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BSN 266 HESI V2 2026/2027 (Nightingale College) FINAL
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |100% Guaranteed Value Pack
An older adult client with a long history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with
progressive shortness of breath and a persistent cough. She is anxious and is complaining of a dry mouth. Which
intervention should the nurse implement?
A. Administer a prescribed sedative
B. Assist client to an upright position
C. Encourage client to drink water
D. Apply a high flow venturi mask
B. Assist client to an upright position
A client with multiple sclerosis (MS) is admitted to the medical unit, The client reports fatigue, muscle weakness,
and diplopia. Which action should the nurse implement to reduce the clients risk for falls? SATA
A. Provide assistance to bedside commode
B. Provide frequent rest periods.
C. Offer to assist with warm baths in the morning
D. Monitor pulse ox during activities
E. Teach to patch one eye while walking
A. Provide assistance to bedside commode\
C. Schedule frequent rest periods.
E. Teach to patch one eye while walking
A client arrives to the ED following a motor vehicle collision, The nurse observes the client experiencing
increasing dyspnea and notes absent breath sounds on the left side, which procedure should the nurse prepare
for the client?
A. Bronchoscopy
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B. Chest tube insertion
C. Endotracheal intubation
D. Pulmonary function test
B. Chest tube insertion
Following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) a client is discharged from the hospital with an
indwelling urinary catheter, Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge
teaching plan?
A. Eliminate all spicy foods from your diet
B. Drink 3 liters of water each day
C. Clamp the catheter when taking a shower
D. Avoid driving a car for 2 weeks
B. Drink 3 liters of water each day
An adult woman with Graves disease is admitted with severe dehydration and malnutrition, She is currently
restless and refusing to eat. Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?
A. Teach client relaxation techniques
B. Determine the clients food preferences
C. Maintain a patent Intravenous site
D. Keep room temperature cool
C. Maintain a paten intravenous site
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. Obtain a specimen of urethral drainage for culture
B. Observe the perineal area for a chancre like lesion
C. Identify all sexual partners in the last four days.
D. Assess for perineal itching erythema and excoriation
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A. Obtain a specimen of urethral drainage for culture
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital with a tentative diagnosis of bacterial meningitis, which
diagnostic procedure should the nurse prepare the client for?
A. Lumbar puncture
B. Skull radiography
C. MRI
D. CT
A Lumbar puncture
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
A. Sensation in feet and legs
B. Skin condition of lower extremities
C. Visual acuity
D. Serum Creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
The nurse assesses a client with cirrhosis and finds 4+ pitting edema of the feet and legs, and massive ascites,
Which mechanism contributes to edema and ascites in a client with cirrhosis?
A. Decreased portacaval pressure with greater collateral circulation
B. Hypoalbuminemia that results in decreased colloidal oncotic pressure
C. Decreased renin angiotensin response related to an increase in renal blood flow
D. Hyperaldosteronism causing an increased sodium absorption in renal tubes
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B. Hypoalbuminemia that results in decreased colloidal oncotic pressure
Hypoalbuminemia that results in a decreased colloidal oncotic pressure, this is correct, in cirrhosis liver damage
leads to decreased synthesis of albumin, Albumin plays a crucial role in maintaining colloidal oncotic pressure and
when it is decreased (hypoalbuminemia) fluid is more likely to leak out of blood vessels resulting n edema, the
same mechanism contributes to the development of ascites in the abdominal cavity.
D: Incorrect hyperaldosteronism is characterized by an excess of aldosterone a hormone that regulates sodium and
water balance in cirrhosis sodium retention is often related to other mechanisms such as portal hypertension and
hypoalbuminemia rather than hyperaldosteronism.
C. Cirrhosis is more commonly associated with an activated renin angiotensin aldosterone system, leading to
increased sodium and water retention, the increased renin angiotensin response is a compensatory mechanism to
maintain perfusion in the setting o cirrhosis and does not contribute to decreased renal blood flow
The nurse is planning care for an older adult client who experiences a cerebrovascular accident several weeks
ago. The client has expressive aphasia (Broca's aphasia) and often becomes frustrated with the nursing staff.
Which intervention should the nurse implement?
A. Encourage clients use of picture charts
B. Speak slowly to the client
C. Ask the client simple questions
D, Teach the client use of basic sign language
A. Encourage the clients use of picture charts.
which client has the highest risk for developing skin cancer?
