HESI EXIT NGN, HESI RN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025 A COMPLETE SOLUTION WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
The nurse has completed the diet teaching of a client who is being discharged following tx of a
leg wound. A high protein diet is encouraged to promote wound healing. Which lunch choice by
the pt indicates that the teaching was effective? - CORRECT ANSWERS A tuna fish
sandwich with chips and ice cream
When conducting diet teaching for a pt who was dx with a myocardial infarction, which snack
foods should the nurse encourage the pt to eat? SATA - CORRECT ANSWERS Fresh
Turkey slices and berries
chick bouillon soup and toast
raw unsalted almonds and apples
A pt taking clopidogrel reports the onset of diarrhea. Which nursing action should the nurse
implement first? - CORRECT ANSWERS Observe the appearance of the stool
A pt is dx with Meniere's disease. Which problem should the nurse identify as most important
in the plan of care? - CORRECT ANSWERS Risk for injury related to vertigo
A new nurse preparing to irrigate an IV catheter is attaching a 24 gauge needle. Which action
should the charge nurse implement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Suggest the nurse use 20g
needle
A nurse working on an Endocrine Unit should see which client first? - CORRECT
ANSWERS A pt taking corticosteroids who has become disoriented in the last two hours.
After an older pt receives tx for drug toxicity the healthcare provider prescribes a 24 hr
creatinine clearance, the nurse notes that the pt serum creatinine is 0.3mg. Which action
should the nurse implement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Notify the healthcare provider of
the results
,HESI EXIT NGN, HESI RN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025 A COMPLETE SOLUTION WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
An older adult pt with Systemic inflammatory syndrome (SIRS) has a temp of 101.8, HR of 110,
and RR of 24 breaths/min. Which additional finding is most important to report to the
healthcare provider? - CORRECT ANSWERS Serum Creatinine of 2mg/dl
A pt in the third trimester of pregnancy reports that she feels some lumpy places in her breasts
and that her nipples sometimes leak a yellowish fluid. She has an appointment with her
healthcare provider in two weeks. What actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Explain that this is normal recreation and can be assessed at the next visit.
A pt presents to the labor and delivery unit with a report of leaking fluid that is greenish-brown
vaginal discharge. Which action should the nurse take first? - CORRECT ANSWERS
begin continuous fetal monitoring
The mother of a 2 day old infant girl expresses concern about a flea bite type rash on her
daughter's body. The nurse identifies a pink papular rash with vesicles superimposed over the
thorax, back, buttocks, and abdomen. Which explanation should the nurse offer? - CORRECT
ANSWERS This is a common newborn rash that will resolve after several days.
When assessing a recently delivered mom that her vaginal bleeding is more than expected.
Which factor in this history is related to this finding? - CORRECT ANSWERS She is a
gravid 6 para 5.
The nurse is caring for a preterm newborn with nasal flaring, grunting, and sternal retractions.
After administering surfactant, which assessment is most important for the nurse to monitor? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Arterial blood gas
A pt who gave birth 48 hours ago has decided to bottle feed teh infant. During the assessment,
the nurse observes that both breasts are swollen, warm and tender on palpation. Which
instruction should the nurse provide? - CORRECT ANSWERS Apply ice to the breast for
comfort.
,HESI EXIT NGN, HESI RN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025 A COMPLETE SOLUTION WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a 13 month old child who
underwent repair for an atrial septal defect. The healthcare provider prescribes aspirin and an
antibiotic for the first 6 months postoperatively to prevent infective endocarditis. What
information is most important for the nurse discuss with the parents about the child's recovery
and prevention of IE. - CORRECT ANSWERS Brush the child's teeth everyday and
ensure the child receives regular dental follow up.
A pt who is admitted with complications related to hypopituitarism is diaphoretic and
hypotensive. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Lethargy
The nurse identifies an electrolyte imbalance, a weight gain of 4.4lbs in 24 hours and an
elevated central venous pressure for a pt with full thickness burns. Which intervention should
the nurse implement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Auscultate for irregular heart rate.
A nurse who is working in the emergency department triage area is presented with four clients
at the same time. The client presenting with which symptoms require the most immediate
intervention by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWERS Chest discomfort one hour after
consuming a large spicy meal.
