HESI CAT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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At a routine prenatal visit, a client at 24-weeks’ gestation complains of
nasal stuffiness and occasional nosebleeds. Which hormone is
responsible for these changes?
A. Human chorionic gonadotropin.
B. Progesterone.
C. Relaxing.
D. Estrogen. -ANSWER ->D. Estrogen.
A client who has localized eczematous eruptions on b oth hands is
diagnosed as having contact dermatitis. What instruction should the
nurse include in this client's discharge teaching plan?
A. Wear latex gloves whenever outdoors.
B. Apply an oil-based ointment to the affected areas.
C. Take prescribed antihistamine near bedtime.
D. Soak hands in warm soapy water three times a day. -ANSWER ->B.
Apply an oil-based ointment to the affected areas
While transcribing a new prescription, the nurse notes that the
prescribed dosage is much lower than the recommended dosage listed
in the drug reference guide. Which client data supports the dosage
reduction?
A. Decreased serum creatinine
B. Increased serum protein.
C. Increased liver enzymes.
D. Prolonged prothrombin time. -ANSWER ->C. Increased liver enzymes.
The nurse assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to take the
vital signs of a client who is positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus
,(HIV). What protective apparel should the nurse counsel the UAP to
wear when carrying out this assignment?
A. None.
B. Gown, gloves, mask.
C. Gloves and mask.
D. Gloves only. -ANSWER ->A. None.
A client with Guillain-Barre syndrome requires a tracheostomy and
mechanical ventilation due to the progression of the disease. What
nursing intervention is most helpful in aiding this clinet to communicate
with the staff and family?
A. Speak slowly and disntinctly while in direct view of the client.
B. Teach the client to point to a letter board word chart to
communicate needs.
C. Provide the client with a pencil and tablet of paper.
D. With the client, develop a system of eye blinks to communicate "yes"
or "no." -ANSWER ->D. With the client, develop a system of eye blinks
to communicate "yes" or "no."
A client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is admitted to the emergency
room complaining of sudden severe upper abdominal pain. Assessment
indicates an extremely tender and rigid abdomen, B/P of 90/60 mmHg,
and pulse of 110 beat/minute. The emergency department nurse
should anticipate implementation of which intervention?
A. Preparing the client for emergency abdominal surgery.
B. Infusing the proton pump inhibitor Protonix intravenously.
C. Administering an iced saline lavage.
D. Inserting a nasogastric tube to decompress the bowel. -ANSWER ->A.
Preparing the client for emergency abdominal surgery.
Which finding should the nurse expect a client to exhibit who is newly
diagnosed with fibromyalgia?
A. Recent joint trauma.
,B. Disruption in sleep patterns.
C. Unexplained weight gain.
D. Itching and rash. -ANSWER ->B. Disruption in sleep patterns.
A male client with diabetes mellitus reports that he has had trouble
following his diet, and the result of his fasting blood glucose test is 90
mg/dl. What action should the nurse implement first?
A. Obtain a urine specimen from the client to test for ketonuria.
B. Assure the client that his diabetes control is within normal limits.
C. Schedule the client to attend classes about diet management.
D. Review the findings of his glycosylated hemoglobin test. -ANSWER -
>D. Review the findings of his glycosylated hemoglobin test.
A multipara postpartum client complain intense cramping while
breastfeeding. What instruction should the nurse provide to the client?
A. Change the infant's position during the next feeding.
B. Void and completely empty bladder before each feeding.
C. Take a prescribed analgesic an hour prior to breastfeeding.
D. Drink two glasses of water 30 minutes prior to breastfeeding. -
ANSWER ->C. Take a prescribed analgesic an hour prior to
breastfeeding.
A nurse is preparing to teach the parents of a child who had a surgical
repair of myelomeningocele how to change an occlusive dressing on
the child's back. Which statement by the parents indicates that they
understand this procedure?
A. "We should rapidly remove the tape from the edges of the dressing
when changing it."
B. "The dressing should be wetted periodically to keep the skin incision
moist."
C. "The dressing will help dry the sutures for ease of removal."
, D. " The purpose of the dressing is to protect the incision from fecal
contamination." -ANSWER ->D. " The purpose of the dressing is to
protect the incision from fecal contamination."
While the nurse is preparing to administer a high volume saline enema
to a male client, the client appears anxious and states that he is not
able to turn on his right side without help because of a recent stroke.
What action should the nurse take first?
A. Reassure the client that he can remain in any position of comfort
during the enema.
B. Assess the client's ability to independently turn to his left side.
C. Instruct the client that the procedure will only last about ten
minutes.
D. Ask a UAP to assist the client to maintain a right lateral position. -
ANSWER ->B. Assess the client's ability to independently turn to his left
side.
The nurse notes that a client is experiencing supraventricular
tachyacardia (SVT). Which action should the nurse implement?
A. Assess the client's heart sounds and vital signs.
B. Call a code and start CPR immediately.
C. Prepare to administer adenosine, an antidysrhythmic.
D. Place a crash cart at the client's bedside. -ANSWER ->C. Prepare to
administer adenosine, an antidysrhythmic.
. A client is receiving an IV infusion of regular insulin, 50 units in 100 ml
of normal saline at 4 units/ hour. The nurse should program the
infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value
only.) -ANSWER ->8 mL/hour
A client takes dronedarone (Multaq) 400 mg PO twice daily is admitted
with chest pain and shortness of breath. The nurse should withhold the
Multaq if the client manifests which finding?
