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BSN 225 HESI Prep Exam |Well
Revised Questions And Verified
Answers 2026
Which assessment finding is consistent with hypocolemia?
A. A 1lb (0.5kg) weight loss in 1 week, pale-yellow urine
B. Engorged neck veins when upright, bradycardia
C. Dry mucous membranes, thready pulse, tachycardia
D. Bounding radial puls, flat neck veins when supine - correct-answer - C. Dry
mucous membranes, thready pulse, tachycardia.
Rationale: Hypovolemia (isotonic fluid volume deficit) is characterized by dry
mucous membranes, thready pulse, and tachycardia, among other indicators.
Weight loss of 1 lb (0.5kg) in 1 week with pale-yellow urine could indicate fat loss
instead of fluid loss. Hypovolemia causes dark-yellow urine rather than pale
yellow. Engorged neck veins when upright, bradycardia, bounding radial pulse,
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and flat neck veins when supine are not clinical manifestations of fluid volume
deficit.
The nurse identifies a patient w/ diabetes has been skipping the prescribed
hypoglycemic drugs and is noncompliant with the diet schedule provided by the
dietician. Which cues suggests peripheral neuropathy in this patient?
A. thickend toenails
B. decreased temperature sensitivity
C. decreased hair growth on the feet
D. paleness of the skin on limb elevation - correct-answer - B. decreased
temperature sensitivity
Rationale: when blood sugar is poorly controlled, diabetic patients may develop
peripheral neuropathy. Patients w/ neurologic deficits, such as peripheral
neuropathy secondary to diabetes, may not be able to identify extremes of hot
and cold. Thickened toenails, decreased hair growth on the feet, and paleness of
skin on elevating the limb are signs of vascular insufficiency. These symptoms are
caused when the circulation to the extremities is compromised.
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TIP: recall that sensation is conducted to the brain by peripheral nerves. A
peripheral neuropathy will interfere w/ sensation. B/C the question is about
neuropathy, look for choices that indicate disruption of the peripheral nerves.
Which need is a PRIORITY, according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, for a patient
who is an active businessperson who is worried about getting back to work and is
admitted to an acute care area with severe diarrhea, vomiting, dyspnea, and
weakness?
A. safety
B. self-actualization
C. air, water, and nutrition
D. esteem, and self-esteem needs - correct-answer - C. Air, Water, and Nutrition
Rationale: the patient's physiologic needs are priorit: air, water, and nutrition. The
patient needs to have sufficient air exchange, which may require oxygen
administration. In addition, the patient needs to have appropriate fluid balance
and some nutritional supplement. Safey and security should be the secon tier of
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Masolw's hierarchy of needs. This would include safety from threats, protection,
stability, and lack of danger. Self-actualization is the recognition and realization of
one's potential growth, health, and autonomy. Self-esteem or self-worth is the
fourth tier of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Doctor's Order: Kanamycin 7.5 mg/kg IM q 12 hr; Available: Kanamycin 0.35
Gm/mL. How many mL will you administer for each dose to a 157 lb patient?
Round to 1 decimal place. - correct-answer - 7.5 mg/Kg x 1 gm/1000mg x
1mL/0.35gm x 1 kg/2.2lbs x 157 lbs/1 =
1.5 mL
Doctor's order says; "0.4 L of D5W in NS to infuse over 3 hours." Drip factor: 10
gtt/mL. What is the drop per min rate? Round to the nearst whole number. -
correct-answer - 0.4L/3hrs x 1000mL/ 1L x 10 gtts/ 1mL x 1 hr/60min =
22gtt/min
BSN 225 HESI Prep Exam |Well
Revised Questions And Verified
Answers 2026
Which assessment finding is consistent with hypocolemia?
A. A 1lb (0.5kg) weight loss in 1 week, pale-yellow urine
B. Engorged neck veins when upright, bradycardia
C. Dry mucous membranes, thready pulse, tachycardia
D. Bounding radial puls, flat neck veins when supine - correct-answer - C. Dry
mucous membranes, thready pulse, tachycardia.
Rationale: Hypovolemia (isotonic fluid volume deficit) is characterized by dry
mucous membranes, thready pulse, and tachycardia, among other indicators.
Weight loss of 1 lb (0.5kg) in 1 week with pale-yellow urine could indicate fat loss
instead of fluid loss. Hypovolemia causes dark-yellow urine rather than pale
yellow. Engorged neck veins when upright, bradycardia, bounding radial pulse,
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and flat neck veins when supine are not clinical manifestations of fluid volume
deficit.
The nurse identifies a patient w/ diabetes has been skipping the prescribed
hypoglycemic drugs and is noncompliant with the diet schedule provided by the
dietician. Which cues suggests peripheral neuropathy in this patient?
A. thickend toenails
B. decreased temperature sensitivity
C. decreased hair growth on the feet
D. paleness of the skin on limb elevation - correct-answer - B. decreased
temperature sensitivity
Rationale: when blood sugar is poorly controlled, diabetic patients may develop
peripheral neuropathy. Patients w/ neurologic deficits, such as peripheral
neuropathy secondary to diabetes, may not be able to identify extremes of hot
and cold. Thickened toenails, decreased hair growth on the feet, and paleness of
skin on elevating the limb are signs of vascular insufficiency. These symptoms are
caused when the circulation to the extremities is compromised.
,3|Page
TIP: recall that sensation is conducted to the brain by peripheral nerves. A
peripheral neuropathy will interfere w/ sensation. B/C the question is about
neuropathy, look for choices that indicate disruption of the peripheral nerves.
Which need is a PRIORITY, according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, for a patient
who is an active businessperson who is worried about getting back to work and is
admitted to an acute care area with severe diarrhea, vomiting, dyspnea, and
weakness?
A. safety
B. self-actualization
C. air, water, and nutrition
D. esteem, and self-esteem needs - correct-answer - C. Air, Water, and Nutrition
Rationale: the patient's physiologic needs are priorit: air, water, and nutrition. The
patient needs to have sufficient air exchange, which may require oxygen
administration. In addition, the patient needs to have appropriate fluid balance
and some nutritional supplement. Safey and security should be the secon tier of
, 4|Page
Masolw's hierarchy of needs. This would include safety from threats, protection,
stability, and lack of danger. Self-actualization is the recognition and realization of
one's potential growth, health, and autonomy. Self-esteem or self-worth is the
fourth tier of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Doctor's Order: Kanamycin 7.5 mg/kg IM q 12 hr; Available: Kanamycin 0.35
Gm/mL. How many mL will you administer for each dose to a 157 lb patient?
Round to 1 decimal place. - correct-answer - 7.5 mg/Kg x 1 gm/1000mg x
1mL/0.35gm x 1 kg/2.2lbs x 157 lbs/1 =
1.5 mL
Doctor's order says; "0.4 L of D5W in NS to infuse over 3 hours." Drip factor: 10
gtt/mL. What is the drop per min rate? Round to the nearst whole number. -
correct-answer - 0.4L/3hrs x 1000mL/ 1L x 10 gtts/ 1mL x 1 hr/60min =
22gtt/min
