HESI RN EXIT EXAM V6
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1. A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide.
Which lab value requires immediate intervention?
A. Sodium 138 mEq/L
B. Potassium 2.9 mEq/L
C. Calcium 9.2 mg/dL
D. Glucose 110 mg/dL
Answer: B. Potassium 2.9 mEq/L
Hypokalemia can cause life-threatening dysrhythmias,
especially with loop diuretics.
,2. A nurse is assessing a post-op client. Which finding is
most concerning?
A. Pain score 6/10
B. Urine output 25 mL/hr
C. Temp 37.2°C
D. Incision redness
Answer: B. Urine output 25 mL/hr
Less than 30 mL/hr suggests possible hypoperfusion or renal
failure.
3. Which intervention is priority for a client with chest pain?
A. Obtain ECG
B. Administer morphine
C. Give oxygen
D. Check blood pressure
Answer: C. Give oxygen
Improving oxygenation is the first priority in suspected
myocardial ischemia.
4. A client is receiving heparin. Which lab is monitored?
A. INR
B. aPTT
C. PT
D. Platelets only
Answer: B. aPTT
Heparin therapy is monitored using activated partial
thromboplastin time.
, 5. Which symptom indicates hypoglycemia?
A. Fruity breath
B. Deep respirations
C. Diaphoresis
D. Flushed skin
Answer: C. Diaphoresis
Sweating is a classic early sign of hypoglycemia.
6. A nurse is teaching insulin administration. Which
statement is correct?
A. “Inject at a 90-degree angle.”
B. “Shake insulin before use.”
C. “Inject into muscle only.”
D. “Store insulin in freezer.”
Answer: A. Inject at a 90-degree angle.
Insulin is given subcutaneously at 45–90 degrees.
7. Which client requires immediate attention?
A. COPD with O2 sat 90%
B. Asthma with wheezing
C. Post-op with BP 90/60
D. Diabetic with glucose 180
Answer: C. Post-op with BP 90/60
Hypotension may indicate shock or bleeding.
Exam Questions And
Correct Answers
(Verified Answers)
Plus Rationales
2025/2026 Q&A |
Instant Download Pdf
1. A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide.
Which lab value requires immediate intervention?
A. Sodium 138 mEq/L
B. Potassium 2.9 mEq/L
C. Calcium 9.2 mg/dL
D. Glucose 110 mg/dL
Answer: B. Potassium 2.9 mEq/L
Hypokalemia can cause life-threatening dysrhythmias,
especially with loop diuretics.
,2. A nurse is assessing a post-op client. Which finding is
most concerning?
A. Pain score 6/10
B. Urine output 25 mL/hr
C. Temp 37.2°C
D. Incision redness
Answer: B. Urine output 25 mL/hr
Less than 30 mL/hr suggests possible hypoperfusion or renal
failure.
3. Which intervention is priority for a client with chest pain?
A. Obtain ECG
B. Administer morphine
C. Give oxygen
D. Check blood pressure
Answer: C. Give oxygen
Improving oxygenation is the first priority in suspected
myocardial ischemia.
4. A client is receiving heparin. Which lab is monitored?
A. INR
B. aPTT
C. PT
D. Platelets only
Answer: B. aPTT
Heparin therapy is monitored using activated partial
thromboplastin time.
, 5. Which symptom indicates hypoglycemia?
A. Fruity breath
B. Deep respirations
C. Diaphoresis
D. Flushed skin
Answer: C. Diaphoresis
Sweating is a classic early sign of hypoglycemia.
6. A nurse is teaching insulin administration. Which
statement is correct?
A. “Inject at a 90-degree angle.”
B. “Shake insulin before use.”
C. “Inject into muscle only.”
D. “Store insulin in freezer.”
Answer: A. Inject at a 90-degree angle.
Insulin is given subcutaneously at 45–90 degrees.
7. Which client requires immediate attention?
A. COPD with O2 sat 90%
B. Asthma with wheezing
C. Post-op with BP 90/60
D. Diabetic with glucose 180
Answer: C. Post-op with BP 90/60
Hypotension may indicate shock or bleeding.
