HESI RN EXIT EXAM ACTUAL 2025
STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The nurse is giving preop instructions to a 14 yr old scheduled to correct a spinal
curvature. Which statement best demonstrates that learning has taken place? -
ANSWER-I understand I will be in a body cast and I will show you hoy you taught me to
turn
To take the vital signs of a 4 month old child which order will give the most accurate
results? - ANSWER-Respiratory rate, heart rate, rectal temperature
AN otoscope exam of a child's ear reveals a tympanic membrane that is pearly gray,
slightly bulging and not movable. What action should the nurse take next? - ANSWER-
Ask the child if he has has a cold, runny nose or any ear pain lately
Which restraint should be used for a toddler after a cleft palate repair? - ANSWER-
elbow
What preoperative nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care for an
infant with pyloric stenosis? - ANSWER-Observe for projectile vomiting
A six month old returns from surgery with elbow restraints in place. What nursing
intervention should be included when caring for any restrained child? - ANSWER-
remove restraints one at a time and provide range of motion exercise
A two year old with Down Syndrome is brought to the clinic for his regular physical
exam. The nurse knows which problem is frequently associated with Down Syndrome? -
ANSWER-Congenital Heart Disease
When assessing a child with asthma the nurse should expect intercostal retractions
during - ANSWER-inspiration
When planning the care for a child who has had a cleft lip repair, the nurse knows that
crying should be minimized because it - ANSWER-stresses the suture line
A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as
instructed. What action is the best initial nursing action? - ANSWER-Administer the
first dose of prescribed antibiotic therapy
A client is brought to the Emergency Department by ambulance in cardiac arrest with
CPR in progress. The client is intubated and receiving 100% O2 per ambu bag. The
nurse determines the client is cyanotic, cold, and diaphoretic. Which assessment is most
important to obtain? - ANSWER-deep tendon reflexes
,After a hospitalization for Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH), a
client develops pontine myselinolysis. Which intervention should the nurse implement
first? - ANSWER-Reorientate client to his room
A male client with heart failure (HF) calls the clinic and reports he cannot put his shoes
on because they are too tight. Which additional information should the nurse obtain? -
ANSWER-Has his weight changed in the last several days
An older adult with a long hx of COPD is admitted with progressive shortness of breath
and a persistent cough. She is anxious and is complaining of a dry mouth. Which
intervention should the nurse implement? - ANSWER-Apply a high flow venturi mask
A client with a hx of asthma and bronchitis arrives at the clinic with SOB, productive
cough with thickened tenacious mucous and the inability to walk up a flight of stairs
without experiencing breathlessness. Which action is important for the nurse to instruct
the client about self care? - ANSWER-Increase the daily intake of oral fluids to to liquefy
secretions
A cardiac catherization of a client with heart disease indicates the following blockages
95% LAD 99% proximal circumflex and 95% proximal RCA. The client later asks the
nurse "what does all that mean for me" - ANSWER-3 main arteries have major
blockages with only 1 to 5% of blood flow getting through to the heart muscle
The nurse is caring for a client with a lower left pulmonary abscess which position
should the nurse instruct the client to maintain - ANSWER-left lateral
A client with cholelithiasis has a gallstone lodged in the common bile duct and is unable
to eat or drink without nausea and vomiting. Which finding should the nurse report to
the healthcare provider - ANSWER-yellow sclera
While caring for a client with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the nurse performs a
neuro assessment every 4 hours. which assessment finding warrants immediate
intervention by the nurse? - ANSWER-Increasing Anxiety
The nurse is providing preoperative education for a Jewish client scheduled to receive a
xenograft to promote burn healing. Which info should the nurse provide this client? -
ANSWER-The xenograft is taken from nonhuman sources
A male client who had colon surgery 3 days ago is anxious and requests assistance to
reposition. The wound dehiscences and eviscerates. The nurse moistens an available
sterile dressing and places it over the wound which intervention should the nurse
implement next? - ANSWER-prepare the client to return to the operating room
A client with carcinoma of the lung is complaining of weakness and has a serum sodium
level of 117 mEq/L. Which nursing problem should the nurse include in this client's plan
of care? - ANSWER-Fluid volume excess
, A female client enters the clinic and insists on being seen. She is weak, nervous, and
reports a racing heart beat and recent weight loss of 15 pounds. After ruling out
substance withdrawal, the healthcare provider suspects hyperthyroidism and admits her
for further testing. Which action should the nurse implement? - ANSWER-space the
clients care to provide periods of rest
The nurse is teaching the client with glomerulonephritis about self care which dietary
recommendations should the nurse encourage the client to follow? - ANSWER-restrict
intake by limiting meats and other high protein foods
An overweight, young adult male who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
mellitus is admitted for a hernia repair. He tells the nurse that he is feeling very weak
and jittery. Which actions should the nurse implement? - ANSWER-- assess his skin
temp and moisture
- document anxiety on the surgical checklist
-administer a PRN dose of regular insulin
A client with Cushings Syndrome is recovering from an elective laparoscopic procedure.
Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse? - ANSWER-
irregular apical pulse
An adult client with primary Raynauds phenomenon develops pallor and then cyanosis
of her finger. After warming her hands the fingers turn red and the client reports a
burning sensation. What action should the nurse take? - ANSWER-secure a pulse
oximeter to monitor the clients oxygen saturation
A male client with muscular dystrophy fell in his home and is admitted with a right hip
fracture. His right foot is cool with palpable pedal pulses. Lungs are coarse with
diminished breath sounds. Vital signs are temp 101, heart rate 128 bpm, respirations 28
bpm and BP 122/82 . Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement
first? - ANSWER-Assess lower extremity circulation
The nurse is completing preoperative assessment of a client who is scheduled for a
laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia. Which finding warrants
notification of the healthcare provider? - ANSWER-The clients blood pressure is 184/88
A client who has a history of hypothyroidism was initially admitted with lethargy and
confusion. Which additional finding warrants immediate action from the nurse? -
ANSWER-hematocrit of 30%
Following surgical repair of the bladder a female client is being discharged from the
hospital with an indwelling catheter. Which instruction is most important for the nurse
to provide to the client? - ANSWER-Keep the drainage bag lower than the level of the
bladder
STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The nurse is giving preop instructions to a 14 yr old scheduled to correct a spinal
curvature. Which statement best demonstrates that learning has taken place? -
ANSWER-I understand I will be in a body cast and I will show you hoy you taught me to
turn
To take the vital signs of a 4 month old child which order will give the most accurate
results? - ANSWER-Respiratory rate, heart rate, rectal temperature
AN otoscope exam of a child's ear reveals a tympanic membrane that is pearly gray,
slightly bulging and not movable. What action should the nurse take next? - ANSWER-
Ask the child if he has has a cold, runny nose or any ear pain lately
Which restraint should be used for a toddler after a cleft palate repair? - ANSWER-
elbow
What preoperative nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care for an
infant with pyloric stenosis? - ANSWER-Observe for projectile vomiting
A six month old returns from surgery with elbow restraints in place. What nursing
intervention should be included when caring for any restrained child? - ANSWER-
remove restraints one at a time and provide range of motion exercise
A two year old with Down Syndrome is brought to the clinic for his regular physical
exam. The nurse knows which problem is frequently associated with Down Syndrome? -
ANSWER-Congenital Heart Disease
When assessing a child with asthma the nurse should expect intercostal retractions
during - ANSWER-inspiration
When planning the care for a child who has had a cleft lip repair, the nurse knows that
crying should be minimized because it - ANSWER-stresses the suture line
A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as
instructed. What action is the best initial nursing action? - ANSWER-Administer the
first dose of prescribed antibiotic therapy
A client is brought to the Emergency Department by ambulance in cardiac arrest with
CPR in progress. The client is intubated and receiving 100% O2 per ambu bag. The
nurse determines the client is cyanotic, cold, and diaphoretic. Which assessment is most
important to obtain? - ANSWER-deep tendon reflexes
,After a hospitalization for Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH), a
client develops pontine myselinolysis. Which intervention should the nurse implement
first? - ANSWER-Reorientate client to his room
A male client with heart failure (HF) calls the clinic and reports he cannot put his shoes
on because they are too tight. Which additional information should the nurse obtain? -
ANSWER-Has his weight changed in the last several days
An older adult with a long hx of COPD is admitted with progressive shortness of breath
and a persistent cough. She is anxious and is complaining of a dry mouth. Which
intervention should the nurse implement? - ANSWER-Apply a high flow venturi mask
A client with a hx of asthma and bronchitis arrives at the clinic with SOB, productive
cough with thickened tenacious mucous and the inability to walk up a flight of stairs
