BSN 366 HESI RN Exit Exam Questions and Answers
Healthcare worker rights Entitlements and protections provided to
healthcare workers under federal regulations.
Assess and document skin Assess and document skin condition around the incision
condition and IV site at each shift.
Early identification of Early identification of infection leads to prompt
infection treatment and decreased nosocomial
transmission to others.
Ileoanal reservoir (J An ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (also known as
pouch) the J pouch) is a surgically created ileoanal
reservoir in the anal canal that preserves the
rectal sphincter muscle.
Transverse loop ostomy The transverse loop ostomy is permanent.
Easily removable Easily removable appliances allow independence in
appliances self-care.
Daily irrigation after J Daily irrigation is started after the J pouch heals.
pouch heals
Stool expulsion Stool is eventually expelled through the rectum.
Cuff inflation on Inject air until no air is auscultated over the larynx
tracheostomy tube during a deep breath.
Minimal occlusion To achieve minimal pressure against the tracheal
pressure wall, inject air into the tracheostomy tube cuff
while auscultating with a stethoscope placed
over the larynx.
10 mm induration after The PPD skin test results is indicative of
PPD test exposure or latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis
infection (LTBI).
Refer for further Refer for further diagnostic evaluation for clients with a
diagnostic evaluation positive PPD test.
High-risk category for This client is in a high-risk category for exposure in a
,LTBI homeless environment.
Contextual factors considered external
External environmental environmental influences in the framework for
influences
occupational health programs and services
include economics, workforce, technology,
socio-economic status, and
legislation/regulation.
Economics Economics is a contextual factor in occupational health
programs.
Workforce Workforce is a contextual factor in occupational health
programs.
Technology Technology is a contextual factor in occupational health
programs.
Socio-economic status Socio-economic status is a contextual factor in
occupational health programs.
Legislation/regulation Legislation/regulation is a contextual factor in
occupational health programs.
Economics Affects the health of the company and its
workforce productivity, in terms of
profitability, growth, and expansion.
Technology Adds to an industry's capacity to develop and
implement new or improved work processes.
Legislation/regulation In the workplace, such as the blood-borne
pathogen standard, affects the workforce in
terms of requirements, administration, and
control strategies.
Occupational safety Built around the workforce to strive for maximum
programs internal productivity.
Interventions Internal environmental influences of an occupational
health and safety program.
Socio-economic status A demographic variable commonly used in
epidemiology.
QRS interval A finding that indicates a disturbance in
electrical conduction in the ventricles; normal
duration is 0.04 to 0.12 second.
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T wave Normally 0.16 seconds.
PR interval Range is 0.12 to 0.20 second.
QT interval Should be 0.31 to 0.38 second.
Prioritize tasks Planning care for a client with numerous
treatments should be prioritized with the most
crucial client needs first to the least.
Contact precautions Require the use of a barrier that prevents
contact with wound secretions on soiled
dressings.
Discharge instruction for Dispose of soiled dressings in plastic bags that are
infected client securely closed.
Ophthalmoscope An instrument used to assess a client's interior eye
structures.
Adjust the diopters An action the nurse should use to bring the
retina into focus when a client's error of
refraction causes a change in the eyeball
shape.
Airway and breathing First priority in nursing care, especially in emergency
situations.
Pain management Second priority in nursing care, addressing the client's
pain.
Definitive therapy Treatment aimed at addressing the underlying cause of
a health issue.
Sleep and rest Third priority in nursing care, related to Maslow's
hierarchy of needs.
Blood-borne pathogen A federally regulated standard for healthcare
standard workers to minimize exposure to bloodborne
pathogens.
Resource Conservation A federal law that governs the disposal of hazardous
and Recovery Act waste.
(RCRA)
Standard precautions Basic infection control practices that healthcare workers
must follow.
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N-95 tuberculosis A guideline requiring the use of N-95 masks when
standard caring for tuberculosis patients.
Biological product Not federally regulated; refers to limits on exposure to
exposure limit (BPEL) biological products.
As Low as Reasonably Not federally regulated; principle aimed at minimizing
Allowable standard radiation exposure.
(ALARA)
Therapeutic response A response that provides hope and support to a
client, especially in mental health care.
Cognitive strategies Techniques taught to clients to help them manage
negative thoughts.
Infection, risk for A nursing diagnosis indicating a client's increased
susceptibility to infection.
Clean technique Infection control practice that involves
maintaining cleanliness during medical
procedures.
Maslow's hierarchy of A psychological theory that prioritizes human needs in
needs a specific order.
Client with severe A patient experiencing significant mood disturbances
depression and feelings of hopelessness.
Nursing intervention Actions taken by nurses to address patient needs and
improve health outcomes.
Limit visitors A nursing intervention aimed at reducing the risk of
infection exposure.
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Healthcare worker rights Entitlements and protections provided to
healthcare workers under federal regulations.
