2025 HESI EXIT RN V3 EXAM WITH
NGN
A nurse is caring for a patient with a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the
following teaching points should the nurse prioritize?
A) "You can continue your normal diet without restrictions."
B) "It’s important to weigh yourself daily and report any weight gain."
C) "You will need to increase your physical activity level immediately."
D) "You should stop all medications if you experience side effects."
Correct Answer: B) "It’s important to weigh yourself daily and report any weight
gain."
A patient is receiving opioid pain medication. Which of the following assessments
should the nurse prioritize?
A) Heart rate and blood pressure
B) Level of consciousness and respiratory rate
C) Skin integrity and hydration status
D) Bowel sounds and appetite
Correct Answer: B) Level of consciousness and respiratory rate
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of
the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the client may be developing
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
A) Blood glucose level of 150 mg/dL
B) Breath that smells fruity or sweet
C) Presence of ketones in the urine
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D) All of the above
,During a health assessment, the nurse notes that a client has a productive cough
with green sputum and a fever. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is the
priority for this client?
A) Impaired gas exchange
B) Ineffective airway clearance
C) Activity intolerance
D) Risk for infection
Correct Answer: B) Ineffective airway clearance
A nurse is teaching a patient about managing hypertension. Which of the following
statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I will reduce my sodium intake."
B) "I can stop taking my medication once my blood pressure is normal."
C) "I will exercise for at least 30 minutes most days."
D) "I should limit my alcohol consumption."
Correct Answer: B) "I can stop taking my medication once my blood pressure is
normal."
A nurse is caring for a client who is in isolation precautions due to a suspected
infectious disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
implement?
A) Provide the client with a private room and keep the door closed.
B) Allow visitors without any restrictions.
C) Use standard precautions only when providing care.
D) Place all used linens in the regular laundry bin.
Correct Answer: A) Provide the client with a private room and keep the door closed.
A nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing anxiety. Which of the following
findings would the nurse expect to see?
, A) Decreased heart rate
B) Slowed speech
C) Hyperventilation
D) Calm demeanor
Correct Answer: C) Hyperventilation
A nurse is planning care for a patient who has just undergone a total knee
arthroplasty. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan?
A) Encourage the patient to keep the leg immobilized for 2 weeks.
B) Instruct the patient to perform passive range-of-motion exercises immediately.
C) Monitor the surgical site for redness and swelling.
D) Administer anticoagulants as ordered.
Correct Answer: C) Monitor the surgical site for redness and swelling.A nurse is
providing discharge instructions to a patient with a newly prescribed anticoagulant
medication. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for
further teaching?
A) "I will report any unusual bleeding or bruising."
B) "I can take aspirin if I have a headache."
C) "I will have my INR levels checked regularly."
D) "I need to inform my dentist that I’m on this medication."
Correct Answer: B) "I can take aspirin if I have a headache."
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted for
exacerbation. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize?
A) Auscultation of lung sounds
B) Assessment of capillary refill
C) Monitoring of blood glucose levels
NGN
A nurse is caring for a patient with a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the
following teaching points should the nurse prioritize?
A) "You can continue your normal diet without restrictions."
B) "It’s important to weigh yourself daily and report any weight gain."
C) "You will need to increase your physical activity level immediately."
D) "You should stop all medications if you experience side effects."
Correct Answer: B) "It’s important to weigh yourself daily and report any weight
gain."
A patient is receiving opioid pain medication. Which of the following assessments
should the nurse prioritize?
A) Heart rate and blood pressure
B) Level of consciousness and respiratory rate
C) Skin integrity and hydration status
D) Bowel sounds and appetite
Correct Answer: B) Level of consciousness and respiratory rate
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of
the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the client may be developing
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
A) Blood glucose level of 150 mg/dL
B) Breath that smells fruity or sweet
C) Presence of ketones in the urine
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D) All of the above
,During a health assessment, the nurse notes that a client has a productive cough
with green sputum and a fever. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is the
priority for this client?
A) Impaired gas exchange
B) Ineffective airway clearance
C) Activity intolerance
D) Risk for infection
Correct Answer: B) Ineffective airway clearance
A nurse is teaching a patient about managing hypertension. Which of the following
statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I will reduce my sodium intake."
B) "I can stop taking my medication once my blood pressure is normal."
C) "I will exercise for at least 30 minutes most days."
D) "I should limit my alcohol consumption."
Correct Answer: B) "I can stop taking my medication once my blood pressure is
normal."
A nurse is caring for a client who is in isolation precautions due to a suspected
infectious disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
implement?
A) Provide the client with a private room and keep the door closed.
B) Allow visitors without any restrictions.
C) Use standard precautions only when providing care.
D) Place all used linens in the regular laundry bin.
Correct Answer: A) Provide the client with a private room and keep the door closed.
A nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing anxiety. Which of the following
findings would the nurse expect to see?
, A) Decreased heart rate
B) Slowed speech
C) Hyperventilation
D) Calm demeanor
Correct Answer: C) Hyperventilation
A nurse is planning care for a patient who has just undergone a total knee
arthroplasty. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan?
A) Encourage the patient to keep the leg immobilized for 2 weeks.
B) Instruct the patient to perform passive range-of-motion exercises immediately.
C) Monitor the surgical site for redness and swelling.
D) Administer anticoagulants as ordered.
Correct Answer: C) Monitor the surgical site for redness and swelling.A nurse is
providing discharge instructions to a patient with a newly prescribed anticoagulant
medication. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for
further teaching?
A) "I will report any unusual bleeding or bruising."
B) "I can take aspirin if I have a headache."
C) "I will have my INR levels checked regularly."
D) "I need to inform my dentist that I’m on this medication."
Correct Answer: B) "I can take aspirin if I have a headache."
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted for
exacerbation. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize?
A) Auscultation of lung sounds
B) Assessment of capillary refill
C) Monitoring of blood glucose levels