Which self care measure is most important to include in the plan of care of a pt recently
diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus? - CORRECT ANSWERS blood glucose
monitoring.
In assessing a pt with type 1 diabetes mellitus, the nurse notes that the client's respirations
have changed from 16 breaths/min with a normal depth to 32 breaths/min and deep. And the
pt has become lethargic. Which assessment data should the nurse obtain next? - CORRECT
ANSWERS blood glucose
, HESI EXIT NGN, HESI RN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025 A COMPLETE SOLUTION WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
An adolescent who was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus Type 1 at the age of 9 is admitted to
the hospital in diabetic ketoacidosis. Which occurrence is the most likely cause of ketoacidosis?
- CORRECT ANSWERS had a cold and ear infection for the past two days.
The nurse assesses a pt who had bilateral total knee replacements four hours ago. The nurse
notes that the dressing on the right knee is saturated with serosanguineous drainage. What
action should the nurse implement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Determine if the wound
drainage device is functioning correctly.
A pt with chronic kidney disease has an arteriovenous (AV) fistula in the left forearm. Which
observation by the nurse indicates that the fistula is patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Auscultation of a thrill on the left forearm
A client with urge incontinence was treated with onabotulinumtoxinA injections and is now
experiencing urinary retention. Which action should the nurse include in the client's plan of
care? - CORRECT ANSWERS Remind the pt to practice pelvic floor exercises regularly.
A pt is admitted with a dx of urolithiasis. Which finding is most important for the nurse to
report to the healthcare provider? - CORRECT ANSWERS Hematuria that is beginning
to turn pink
The nurse is evaluating the chest drainage system of a patient with a chest tube inserted to
treat a left hemothorax. Which finding requires intervention by the nurse? - CORRECT
ANSWERS cont. bubbling in the water seal chamber
The nurse is caring for a pt who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chest pain
related to a recent fall. What nursing intervention requires the greatest caution when caring for
a pt with COPD? - CORRECT ANSWERS administering narcotics for pain relief
2024/2025 A COMPLETE SOLUTION WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
The nurse has completed the diet teaching of a client who is being discharged following tx of a
leg wound. A high protein diet is encouraged to promote wound healing. Which lunch choice by
the pt indicates that the teaching was effective? - CORRECT ANSWERS A tuna fish
sandwich with chips and ice cream
When conducting diet teaching for a pt who was dx with a myocardial infarction, which snack
foods should the nurse encourage the pt to eat? SATA - CORRECT ANSWERS Fresh
Turkey slices and berries
chick bouillon soup and toast
raw unsalted almonds and apples
A pt taking clopidogrel reports the onset of diarrhea. Which nursing action should the nurse
implement first? - CORRECT ANSWERS Observe the appearance of the stool
A pt is dx with Meniere's disease. Which problem should the nurse identify as most important
in the plan of care? - CORRECT ANSWERS Risk for injury related to vertigo
A new nurse preparing to irrigate an IV catheter is attaching a 24 gauge needle. Which action
should the charge nurse implement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Suggest the nurse use 20g
needle
A nurse working on an Endocrine Unit should see which client first? - CORRECT
ANSWERS A pt taking corticosteroids who has become disoriented in the last two hours.
After an older pt receives tx for drug toxicity the healthcare provider prescribes a 24 hr
creatinine clearance, the nurse notes that the pt serum creatinine is 0.3mg. Which action
should the nurse implement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Notify the healthcare provider of
the results
,HESI EXIT NGN, HESI RN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025 A COMPLETE SOLUTION WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
An older adult pt with Systemic inflammatory syndrome (SIRS) has a temp of 101.8, HR of 110,
and RR of 24 breaths/min. Which additional finding is most important to report to the
healthcare provider? - CORRECT ANSWERS Serum Creatinine of 2mg/dl
A pt in the third trimester of pregnancy reports that she feels some lumpy places in her breasts
and that her nipples sometimes leak a yellowish fluid. She has an appointment with her
healthcare provider in two weeks. What actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Explain that this is normal recreation and can be assessed at the next visit.
