HESI Radiology Exit Exam Prep Version 3 2026/2027 –
Elsevier Evolve – Comprehensive Radiologic Sciences
Competency Assessment|Latest Version!!
A client in the third trimester of pregnancy reports that she
fells some "lumpy places" in her breasts and that her
nipples sometimes leak a yellowish fluid. She has an
appointment with her healthcare provider in two weeks.
What action should the nurse take?
A. Tell the client to begin nipple stimulation to prepare for
breast feeding.
B. Reschedule the client's prenatal appointment for the
following day
C. Explain that this normal secretion can be assessed at
the next visit
,D. Recommend that the client start wearing a supportive
brassiere - ANSWER-C. Explain that this normal secretion
can be assessed at the next visit
While the nurse is assessing an older client's fall risk, the
client reports living at home alone and never falling. Which
action should the nurse take?
A. Inform the client that falls occur more often in the
hospital than at home
B. Record a minimal risk for falls, documenting the client's
statement
C. Continue to obtain client data needed to complete the
fall risk survey
,D. Place the client on a high fall risk protocol because of
advanced age - ANSWER-C. Continue to obtain client
data needed to complete the fall risk survey
The nurse is providing education to a client who
experiences recurrent levels of moderate anxiety to
situations and perceived stress. In addition to information
about prescribed medication and administration, which
instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Find outlets for more social interaction
B. Practice using muscle relaxation techniques
C. Center attention on positive upbeat music
D. Think about reasons the episodes occur - ANSWER-B.
Practice using muscle relaxation techniques
, A young woman with multiple sclerosis just received
several immunizations in preparation for moving into a
college dormitory. Two days later, she reports to the nurse
that she is experiencing increasing fatigue and visual
problems. What teaching should the nurse provide?
A. Plans to move into the dormitory need to be postponed
for at least a semester
B. These are common side effects of the vaccines and will
resolve in a few days
C. Immunizations can trigger a relapse of the disease, so
get plenty of extra rest
D. these early signs of an infection may require medical
treatment with antibiotics - ANSWER-C. Immunizations
Elsevier Evolve – Comprehensive Radiologic Sciences
Competency Assessment|Latest Version!!
A client in the third trimester of pregnancy reports that she
fells some "lumpy places" in her breasts and that her
nipples sometimes leak a yellowish fluid. She has an
appointment with her healthcare provider in two weeks.
What action should the nurse take?
A. Tell the client to begin nipple stimulation to prepare for
breast feeding.
B. Reschedule the client's prenatal appointment for the
following day
C. Explain that this normal secretion can be assessed at
the next visit
,D. Recommend that the client start wearing a supportive
brassiere - ANSWER-C. Explain that this normal secretion
can be assessed at the next visit
While the nurse is assessing an older client's fall risk, the
client reports living at home alone and never falling. Which
action should the nurse take?
A. Inform the client that falls occur more often in the
hospital than at home
B. Record a minimal risk for falls, documenting the client's
statement
C. Continue to obtain client data needed to complete the
fall risk survey
,D. Place the client on a high fall risk protocol because of
advanced age - ANSWER-C. Continue to obtain client
data needed to complete the fall risk survey
The nurse is providing education to a client who
experiences recurrent levels of moderate anxiety to
situations and perceived stress. In addition to information
about prescribed medication and administration, which
instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Find outlets for more social interaction
B. Practice using muscle relaxation techniques
C. Center attention on positive upbeat music
D. Think about reasons the episodes occur - ANSWER-B.
Practice using muscle relaxation techniques
, A young woman with multiple sclerosis just received
several immunizations in preparation for moving into a
college dormitory. Two days later, she reports to the nurse
that she is experiencing increasing fatigue and visual
problems. What teaching should the nurse provide?
A. Plans to move into the dormitory need to be postponed
for at least a semester
B. These are common side effects of the vaccines and will
resolve in a few days
C. Immunizations can trigger a relapse of the disease, so
get plenty of extra rest
D. these early signs of an infection may require medical
treatment with antibiotics - ANSWER-C. Immunizations