Assess and document skin Assess and document skin condition around the incision
condition and IV site at each shift.
Early identification of Early identification of infection leads to prompt
infection treatment and decreased nosocomial
transmission to others.
Ileoanal reservoir (J An ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (also known as
pouch) the J pouch) is a surgically created ileoanal
reservoir in the anal canal that preserves the
rectal sphincter muscle.
Transverse loop ostomy The transverse loop ostomy is permanent.
Easily removable Easily removable appliances allow independence in
appliances self-care.
Daily irrigation after J Daily irrigation is started after the J pouch heals.
pouch heals
Stool expulsion Stool is eventually expelled through the rectum.
Cuff inflation on Inject air until no air is auscultated over the larynx
tracheostomy tube during a deep breath.
Minimal occlusion To achieve minimal pressure against the tracheal
pressure wall, inject air into the tracheostomy tube cuff
while auscultating with a stethoscope placed
over the larynx.
10 mm induration after The PPD skin test results is indicative of
PPD test exposure or latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis
infection (LTBI).
Refer for further Refer for further diagnostic evaluation for clients with a
diagnostic evaluation positive PPD test.
High-risk category for This client is in a high-risk category for exposure in a
,LTBI homeless environment.
Contextual factors considered external
External environmental environmental influences in the framework for
influences
occupational health programs and services
include economics, workforce, technology,
socio-economic status, and
legislation/regulation.
Economics Economics is a contextual factor in occupational health
programs.
Workforce Workforce is a contextual factor in occupational health
programs.
Technology Technology is a contextual factor in occupational health
programs.
Socio-economic status Socio-economic status is a contextual factor in
occupational health programs.
Legislation/regulation Legislation/regulation is a contextual factor in
occupational health programs.
Economics Affects the health of the company and its
workforce productivity, in terms of
profitability, growth, and expansion.
Technology Adds to an industry's capacity to develop and
implement new or improved work processes.
Legislation/regulation In the workplace, such as the blood-borne
pathogen standard, affects the workforce in
terms of requirements, administration, and
control strategies.
Occupational safety Built around the workforce to strive for maximum
programs internal productivity.
Interventions Internal environmental influences of an occupational
health and safety program.
Socio-economic status A demographic variable commonly used in
epidemiology.
QRS interval A finding that indicates a disturbance in
electrical conduction in the ventricles; normal
duration is 0.04 to 0.12 second.
,11/2/25, 10:32 PM BSN 366 HESI RN Exit Exam Questions and Answers
T wave Normally 0.16 seconds.
PR interval Range is 0.12 to 0.20 second.
QT interval Should be 0.31 to 0.38 second.
Prioritize tasks Planning care for a client with numerous
treatments should be prioritized with the most
crucial client needs first to the least.
Contact precautions Require the use of a barrier that prevents
contact with wound secretions on soiled
dressings.
Discharge instruction for Dispose of soiled dressings in plastic bags that are
infected client securely closed.
Ophthalmoscope An instrument used to assess a client's interior eye
structures.
Adjust the diopters An action the nurse should use to bring the
retina into focus when a client's error of
refraction causes a change in the eyeball
shape.
Airway and breathing First priority in nursing care, especially in emergency
situations.
Pain management Second priority in nursing care, addressing the client's
pain.
Definitive therapy Treatment aimed at addressing the underlying cause of
a health issue.
Sleep and rest Third priority in nursing care, related to Maslow's
hierarchy of needs.
Blood-borne pathogen A federally regulated standard for healthcare
standard workers to minimize exposure to bloodborne
pathogens.
Resource Conservation A federal law that governs the disposal of hazardous
and Recovery Act waste.
(RCRA)
Standard precautions Basic infection control practices that healthcare workers
must follow.
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, 11/2/25, 10:32 PM BSN 366 HESI RN Exit Exam Questions and Answers
N-95 tuberculosis A guideline requiring the use of N-95 masks when
standard caring for tuberculosis patients.
Biological product Not federally regulated; refers to limits on exposure to
exposure limit (BPEL) biological products.
As Low as Reasonably Not federally regulated; principle aimed at minimizing
Allowable standard radiation exposure.
(ALARA)
Therapeutic response A response that provides hope and support to a
client, especially in mental health care.
Cognitive strategies Techniques taught to clients to help them manage
negative thoughts.
Infection, risk for A nursing diagnosis indicating a client's increased
susceptibility to infection.
Clean technique Infection control practice that involves
maintaining cleanliness during medical
procedures.
Maslow's hierarchy of A psychological theory that prioritizes human needs in
needs a specific order.
Client with severe A patient experiencing significant mood disturbances
depression and feelings of hopelessness.
Nursing intervention Actions taken by nurses to address patient needs and
improve health outcomes.
Limit visitors A nursing intervention aimed at reducing the risk of
infection exposure.
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