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HESI RN Exit Case Study – Stroke, Exams of Nursing

Western Governors University (WGU)Nursing

HESI RN Exit Case Study on Stroke with verified exam-style questions and answers. Focuses on stroke pathophysiology, neurological deficits, impaired swallowing, dysphagia management, modifiable risk factors, and rehabilitation strategies. Includes nursing diagnoses, therapeutic communication, delegation tasks, and priority interventions for stroke patients. Designed for nursing students preparing for HESI RN Exit Exam and NCLEX review. Keywords: HESI stroke case study, NCLEX nursing prep, stroke management, nursing interventions, dysphagia, risk factors, rehabilitation.

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HESI RN EXIT CASE STUDY - STROKE
1. The Emergency Department (ED) nurse completes the admission
assess- ment. Mr. Jones is alert but struggles to answer questions. When
he attemptsto talk, he slurs his speech and appears very frightened.
Which additional clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find if
Mr. Jones' symptomshave been caused by a stroke
Answer: carotid bruit
elevated BP
hyporeflexic
DTR
2. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the RN?
Answer: (Select all): Mr. Jones' Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score changes
from 12 to 9Mr. Jones has a positive Babinski's reflex bilaterally
Mr. Jones is unable to verbalize responses to the nurse's questions
3. Due to his deteriorating condition, the neurologist is consulted to see
Mr. Jones immediately.The nurse suspects that Mr. Jones has probably
suffered aright-sided stroke. Which clinical manifestations further
support this assess-ment
Answer: increased distractibility
visual deficit on left
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HESI RN EXIT CASE STUDY - STROKE

  1. The Emergency Department (ED) nurse completes the admission assess- ment. Mr. Jones is alert but struggles to answer questions. When he attemptsto talk, he slurs his speech and appears very frightened. Which additional clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find if Mr. Jones' symptomshave been caused by a stroke Answer: carotid bruit elevated BP hyporeflexic DTR 2. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the RN? Answer: (Select all): Mr. Jones' Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score changes from 12 to 9 Mr. Jones has a positive Babinski's reflex bilaterally Mr. Jones is unable to verbalize responses to the nurse's questions
  2. Due to his deteriorating condition, the neurologist is consulted to see Mr. Jones immediately.The nurse suspects that Mr. Jones has probably suffered aright-sided stroke. Which clinical manifestations further support this assess-ment Answer: increased distractibility visual deficit on left

side spatial-perceptual deficitsparesthesia on left side

4. The neurologist writes a diagnosis of "suspected stroke" and prescribes a computed tomography (CT) scan without contrast STAT. Which interventionshould the nurse implement when preparing Mr. Jones and his son for thisprocedure Answer: Explain procedure requires client to lie completely still

  1. The neurologist also prescribes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ofthe head STAT. Which data warrants immediate intervention by the nurse concerning this diagnostic test Answer: left hip replacement
  2. Which explanation by the nurse is the most therapeutic response Answer: "Your father has had a stroke, and the blood supply to the brain has been compromised."
  3. Barry is visibly upset and states, "Dad has been fine all week. We even wentout to dinner. I love him so much and I am scared." How should the nurse respond

(tPA). Enoxaparin 1 mg/kg subcutaneously every 12 hours is prescribed.Mr. Jones weighs 170 pounds. How many mg of enoxaparin will the nurse admin-ister in each dose? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the whole number) ANS:.: 77 170/2.2= 77.

  1. With a diagnosis of a stroke, which priority intervention should the nurseinclude in Mr. Jones' plan of care Answer: monitor glucose daily elevate HOB assess neuro status every hourmonitor PTT daily
  2. The nurse continues to monitor Mr. Jones' condition closely.Which findingwould require immediate intervention by the nurse Answer: Serum glucose is 150 potassium is 3. pulse ox has been 90% for the past two hours
  1. Over the next 24 hour, Mr. Jones' SaO2, potassium level, and telemetry readings are within normal limits for his age, but his cardiac output decreases.The HCP needs to be notified regarding decreased cardiac output to decide whether to initiate IV fluid if hypovolemia is an issue and to determine other medical interventions.Which nursing interventions would be priority at this time Answer: Monitor LOC Monitor intake & output hourly Monitor capillary refill every 2 to 4 hoursMonitor pulse oximetry
  2. As the nurse assesses Mr. Jones, Barry asks, "Why isn't my dad a candi-date for thrombolytic therapy?" How should the nurse respond to Barry Answer: "Heis not a candidate because of therapeutic time constraints related to this medication." 13. Mr. Jones spends 3 days in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit. Once stabilized,he is transferred to a 30-bed medical unit. Mr. Jones has left- sided paralysis,facial drooping with dysphagia, left visual field deficit and aphasia. His IV fluids are discontinued, but he continues with a 20 gauge saline lock, now

his stroke. Which nursing intervention would the nurse implement to address: Answer: - Place objects needed for ADLs on right side of table

  1. Mr. Jones is experiencing pain in his left shoulder. The nurse is aware thatup to 70% of clients with a stroke experience severe pain in the shoulder that prevents them from learning new skills. Shoulder function helps clients achieve balance, perform transfer skills, and participate in self-care activi- ties.Which intervention should the nurse implement when addressing this condition Answer: Instruct Mr. Jones to clasp the left hand with the right hand and raise both hands above the head.
  2. How should the nurse respond Answer: "That procedure is only done with smallstrokes, not like the one your dad had."
  3. Which nursing care task should the nurse delegate to the UAP? (Select allthe apply.): Take Mr. Jones' vital signs Give Mr. Jones a bed bath and change the bed linens Measure Mr. Jones' intake and output each shift (I&O) 21. A physical therapist (PT) places a gait belt on Mr. Jones and assists himwith ambulation from the bed to the chair. As he gets up out of the bed, Mr.

Jones says he is dizzy and begins to fall. The PT carefully allows him to fall back to the bed and notifies the primary nurse. Which written documentationshould the nurse put in the client's record Answer: PT reported that client stated he feltdizzy and was lowered to the bed assisted by the PT using a gait belt.

  1. Which interventions should the nurse implement to prevent joint deformi-ties Answer: Apply splints the arms and legs at night Place the elbow higher than the shoulder and the wrist higher than the elbow on theaffected side Place in prone position for 15 min for at least 4 times a day
  2. What action should the nurse implement to address this situation Answer: discusshow to use a communication board with Mr. Jones and Barry
  3. Which rehabilitation team member is responsible for evaluating Mr. Jones'dysphagia Answer: speech therapist
  4. Which intervention should the nurse prior to beginning a feeding Answer: ElevateHOB to 30 or 40 degrees
  5. The HCP orders 360 mL of liquid nourishment diluted with one can of water to be infused over 8 hours. The feeding will be administered through aninfusion pump, which infuses in mL/hr. At what rate would