A. A 70 year old fair skinned client who works as a secretary.
B, A 65 year old fair skinned client who works as a construction worker
C. a 25 year old dark skinned client whose mother had skin cancer
D. A 16 year old dark skinned client who tans in tanning beds once a week.
BSN 266 HESI V2 2026/2027 (Nightingale College) FINAL
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |100% Guaranteed Value Pack
An older adult client with a long history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with
progressive shortness of breath and a persistent cough. She is anxious and is complaining of a dry mouth. Which
intervention should the nurse implement?
A. Administer a prescribed sedative
B. Assist client to an upright position
C. Encourage client to drink water
D. Apply a high flow venturi mask
B. Assist client to an upright position
A client with multiple sclerosis (MS) is admitted to the medical unit, The client reports fatigue, muscle weakness,
and diplopia. Which action should the nurse implement to reduce the clients risk for falls? SATA
A. Provide assistance to bedside commode
B. Provide frequent rest periods.
C. Offer to assist with warm baths in the morning
D. Monitor pulse ox during activities
E. Teach to patch one eye while walking
A. Provide assistance to bedside commode\
C. Schedule frequent rest periods.
E. Teach to patch one eye while walking
A client arrives to the ED following a motor vehicle collision, The nurse observes the client experiencing
increasing dyspnea and notes absent breath sounds on the left side, which procedure should the nurse prepare
for the client?
A. Bronchoscopy
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B. Chest tube insertion
C. Endotracheal intubation
D. Pulmonary function test
B. Chest tube insertion
Following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) a client is discharged from the hospital with an
indwelling urinary catheter, Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge
teaching plan?
A. Eliminate all spicy foods from your diet
B. Drink 3 liters of water each day
C. Clamp the catheter when taking a shower
D. Avoid driving a car for 2 weeks
B. Drink 3 liters of water each day
An adult woman with Graves disease is admitted with severe dehydration and malnutrition, She is currently
restless and refusing to eat. Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?
A. Teach client relaxation techniques
B. Determine the clients food preferences
C. Maintain a patent Intravenous site
D. Keep room temperature cool
C. Maintain a paten intravenous site
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. Obtain a specimen of urethral drainage for culture
B. Observe the perineal area for a chancre like lesion
C. Identify all sexual partners in the last four days.
D. Assess for perineal itching erythema and excoriation
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A. Obtain a specimen of urethral drainage for culture
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital with a tentative diagnosis of bacterial meningitis, which
diagnostic procedure should the nurse prepare the client for?
A. Lumbar puncture
B. Skull radiography
C. MRI
D. CT
A Lumbar puncture
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
A. Sensation in feet and legs
B. Skin condition of lower extremities
C. Visual acuity
D. Serum Creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
The nurse assesses a client with cirrhosis and finds 4+ pitting edema of the feet and legs, and massive ascites,
Which mechanism contributes to edema and ascites in a client with cirrhosis?
A. Decreased portacaval pressure with greater collateral circulation
B. Hypoalbuminemia that results in decreased colloidal oncotic pressure
C. Decreased renin angiotensin response related to an increase in renal blood flow
D. Hyperaldosteronism causing an increased sodium absorption in renal tubes
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B. Hypoalbuminemia that results in decreased colloidal oncotic pressure
Hypoalbuminemia that results in a decreased colloidal oncotic pressure, this is correct, in cirrhosis liver damage
leads to decreased synthesis of albumin, Albumin plays a crucial role in maintaining colloidal oncotic pressure and
when it is decreased (hypoalbuminemia) fluid is more likely to leak out of blood vessels resulting n edema, the
same mechanism contributes to the development of ascites in the abdominal cavity.
D: Incorrect hyperaldosteronism is characterized by an excess of aldosterone a hormone that regulates sodium and
water balance in cirrhosis sodium retention is often related to other mechanisms such as portal hypertension and
hypoalbuminemia rather than hyperaldosteronism.
C. Cirrhosis is more commonly associated with an activated renin angiotensin aldosterone system, leading to
increased sodium and water retention, the increased renin angiotensin response is a compensatory mechanism to
maintain perfusion in the setting o cirrhosis and does not contribute to decreased renal blood flow
The nurse is planning care for an older adult client who experiences a cerebrovascular accident several weeks
ago. The client has expressive aphasia (Broca's aphasia) and often becomes frustrated with the nursing staff.
Which intervention should the nurse implement?
A. Encourage clients use of picture charts
B. Speak slowly to the client
C. Ask the client simple questions
D, Teach the client use of basic sign language
A. Encourage the clients use of picture charts.
which client has the highest risk for developing skin cancer?
A. A 70 year old fair skinned client who works as a secretary.
B, A 65 year old fair skinned client who works as a construction worker
C. a 25 year old dark skinned client whose mother had skin cancer
D. A 16 year old dark skinned client who tans in tanning beds once a week.