A pt presents to the labor and delivery unit with a report of leaking fluid that is greenish-brown
vaginal discharge. Which action should the nurse take first? - CORRECT ANSWERS
begin continuous fetal monitoring
The mother of a 2 day old infant girl expresses concern about a flea bite type rash on her
daughter's body. The nurse identifies a pink papular rash with vesicles superimposed over the
thorax, back, buttocks, and abdomen. Which explanation should the nurse offer? - CORRECT
ANSWERS This is a common newborn rash that will resolve after several days.
When assessing a recently delivered mom that her vaginal bleeding is more than expected.
Which factor in this history is related to this finding? - CORRECT ANSWERS She is a
gravid 6 para 5.
The nurse is caring for a preterm newborn with nasal flaring, grunting, and sternal retractions.
After administering surfactant, which assessment is most important for the nurse to monitor? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Arterial blood gas
A pt who gave birth 48 hours ago has decided to bottle feed teh infant. During the assessment,
the nurse observes that both breasts are swollen, warm and tender on palpation. Which
instruction should the nurse provide? - CORRECT ANSWERS Apply ice to the breast for
comfort.
,HESI EXIT NGN, HESI RN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025 A COMPLETE SOLUTION WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a 13 month old child who
underwent repair for an atrial septal defect. The healthcare provider prescribes aspirin and an
antibiotic for the first 6 months postoperatively to prevent infective endocarditis. What
information is most important for the nurse discuss with the parents about the child's recovery
and prevention of IE. - CORRECT ANSWERS Brush the child's teeth everyday and
ensure the child receives regular dental follow up.
A pt who is admitted with complications related to hypopituitarism is diaphoretic and
hypotensive. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Lethargy
The nurse identifies an electrolyte imbalance, a weight gain of 4.4lbs in 24 hours and an
elevated central venous pressure for a pt with full thickness burns. Which intervention should
the nurse implement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Auscultate for irregular heart rate.
A nurse who is working in the emergency department triage area is presented with four clients
at the same time. The client presenting with which symptoms require the most immediate
intervention by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWERS Chest discomfort one hour after
consuming a large spicy meal.
Which self care measure is most important to include in the plan of care of a pt recently
diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus? - CORRECT ANSWERS blood glucose
monitoring.
In assessing a pt with type 1 diabetes mellitus, the nurse notes that the client's respirations
have changed from 16 breaths/min with a normal depth to 32 breaths/min and deep. And the
pt has become lethargic. Which assessment data should the nurse obtain next? - CORRECT
ANSWERS blood glucose
, HESI EXIT NGN, HESI RN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025 A COMPLETE SOLUTION WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
An adolescent who was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus Type 1 at the age of 9 is admitted to
the hospital in diabetic ketoacidosis. Which occurrence is the most likely cause of ketoacidosis?
- CORRECT ANSWERS had a cold and ear infection for the past two days.
The nurse assesses a pt who had bilateral total knee replacements four hours ago. The nurse
notes that the dressing on the right knee is saturated with serosanguineous drainage. What
action should the nurse implement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Determine if the wound
drainage device is functioning correctly.
A pt with chronic kidney disease has an arteriovenous (AV) fistula in the left forearm. Which
observation by the nurse indicates that the fistula is patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Auscultation of a thrill on the left forearm
A client with urge incontinence was treated with onabotulinumtoxinA injections and is now
experiencing urinary retention. Which action should the nurse include in the client's plan of
care? - CORRECT ANSWERS Remind the pt to practice pelvic floor exercises regularly.
A pt is admitted with a dx of urolithiasis. Which finding is most important for the nurse to
report to the healthcare provider? - CORRECT ANSWERS Hematuria that is beginning
to turn pink
The nurse is evaluating the chest drainage system of a patient with a chest tube inserted to
treat a left hemothorax. Which finding requires intervention by the nurse? - CORRECT
ANSWERS cont. bubbling in the water seal chamber
The nurse is caring for a pt who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chest pain
related to a recent fall. What nursing intervention requires the greatest caution when caring for
a pt with COPD? - CORRECT ANSWERS administering narcotics for pain relief
