HESI RN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2 100% CORRECT!
,Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous
pylegraphy?
A. Eat a light diet for the rest of the day
B. Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring
C. During waking hours drink at least 1-8 ounce glass of fluid every hour for the next 2
days
D. Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health care
provider if it should decrease - ANSWER D. Measure the urine output for the next day
and immediately notify the health care provider if it should decrease
A client has altered renal function and its being treated at home. The nurse recognizes
that the most accurate indicator of fluid balance during the weekly visits is
A. Difference in the intake and output
B. Changes in the mucous membranes
C. Skin turgor
D. Weekly weight - ANSWER D. Weekly weight
A client has been diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Which information is most
important for the nurse to reinforce with the client?
A. It is a condition in which one or more tumors called gastrinomas form in the pancreas
or in the upper part of the small intestine
B. It is critical to report promptly to your health care provider any findings of peptic
ulcers
C. Treatment consists of medications to reduce acid and heal any peptic ulcers, and if
possible, surgery to remove any tumors
D. With the average age at diagnosis at 50 years the peptic ulcers may occur at unusual
areas of the stomach or intestine - ANSWER B. it its critical to report promptly to your
health care provider any findings of peptic ulcers
A primigravida in the third semester is hospitalized for preeclampsia. The nurse
determines the the client's blood pressure is increasing. Which action should the nurse
take first?
A. Check the protein level in the urine
B. Have the client turn to the left side
C. Take the temperature
D. Monitor the urine output - ANSWER B. Have the client turn to the left side
,A client who is to have antineoplastic chemotherapy tells the nurse of a fear of being
sick all the time and wishes to try acupuncture. Which of these beliefs stated by the
client would be incorrect about acupuncture?
A. Some needles go as deep as 3 inches, depending on where they're placed in the
body and what the treatment is for. The needles usually are left in for 15 to 30 minutes
B. In traditional Chinese medicine, imbalances in the basic energetic flow of life-known
as qi or chi-are thought to cause illness
C. The flow of life is believed to flow through major pathways or nerve clusters in your
body
D. By inserting extremely fine needles into some of the 400 acupuncture points in
various combinations it is believed that energy flow will rebalance to allow the body's
natural healing mechanisms to take over - ANSWER C. The flow of life is believed to
flow through major pathways or nerve clusters in the body
The nurse is discussing with a group of students the disease Kawasaki. What statement
made by a student about Kawasaki disease is incorrect?
A. It is also called mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome because it affects the mucous
membranes (inside the mouth, throat, or nose), skin and lymph nodes.
B. In the second phase of the disease, findings include peeling of the skin on the hands
and feet with joint and abdominal pain
C. Kawasaki disease occurs most often in boys, children younger than age 5 and
children of hispanic descent
D. Initially findings are a sudden high fever, usually about 104 degrees Fahrenheit,
which lasts 1 to 2 weeks - ANSWER C. Kawasaki disease occurs most often in boys,
children younger than age 5 and children of Hispanic descent
A client has viral pneumonia affecting 2/3 of the right lung. What would be the best
position to teach the client to lie in every other hour during first 12 hours after
admission?
A. Side-lying on the left with the head elevated 10 degrees
B. Side-lying on the left with the head elevated 35 degrees
C. Side-lying on the right with the head elevated 10 degrees
D. Side-lying on the right with the head elevated 35 degrees - ANSWER A. Side-lying
on the left with the head elevated 10 degrees
A client has an indwelling catheter with continuous bladder irrigation after undergoing a
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) 12 hours ago. Which finding at this time
should be reported to the health care provider?
A. Light, pink urine
B. Occasional suprapubic cramping
C. Minimal drainage into the urinary collection bag
, D. Complaints of the feeling of pulling on the urinary catheter - ANSWER C. Minimal
drainage into the urinary collection bag
A nurse is performing CPR on an adult who went into cardiopulmonary arrest. Another
nurse enters the room in response to the call. After checking the client's pulse and
respirations, what should be the function of the second nurse?
A. - ANSWER
1. Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after
intravenous pylegraphy?
A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day
B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring.
C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every hour for the next 2
days
D) Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health care
provider if it should decrease. - ANSWER The correct answer is D: Measure the urine
output for the next day and immediately notify the health care provider if it should
decrease
.
2. A client has altered renal function and is being treated at home. The nurse
recognizes that the most accurate indicator of fluid balance during the weekly visits is
A) difference in the intake and output
B) changes in the mucous membranes
C) skin turgor
D) weekly weight - ANSWER The correct answer is D: weekly weight
3. A client has been diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.Which information is
most important for the nurse to reinforce with the client?
A) It is a condition in which one or more tumors called gastrinomas form in the pancreas
or in the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum)
B) It is critical to report promptly to your health care provider any findings of peptic
ulcers
c) Treatment consists of medications to reduce acid and heal any peptic ulcers and, if
possible, surgery to remove any tumors
D) With the average age at diagnosis at 50 years the peptic ulcers may occur at
unusual areas of the stomach or intestine - ANSWER The correct answer is B: It is
critical to report promptly to your health care provider any findings of peptic ulcers.
