HESI EXIT EXAM
(UPDATED 2025)
CURRENTLY TESTING
COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS(100% CORRECT
ANSWERS)A+ STUDY
MATERIAL
The nurse's primary intervention for a client who is experiencing a panic attack is to
A) Develop a trusting relationship
B) Assist the client to describe his experience in detail
C) Maintain safety for the client
D) Teach the client to control his or her own behavior
is C: Maintain safety for the client
14
Which intervention best demonstrates the nurse's sensitivity to a 16 year old's
appropriate need for autonomy?
A) Alertness for feelings regarding body image
B) Allows young siblings to visit
C) Provides opportunity to discuss concerns without presence of parents
D) Explores his feelings of resentment to identify causes
,is C: Provides opportunity to discuss concerns without presence of
parents
14
A client with anorexia is hospitalized on a medical unit due to electrolyte imbalance
and cardiac dysrhythmias. Additional assessment findings that the nurse would expect to
observe are
A) Brittle hair, lanugo, amenorrhea
B) Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dental erosion
C) Hyperthermia, tachycardia, increased metabolic rate
D) Excessive anxiety about symptoms
is A: Brittle hair, lanugo, amenorrhea
14
A depressed client in an assisted living facility tells the nurse that "life isn't worth
living anymore." What is the best response to this statement?
A) "Come on, it is not that bad."
B) "Have you thought about hurting yourself?"
C) "Did you tell that to your family?"
D) "Think of the many positive things in life."
is B: "Have you thought about hurting yourself?"
14
A client, recovering from alcoholism, asks the nurse, "What can I do when I start
recognizing relapse triggers within myself?" How might the nurse best respond?
A) "When you have the impulse to stop in a bar, contact a sober friend and talk with
him."
B) "Go to an AA meeting when you feel the urge to drink."
C) "It is important to exercise daily and get involved in activities that will cause you not
to think about drug use."
D) "Identify your relapse triggers as part of getting better."
is D: "Identify your relapse triggers as part of getting better."
14
A client was admitted to the eating disorder unit with bulimia nervosa. The nurse
assessing for a history of complications of this disorder expects
A) Respiratory distress, dyspnea
B) Bacterial gastrointestinal infections, over hydration
C) Metabolic acidosis, constricted colon
D) Dental erosion, parotid gland enlargement
is D: Dental erosion, parotid gland enlargement
14
,A nurse entering the room of a postpartum mother observes the baby lying at the
edge of the bed while the woman sits in a chair. The mother states," This is not my baby,
and I do not want it." The
nurse's best response is
A) "This is a common occurrence after birth, but you will come to accept the baby."
B) "Many women have postpartum blues and need some time to love the baby."
C) "What a beautiful baby
Her eyes are just like yours."
D) "You seem upset; tell me what the pregnancy and birth were like for you."
! is D: "You seem upset; tell me what the pregnancy and birth were like
for you."
15
Which of the following times is a depressed client at highest risk for attempting
suicide?
A) Immediately after admission, during one-to-one observation
B) 7 to 14 days after initiation of antidepressant medication and psychotherapy
C) Following an angry outburst with family
D) When the client is removed from the security room
is B: Seven to 14 days after initiation of antidepressant medication
and psychotherapy
15
A man diagnosed with epididymitis 2 days ago calls the nurse at a health clinic to
discuss the problem. What information is most important for the nurse to ask about at this
time?
A) What are you taking for pain and does it provide total relief?
B) What does the skin on the testicles look and feel like?
C) Do you have any questions about your care?
D) Did you know a consequence of epididymitis is infertility?
is B: What does the skin on the testicles look and feel like?
15
A client has had heart failure. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to
implement prior to the initial administration of Digoxin to this client?
A) Assess the apical pulse, counting for a full 60 seconds
B) Take a radial pulse, counting for a full 60 seconds
C) Use the pulse reading from the electronic blood pressure device
D) Check for a pulse deficit
is A: Assess the apical pulse, counting for a full 60 seconds
15
A client is admitted with a tentative diagnosis of congestive heart failure. Which of
the following assessments would the nurse expect to be consistent with this problem?
, A) Chest pain
B) Pallor
C) Inspiratory crackles
D) Heart murmur
is C: Inspiratory crackles
15
A nurse is providing care to a 17 year-old client in the post-operative care unit
(PACU) after an emergency appendectomy. Which finding is an early indication that the
client is experiencing poor oxygenation?
A) Abnormal breath sounds
B) Cyanosis of the lips
C) Increasing pulse rate
D) Pulse oximeter reading of 92%
is C: Increasing pulse rate
15
Which order can be associated with the prevention of atelectasis and pneumonia in a
client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
A) Active and passive range of motion exercises twice a day
B) Every 4 hours incentive spirometer
C) Chest physiotherapy twice a day
D) Repositioning every 2 hours around the clock
is C: Chest physiotherapy twice a day
15
A client who was medicated with meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) 100 mg and
hydroxyzine hydrochloride (Vistaril Intramuscular) 50 mg IM for pain related to a
fractured lower right leg 1 hour ago reports that the pain is getting worse. The nurse
should recognize that the client may be developing which complication?
A) Acute compartment syndrome
B) Thromboemolitic complications
C) Fatty embolism
D) Osteomyelitis
is A: Acute compartment syndrome
15
The nurse is assessing an 8 month-old child with atonic cerebral palsy. Which
statement from the mother supports the presence of this problem?
A) When I put my finger in the left hand the baby doesn't respond with a grasp.
B) My baby doesn't seem to follow when I shake toys in front of the face.
C) When it thundered loudly last night the baby didn't even jump.
D) When I put the baby in a back lying position that's how I find the baby.
