HESI RN TEST BANK PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS\NEWLY
UPDATED\2025-2026
A client who is in hospice care reports increasing
amounts of pain. The healthcare provider prescribes an
analgesic every four hours as needed. Which action
should the nurse implement? - ANSWERSGive an around-
the-clock schedule for administration of analgesics.
The nurse is examining a male client who reports itching
on his right arm, The nurse observes a rash made up of
multiple flat areas of redness ranging from pinpoint to
0.5 cm in diameter. How should the nurse record this
finding? - ANSWERSLocalized red rash comprised of flat
areas, pinpoint to 0.5 cm in diameter.
The nurse is performing nasotracheal suctioning. After
suctioning the client's trachea for fifteen seconds, large
amounts of thick yellow secretions return. What action
should the nurse implement next? - ANSWERSRe-
oxygenate the client before attempting to suction again.
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,The nurse is instructing a client with high cholesterol
about diet and life style modification. What comment
from the client indicates that the teaching has been
effective? - ANSWERS"I will limit my intake of beef to 4
ounces per week."
A Sub-Saharan African widowed immigrant woman lives
with her deceased husband's brother and his family,
which includes the brother-in-law's children and the
widow's adult children. Each family member speaks
fluent English. Surgery is recommended for this client.
What is the best plan to obtain consent for surgery for
this client? - ANSWERSTell the surgeon that the brother-
in-law will decide after explanation of the proposed
surgery is provided to him and the widow.
The nurse is assessing the nutritional status of several
clients. Which client has the greatest nutritional need for
additional intake of protein? - ANSWERSA lactating
woman nursing her 3-day-old infant.
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,client receives a prescription for azithromycin (Zithro
max) 500 mg PO x 3 days. Azithromycin is available as
250 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should the
nurse administer per dose? (Enter the numerical value
only.) - ANSWERS2
At the beginning of the shift, the nurse assesses a client
who is admitted from the post-anesthesia care unit
(PACU). When should the nurse document the client's
findings? - ANSWERSImmediately after the assessments
are completed.
The nurse is evaluating client learning about a low-
sodium diet. Selection of which meal would indicate to
the nurse that this client understands the dietary
restrictions? - ANSWERSSkim milk, turkey salad, roll, and
vanilla ice cream.
A nurse is preparing to give medications through a
nasogastric feeding tube. Which nursing action should
prevent complications during administration? -
ANSWERSMix each medication individually.
3
, A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low
suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses
that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric
tube in the last two hours. What action should the nurse
take first? - ANSWERSReposition the client on her side.
The nurse is teaching a client with numerous allergies
how to avoid allergens. Which instruction should be
included in this teaching plan? - ANSWERSAvoid any
types of sprays, powders, and perfumes.
A postoperative client will need to perform daily dressing
changes after discharge. Which outcome statement best
demonstrates the client's readiness to manage his
wound care after discharge? The client -
ANSWERSdemonstrates the wound care procedure
correctly.
The healthcare provider prescribes the diuretic
metolazone (Zaroxolyn) 7.5 mg PO. Zaroxolyn is available
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WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS\NEWLY
UPDATED\2025-2026
A client who is in hospice care reports increasing
amounts of pain. The healthcare provider prescribes an
analgesic every four hours as needed. Which action
should the nurse implement? - ANSWERSGive an around-
the-clock schedule for administration of analgesics.
The nurse is examining a male client who reports itching
on his right arm, The nurse observes a rash made up of
multiple flat areas of redness ranging from pinpoint to
0.5 cm in diameter. How should the nurse record this
finding? - ANSWERSLocalized red rash comprised of flat
areas, pinpoint to 0.5 cm in diameter.
The nurse is performing nasotracheal suctioning. After
suctioning the client's trachea for fifteen seconds, large
amounts of thick yellow secretions return. What action
should the nurse implement next? - ANSWERSRe-
oxygenate the client before attempting to suction again.
1
,The nurse is instructing a client with high cholesterol
about diet and life style modification. What comment
from the client indicates that the teaching has been
effective? - ANSWERS"I will limit my intake of beef to 4
ounces per week."
A Sub-Saharan African widowed immigrant woman lives
with her deceased husband's brother and his family,
which includes the brother-in-law's children and the
widow's adult children. Each family member speaks
fluent English. Surgery is recommended for this client.
What is the best plan to obtain consent for surgery for
this client? - ANSWERSTell the surgeon that the brother-
in-law will decide after explanation of the proposed
surgery is provided to him and the widow.
The nurse is assessing the nutritional status of several
clients. Which client has the greatest nutritional need for
additional intake of protein? - ANSWERSA lactating
woman nursing her 3-day-old infant.
2
,client receives a prescription for azithromycin (Zithro
max) 500 mg PO x 3 days. Azithromycin is available as
250 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should the
nurse administer per dose? (Enter the numerical value
only.) - ANSWERS2
At the beginning of the shift, the nurse assesses a client
who is admitted from the post-anesthesia care unit
(PACU). When should the nurse document the client's
findings? - ANSWERSImmediately after the assessments
are completed.
The nurse is evaluating client learning about a low-
sodium diet. Selection of which meal would indicate to
the nurse that this client understands the dietary
restrictions? - ANSWERSSkim milk, turkey salad, roll, and
vanilla ice cream.
A nurse is preparing to give medications through a
nasogastric feeding tube. Which nursing action should
prevent complications during administration? -
ANSWERSMix each medication individually.
3
, A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low
suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses
that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric
tube in the last two hours. What action should the nurse
take first? - ANSWERSReposition the client on her side.
The nurse is teaching a client with numerous allergies
how to avoid allergens. Which instruction should be
included in this teaching plan? - ANSWERSAvoid any
types of sprays, powders, and perfumes.
A postoperative client will need to perform daily dressing
changes after discharge. Which outcome statement best
demonstrates the client's readiness to manage his
wound care after discharge? The client -
ANSWERSdemonstrates the wound care procedure
correctly.
The healthcare provider prescribes the diuretic
metolazone (Zaroxolyn) 7.5 mg PO. Zaroxolyn is available
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