without experiencing breathlessness. Which action is important for the nurse to instruct
the client about self care? - ANSWER-Increase the daily intake of oral fluids to to liquefy
secretions
A cardiac catherization of a client with heart disease indicates the following blockages
95% LAD 99% proximal circumflex and 95% proximal RCA. The client later asks the
nurse "what does all that mean for me" - ANSWER-3 main arteries have major
blockages with only 1 to 5% of blood flow getting through to the heart muscle
The nurse is caring for a client with a lower left pulmonary abscess which position
should the nurse instruct the client to maintain - ANSWER-left lateral
A client with cholelithiasis has a gallstone lodged in the common bile duct and is unable
to eat or drink without nausea and vomiting. Which finding should the nurse report to
the healthcare provider - ANSWER-yellow sclera
While caring for a client with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the nurse performs a
neuro assessment every 4 hours. which assessment finding warrants immediate
intervention by the nurse? - ANSWER-Increasing Anxiety
The nurse is providing preoperative education for a Jewish client scheduled to receive a
xenograft to promote burn healing. Which info should the nurse provide this client? -
ANSWER-The xenograft is taken from nonhuman sources
A male client who had colon surgery 3 days ago is anxious and requests assistance to
reposition. The wound dehiscences and eviscerates. The nurse moistens an available
sterile dressing and places it over the wound which intervention should the nurse
implement next? - ANSWER-prepare the client to return to the operating room
A client with carcinoma of the lung is complaining of weakness and has a serum sodium
level of 117 mEq/L. Which nursing problem should the nurse include in this client's plan
of care? - ANSWER-Fluid volume excess
, A female client enters the clinic and insists on being seen. She is weak, nervous, and
reports a racing heart beat and recent weight loss of 15 pounds. After ruling out
substance withdrawal, the healthcare provider suspects hyperthyroidism and admits her
for further testing. Which action should the nurse implement? - ANSWER-space the
clients care to provide periods of rest
The nurse is teaching the client with glomerulonephritis about self care which dietary
recommendations should the nurse encourage the client to follow? - ANSWER-restrict
intake by limiting meats and other high protein foods
An overweight, young adult male who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
mellitus is admitted for a hernia repair. He tells the nurse that he is feeling very weak
and jittery. Which actions should the nurse implement? - ANSWER-- assess his skin
temp and moisture
- document anxiety on the surgical checklist
-administer a PRN dose of regular insulin
A client with Cushings Syndrome is recovering from an elective laparoscopic procedure.
Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse? - ANSWER-
irregular apical pulse
An adult client with primary Raynauds phenomenon develops pallor and then cyanosis
of her finger. After warming her hands the fingers turn red and the client reports a
burning sensation. What action should the nurse take? - ANSWER-secure a pulse
oximeter to monitor the clients oxygen saturation
A male client with muscular dystrophy fell in his home and is admitted with a right hip
fracture. His right foot is cool with palpable pedal pulses. Lungs are coarse with
diminished breath sounds. Vital signs are temp 101, heart rate 128 bpm, respirations 28
bpm and BP 122/82 . Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement
first? - ANSWER-Assess lower extremity circulation
The nurse is completing preoperative assessment of a client who is scheduled for a
laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia. Which finding warrants
notification of the healthcare provider? - ANSWER-The clients blood pressure is 184/88
A client who has a history of hypothyroidism was initially admitted with lethargy and
confusion. Which additional finding warrants immediate action from the nurse? -
ANSWER-hematocrit of 30%
Following surgical repair of the bladder a female client is being discharged from the
hospital with an indwelling catheter. Which instruction is most important for the nurse
to provide to the client? - ANSWER-Keep the drainage bag lower than the level of the
bladder
