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BSN 266 HESI Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 |
Latest Updated Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
55 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 55 verified questions along with correct answers for the BSN 266
course, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of critical nursing concepts. The content
is centered on essential clinical scenarios relevant to nursing practice. It serves as an
effective tool for students to study, review, and prepare for certification exams, facilitating a
deeper grasp of key nursing principles and practices.
CONTENTS
Respiratory Disorders Q1–Q9
Neurological Conditions Q10–Q18
Renal and Urinary Issues Q19–Q28
Endocrine Disorders Q29–Q37
Infectious Diseases Q38–Q46
Surgical and Postoperative Care Q47–Q55
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 55
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
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Assist client to an upright position
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 55
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
B. Chest tube insertion
C. Endotracheal intubation
D. Pulmonary function test
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Chest tube insertion
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 55
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.
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, CORRECT ANSWER
B. A 65 year old fair skinned client who works as a construction worker
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 55
The nurse is teaching a client how to collect a sputum specimen. Which steps should the
nurse instruct the client to follow when collecting a sputum?
A. Breathe deeply followed by coughing up the sputum
B. Restrict fluids before expectorating the sputum specimen
C, Obtain the specimen before bedtime
D. Avoid mouth care prior to collecting the sputum.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Breath deeply followed by coughing up the sputum
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 55
A nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client who has systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following finding should the nurse associate with SLE?
SATA
A. Arthralgia
B. Hirutism
C. Light tan stools
D. Proteinuria
E. Thrombocytopenia
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Arthralgia
D. Proteinuria
E. Thrombocytopenia
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
BSN 266 HESI Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 |
Latest Updated Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
55 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 55 verified questions along with correct answers for the BSN 266
course, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of critical nursing concepts. The content
is centered on essential clinical scenarios relevant to nursing practice. It serves as an
effective tool for students to study, review, and prepare for certification exams, facilitating a
deeper grasp of key nursing principles and practices.
CONTENTS
Respiratory Disorders Q1–Q9
Neurological Conditions Q10–Q18
Renal and Urinary Issues Q19–Q28
Endocrine Disorders Q29–Q37
Infectious Diseases Q38–Q46
Surgical and Postoperative Care Q47–Q55
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 55
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
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Assist client to an upright position
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 55
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
B. Chest tube insertion
C. Endotracheal intubation
D. Pulmonary function test
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Chest tube insertion
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 55
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.
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, CORRECT ANSWER
B. A 65 year old fair skinned client who works as a construction worker
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 55
The nurse is teaching a client how to collect a sputum specimen. Which steps should the
nurse instruct the client to follow when collecting a sputum?
A. Breathe deeply followed by coughing up the sputum
B. Restrict fluids before expectorating the sputum specimen
C, Obtain the specimen before bedtime
D. Avoid mouth care prior to collecting the sputum.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Breath deeply followed by coughing up the sputum
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 55
A nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client who has systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following finding should the nurse associate with SLE?
SATA
A. Arthralgia
B. Hirutism
C. Light tan stools
D. Proteinuria
E. Thrombocytopenia
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Arthralgia
D. Proteinuria
E. Thrombocytopenia
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