HESI GERIATRICS EXAM (2024-2025) QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
55 A nurse assisting with a delivery is monitoring the client
for placental separation after the delivery of a viable newborn.
Which of the following observations indicates to the nurse
that placental separation has occurred?
A. A discoid uterus
B. Sudden sharp vaginal pain
C. Shortening of the umbilical cord
D. A sudden gush of dark blood from the introitus -
<<Answers>>>D. A sudden gush of dark blood from the
introitus
56 A nurse is conducting a preoperative psychosocial
assessment of a client who is scheduled for a mastectomy.
Which of the following findings would cause the nurse to
conclude that the client is at risk for poor sexual adjustment
after the mastectomy?
A. The client reports a history of sexual abuse by her father.
B. The client reports that her relationship with her spouse is
stable.
C. The client reports a satisfying intimate relationship with
her spouse.
, HESI GERIATRICS EXAM (2024-2025) QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
D. The client reports that her and her spouse have never been
able to conceive children - <<Answers>>>A. The client
reports a history of sexual abuse by her father.
115 -A nurse is assigned to conduct an admission assessment
of a client with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. What does the
nurse plan to do first?
A. Perform the physical assessment
B. Tell the client about the nursing unit rules
C. Establish a trusting nurse-client relationship
D. Tell the client that he or she will have to participate in self-
care - <<Answers>>>C. Establish a trusting nurse-client
relationship
116 -A client arrives in the emergency department and tells
the nurse that she is experiencing tingling in both hands and is
unable to move her fingers. The client states that she has been
unable to work because of the problem. During the
psychosocial assessment, the client reports that 2 days earlier
her husband told her that he wanted a separation and that she
would have to support herself financially. The nurse
concludes that this client is exhibiting signs compatible with:
A. Severe anxiety
B. Conversion disorder
C. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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WITH ANSWERS
D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder - <<Answers>>>B.
Conversion disorder
117 -A client experiencing delusions says to the nurse, "I am
the only one who can save the world from all of the
terrorists." What is the appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "Tell me your plan for saving the world."
B. "Why do you think that you can accomplish this by
yourself?"
C. "I don't think anyone can save the world from the terrorists
by himself."
D. "You must be powerful. Do you really believe that you can
do this by yourself?" - <<Answers>>>C. "I don't think anyone
can save the world from the terrorists by himself."
118- A client with adenocarcinoma of the ovary is scheduled
to undergo chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide after total
abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-
oophorectomy. What does the nurse instruct the client to do
during chemotherapy? Select all that apply.
A. Eat foods that are low in fat and protein
B. Obtain pneumococcal and influenza vaccines
C. Drink copious amounts of fluid and void frequently
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WITH ANSWERS
D. Avoid contact with any individual who has signs or
symptoms of a cold
E. Avoid contact with all individuals other than immediate
family members - <<Answers>>>C. Drink copious amounts
of fluid and void frequently Correct
D. Avoid contact with any individual who has signs or
symptoms of a cold Correct
119- A client who is scheduled to undergo chemotherapy asks
the nurse, "Is my hair going to fall out?" The nurse responds
by telling the client that:
A. Her hair will definitely fall out
B. She should not be worrying about her hair at this point
C. Her hair may fall out but will regrow after the
chemotherapy is discontinued
D. Vigorous hair-brushing is important while the client is
undergoing chemotherapy to prevent hair loss -
<<Answers>>>C. Her hair may fall out but will regrow after
the chemotherapy is discontinued
120 -A nurse has given a client with viral hepatitis
instructions about home care. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates to the nurse that the client
needs further teaching?
WITH ANSWERS
55 A nurse assisting with a delivery is monitoring the client
for placental separation after the delivery of a viable newborn.
Which of the following observations indicates to the nurse
that placental separation has occurred?
A. A discoid uterus
B. Sudden sharp vaginal pain
C. Shortening of the umbilical cord
D. A sudden gush of dark blood from the introitus -
<<Answers>>>D. A sudden gush of dark blood from the
introitus
56 A nurse is conducting a preoperative psychosocial
assessment of a client who is scheduled for a mastectomy.
Which of the following findings would cause the nurse to
conclude that the client is at risk for poor sexual adjustment
after the mastectomy?
A. The client reports a history of sexual abuse by her father.
B. The client reports that her relationship with her spouse is
stable.
C. The client reports a satisfying intimate relationship with
her spouse.
, HESI GERIATRICS EXAM (2024-2025) QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
D. The client reports that her and her spouse have never been
able to conceive children - <<Answers>>>A. The client
reports a history of sexual abuse by her father.
115 -A nurse is assigned to conduct an admission assessment
of a client with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. What does the
nurse plan to do first?
A. Perform the physical assessment
B. Tell the client about the nursing unit rules
C. Establish a trusting nurse-client relationship
D. Tell the client that he or she will have to participate in self-
care - <<Answers>>>C. Establish a trusting nurse-client
relationship
116 -A client arrives in the emergency department and tells
the nurse that she is experiencing tingling in both hands and is
unable to move her fingers. The client states that she has been
unable to work because of the problem. During the
psychosocial assessment, the client reports that 2 days earlier
her husband told her that he wanted a separation and that she
would have to support herself financially. The nurse
concludes that this client is exhibiting signs compatible with:
A. Severe anxiety
B. Conversion disorder
C. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
, HESI GERIATRICS EXAM (2024-2025) QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder - <<Answers>>>B.
Conversion disorder
117 -A client experiencing delusions says to the nurse, "I am
the only one who can save the world from all of the
terrorists." What is the appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "Tell me your plan for saving the world."
B. "Why do you think that you can accomplish this by
yourself?"
C. "I don't think anyone can save the world from the terrorists
by himself."
D. "You must be powerful. Do you really believe that you can
do this by yourself?" - <<Answers>>>C. "I don't think anyone
can save the world from the terrorists by himself."
118- A client with adenocarcinoma of the ovary is scheduled
to undergo chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide after total
abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-
oophorectomy. What does the nurse instruct the client to do
during chemotherapy? Select all that apply.
A. Eat foods that are low in fat and protein
B. Obtain pneumococcal and influenza vaccines
C. Drink copious amounts of fluid and void frequently
, HESI GERIATRICS EXAM (2024-2025) QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
D. Avoid contact with any individual who has signs or
symptoms of a cold
E. Avoid contact with all individuals other than immediate
family members - <<Answers>>>C. Drink copious amounts
of fluid and void frequently Correct
D. Avoid contact with any individual who has signs or
symptoms of a cold Correct
119- A client who is scheduled to undergo chemotherapy asks
the nurse, "Is my hair going to fall out?" The nurse responds
by telling the client that:
A. Her hair will definitely fall out
B. She should not be worrying about her hair at this point
C. Her hair may fall out but will regrow after the
chemotherapy is discontinued
D. Vigorous hair-brushing is important while the client is
undergoing chemotherapy to prevent hair loss -
<<Answers>>>C. Her hair may fall out but will regrow after
the chemotherapy is discontinued
120 -A nurse has given a client with viral hepatitis
instructions about home care. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates to the nurse that the client
needs further teaching?
