HESI RN EXIT 2025 EXAM V3/ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)ALREADY GRADED A+ ASSURED/NEWEST
UPDATE .
. A child is treated with edetate calcium disodium (Calcium
EDTA) for lead poisoning. Which of these should the nurse
assess first ?
A) Serum potassium level
B) Blood calcium level
C) Urinary output
D) Deep tendon reflexes - ANSWER-C: Urinary output
. The nurse is assessing a client who has taken haldol
(Haloperidol) for several months. Which of the following is a
side effect of this medication and must be reported immediately
to the health care provider?
A) Muscle flaccidity
B) Dystonic reaction
C) Mood swings
D) Dry, harsh cough - ANSWER-B: Dystonic reaction
,. The nurse is caring for a client with renal calculi. Which health
care provider order would be a priority?
A) Morphine sulfate as client controlled analgesia
B) Push oral fluids and keep vein open
C) Continuous warm compresses to the flank area
D) Intravenous antibiotics - ANSWER-A: Morphine sulfate as
client controlled analgesia
A client with angina has been instructed about the use of
sublingual nitroglycerin. Which of the following statements
made to the nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I will rest briefly right after taking 1 tablet."
B) "I can take 2-3 tablets at once if I have severe pain."
C) "I'll call the doctor if pain continues after 3 tablets 5 minutes
apart."
D) "I understand that the medication should be kept in the dark
bottle." - ANSWER-B: "I can take 2-3 tablets at once if I have
severe pain."
The nurse is teaching administration of albuterol inhalation to
an adult with asthma. Which of the following demonstrates
proper teaching?
,A) "Use this medication at bedtime to promote rest."
B) "Discontinue the inhalation if you are dizzy."
C) "Inhale this medication after other asthma sprays."
D) "Notify the health care provider if you need the drug more
often." - ANSWERD: "Notify the health care provider if you
need the drug more often."
The nurse is caring for several hospitalized children with the
following diagnoses. Which disorder is likely to result in
metabolic acidosis?
A) Severe diarrhea for 24 hours
B) Nausea with anorexia
C) Alternating constipation and diarrhea
D) Vomiting for over 48 hours - ANSWER-A: Severe diarrhea
The nurse is assigned to care for a client newly diagnosed with
angina. As part of discharge teaching, it is important to remind
the client to remove the nitroglycerine patch after 12 hours in
order to prevent what condition?
A) Skin irritation
B) Drug tolerance
C) Severe headaches
, D) Postural hypotension - ANSWER-B: Drug tolerance
What is the major developmental task that the mother must
accomplish during the first trimester of pregnancy?
A) Acceptance of the pregnancy
B) Acceptance of the termination of the pregnancy
C) Acceptance of the fetus as a separate and unique being
D) Satisfactory resolution of fears related to giving birth -
ANSWER-A:
Acceptance of the pregnancy
. During the two-month well-baby visit, the mother complains
that formula seems to stick to her baby's mouth and tongue.
Which of the following would provide the most valuable nursing
assessment?
A) Inspect the baby's mouth and throat
B) Obtain cultures of the mucous membranes
C) Flush both sides of the mouth with normal saline
D) Use a soft cloth to attempt to remove the patches - ANSWER-
D: Use a soft cloth to attempt to remove the patches
After successful alcohol detoxification, a client remarked to a
friend, "I've tried to stop drinking but I just can't, I can't even
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)ALREADY GRADED A+ ASSURED/NEWEST
UPDATE .
. A child is treated with edetate calcium disodium (Calcium
EDTA) for lead poisoning. Which of these should the nurse
assess first ?
A) Serum potassium level
B) Blood calcium level
C) Urinary output
D) Deep tendon reflexes - ANSWER-C: Urinary output
. The nurse is assessing a client who has taken haldol
(Haloperidol) for several months. Which of the following is a
side effect of this medication and must be reported immediately
to the health care provider?
A) Muscle flaccidity
B) Dystonic reaction
C) Mood swings
D) Dry, harsh cough - ANSWER-B: Dystonic reaction
,. The nurse is caring for a client with renal calculi. Which health
care provider order would be a priority?
A) Morphine sulfate as client controlled analgesia
B) Push oral fluids and keep vein open
C) Continuous warm compresses to the flank area
D) Intravenous antibiotics - ANSWER-A: Morphine sulfate as
client controlled analgesia
A client with angina has been instructed about the use of
sublingual nitroglycerin. Which of the following statements
made to the nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I will rest briefly right after taking 1 tablet."
B) "I can take 2-3 tablets at once if I have severe pain."
C) "I'll call the doctor if pain continues after 3 tablets 5 minutes
apart."
D) "I understand that the medication should be kept in the dark
bottle." - ANSWER-B: "I can take 2-3 tablets at once if I have
severe pain."
The nurse is teaching administration of albuterol inhalation to
an adult with asthma. Which of the following demonstrates
proper teaching?
,A) "Use this medication at bedtime to promote rest."
B) "Discontinue the inhalation if you are dizzy."
C) "Inhale this medication after other asthma sprays."
D) "Notify the health care provider if you need the drug more
often." - ANSWERD: "Notify the health care provider if you
need the drug more often."
The nurse is caring for several hospitalized children with the
following diagnoses. Which disorder is likely to result in
metabolic acidosis?
A) Severe diarrhea for 24 hours
B) Nausea with anorexia
C) Alternating constipation and diarrhea
D) Vomiting for over 48 hours - ANSWER-A: Severe diarrhea
The nurse is assigned to care for a client newly diagnosed with
angina. As part of discharge teaching, it is important to remind
the client to remove the nitroglycerine patch after 12 hours in
order to prevent what condition?
A) Skin irritation
B) Drug tolerance
C) Severe headaches
, D) Postural hypotension - ANSWER-B: Drug tolerance
What is the major developmental task that the mother must
accomplish during the first trimester of pregnancy?
A) Acceptance of the pregnancy
B) Acceptance of the termination of the pregnancy
C) Acceptance of the fetus as a separate and unique being
D) Satisfactory resolution of fears related to giving birth -
ANSWER-A:
Acceptance of the pregnancy
. During the two-month well-baby visit, the mother complains
that formula seems to stick to her baby's mouth and tongue.
Which of the following would provide the most valuable nursing
assessment?
A) Inspect the baby's mouth and throat
B) Obtain cultures of the mucous membranes
C) Flush both sides of the mouth with normal saline
D) Use a soft cloth to attempt to remove the patches - ANSWER-
D: Use a soft cloth to attempt to remove the patches
After successful alcohol detoxification, a client remarked to a
friend, "I've tried to stop drinking but I just can't, I can't even
