BSN 366 - HESI RN EXIT EXAM V1| FROM QUESTION TO
PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
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, A client is receiving a continuous infusion of the anticoagulant, heparin, for treatment of a deep
vein thrombosis of the right calf. Which goal should the nurse include in this client's plan of
care?
a. No further thrombus will form.
b. The client's INR (international normalized ratio) will be 2.
c. The existing thrombosis will dissolve. d. The circumference of the client's right calf will
decrease. Answer: a. No further thrombus will form.
A client receives a prescription for acetaminophen 1,000 mg by mouth every 8 hours as needed
for pain. The bottle is labeled "Acetaminophen for Oral Suspension, USP 500 mg per 15 mL."
How many tablespoons should the nurse instruct the client to take with each dose? (Enter
numerical value only.) Answer: 2
the nurse observes a client prepare a meal in the kitchen of a rehabilitation facility prior to
discharge. which behaviors indicate the client understands how to maintain balance safely?
a. brings a heavy can close to body before lifting
b. locks knees while preparing food on the counter
c. widens stance while working near the sink
d. bends from the waist to pick trash off the floor
e. leans forward to pull a pan from a high shelf Answer: a. brings a heavy can close to body
before lifting
c. widens stance while working near the sink
The RN is assigned to care for four surgical clients. After receiving the report, which client
should the nurse see first?
a. Two days postoperative bladder surgery with continuous bladder irrigation infusing.
b. One-day postoperative laparoscopic cholecystectomy requesting pain medication.
c. Three days postoperative colon resection receiving a transfusion of packed RBCs.
d. Preoperative, in buck's traction, and scheduled for hip arthroplasty within the next 12 hours
Answer: c. Three days postoperative colon resection receiving a transfusion of packed RBCs. .
Which information is more important for the nurse to obtain when determining a client's risk for
(OSAS)?
a. Body mass index
b. Level of consciousness
c. Self-description of pain
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PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, A client is receiving a continuous infusion of the anticoagulant, heparin, for treatment of a deep
vein thrombosis of the right calf. Which goal should the nurse include in this client's plan of
care?
a. No further thrombus will form.
b. The client's INR (international normalized ratio) will be 2.
c. The existing thrombosis will dissolve. d. The circumference of the client's right calf will
decrease. Answer: a. No further thrombus will form.
A client receives a prescription for acetaminophen 1,000 mg by mouth every 8 hours as needed
for pain. The bottle is labeled "Acetaminophen for Oral Suspension, USP 500 mg per 15 mL."
How many tablespoons should the nurse instruct the client to take with each dose? (Enter
numerical value only.) Answer: 2
the nurse observes a client prepare a meal in the kitchen of a rehabilitation facility prior to
discharge. which behaviors indicate the client understands how to maintain balance safely?
a. brings a heavy can close to body before lifting
b. locks knees while preparing food on the counter
c. widens stance while working near the sink
d. bends from the waist to pick trash off the floor
e. leans forward to pull a pan from a high shelf Answer: a. brings a heavy can close to body
before lifting
c. widens stance while working near the sink
The RN is assigned to care for four surgical clients. After receiving the report, which client
should the nurse see first?
a. Two days postoperative bladder surgery with continuous bladder irrigation infusing.
b. One-day postoperative laparoscopic cholecystectomy requesting pain medication.
c. Three days postoperative colon resection receiving a transfusion of packed RBCs.
d. Preoperative, in buck's traction, and scheduled for hip arthroplasty within the next 12 hours
Answer: c. Three days postoperative colon resection receiving a transfusion of packed RBCs. .
Which information is more important for the nurse to obtain when determining a client's risk for
(OSAS)?
a. Body mass index
b. Level of consciousness
c. Self-description of pain
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