood pressure and diminish the effect of enalapril, posing risk to clients with hypertension.

💥It may also cause renal impairment, especially in infection or dehydration.

💨10 L/min via nasal cannula exceeds its safe capacity; such flow should use a simple or non-rebreather mask.

🖼️Ordering a chest x-ray “now” may be unnecessary if the client is not yet clinically stabilized.

📌Core Message

Question orders when oxygen delivery exceeds device limits, NSAIDs interact with ACE inhibitors, or diagnostics override stabilization.

Answer 2

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Perform hand hygiene
Identify the client using Z client identifiers
Check the skin around the face
Don gloves
Assess respiratory function

Rationale :

🧼Hand hygiene is the first and most critical infection control measure before initiating any patient care procedure.

🪪Using two identifiers ensures the nurse is performing care on the correct client, which is essential for safe and ethical practice.

🔍Checking the skin prevents application of the mask over existing wounds or irritated areas, which could worsen skin integrity.

🧤Wearing gloves protects both the nurse and client during procedures that involve close contact and potential exposure to secretions.

🌬️Assessing respiratory function helps the nurse determine the urgency of intervention and appropriateness of the selected oxygen delivery method.

📌Core Message

Before applying oxygen, the nurse must follow infection control, confirm patient identity, inspect for skin safety, use PPE, and check respiratory status.

Answer 3

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Blank 1 Correct Option: Tachypnea
Blank 2 Correct Option: Tachycardia

Rationale :

🌬️A respiratory rate of 29 breaths/min clearly exceeds the normal adult range and is classified as tachypnea, a common finding in clients with pneumonia or hypoxia.

❤️A heart rate of 104 beats/min also exceeds the adult norm and is consistent with tachycardia, often due to infection, hypoxia, or fever.

📉There are no signs of bradycardia or arrhythmia, as the heart rhythm is regular and only the rate is elevated.

🌡️The client’s temperature is within normal range, which rules out hyperthermia as a cause of distress.

📌Core Message

Vital signs show tachypnea and tachycardia, both signs of respiratory distress and systemic infection response.

Answer 4

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Encourage the client to take breaks from the oxygen mask every few hours
Assist the client in ambulating safely
Positioning the client with the head of the bed elevated

Rationale :

🛑Taking breaks from the mask may be necessary for comfort and to encourage independent breathing and mobilization.

🚶Assisting the client in safe ambulation promotes lung expansion and secretion clearance, enhancing oxygenation.

🛏️Elevating the head of the bed improves lung expansion, reduces work of breathing, and supports gas exchange.

🌡️Avoiding antipyretics increases metabolic demand and worsens oxygenation, so that option is inappropriate.

👃Quick, shallow breathing does not allow for adequate alveolar ventilation, compromising oxygen delivery.

🧹Suctioning should be reserved for clients who cannot clear secretions, not used routinely.

😮‍💨Excessive coughing can cause fatigue; however, periodic coughing should be as needed, not scheduled hourly.

📌Core Message

Mask breaks, safe ambulation, and upright positioning enhance ventilation and oxygenation in pneumonia care.

Answer 5

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Rhonchi in the right lung [ Ineffective ]
Symmetric chest expansion [ Effective ]
Oxygen saturation greater than 949% [ Effective ]
PaCO2 55 mm Hg on a blood gas [ Ineffective ]
Client ambulates without shortness of breath [ Effective ]
Diminished breath sounds in the right lung [ Ineffective ]

Rationale :

🫁Symmetric chest expansion indicates both lungs are inflating equally, suggesting improved lung compliance and ventilation.

📈An oxygen saturation above 94% reflects adequate oxygenation, a key sign that respiratory treatment is effective.

🚶The client’s ability to ambulate without shortness of breath demonstrates sufficient oxygen delivery to tissues, indicating clinical improvement.

🔊Rhonchi are low-pitched breath sounds from airway obstruction or secretions, showing persistent pulmonary congestion.

💨A PaCO₂ of 55 mm Hg indicates hypercapnia, meaning the lungs are not ventilating properly, a sign of ineffective gas exchange.

🔇Diminished breath sounds reflect reduced air movement, which may result from consolidation, atelectasis, or effusion, suggesting incomplete treatment response.

📌Core Message

Effective treatment is shown by symmetrical breathing, SpO₂ >94%, and no SOB on ambulation, while rhonchi, hypercapnia, and diminished sounds signal ineffective therapy.

Answer 6

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Observe the client's fingers.

Rationale :

👁️Observing the fingers allows for detection of joint swelling, redness, and deformities, which are early indicators of rheumatoid arthritis.

👐Lymph node palpation may be useful in infections or malignancies but is not specific for early rheumatoid changes.

