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HESI RN EXIT EXAM V1 EXAM *** QUESTIONS
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An older adult male reporting abdominal pain is admitted
to the hospital from a long-term care facility. It has been 7
days since his last bowel movement, his abdomen is
distended, and he just vomited 150mL of dark brown
emesis. In what order should the nurse implement these
interventions? (Highest to lowest priority)
❖Send emesis sample to the lab
❖Elevate the head of the bed
❖Complete focused assessment
❖Offer PRN pain medication
The nurse is caring for a 24-month-old toddler who has
sensory sensitivity, difficulty engaging in social
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interactions, and has not yet spoken two-word phrases.
Which assessment should the nurse administer?
A. The modified checklist for autism in toddlers (M-CHAT)
B. Psychology Systems Questionnaire (PHQ-2)
C. Behavioral Style Questionnaire (BSQ)
D. The Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
❖The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-
CHAT)
When taking a health history, which information collected
by the nurse correlates most directly to a diagnosis of
chronic peripheral arterial insufficiency?
A. History of intermittent claudication
B. A positive Brodie-Trendelenburg test
C. Ankle ulceration and edema
D. A serum cholesterol level of 250mg/dl (6.47mmol/L)
❖History of intermittent claudication
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The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents
of a 13 month old child who underwent repair for an atrial
septal defect. The healthcare provider prescribes aspirin
and an antibiotic for the first 6 months postoperatively to
prevent infective endocarditis (IE). What information is
most important for the nurse discuss with the parents
about the child's recovery and prevention of IE?
A. Refer the mother to the healthcare provider to discuss
infective endocarditis
B. Brush the child's teeth every day and ensure the child
receives regular dental followup
C. Give the child acetaminophen for pain or fever and visit
the surgeon for follow-up
D. Monitor the child for regular bowel movements and
urine output that exceeds intake
❖B. Brush the child's teeth every day and ensure the
child receives regular dental followup
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An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assigned to
ambulate a client with influenza who has droplet
precautions implemented. The UAP requests a change in
assignment, stating the reason of having not been fitted
yet for a N95 respirator mask. Which action should the
nurse take?
A. send the UAP to be fitted for a particulate filter mask
immediately so she can provide care to this client.
B. Instruct the UAP that a standard face mask is sufficient
for the provision of care for the assigned client
C. Before changing assignments, determine which staff
members have fitted particulate filter masks
D. Advise the UAP to wear a standard face mask to take
vital signs, and then get fitted for a filter mask before
providing personal care
❖B. Instruct the UAP that a standard face mask is
sufficient for the provision of care for the assigned
client
HESI RN EXIT EXAM V1 EXAM *** QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL
DETAILED ANSWERS |DOWNLOAD AND PASS |
LATEST EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
An older adult male reporting abdominal pain is admitted
to the hospital from a long-term care facility. It has been 7
days since his last bowel movement, his abdomen is
distended, and he just vomited 150mL of dark brown
emesis. In what order should the nurse implement these
interventions? (Highest to lowest priority)
❖Send emesis sample to the lab
❖Elevate the head of the bed
❖Complete focused assessment
❖Offer PRN pain medication
The nurse is caring for a 24-month-old toddler who has
sensory sensitivity, difficulty engaging in social
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interactions, and has not yet spoken two-word phrases.
Which assessment should the nurse administer?
A. The modified checklist for autism in toddlers (M-CHAT)
B. Psychology Systems Questionnaire (PHQ-2)
C. Behavioral Style Questionnaire (BSQ)
D. The Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
❖The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-
CHAT)
When taking a health history, which information collected
by the nurse correlates most directly to a diagnosis of
chronic peripheral arterial insufficiency?
A. History of intermittent claudication
B. A positive Brodie-Trendelenburg test
C. Ankle ulceration and edema
D. A serum cholesterol level of 250mg/dl (6.47mmol/L)
❖History of intermittent claudication
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The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents
of a 13 month old child who underwent repair for an atrial
septal defect. The healthcare provider prescribes aspirin
and an antibiotic for the first 6 months postoperatively to
prevent infective endocarditis (IE). What information is
most important for the nurse discuss with the parents
about the child's recovery and prevention of IE?
A. Refer the mother to the healthcare provider to discuss
infective endocarditis
B. Brush the child's teeth every day and ensure the child
receives regular dental followup
C. Give the child acetaminophen for pain or fever and visit
the surgeon for follow-up
D. Monitor the child for regular bowel movements and
urine output that exceeds intake
❖B. Brush the child's teeth every day and ensure the
child receives regular dental followup
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An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assigned to
ambulate a client with influenza who has droplet
precautions implemented. The UAP requests a change in
assignment, stating the reason of having not been fitted
yet for a N95 respirator mask. Which action should the
nurse take?
A. send the UAP to be fitted for a particulate filter mask
immediately so she can provide care to this client.
B. Instruct the UAP that a standard face mask is sufficient
for the provision of care for the assigned client
C. Before changing assignments, determine which staff
members have fitted particulate filter masks
D. Advise the UAP to wear a standard face mask to take
vital signs, and then get fitted for a filter mask before
providing personal care
❖B. Instruct the UAP that a standard face mask is
sufficient for the provision of care for the assigned
client
