HESI

Question 1

which finding would differentiate acute viral rhinitis from allergic rhinitis

Answer 1

fever

Question 2

streptococcus pyogenes infection of the throat can cause which issue if not treated properly

Answer 2

glomerulonephritis

Question 3

instructions to include when educating pt about managing sinusitis

Answer 3

use a steam inhaler
take antibiotic agents as prescribed

Question 4

potential side effect to teach pts to monitor for when prescribed isoniazid (INH) for treatment of TB

Answer 4

peripheral neuritis, hypersensitivity, and jaundice

Question 5

why would a preoperative teaching for pt with lung cancer sched for intrathoracic surgery include arm and leg exercises

Answer 5

to avoid thrombophlebitis in lower extremities and problems with movement of the arm on the operative side

Question 6

effective cure of pulmonary tuberculosis can be obtained in _ to _ months for most pt’s who stay compliant with their medication regimens

Answer 6

6 to 9

Question 7

-hcp prescribes daily anti-inflammatory medications for pts with m_ persistent asthma
-inhaled corticosteroids and a long-acting inhaled bronchodilator plus either a leukotriene receptor antagonist or theophylline treat pts with s_ persistent asthma
-m_ intermittent asthma does not require daily medication
-pts with m_ p_ asthma receive inhaled corticosteroid prescription

Answer 7

mild

severe

mild

moderate persistent

Question 8

presence of infected fluid that has accumulated in the pleural space: e_, can be acute or chronic

Answer 8

empyema