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Complete HESI Exit Exam Test Bank: All
Questions and Answers – A-Rated Guide
1. HESI PN EXIT EXAM - ANSWER A standardized test for practical nursing
students.
2. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) monitoring - ANSWER The most important
nursing action is monitoring the blood glucose level closely.
3. Purulent drainage - ANSWER An indication that if a wound heals on the
surface but infection remains, it will open and drain.
4. Pant-blow pattern of breathing - ANSWER A breathing technique instructed
to a client who is 7 cm dilated and feels the need to push.
5. Acetylcysteine - ANSWER A medication ordered to decrease the viscosity
of respiratory secretions, which must be used cautiously in clients with
asthma because it may induce bronchospasm.
6. Bone resorption - ANSWER A possible complication of Cushing's disease
that can be prevented by maintaining a regular program of weight-bearing
exercise.
7. Migraine pain level - ANSWER A client rates the pain level of a migraine
an 8 on a scale of 1-10, indicating the need for quick relief.
8. Intravenous (IV) medication - ANSWER The method of administering
medication to give the client the quickest relief for migraine pain.
9. Community Support Program - ANSWER A program for mentally impaired
and substance-abusing clients.
10.Cocaine - ANSWER A stimulant drug associated with high addiction risk.
11.Heroin - ANSWER An opioid drug with severe health risks.
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12.Hepatitis - ANSWER Liver inflammation often caused by drug use.
13.Postoperative Care - ANSWER Care provided after surgical procedures.
14.Surgical Dressing - ANSWER Material used to cover surgical wounds.
15.Peripheral Pulses - ANSWER Pulse felt in extremities, indicating
circulation.
16.Fluid Volume Intake and Output - ANSWER Measurement of fluids
consumed and excreted.
17.Incisional Pain Scale - ANSWER A scale to assess pain at surgical site.
18.Vital Signs Measurement - ANSWER Assessment of heart rate, blood
pressure, etc.
19.Charting Errors - ANSWER Mistakes made in patient documentation.
20.Correcting Charting Errors - ANSWER Drawing a line through the error and
correcting.
21.Ventrogluteal Site - ANSWER Preferred site for intramuscular injections.
22.Catheterization - ANSWER Inserting a tube into the bladder.
23.30 mL Balloon Catheter - ANSWER A catheter with a balloon for retention.
24.Diabetes Mellitus (DM) - ANSWER A chronic condition affecting blood
sugar regulation.
25.Hypoglycemia - ANSWER Low blood sugar levels causing various
symptoms.
26.Bradycardia - ANSWER Abnormally slow heart rate.
27.Tremors - ANSWER Involuntary muscle contractions, early hypoglycemia
sign.
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28.Guillain-Barré Syndrome - ANSWER A neurological disorder causing
muscle weakness.
29.Lower Leg Weakness - ANSWER A symptom indicating possible
neurological issues.
30.TPAL System - ANSWER A system documenting pregnancy outcomes.
31.Parity Documentation - ANSWER Recording the number of pregnancies and
outcomes.
32.Cefazolin - ANSWER Antibiotic used for treating infections.
33.IM administration - ANSWER Intramuscular injection route for
medications.
34.Pilocarpine drops - ANSWER Eye drops used to decrease intraocular
pressure.
35.MRI preparation - ANSWER Assess for allergies and metal implants.
36.Adventitious breath sounds - ANSWER Abnormal lung sounds indicating
potential issues.
37.The nurse knows that which statement by the mother indicates that the
mother understands safety precautions with her four month-old infant and
her 4 year-old child?
A) "I strap the infant car seat on the front seat to face backwards."
B) "I place my infant in the middle of the living room floor on a blanket
to play with my 4 year old while I make supper in the kitchen."
C) "My sleeping baby lies so cute in the crib with the little buttocks stuck up
in the air while the four year old naps on the sofa."
D) "I have the 4 year-old hold and help feed the four month-old a bottle in
the kitchen while I make supper." - ANSWER is D: "I have the four year-old
hold and help feed the four month-old a bottle in the kitchen
38.Upon completing the admission documents, the nurse learns that the 87
year-old client
does not have an advance directive. What action should the nurse take?
A) Record the information on the chart
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B) Give information about advance directives
C) Assume that this client wishes a full code
D) Refer this issue to the unit secretary - ANSWER is B: Give
information about advance directives
39.A nurse administers the influenza vaccine to a client in a clinic. Within 15
minutes after
the immunization was given, the client complains of itchy and watery eyes,
increased
anxiety, and difficulty breathing. The nurse expects that the first action in
the sequence of
care for this client will be to
A) Maintain the airway
B) Administer epinephrine 1:1000 as ordered
C) Monitor for hypotension with shock
D) Administer diphenhydramine as ordered - ANSWER is B: Administer
epinephrine 1:1000 as ordered .
40.Which of these children at the site of a disaster at a child day care center
would the triage nurse put in the "treat last" category?
A) An infant with intermittent bulging anterior fontanel between crying
episodes
B) A toddler with severe deep abrasions over 98% of the body
C) A preschooler with 1 lower leg fracture and the other leg with an
upper leg fracture
D) A school-age child with singed eyebrows and hair on the arms -
ANSWER is B: A toddler with severe deep abrasions over 98% of the
body .
41.When admitting a client to an acute care facility, an identification bracelet is
sent up with the admission form. In the event these do not match, the nurse's
best action is to
A) Change whichever item is incorrect to the correct information
B) Use the bracelet and admission form until a replacement is supplied
C) Notify the admissions office and wait to apply the bracelet
D) Make a corrected identification bracelet for the client - ANSWER is
C: notify the admissions office and wait to apply the bracelet
42.The nurse is having difficulty reading the health care provider's written order
that was written right before the shift change. What action should be taken?
