HESI EXIT 2024 Exam Test Bank | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Version

A young adult who is hit with a baseball bat on the temporal area of the left skull is conscious when admitted to the ED and is transferred to the Neurological Unit to be monitored for signs of closed head injury. Which assessment finding is indicative of a developing epidural hematoma?

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In planning strategies to reduce a clients risk for complications following orthopedic surgery, the nurse recognizes which pathology as the underlying cause of osteomyelitis?

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A client with bipolar disorder began taking valproic acid (Depakote) 250 mg PO three times daily two months ago. Which finding provides the best indication that the medication regimen is effective?

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Which intervention should the nurse implement during the administration of a vesicant chemotherapeutic agent via an IV site in the clients arm?

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A client with a serum sodium level of 125 meq/mL should benefit most from the administration of which intravenous solution?

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A client with Alzheimers disease falls in the bathroom. The nurse notifies the charge nurse and completes a fall follow-up assessment. What assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?

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The nurse is triaging clients in an urgent care clinic. The client with which symptoms should be referred to the healthcare provider immediately?

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An adult male is brought to the emergency department by ambulance following a motorcycle accident. He was not wearing a helmet and presents with periorbital bruising and bloody drainage from both ears. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?

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