BSN 266 HESI EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Two days after a nephrectomy the client reports abdominal pressure and nausea.
which assessment should the nurse implement?
A. Auscultate bowel sounds
B. Ambulate the client in the hallway
C. Palpate the abdomen
D. Measure hourly urine output
Correct Answer
A. Auscultate bowel sounds
Question 2
One hour after major abdominal surgery a client in the post anesthesia care unit
(PACU) has a BP of 136/80. Fifteen minutes later it is 114/72 which actions should the
nurse take first?
A. Increase frequency of BP assessments
B. Encourage the client to breathe deeply
C. Check abdominal surgical dressing
D. Review the clients baseline BP trends
Correct Answer
C. Check the abdominal surgical dressing
Question 3
The nurse observes that a client with Parkinson's disease (PD) has a mask like face.
Which follow up assessment is most important for the nurse to implement?
A. Note the frequency of drooling
B. Observe the appearance of oral mucosa
C. Assess patterns of speech
D. Determine the ability to chew and swallow
Correct Answer
D. Determine the ability to chew and swallow
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,Question 4
The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected ulcer disease
(PUD) which objective data reported by the client supports this medical diagnosis?
A. Severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea after eating spicy foods
B. Frequent use of chewable and liquid antacids for indigestion
C. Upper and mid abdominal pain is described as gnawing and burning
D. Marked loss of weight and appetite over the last 3 or 4 months
Correct Answer
A. Upper and mid abdominal pain is described as gnawing and burning
Question 5
A client is to receive progesterone 10mg IM Daily The medication is labeled
progesterone 50 mg/mL how many mL should the nurse administer
Correct Answer
0.2
Question 6
NGN: 36 year old female
Select 5 foods that the nurse should encourage the client to integrate into her diet to
best address the diagnosis of folic acid deficiency anemia
A. Potatoes
B. Beef
C. Vegetable oil
D. Enriched grains
E. Peanuts
F. Avocado
G. Green leafy vegetables
H. Orange juice
Correct Answer
D. Enriched grains
E. Peanuts
F. Avocado
G. Green leafy vegetables
H. Orange juice
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, Question 7
A client receives a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400 mg intravenously (IV) every 12
hours to be infused over an hour. The IV bag contains ciprofloxacin 400 mg in
dextrose 5% in water (DW) 200 mL. The nurse should program the infusion pump to
deliver how many mL/hr?
Correct Answer
200
Question 8
An older adult client with long term type 2 DM is seen in the clinic for a routine health
assessment, which assessment would the nurse complete to determine if a patient
with type 2 DM is experiencing long term complications? SATA
A. Sensation in feet and legs
B. Skin condition of lower extremities
C. Visual acuity
D Serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
E. Signs of respiratory tract infection
Correct Answer
A. Sensation in feet and legs
B. Skin condition of lower extremities
C. Visual acuity
D. Serum Creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Question 9
A client tells the clinic nurse about experiencing burning on urination and assessment
reveals that the client had sexual intercourse four days ago with a person who was a
casual acquaintance, which action should the nurse implement?
A. Observe the perineal area for chancroid like lesion
B. Assess for perineal itching, erythema, and excoriation
C. Identify all sexual partners in the last four days
D. Obtain a specimen of urethral drainage for culture
Correct Answer
D. Obtain a specimen of urethral drainage for culture
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VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Two days after a nephrectomy the client reports abdominal pressure and nausea.
which assessment should the nurse implement?
A. Auscultate bowel sounds
B. Ambulate the client in the hallway
C. Palpate the abdomen
D. Measure hourly urine output
Correct Answer
A. Auscultate bowel sounds
Question 2
One hour after major abdominal surgery a client in the post anesthesia care unit
(PACU) has a BP of 136/80. Fifteen minutes later it is 114/72 which actions should the
nurse take first?
A. Increase frequency of BP assessments
B. Encourage the client to breathe deeply
C. Check abdominal surgical dressing
D. Review the clients baseline BP trends
Correct Answer
C. Check the abdominal surgical dressing
Question 3
The nurse observes that a client with Parkinson's disease (PD) has a mask like face.
Which follow up assessment is most important for the nurse to implement?
A. Note the frequency of drooling
B. Observe the appearance of oral mucosa
C. Assess patterns of speech
D. Determine the ability to chew and swallow
Correct Answer
D. Determine the ability to chew and swallow
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,Question 4
The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected ulcer disease
(PUD) which objective data reported by the client supports this medical diagnosis?
A. Severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea after eating spicy foods
B. Frequent use of chewable and liquid antacids for indigestion
C. Upper and mid abdominal pain is described as gnawing and burning
D. Marked loss of weight and appetite over the last 3 or 4 months
Correct Answer
A. Upper and mid abdominal pain is described as gnawing and burning
Question 5
A client is to receive progesterone 10mg IM Daily The medication is labeled
progesterone 50 mg/mL how many mL should the nurse administer
Correct Answer
0.2
Question 6
NGN: 36 year old female
Select 5 foods that the nurse should encourage the client to integrate into her diet to
best address the diagnosis of folic acid deficiency anemia
A. Potatoes
B. Beef
C. Vegetable oil
D. Enriched grains
E. Peanuts
F. Avocado
G. Green leafy vegetables
H. Orange juice
Correct Answer
D. Enriched grains
E. Peanuts
F. Avocado
G. Green leafy vegetables
H. Orange juice
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, Question 7
A client receives a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400 mg intravenously (IV) every 12
hours to be infused over an hour. The IV bag contains ciprofloxacin 400 mg in
dextrose 5% in water (DW) 200 mL. The nurse should program the infusion pump to
deliver how many mL/hr?
Correct Answer
200
Question 8
An older adult client with long term type 2 DM is seen in the clinic for a routine health
assessment, which assessment would the nurse complete to determine if a patient
with type 2 DM is experiencing long term complications? SATA
A. Sensation in feet and legs
B. Skin condition of lower extremities
C. Visual acuity
D Serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
E. Signs of respiratory tract infection
Correct Answer
A. Sensation in feet and legs
B. Skin condition of lower extremities
C. Visual acuity
D. Serum Creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Question 9
A client tells the clinic nurse about experiencing burning on urination and assessment
reveals that the client had sexual intercourse four days ago with a person who was a
casual acquaintance, which action should the nurse implement?
A. Observe the perineal area for chancroid like lesion
B. Assess for perineal itching, erythema, and excoriation
C. Identify all sexual partners in the last four days
D. Obtain a specimen of urethral drainage for culture
Correct Answer
D. Obtain a specimen of urethral drainage for culture
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