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NUR 112 HESI FINAL EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE
NEWEST 2025/ 2026 TEST BANK| FUNDAMENTALS OF
NURSING FINAL EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 650
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
A nurse is assessing internal variables that are affecting the patient's
health status. Which area should the nurse assess?
a. Perception of functioning
b. Socioeconomic factors
c. Cultural background
d. Family practices -Correct Answer- a. Perception of functioning
Internal variables include a person's developmental stage, intellectual
background, perception of functioning, and emotional and spiritual
factors.
The patient is admitted to the emergency department of the local hospital
from home with reports of chest discomfort and shortness of breath. The
patient is placed on oxygen, has labs and blood gases drawn, and is
given an electrocardiogram and breathing treatments. Which level of
preventive care is this patient receiving?
a. Primary prevention
b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
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d. Health promotion -Correct Answer- b. Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention focuses on individuals who are experiencing
health problems or illnesses and who are at risk for developing
complications or worsening conditions. Activities are directed at
diagnosis and prompt intervention.
A nurse reviews the history of a newly admitted patient. Which finding
will alert the nurse that the patient is at risk for falls?
a. 55 years old
b. 20/20 vision
c. Urinary continence
d. Orthostatic hypotension -Correct Answer- d. Orthostatic hypotension
Numerous factors increase the risk of falls, including a history of falling,
age 65 or over, reduced vision, orthostatic hypotension, lower extremity
weakness, gait and balance problems, urinary incontinence, improper
use of walking aids, and the effects of various medications.
The nurse is assessing a patient for possible lead poisoning. Which
patient is the nurse most likely assessing?
a. A teenager
b. A toddler
c. A young adult
d. A adolescent -Correct Answer- b. A toddler
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The incidence of lead poisoning is highest in late infancy and
toddlerhood. Children at this stage explore the environment and, b/c of
their increased level of oral activity, put objects in their mouths.
A nurse is teaching a community group of school-aged parents about
safety. The proper fitting of which safety item is most important for the
nurse to include in the teaching session?
a. A bicycle helmet
b. Soccer shin guards
c. Swimming goggles
d. Baseball sliding shorts -Correct Answer- a. A bicycle helmet
Head injuries are a major cause of death, with bicycle accidents being
one of the major causes of such injuries. Proper fit of the helmet helps to
decrease head injuries resulting from the bicycle accidents.
The nurse is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes confused and
tries to remove an intravenous (IV) infusion. Which priority action will
the nurse take to minimize the patient's risk for injury?
a. Assess the patient
b. Gather restraint supplies
c. Try alternatives to restraints
d. Call the health care provider for a restraint order -Correct Answer- a.
Assess the patient
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When a patient becomes suddenly confused, the priority is to assess the
patient, to identify the reason for change in behavior, and to try to
eliminate the cause.
The client with type 2 diabetes controlled with biguanide oral diabetic
medication is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan with
contrast of the abdomen to evaluate pancreatic function. Which
intervention should the nurse implement?
a. Provide a high-fat diet 24 hours prior to test.
b. Hold the biguanide medication for 48 hours prior to test.
c. Obtain an informed consent form for the test.
d. Administer pancreatic enzymes prior to the test. - Correct Answer -b.
The elderly client is admitted to the intensive care department diagnosed
with severe HHNS. Which collaborative intervention should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
a. Infuse 0.9% normal saline intravenously.
b. Administer intermediate-acting insulin.
c. Perform blood glucometer checks daily.
d. Monitor arterial blood gas results. - Correct Answer – a.
Which electrolyte replacement should the nurse anticipate being ordered
by the health-care provider in the client diagnosed with DKA who has
just been admitted to the ICU?
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NUR 112 HESI FINAL EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE
NEWEST 2025/ 2026 TEST BANK| FUNDAMENTALS OF
NURSING FINAL EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 650
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
A nurse is assessing internal variables that are affecting the patient's
health status. Which area should the nurse assess?
a. Perception of functioning
b. Socioeconomic factors
c. Cultural background
d. Family practices -Correct Answer- a. Perception of functioning
Internal variables include a person's developmental stage, intellectual
background, perception of functioning, and emotional and spiritual
factors.
The patient is admitted to the emergency department of the local hospital
from home with reports of chest discomfort and shortness of breath. The
patient is placed on oxygen, has labs and blood gases drawn, and is
given an electrocardiogram and breathing treatments. Which level of
preventive care is this patient receiving?
a. Primary prevention
b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
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d. Health promotion -Correct Answer- b. Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention focuses on individuals who are experiencing
health problems or illnesses and who are at risk for developing
complications or worsening conditions. Activities are directed at
diagnosis and prompt intervention.
A nurse reviews the history of a newly admitted patient. Which finding
will alert the nurse that the patient is at risk for falls?
a. 55 years old
b. 20/20 vision
c. Urinary continence
d. Orthostatic hypotension -Correct Answer- d. Orthostatic hypotension
Numerous factors increase the risk of falls, including a history of falling,
age 65 or over, reduced vision, orthostatic hypotension, lower extremity
weakness, gait and balance problems, urinary incontinence, improper
use of walking aids, and the effects of various medications.
The nurse is assessing a patient for possible lead poisoning. Which
patient is the nurse most likely assessing?
a. A teenager
b. A toddler
c. A young adult
d. A adolescent -Correct Answer- b. A toddler
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The incidence of lead poisoning is highest in late infancy and
toddlerhood. Children at this stage explore the environment and, b/c of
their increased level of oral activity, put objects in their mouths.
A nurse is teaching a community group of school-aged parents about
safety. The proper fitting of which safety item is most important for the
nurse to include in the teaching session?
a. A bicycle helmet
b. Soccer shin guards
c. Swimming goggles
d. Baseball sliding shorts -Correct Answer- a. A bicycle helmet
Head injuries are a major cause of death, with bicycle accidents being
one of the major causes of such injuries. Proper fit of the helmet helps to
decrease head injuries resulting from the bicycle accidents.
The nurse is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes confused and
tries to remove an intravenous (IV) infusion. Which priority action will
the nurse take to minimize the patient's risk for injury?
a. Assess the patient
b. Gather restraint supplies
c. Try alternatives to restraints
d. Call the health care provider for a restraint order -Correct Answer- a.
Assess the patient
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When a patient becomes suddenly confused, the priority is to assess the
patient, to identify the reason for change in behavior, and to try to
eliminate the cause.
The client with type 2 diabetes controlled with biguanide oral diabetic
medication is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan with
contrast of the abdomen to evaluate pancreatic function. Which
intervention should the nurse implement?
a. Provide a high-fat diet 24 hours prior to test.
b. Hold the biguanide medication for 48 hours prior to test.
c. Obtain an informed consent form for the test.
d. Administer pancreatic enzymes prior to the test. - Correct Answer -b.
The elderly client is admitted to the intensive care department diagnosed
with severe HHNS. Which collaborative intervention should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
a. Infuse 0.9% normal saline intravenously.
b. Administer intermediate-acting insulin.
c. Perform blood glucometer checks daily.
d. Monitor arterial blood gas results. - Correct Answer – a.
Which electrolyte replacement should the nurse anticipate being ordered
by the health-care provider in the client diagnosed with DKA who has
just been admitted to the ICU?
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