NU 372 Final Exam Prep Hesi 2025 Questions
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A 30-year-old client who is diagnosed with
hyperlipidemia and hypertension asks the nurse to
explain why treatment is important, stating "I feel
fine, so I don't really see the need to make any
changes." Which response would the nurse make?
"Both high blood pressure and high cholesterol
contribute to development of heart disease."
After the nurse has completed teaching a client
with hypertension about a heart-healthy diet,
which meal choice by the client indicates that the
teaching has been effective?
Grilled steak and green salad
A client with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction
asks the nurse, "What is causing the pain I am
having?" Which explanation would the nurse give?
Inadequate oxygenation of the myocardium
A client was prescribed a medication for
pregnancy-induced hypertension and later
developed muscle weakness, edema, and nausea.
Which medication was administered to the client to
treat pregnancy-induced hypertension?
magnesium sulfate
,After a short hospitalization for an episode of a
transient ischemic attack (TIA) related to
hypertension, a client is discharged on a regimen
that includes chlorothiazide. Which instruction will
the nurse give the client regarding nutrition?
"Eat more dark green, leafy vegetables such as
spinach."
A client is admitted to the hospital, and benazepril
is prescribed for hypertension. Which is an
appropriate nursing action for clients taking this
medication?
Assess for dizziness.
A client with chronic venous insufficiency has ankle
edema. Which action would the nurse take?
Elevate the legs.
A client who has paroxysmal supraventricular
tachycardia reports a mild "fluttering feeling" in the
chest and has a blood pressure of 110/55 mm Hg.
Which potential treatment by the health care
provider would the nurse question?
Synchronized cardioversion
,A client who shares equipment to snort or smoke
drugs
Which instruction indicates a lack of understanding
of a nurse teaching a human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV)-positive client about strategies to
prevent opportunistic infections?
"Reuse cups after washing them with warm soapy
water."
A client with tuberculosis asks the nurse how long
medication therapy will be continued. Which time
interval is would the nurse provide?
6 to 12 months
A client is admitted to the hospital with a long
history of uncontrolled hypertension. Which
laboratory result will be most important for the
nurse to review?
Blood urea nitrogen
A client has a history of a persistent cough,
hemoptysis, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, night
sweats, and fever. Which risk would be assessed?
HIV
A client is experiencing an exacerbation of
systemic lupus erythematosus. To reduce the
frequency of exacerbations, what would be
, important for the nurse to include in the client's
teaching plan?
techniques to reduce stress
An adolescent has been admitted with a history of
symptoms of fatigue, intermittent fever, weight
loss, and arthralgia, and the diagnosis is systemic
lupus erythematosus. Which is
the best intervention at this time?
education about diet, rest, and exercise
A client with a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA) infected wound is scheduled for a
computed tomography (CT) scan. To ensure client
and visitor safety during transport, the nurse would
implement which precaution?
Cover the infected site with a dressing.
A primary health care provider diagnoses the
client's condition as otitis media. Which
assessment finding supports that diagnosis?
redness of the eardrum
A client with hypertension tells the nurse, "I took
the blood pressure pills for a few weeks, but I didn't
feel any different, so I decided I'd only take them
when I feel sick." Which is the best action for the
nurse to take?
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A 30-year-old client who is diagnosed with
hyperlipidemia and hypertension asks the nurse to
explain why treatment is important, stating "I feel
fine, so I don't really see the need to make any
changes." Which response would the nurse make?
"Both high blood pressure and high cholesterol
contribute to development of heart disease."
After the nurse has completed teaching a client
with hypertension about a heart-healthy diet,
which meal choice by the client indicates that the
teaching has been effective?
Grilled steak and green salad
A client with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction
asks the nurse, "What is causing the pain I am
having?" Which explanation would the nurse give?
Inadequate oxygenation of the myocardium
A client was prescribed a medication for
pregnancy-induced hypertension and later
developed muscle weakness, edema, and nausea.
Which medication was administered to the client to
treat pregnancy-induced hypertension?
magnesium sulfate
,After a short hospitalization for an episode of a
transient ischemic attack (TIA) related to
hypertension, a client is discharged on a regimen
that includes chlorothiazide. Which instruction will
the nurse give the client regarding nutrition?
"Eat more dark green, leafy vegetables such as
spinach."
A client is admitted to the hospital, and benazepril
is prescribed for hypertension. Which is an
appropriate nursing action for clients taking this
medication?
Assess for dizziness.
A client with chronic venous insufficiency has ankle
edema. Which action would the nurse take?
Elevate the legs.
A client who has paroxysmal supraventricular
tachycardia reports a mild "fluttering feeling" in the
chest and has a blood pressure of 110/55 mm Hg.
Which potential treatment by the health care
provider would the nurse question?
Synchronized cardioversion
,A client who shares equipment to snort or smoke
drugs
Which instruction indicates a lack of understanding
of a nurse teaching a human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV)-positive client about strategies to
prevent opportunistic infections?
"Reuse cups after washing them with warm soapy
water."
A client with tuberculosis asks the nurse how long
medication therapy will be continued. Which time
interval is would the nurse provide?
6 to 12 months
A client is admitted to the hospital with a long
history of uncontrolled hypertension. Which
laboratory result will be most important for the
nurse to review?
Blood urea nitrogen
A client has a history of a persistent cough,
hemoptysis, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, night
sweats, and fever. Which risk would be assessed?
HIV
A client is experiencing an exacerbation of
systemic lupus erythematosus. To reduce the
frequency of exacerbations, what would be
, important for the nurse to include in the client's
teaching plan?
techniques to reduce stress
An adolescent has been admitted with a history of
symptoms of fatigue, intermittent fever, weight
loss, and arthralgia, and the diagnosis is systemic
lupus erythematosus. Which is
the best intervention at this time?
education about diet, rest, and exercise
A client with a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA) infected wound is scheduled for a
computed tomography (CT) scan. To ensure client
and visitor safety during transport, the nurse would
implement which precaution?
Cover the infected site with a dressing.
A primary health care provider diagnoses the
client's condition as otitis media. Which
assessment finding supports that diagnosis?
redness of the eardrum
A client with hypertension tells the nurse, "I took
the blood pressure pills for a few weeks, but I didn't
feel any different, so I decided I'd only take them
when I feel sick." Which is the best action for the
nurse to take?