(UPDATED 2025)
CURRENTLY TESTING
COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS(100% CORRECT
ANSWERS)A+ STUDY
MATERIAL
The nurse's primary intervention for a client who is experiencing a panic attack is to
A) Develop a trusting relationship
B) Assist the client to describe his experience in detail
C) Maintain safety for the client
D) Teach the client to control his or her own behavior
is C: Maintain safety for the client
14
Which intervention best demonstrates the nurse's sensitivity to a 16 year old's
appropriate need for autonomy?
A) Alertness for feelings regarding body image
B) Allows young siblings to visit
C) Provides opportunity to discuss concerns without presence of parents
D) Explores his feelings of resentment to identify causes
,is C: Provides opportunity to discuss concerns without presence of
parents
14
A client with anorexia is hospitalized on a medical unit due to electrolyte imbalance
and cardiac dysrhythmias. Additional assessment findings that the nurse would expect to
observe are
A) Brittle hair, lanugo, amenorrhea
B) Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dental erosion
C) Hyperthermia, tachycardia, increased metabolic rate
D) Excessive anxiety about symptoms
is A: Brittle hair, lanugo, amenorrhea
14
A depressed client in an assisted living facility tells the nurse that "life isn't worth
living anymore." What is the best response to this statement?
A) "Come on, it is not that bad."
B) "Have you thought about hurting yourself?"
C) "Did you tell that to your family?"
D) "Think of the many positive things in life."
is B: "Have you thought about hurting yourself?"
14
A client, recovering from alcoholism, asks the nurse, "What can I do when I start
recognizing relapse triggers within myself?" How might the nurse best respond?
A) "When you have the impulse to stop in a bar, contact a sober friend and talk with
him."
B) "Go to an AA meeting when you feel the urge to drink."
C) "It is important to exercise daily and get involved in activities that will cause you not
to think about drug use."
D) "Identify your relapse triggers as part of getting better."
is D: "Identify your relapse triggers as part of getting better."
14
A client was admitted to the eating disorder unit with bulimia nervosa. The nurse
assessing for a history of complications of this disorder expects
A) Respiratory distress, dyspnea
B) Bacterial gastrointestinal infections, over hydration
C) Metabolic acidosis, constricted colon
D) Dental erosion, parotid gland enlargement
is D: Dental erosion, parotid gland enlargement
14
,A nurse entering the room of a postpartum mother observes the baby lying at the
edge of the bed while the woman sits in a chair. The mother states," This is not my baby,
and I do not want it." The
nurse's best response is
A) "This is a common occurrence after birth, but you will come to accept the baby."
B) "Many women have postpartum blues and need some time to love the baby."
C) "What a beautiful baby
Her eyes are just like yours."
D) "You seem upset; tell me what the pregnancy and birth were like for you."
! is D: "You seem upset; tell me what the pregnancy and birth were like
for you."
15
Which of the following times is a depressed client at highest risk for attempting
suicide?
A) Immediately after admission, during one-to-one observation
B) 7 to 14 days after initiation of antidepressant medication and psychotherapy
C) Following an angry outburst with family
D) When the client is removed from the security room
is B: Seven to 14 days after initiation of antidepressant medication
and psychotherapy
15
A man diagnosed with epididymitis 2 days ago calls the nurse at a health clinic to
discuss the problem. What information is most important for the nurse to ask about at this
time?
A) What are you taking for pain and does it provide total relief?
B) What does the skin on the testicles look and feel like?
C) Do you have any questions about your care?
D) Did you know a consequence of epididymitis is infertility?
is B: What does the skin on the testicles look and feel like?
15
A client has had heart failure. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to
implement prior to the initial administration of Digoxin to this client?
A) Assess the apical pulse, counting for a full 60 seconds
B) Take a radial pulse, counting for a full 60 seconds
C) Use the pulse reading from the electronic blood pressure device
D) Check for a pulse deficit
is A: Assess the apical pulse, counting for a full 60 seconds
15
A client is admitted with a tentative diagnosis of congestive heart failure. Which of
the following assessments would the nurse expect to be consistent with this problem?
, A) Chest pain
B) Pallor
C) Inspiratory crackles
D) Heart murmur
is C: Inspiratory crackles
15
A nurse is providing care to a 17 year-old client in the post-operative care unit
(PACU) after an emergency appendectomy. Which finding is an early indication that the
client is experiencing poor oxygenation?
A) Abnormal breath sounds
B) Cyanosis of the lips
C) Increasing pulse rate
D) Pulse oximeter reading of 92%
is C: Increasing pulse rate
15
Which order can be associated with the prevention of atelectasis and pneumonia in a
client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
A) Active and passive range of motion exercises twice a day
B) Every 4 hours incentive spirometer
C) Chest physiotherapy twice a day
D) Repositioning every 2 hours around the clock
is C: Chest physiotherapy twice a day
15
A client who was medicated with meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) 100 mg and
hydroxyzine hydrochloride (Vistaril Intramuscular) 50 mg IM for pain related to a
fractured lower right leg 1 hour ago reports that the pain is getting worse. The nurse
should recognize that the client may be developing which complication?
A) Acute compartment syndrome
B) Thromboemolitic complications
C) Fatty embolism
D) Osteomyelitis
is A: Acute compartment syndrome
15
The nurse is assessing an 8 month-old child with atonic cerebral palsy. Which
statement from the mother supports the presence of this problem?
A) When I put my finger in the left hand the baby doesn't respond with a grasp.
B) My baby doesn't seem to follow when I shake toys in front of the face.
C) When it thundered loudly last night the baby didn't even jump.
D) When I put the baby in a back lying position that's how I find the baby.