Complete HESI Exit Exam Test Bank: All
Questions and Answers – A-Rated Guide
1. HESI PN EXIT EXAM - ANSWER A standardized test for practical nursing
students.
2. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) monitoring - ANSWER The most important
nursing action is monitoring the blood glucose level closely.
3. Purulent drainage - ANSWER An indication that if a wound heals on the
surface but infection remains, it will open and drain.
4. Pant-blow pattern of breathing - ANSWER A breathing technique instructed
to a client who is 7 cm dilated and feels the need to push.
5. Acetylcysteine - ANSWER A medication ordered to decrease the viscosity
of respiratory secretions, which must be used cautiously in clients with
asthma because it may induce bronchospasm.
6. Bone resorption - ANSWER A possible complication of Cushing's disease
that can be prevented by maintaining a regular program of weight-bearing
exercise.
7. Migraine pain level - ANSWER A client rates the pain level of a migraine
an 8 on a scale of 1-10, indicating the need for quick relief.
8. Intravenous (IV) medication - ANSWER The method of administering
medication to give the client the quickest relief for migraine pain.
9. Community Support Program - ANSWER A program for mentally impaired
and substance-abusing clients.
10.Cocaine - ANSWER A stimulant drug associated with high addiction risk.
11.Heroin - ANSWER An opioid drug with severe health risks.
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12.Hepatitis - ANSWER Liver inflammation often caused by drug use.
13.Postoperative Care - ANSWER Care provided after surgical procedures.
14.Surgical Dressing - ANSWER Material used to cover surgical wounds.
15.Peripheral Pulses - ANSWER Pulse felt in extremities, indicating
circulation.
16.Fluid Volume Intake and Output - ANSWER Measurement of fluids
consumed and excreted.
17.Incisional Pain Scale - ANSWER A scale to assess pain at surgical site.
18.Vital Signs Measurement - ANSWER Assessment of heart rate, blood
pressure, etc.
19.Charting Errors - ANSWER Mistakes made in patient documentation.
20.Correcting Charting Errors - ANSWER Drawing a line through the error and
correcting.
21.Ventrogluteal Site - ANSWER Preferred site for intramuscular injections.
22.Catheterization - ANSWER Inserting a tube into the bladder.
23.30 mL Balloon Catheter - ANSWER A catheter with a balloon for retention.
24.Diabetes Mellitus (DM) - ANSWER A chronic condition affecting blood
sugar regulation.
25.Hypoglycemia - ANSWER Low blood sugar levels causing various
symptoms.
26.Bradycardia - ANSWER Abnormally slow heart rate.
27.Tremors - ANSWER Involuntary muscle contractions, early hypoglycemia
sign.
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28.Guillain-Barré Syndrome - ANSWER A neurological disorder causing
muscle weakness.
29.Lower Leg Weakness - ANSWER A symptom indicating possible
neurological issues.
30.TPAL System - ANSWER A system documenting pregnancy outcomes.
31.Parity Documentation - ANSWER Recording the number of pregnancies and
outcomes.
32.Cefazolin - ANSWER Antibiotic used for treating infections.
33.IM administration - ANSWER Intramuscular injection route for
medications.
34.Pilocarpine drops - ANSWER Eye drops used to decrease intraocular
pressure.
35.MRI preparation - ANSWER Assess for allergies and metal implants.
36.Adventitious breath sounds - ANSWER Abnormal lung sounds indicating
potential issues.
37.The nurse knows that which statement by the mother indicates that the
mother understands safety precautions with her four month-old infant and
her 4 year-old child?
A) "I strap the infant car seat on the front seat to face backwards."
B) "I place my infant in the middle of the living room floor on a blanket
to play with my 4 year old while I make supper in the kitchen."
C) "My sleeping baby lies so cute in the crib with the little buttocks stuck up
in the air while the four year old naps on the sofa."
D) "I have the 4 year-old hold and help feed the four month-old a bottle in
the kitchen while I make supper." - ANSWER is D: "I have the four year-old
hold and help feed the four month-old a bottle in the kitchen
38.Upon completing the admission documents, the nurse learns that the 87
year-old client
does not have an advance directive. What action should the nurse take?
A) Record the information on the chart
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B) Give information about advance directives
C) Assume that this client wishes a full code
D) Refer this issue to the unit secretary - ANSWER is B: Give
information about advance directives
39.A nurse administers the influenza vaccine to a client in a clinic. Within 15
minutes after
the immunization was given, the client complains of itchy and watery eyes,
increased
anxiety, and difficulty breathing. The nurse expects that the first action in
the sequence of
care for this client will be to
A) Maintain the airway
B) Administer epinephrine 1:1000 as ordered
C) Monitor for hypotension with shock
D) Administer diphenhydramine as ordered - ANSWER is B: Administer
epinephrine 1:1000 as ordered .
40.Which of these children at the site of a disaster at a child day care center
would the triage nurse put in the "treat last" category?
A) An infant with intermittent bulging anterior fontanel between crying
episodes
B) A toddler with severe deep abrasions over 98% of the body
C) A preschooler with 1 lower leg fracture and the other leg with an
upper leg fracture
D) A school-age child with singed eyebrows and hair on the arms -
ANSWER is B: A toddler with severe deep abrasions over 98% of the
body .
41.When admitting a client to an acute care facility, an identification bracelet is
sent up with the admission form. In the event these do not match, the nurse's
best action is to
A) Change whichever item is incorrect to the correct information
B) Use the bracelet and admission form until a replacement is supplied
C) Notify the admissions office and wait to apply the bracelet
D) Make a corrected identification bracelet for the client - ANSWER is
C: notify the admissions office and wait to apply the bracelet
42.The nurse is having difficulty reading the health care provider's written order
that was written right before the shift change. What action should be taken?
