315 HESI REVIEW EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025 GRADED
A+
Which of the following statements describes the action of antacids? ( correct answers ) Antacids
neutralize gastric acid (They act to bring the pH above 3)
Patient Gavin is taking antacids, which instruction would be included in the teaching plan?
A. "Avoid taking other medications within 2 hours of this one."
B. "Continue taking antacids even when pain subsides."
C. "Weigh yourself daily when taking this medication."
D. "Take the antacids with 8 oz of water." ( correct answers ) "Avoid taking other medications within
2 hours of this one."
Nurse Victoria is teaching a group of middle-aged men about peptic ulcers. When discussing risk
factors for peptic ulcers, the nurse should mention: ( correct answers ) Alcohol abuse and smoking
The client reporting "acid" when lying down at night asks the nurse if there is any medication that
might help. Which statement is the nurse's best response? ( correct answers ) "There are several
OTC and prescription medications available to treat this. You should discuss this with your HCP
The nurse on a medical unit has received the morning report. Which medication should the nurse
administer first? ( correct answers ) Pantoprazole (Protonix) to a client on call to surgery
Which statement is the scientific rationale for administering a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to a client
diagnosed with GERD? ( correct answers ) PPI medications inhibit the enzyme that generates gastric
acid
Which statement is an advantage to administering a histamine (H2) blocker rather than an antacid to a
client diagnosed with GERD? ( correct answers ) H2 blockers require less frequent dosing than
antacids
GRADED A+
, The home-health-care nurse is caring for a male client diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and reflux. Which
data indicates the medication therapy is effective? ( correct answers ) The client states that he did
not wake up with heartburn during the night
The adult client recently has been diagnosed with asthma. Which medication is recommended to treat
this problem? ( correct answers ) Omeprazole daily
Up to 90% of adult-onset asthma is the result of GERD. Treating the gastric reflux will treat the asthma
The client with a seizure disorder is prescribed phenytoin. Which statement indicates the client
understands the medication teaching? ( correct answers ) "I will use a soft-bristled toothbrush to
brush my teeth."
The client with a seizure disorder who is taking carbamazepine tells the clinic nurse, "I am taking
evening primrose oil for my premenstrual (PMS) cramps, and it is really working." Which statement is
the nurse's best response? ( correct answers ) You should inform your HCP about taking this herb
Which data should the nurse assess for the client with a seizure disorder who is taking valproate?
( correct answers ) Liver enzymes
The client is having status epilepticus and is prescribed IV diazpam. The client has an IV of D5W
75ml/hr in the right arm and a saline lock in the left arm. Which intervention should the nurse
implement? ( correct answers ) Inject 3mL of normal saline in the saline lock and administer
diazepam undiluted
The client newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder also has type 2 diabetes. The HCP prescribes
phenytoin for the client. Which intervention should the nurse implement? ( correct answers )
Instruct the client to monitor his or her blood glucose more closely
The older adult client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) has been prescribed the combination
medication carbidopa/levodopa. Which data indicates the medication is effective? ( correct answers )
The client is able to walk upright without stumbling
Which statement made by the wife of a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease indicates the
medication teaching is effective? ( correct answers ) The medications provide symptom
management, but the effects may not last.
Which client diagnosed with PD should the nurse question administering benztropine? ( correct
answers ) The client diagnosed with glaucoma.
Anticholinergic medications such as benztropine (Cogentin), block cholinergic receptors in the eye and
may precipitate or aggravate glaucoma
GRADED A+
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025 GRADED
A+
Which of the following statements describes the action of antacids? ( correct answers ) Antacids
neutralize gastric acid (They act to bring the pH above 3)
Patient Gavin is taking antacids, which instruction would be included in the teaching plan?
A. "Avoid taking other medications within 2 hours of this one."
B. "Continue taking antacids even when pain subsides."
C. "Weigh yourself daily when taking this medication."
D. "Take the antacids with 8 oz of water." ( correct answers ) "Avoid taking other medications within
2 hours of this one."
Nurse Victoria is teaching a group of middle-aged men about peptic ulcers. When discussing risk
factors for peptic ulcers, the nurse should mention: ( correct answers ) Alcohol abuse and smoking
The client reporting "acid" when lying down at night asks the nurse if there is any medication that
might help. Which statement is the nurse's best response? ( correct answers ) "There are several
OTC and prescription medications available to treat this. You should discuss this with your HCP
The nurse on a medical unit has received the morning report. Which medication should the nurse
administer first? ( correct answers ) Pantoprazole (Protonix) to a client on call to surgery
Which statement is the scientific rationale for administering a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to a client
diagnosed with GERD? ( correct answers ) PPI medications inhibit the enzyme that generates gastric
acid
Which statement is an advantage to administering a histamine (H2) blocker rather than an antacid to a
client diagnosed with GERD? ( correct answers ) H2 blockers require less frequent dosing than
antacids
GRADED A+
, The home-health-care nurse is caring for a male client diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and reflux. Which
data indicates the medication therapy is effective? ( correct answers ) The client states that he did
not wake up with heartburn during the night
The adult client recently has been diagnosed with asthma. Which medication is recommended to treat
this problem? ( correct answers ) Omeprazole daily
Up to 90% of adult-onset asthma is the result of GERD. Treating the gastric reflux will treat the asthma
The client with a seizure disorder is prescribed phenytoin. Which statement indicates the client
understands the medication teaching? ( correct answers ) "I will use a soft-bristled toothbrush to
brush my teeth."
The client with a seizure disorder who is taking carbamazepine tells the clinic nurse, "I am taking
evening primrose oil for my premenstrual (PMS) cramps, and it is really working." Which statement is
the nurse's best response? ( correct answers ) You should inform your HCP about taking this herb
Which data should the nurse assess for the client with a seizure disorder who is taking valproate?
( correct answers ) Liver enzymes
The client is having status epilepticus and is prescribed IV diazpam. The client has an IV of D5W
75ml/hr in the right arm and a saline lock in the left arm. Which intervention should the nurse
implement? ( correct answers ) Inject 3mL of normal saline in the saline lock and administer
diazepam undiluted
The client newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder also has type 2 diabetes. The HCP prescribes
phenytoin for the client. Which intervention should the nurse implement? ( correct answers )
Instruct the client to monitor his or her blood glucose more closely
The older adult client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) has been prescribed the combination
medication carbidopa/levodopa. Which data indicates the medication is effective? ( correct answers )
The client is able to walk upright without stumbling
Which statement made by the wife of a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease indicates the
medication teaching is effective? ( correct answers ) The medications provide symptom
management, but the effects may not last.
Which client diagnosed with PD should the nurse question administering benztropine? ( correct
answers ) The client diagnosed with glaucoma.
Anticholinergic medications such as benztropine (Cogentin), block cholinergic receptors in the eye and
may precipitate or aggravate glaucoma
GRADED A+
