BSN 366 HESI RN EXIT: EXAM,
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Septic shock - CORRECT ANSWERS- A severe infection that leads
to dangerously low blood pressure and organ failure
Sepsis protocol - CORRECT ANSWERS- A set of guidelines for
managing patients with sepsis
The nurse is performing preoperative care of a client for an open
reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a fractured right tibia
before the procedure, which action should the nurse prioritize? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Verify clients signed consent.
Allopurinol - CORRECT ANSWERS- A client who has been taking
allopurinol prophylactically comes into the clinic with reoccurring
gout attack episodes in left ankle.
Febuxostat - CORRECT ANSWERS- The healthcare provider
changes the prescription to febuxostat.
Discharge instruction - CORRECT ANSWERS- Report experiencing
right upper quadrant discomfort.
,Epoetin alfa - CORRECT ANSWERS- The client receives injections
for epoetin alfa three times a week.
Laboratory value review - CORRECT ANSWERS- Complete blood
cell count.
Postoperative dressing - CORRECT ANSWERS- The nurse
observes purulent drainage at the wound.
Laboratory values before reporting - CORRECT ANSWERS- White
blood cell (WBC) count.
Amoxicillin prescription - CORRECT ANSWERS- An infant who
weighs 22 lb receives a prescription for amoxicillin 20 mg/kg/day
PO in divided doses every 8 hours.
Dosage calculation - CORRECT ANSWERS- 1.3 mL.
PACU vital signs - CORRECT ANSWERS- Vital signs of oral
temperature 99.8 F (37.7), HR: 62 bpm, RR: 8 bpm, BP: 95/54
mmHg, O2: 94% on 2 L/min nasal cannula.
Medication administration - CORRECT ANSWERS- Atropine.
,Blood glucose level - CORRECT ANSWERS- A blood glucose level
of 580 mg/dL (32.22 mmol/L).
Client understanding - CORRECT ANSWERS- Check blood sugar
levels every four to six hours every day.
Osteoporosis prevention - CORRECT ANSWERS- Low fat dairy
products.
Telemetry monitor - CORRECT ANSWERS- Indicates ventricular
fibrillation (VF).
Immediate action for VF - CORRECT ANSWERS- Defibrillate with
one shock.
Right hemicolectomy report - CORRECT ANSWERS- The PACU
nurse reports, 'The client has an intravenous (IV) infusion of 1000
mL lactated Ringer's infusing at 125 mL/hr into the left wrist with
300 mL remaining. Prescriptions include morphine sulfate 2 mg IV
every 2 to 4 hours for pain, last administered 30 minutes ago;
ondansetron 4 mg IV every 8 hours for nausea, last administered
15 minutes ago.'
Additional information for nurse - CORRECT ANSWERS- Peripheral
pulses with full range of motion of both legs.
, Fractured left tibia assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS- The nurse
should note hand and forearm strength.
Unstable angina pain questions - CORRECT ANSWERS- Does your
pain occur when walking short distances?
Grocery list for heart failure - CORRECT ANSWERS- Plain, air-
popped popcorn and natural whole almonds.
Secondary prevention program outcome - CORRECT ANSWERS-
More than 50% of at risk clients were diagnosed early in their
disease process.
Pain relief education technique - CORRECT ANSWERS- Write
information on a whiteboard.
Acute dystonic reaction treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Intravenous administration of benztropine.
Best assignment for PN - CORRECT ANSWERS- Viral meningitis
whose temperature changed from 101° F (38.3°C) to 102° F
(38.9° C).
Post-myocardial infarction intervention - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Encourage the client to further describe his feelings.
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Septic shock - CORRECT ANSWERS- A severe infection that leads
to dangerously low blood pressure and organ failure
Sepsis protocol - CORRECT ANSWERS- A set of guidelines for
managing patients with sepsis
The nurse is performing preoperative care of a client for an open
reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a fractured right tibia
before the procedure, which action should the nurse prioritize? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Verify clients signed consent.
Allopurinol - CORRECT ANSWERS- A client who has been taking
allopurinol prophylactically comes into the clinic with reoccurring
gout attack episodes in left ankle.
Febuxostat - CORRECT ANSWERS- The healthcare provider
changes the prescription to febuxostat.
Discharge instruction - CORRECT ANSWERS- Report experiencing
right upper quadrant discomfort.
,Epoetin alfa - CORRECT ANSWERS- The client receives injections
for epoetin alfa three times a week.
Laboratory value review - CORRECT ANSWERS- Complete blood
cell count.
Postoperative dressing - CORRECT ANSWERS- The nurse
observes purulent drainage at the wound.
Laboratory values before reporting - CORRECT ANSWERS- White
blood cell (WBC) count.
Amoxicillin prescription - CORRECT ANSWERS- An infant who
weighs 22 lb receives a prescription for amoxicillin 20 mg/kg/day
PO in divided doses every 8 hours.
Dosage calculation - CORRECT ANSWERS- 1.3 mL.
PACU vital signs - CORRECT ANSWERS- Vital signs of oral
temperature 99.8 F (37.7), HR: 62 bpm, RR: 8 bpm, BP: 95/54
mmHg, O2: 94% on 2 L/min nasal cannula.
Medication administration - CORRECT ANSWERS- Atropine.
,Blood glucose level - CORRECT ANSWERS- A blood glucose level
of 580 mg/dL (32.22 mmol/L).
Client understanding - CORRECT ANSWERS- Check blood sugar
levels every four to six hours every day.
Osteoporosis prevention - CORRECT ANSWERS- Low fat dairy
products.
Telemetry monitor - CORRECT ANSWERS- Indicates ventricular
fibrillation (VF).
Immediate action for VF - CORRECT ANSWERS- Defibrillate with
one shock.
Right hemicolectomy report - CORRECT ANSWERS- The PACU
nurse reports, 'The client has an intravenous (IV) infusion of 1000
mL lactated Ringer's infusing at 125 mL/hr into the left wrist with
300 mL remaining. Prescriptions include morphine sulfate 2 mg IV
every 2 to 4 hours for pain, last administered 30 minutes ago;
ondansetron 4 mg IV every 8 hours for nausea, last administered
15 minutes ago.'
Additional information for nurse - CORRECT ANSWERS- Peripheral
pulses with full range of motion of both legs.
, Fractured left tibia assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS- The nurse
should note hand and forearm strength.
Unstable angina pain questions - CORRECT ANSWERS- Does your
pain occur when walking short distances?
Grocery list for heart failure - CORRECT ANSWERS- Plain, air-
popped popcorn and natural whole almonds.
Secondary prevention program outcome - CORRECT ANSWERS-
More than 50% of at risk clients were diagnosed early in their
disease process.
Pain relief education technique - CORRECT ANSWERS- Write
information on a whiteboard.
Acute dystonic reaction treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Intravenous administration of benztropine.
Best assignment for PN - CORRECT ANSWERS- Viral meningitis
whose temperature changed from 101° F (38.3°C) to 102° F
(38.9° C).
Post-myocardial infarction intervention - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Encourage the client to further describe his feelings.
