HESI Exit V1 Exam with NGN Questions and Answers
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In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide toassist
in the development of trust?
A) Food
B) Warmth
C) Security
D) Comfort
ANS C) Security
A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which
statement best reflects assertive communication?
A) "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of what you
mean."
B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am readingit
correctly?"
C) "I am having difficulty reading your handwriting. It would save me time ifyou
would be more careful."
D) "Please print in the future so I do not have to spend extra time attempting to
read your writing."
ANS B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I amsure I am reading it
,correctly?"
What is the most important consideration when teaching parents how to
reduce risks in the home?
A) Age and knowledge level of the parents
B) Proximity to emergency services
C) Number of children in the home
D) Age of children in the home
ANS D) Age of children in the home
A 35 year-old client with sickle cell crisis is talking on the telephone but stops as
the nurse enters the room to request something for pain. The nurseshould
A) Administer a placebo
B) Encourage increased fluid intake
C) Administer the prescribed analgesia
D) Recommend relaxation exercises for pain control
ANS C) Administer the pre-scribed analgesia
While caring for a toddler with croup, which initial sign of croup requires the
nurse's immediate attention?
A) Respiratory rate of 42
B) Lethargy for the past hour
C) Apical pulse of 54
,D) Coughing up copious secretions
ANS A) Respiratory rate of 42
, A client is admitted with low T3 and T4 levels and an elevated TSH level.On
initial assessment, the nurse would anticipate which of the following
assessment findings?
A) Lethargy
B) Heat intolerance
C) Diarrhea
D) Skin eruptions
ANS A) Lethargy
The emergency room nurse admits a child who experienced a seizure at school.
The father comments that this is the first occurrence, and denies anyfamily history
of epilepsy. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Do not worry. Epilepsy can be treated with medications."
B) "The seizure may or may not mean your child has epilepsy."
C) "Since this was the first convulsion, it may not happen again."
D) "Long term treatment will prevent future seizures."
ANS B) "The seizure may ormay not mean your child has epilepsy."
Alcohol and drug abuse impairs judgment and increases risk taking behav-ior.
What nursing diagnosis best applies?
A) Risk for injury
B) Risk for knowledge deficit
C) Altered thought process
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In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide toassist
in the development of trust?
A) Food
B) Warmth
C) Security
D) Comfort
ANS C) Security
A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which
statement best reflects assertive communication?
A) "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of what you
mean."
B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am readingit
correctly?"
C) "I am having difficulty reading your handwriting. It would save me time ifyou
would be more careful."
D) "Please print in the future so I do not have to spend extra time attempting to
read your writing."
ANS B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I amsure I am reading it
,correctly?"
What is the most important consideration when teaching parents how to
reduce risks in the home?
A) Age and knowledge level of the parents
B) Proximity to emergency services
C) Number of children in the home
D) Age of children in the home
ANS D) Age of children in the home
A 35 year-old client with sickle cell crisis is talking on the telephone but stops as
the nurse enters the room to request something for pain. The nurseshould
A) Administer a placebo
B) Encourage increased fluid intake
C) Administer the prescribed analgesia
D) Recommend relaxation exercises for pain control
ANS C) Administer the pre-scribed analgesia
While caring for a toddler with croup, which initial sign of croup requires the
nurse's immediate attention?
A) Respiratory rate of 42
B) Lethargy for the past hour
C) Apical pulse of 54
,D) Coughing up copious secretions
ANS A) Respiratory rate of 42
, A client is admitted with low T3 and T4 levels and an elevated TSH level.On
initial assessment, the nurse would anticipate which of the following
assessment findings?
A) Lethargy
B) Heat intolerance
C) Diarrhea
D) Skin eruptions
ANS A) Lethargy
The emergency room nurse admits a child who experienced a seizure at school.
The father comments that this is the first occurrence, and denies anyfamily history
of epilepsy. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Do not worry. Epilepsy can be treated with medications."
B) "The seizure may or may not mean your child has epilepsy."
C) "Since this was the first convulsion, it may not happen again."
D) "Long term treatment will prevent future seizures."
ANS B) "The seizure may ormay not mean your child has epilepsy."
Alcohol and drug abuse impairs judgment and increases risk taking behav-ior.
What nursing diagnosis best applies?
A) Risk for injury
B) Risk for knowledge deficit
C) Altered thought process