💪Palpating large joints may detect advanced-stage nodules, but early RA often affects small joints first, especially fingers and wrists.

🩹Skin lesions are not characteristic of early rheumatoid arthritis, although some systemic autoimmune conditions might include them.

📌Core Message

In early rheumatoid arthritis, the fingers show the first signs through swelling, stiffness, and deformity.

Answer 7

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For long-term control of normal eye pressure.

Rationale :

💧Eye drops for open-angle glaucoma are used indefinitely to prevent damage to the optic nerve.

🧠Although they reduce intraocular pressure (IOP), the condition is chronic and requires lifelong management.

🔁Stopping medication can lead to irreversible vision loss, as elevated IOP often returns without symptoms.

🔍This regimen helps maintain stable eye pressure to prevent further optic damage.

📌Core Message

Open-angle glaucoma requires lifelong eye drop use to maintain normal IOP and protect the optic nerve.

Answer 8

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Administer a stool softener.

Rationale :

💩Stool softeners are prescribed to prevent straining during bowel movements, which can cause an increase in intraocular pressure after cataract surgery.

⚠️Elevated intraocular pressure may disrupt the surgical site or impair healing of the lens implant and incision.

🚫Clients should avoid activities that increase pressure, such as heavy lifting, bending, or Valsalva maneuvers during recovery.

🛏️While positioning is important, sleeping flat in a supine position is discouraged postoperatively to avoid pressure buildup on the operated eye.

📌Core Message

Post-cataract surgery instructions should include avoiding strain, and using stool softeners is essential to prevent increased intraocular pressure.

Answer 9

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Hematemesis

Rationale :

🩸Hematemesis (vomiting blood) is a serious complication of esophageal varices, which are prone to rupture due to fragile, engorged veins in the esophagus.

🚨Bleeding varices can cause massive blood loss, hypovolemic shock, or death if not detected early.

🧪Clients with chronic liver disease and portal hypertension are at high risk for GI bleeding, especially from varices.

👀Monitoring for hematemesis allows for early intervention like band ligation, vasopressors, or endoscopic treatment.

📌Core Message

The most critical concern with esophageal varices is bleeding, so monitor closely for hematemesis.

Answer 10

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Provide an eye shield to be worn while sleeping.

Rationale :

🛌After eye trauma or surgery, protecting the eye during involuntary sleep movements is critical.

🛡️An eye shield prevents accidental rubbing or pressure, which could impair healing.

💁‍♂️This is an immediate postoperative priority to reduce the risk of reinjury or infection.

📝Other interventions like teaching or vitals are important but not time-sensitive post-procedure.

📌Core Message

Post-eye surgery, protecting the eye from trauma, especially during sleep, is a priority intervention.

Options	Effective	Ineffective
Rhonchi in the right lung
Symmetric chest expansion
Oxygen saturation greater than 949%
PaCO2 55 mm Hg on a blood gas
Client ambulates without shortness of breath
Diminished breath sounds in the right lung

HESI RN Adult Health Exam-3

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A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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7 :
A client with open-angle glaucoma asks the nurse how long the prescribed eye drops will need to be used. Which response made by the nurse is accurate?

8 :
Which information should the nurse include when giving discharge instructions to a client following a left eye cataract extraction with a lens implant?

9 :
A client with chronic cirrhosis has esophageal varices. It is most important for the nurse to monitor the client for the onset of which problem?

10 :
A client is recovering from the surgical removal of glass in the right eye. Which intervention should the nurse implement immediately following the procedure?

HESI RN Adult Health Exam-3

No.

1 : A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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2 : A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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3 : A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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4 : A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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5 : A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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6 : A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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7 : A client with open-angle glaucoma asks the nurse how long the prescribed eye drops will need to be used. Which response made by the nurse is accurate?

8 : Which information should the nurse include when giving discharge instructions to a client following a left eye cataract extraction with a lens implant?

9 : A client with chronic cirrhosis has esophageal varices. It is most important for the nurse to monitor the client for the onset of which problem?

10 : A client is recovering from the surgical removal of glass in the right eye. Which intervention should the nurse implement immediately following the procedure?

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A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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A nurse is caring for a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.

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A client with open-angle glaucoma asks the nurse how long the prescribed eye drops will need to be used. Which response made by the nurse is accurate?

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Which information should the nurse include when giving discharge instructions to a client following a left eye cataract extraction with a lens implant?

9 :
A client with chronic cirrhosis has esophageal varices. It is most important for the nurse to monitor the client for the onset of which problem?

10 :
A client is recovering from the surgical removal of glass in the right eye. Which intervention should the nurse implement immediately following the procedure?