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At a routine prenatal visit, a client at 24-weeks’ gestation complains of
nasal stuffiness and occasional nosebleeds. Which hormone is
responsible for these changes?
A. Human chorionic gonadotropin.
B. Progesterone.
C. Relaxing.
D. Estrogen. -ANSWER ->D. Estrogen.
A client who has localized eczematous eruptions on b oth hands is
diagnosed as having contact dermatitis. What instruction should the
nurse include in this client's discharge teaching plan?
A. Wear latex gloves whenever outdoors.
B. Apply an oil-based ointment to the affected areas.
C. Take prescribed antihistamine near bedtime.
D. Soak hands in warm soapy water three times a day. -ANSWER ->B.
Apply an oil-based ointment to the affected areas
While transcribing a new prescription, the nurse notes that the
prescribed dosage is much lower than the recommended dosage listed
in the drug reference guide. Which client data supports the dosage
reduction?
A. Decreased serum creatinine
B. Increased serum protein.
C. Increased liver enzymes.
D. Prolonged prothrombin time. -ANSWER ->C. Increased liver enzymes.
The nurse assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to take the
vital signs of a client who is positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus
,(HIV). What protective apparel should the nurse counsel the UAP to
wear when carrying out this assignment?
A. None.
B. Gown, gloves, mask.
C. Gloves and mask.
D. Gloves only. -ANSWER ->A. None.
A client with Guillain-Barre syndrome requires a tracheostomy and
mechanical ventilation due to the progression of the disease. What
nursing intervention is most helpful in aiding this clinet to communicate
with the staff and family?
A. Speak slowly and disntinctly while in direct view of the client.
B. Teach the client to point to a letter board word chart to
communicate needs.
C. Provide the client with a pencil and tablet of paper.
D. With the client, develop a system of eye blinks to communicate "yes"
or "no." -ANSWER ->D. With the client, develop a system of eye blinks
to communicate "yes" or "no."
A client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is admitted to the emergency
room complaining of sudden severe upper abdominal pain. Assessment
indicates an extremely tender and rigid abdomen, B/P of 90/60 mmHg,
and pulse of 110 beat/minute. The emergency department nurse
should anticipate implementation of which intervention?
A. Preparing the client for emergency abdominal surgery.
B. Infusing the proton pump inhibitor Protonix intravenously.
C. Administering an iced saline lavage.
D. Inserting a nasogastric tube to decompress the bowel. -ANSWER ->A.
Preparing the client for emergency abdominal surgery.
Which finding should the nurse expect a client to exhibit who is newly
diagnosed with fibromyalgia?
A. Recent joint trauma.
,B. Disruption in sleep patterns.
C. Unexplained weight gain.
D. Itching and rash. -ANSWER ->B. Disruption in sleep patterns.
A male client with diabetes mellitus reports that he has had trouble
following his diet, and the result of his fasting blood glucose test is 90
mg/dl. What action should the nurse implement first?
A. Obtain a urine specimen from the client to test for ketonuria.
B. Assure the client that his diabetes control is within normal limits.
C. Schedule the client to attend classes about diet management.
D. Review the findings of his glycosylated hemoglobin test. -ANSWER -
>D. Review the findings of his glycosylated hemoglobin test.
A multipara postpartum client complain intense cramping while
breastfeeding. What instruction should the nurse provide to the client?
A. Change the infant's position during the next feeding.
B. Void and completely empty bladder before each feeding.
C. Take a prescribed analgesic an hour prior to breastfeeding.
D. Drink two glasses of water 30 minutes prior to breastfeeding. -
ANSWER ->C. Take a prescribed analgesic an hour prior to
breastfeeding.
A nurse is preparing to teach the parents of a child who had a surgical
repair of myelomeningocele how to change an occlusive dressing on
the child's back. Which statement by the parents indicates that they
understand this procedure?
A. "We should rapidly remove the tape from the edges of the dressing
when changing it."
B. "The dressing should be wetted periodically to keep the skin incision
moist."
C. "The dressing will help dry the sutures for ease of removal."
, D. " The purpose of the dressing is to protect the incision from fecal
contamination." -ANSWER ->D. " The purpose of the dressing is to
protect the incision from fecal contamination."
While the nurse is preparing to administer a high volume saline enema
to a male client, the client appears anxious and states that he is not
able to turn on his right side without help because of a recent stroke.
What action should the nurse take first?
A. Reassure the client that he can remain in any position of comfort
during the enema.
B. Assess the client's ability to independently turn to his left side.
C. Instruct the client that the procedure will only last about ten
minutes.
D. Ask a UAP to assist the client to maintain a right lateral position. -
ANSWER ->B. Assess the client's ability to independently turn to his left
side.
The nurse notes that a client is experiencing supraventricular
tachyacardia (SVT). Which action should the nurse implement?
A. Assess the client's heart sounds and vital signs.
B. Call a code and start CPR immediately.
C. Prepare to administer adenosine, an antidysrhythmic.
D. Place a crash cart at the client's bedside. -ANSWER ->C. Prepare to
administer adenosine, an antidysrhythmic.
. A client is receiving an IV infusion of regular insulin, 50 units in 100 ml
of normal saline at 4 units/ hour. The nurse should program the
infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value
only.) -ANSWER ->8 mL/hour
A client takes dronedarone (Multaq) 400 mg PO twice daily is admitted
with chest pain and shortness of breath. The nurse should withhold the
Multaq if the client manifests which finding?
