HESI 799 RN Exit Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

HESI 799 RN Exit Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse is caring for a child with epiglottitis. Which action is contraindicated? A. Keep the child calm B. Inspect the throat with a tongue depressor C. Provide humidified oxygen D. Prepare for possible intubation A client on chemotherapy has a WBC count of 2,000/mm3. Which nursing action is most important? A. Encourage a high-protein diet B. Implement neutropenic precautions C. Increase fluid intake D. Provide passive range-of-motion exercises A nurse is reinforcing teaching about nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which statement by the client indicates correct use? 2 A. “I should swallow the tablet immediately.” B. “I can take one tablet every 5 minutes for up to three doses if chest pain persists.” C. “I should take it with a full meal.” D. “I will keep it in a pill organizer.” A client with a chest tube reports shortness of breath and the nurse notes tracheal deviation. What is the priority action? A. Document the finding B. Notify the healthcare provider immediately C. Increase suction D. Milk the chest tube A nurse is preparing to administer insulin lispro to a diabetic client. The nurse should A. Administer 30 minutes before meals B. Administer within 15 minutes of a meal C. Give at bedtime D. Mix only with long-acting insulin in the same syringe 3 A nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis and ascites. Which dietary instruction is appropriate? A. Increase sodium intake B. Increase fluid intake C. Restrict sodium intake D. Avoid high-protein foods A client with schizophrenia reports hearing voices. The nurse’s best initial response is to A. Tell the client the voices are not real B. Acknowledge the client’s feelings and redirect C. Ask the client to ignore the voices D. Call security A nurse is caring for a client who had a thyroidectomy. Which finding is most concerning? A. Hoarseness B. Sore throat C. Difficulty breathing D. Mild neck pain 4 A client receiving IV antibiotics develops hives and shortness of breath. The nurse should first A. Notify the provider B. Stop the infusion immediately C. Elevate the legs D. Give pain medication A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with a new colostomy. Which statement indicates understanding? A. “I will avoid all physical activity.” B. “I will empty the pouch when it is one-third to one-half full.” C. “I will change the pouch daily.” D. “I will avoid showering with the pouch on.” A client receiving furosemide reports muscle cramps. Which lab value should the nurse check first? A. Sodium B. Potassium C. Glucose 5 D. Creatinine A nurse prepares to administer an IM injection in the ventrogluteal site. The correct landmark includes the A. Greater trochanter, posterior superior iliac spine, and knee B. Greater trochanter, anterior superior iliac spine, and iliac crest C. Acromion process and elbow crease D. Umbilicus and pubic symphysis A client is prescribed warfarin. Which food should the nurse teach the client to limit? A. Bananas B. Milk C. Spinach D. Apples A nurse is caring for a postpartum client experiencing heavy bleeding. The priority action is to A. Notify the provider B. Massage the fundus 6 C. Measure the vital signs