ANSWERS 2 100% CORRECT!
,Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous
pylegraphy?
A. Eat a light diet for the rest of the day
B. Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring
C. During waking hours drink at least 1-8 ounce glass of fluid every hour for the next 2
days
D. Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health care
provider if it should decrease - ANSWER D. Measure the urine output for the next day
and immediately notify the health care provider if it should decrease
A client has altered renal function and its being treated at home. The nurse recognizes
that the most accurate indicator of fluid balance during the weekly visits is
A. Difference in the intake and output
B. Changes in the mucous membranes
C. Skin turgor
D. Weekly weight - ANSWER D. Weekly weight
A client has been diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Which information is most
important for the nurse to reinforce with the client?
A. It is a condition in which one or more tumors called gastrinomas form in the pancreas
or in the upper part of the small intestine
B. It is critical to report promptly to your health care provider any findings of peptic
ulcers
C. Treatment consists of medications to reduce acid and heal any peptic ulcers, and if
possible, surgery to remove any tumors
D. With the average age at diagnosis at 50 years the peptic ulcers may occur at unusual
areas of the stomach or intestine - ANSWER B. it its critical to report promptly to your
health care provider any findings of peptic ulcers
A primigravida in the third semester is hospitalized for preeclampsia. The nurse
determines the the client's blood pressure is increasing. Which action should the nurse
take first?
A. Check the protein level in the urine
B. Have the client turn to the left side
C. Take the temperature
D. Monitor the urine output - ANSWER B. Have the client turn to the left side
,A client who is to have antineoplastic chemotherapy tells the nurse of a fear of being
sick all the time and wishes to try acupuncture. Which of these beliefs stated by the
client would be incorrect about acupuncture?
A. Some needles go as deep as 3 inches, depending on where they're placed in the
body and what the treatment is for. The needles usually are left in for 15 to 30 minutes
B. In traditional Chinese medicine, imbalances in the basic energetic flow of life-known
as qi or chi-are thought to cause illness
C. The flow of life is believed to flow through major pathways or nerve clusters in your
body
D. By inserting extremely fine needles into some of the 400 acupuncture points in
various combinations it is believed that energy flow will rebalance to allow the body's
natural healing mechanisms to take over - ANSWER C. The flow of life is believed to
flow through major pathways or nerve clusters in the body
The nurse is discussing with a group of students the disease Kawasaki. What statement
made by a student about Kawasaki disease is incorrect?
A. It is also called mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome because it affects the mucous
membranes (inside the mouth, throat, or nose), skin and lymph nodes.
B. In the second phase of the disease, findings include peeling of the skin on the hands
and feet with joint and abdominal pain
C. Kawasaki disease occurs most often in boys, children younger than age 5 and
children of hispanic descent
D. Initially findings are a sudden high fever, usually about 104 degrees Fahrenheit,
which lasts 1 to 2 weeks - ANSWER C. Kawasaki disease occurs most often in boys,
children younger than age 5 and children of Hispanic descent
A client has viral pneumonia affecting 2/3 of the right lung. What would be the best
position to teach the client to lie in every other hour during first 12 hours after
admission?
A. Side-lying on the left with the head elevated 10 degrees
B. Side-lying on the left with the head elevated 35 degrees
C. Side-lying on the right with the head elevated 10 degrees
D. Side-lying on the right with the head elevated 35 degrees - ANSWER A. Side-lying
on the left with the head elevated 10 degrees
A client has an indwelling catheter with continuous bladder irrigation after undergoing a
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) 12 hours ago. Which finding at this time
should be reported to the health care provider?
A. Light, pink urine
B. Occasional suprapubic cramping
C. Minimal drainage into the urinary collection bag
, D. Complaints of the feeling of pulling on the urinary catheter - ANSWER C. Minimal
drainage into the urinary collection bag
A nurse is performing CPR on an adult who went into cardiopulmonary arrest. Another
nurse enters the room in response to the call. After checking the client's pulse and
respirations, what should be the function of the second nurse?
A. - ANSWER
1. Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after
intravenous pylegraphy?
A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day
B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring.
C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every hour for the next 2
days
D) Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health care
provider if it should decrease. - ANSWER The correct answer is D: Measure the urine
output for the next day and immediately notify the health care provider if it should
decrease
.
2. A client has altered renal function and is being treated at home. The nurse
recognizes that the most accurate indicator of fluid balance during the weekly visits is
A) difference in the intake and output
B) changes in the mucous membranes
C) skin turgor
D) weekly weight - ANSWER The correct answer is D: weekly weight
3. A client has been diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.Which information is
most important for the nurse to reinforce with the client?
A) It is a condition in which one or more tumors called gastrinomas form in the pancreas
or in the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum)
B) It is critical to report promptly to your health care provider any findings of peptic
ulcers
c) Treatment consists of medications to reduce acid and heal any peptic ulcers and, if
possible, surgery to remove any tumors
D) With the average age at diagnosis at 50 years the peptic ulcers may occur at
unusual areas of the stomach or intestine - ANSWER The correct answer is B: It is
critical to report promptly to your health care provider any findings of peptic ulcers.
