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2022/2023 Questions and Correct Verified Answers,
Graded A+, HESI Exit exam V1-7
HESI RN EXIT EXAM 2022/2023
1. Which of these clients who are all in the terminal stage of cancer is least
appropriate to suggest the use of patient controlled analgesia (PCA) with a
pump?
D) A preschooler with intermittent episodes of alertness
2. The nurse is about to assess a 6 month-old child with nonorganic failure-to
thrive
(NOFTT). Upon entering the room, the nurse would expect the baby to be
D) Pale, thin arms and legs, uninterested in surroundings
3. As the nurse is speaking with a group of teens which of these side effects of
chemotherapy for cancer would the nurse expect this group to be more
interested in during the discussion?
D) Hair loss
4. While caring for a client who was admitted with myocardial infarction (MI) 2
days ago, the nurse notes today's temperature is 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit (38.5
degrees
Celsius). The appropriate nursing intervention is to
B) Administer acetaminophen as ordered as this is normal at this time
5. A client is admitted for first and second degree burns on the face, neck,
anterior chest and hands. The nurse's priority should be
B) Assess for dyspnea or stridor
,6. Which of these clients who call the community health clinic would the nurse
ask to come in that day to be seen by the health care provider?
D) I went to the bathroom and my urine looked very red and it didn't hurt when I
went.
7. Which of these parents' comment for a newborn would most likely reveal an
initial finding of a suspected pyloric stenosis?
C) Mild vomiting that progressed to vomiting shooting across the room.
8. The nurse is assessing a child for clinical manifestations of iron deficiency
anemia. Which factor would the nurse recognize as cause for the findings?
B) Tissue hypoxia
9. The nurse would expect the cystic fibrosis client to receive supplemental
pancreatic enzymes along with a diet
A) High in carbohydrates and proteins
0. In evaluating the growth of a 12 month-old child, which of these findings
would the nurse expect to be present in the infant?
C) Tripled the birth weight
1. A Hispanic client in the postpartum period refuses the hospital food because
it is "cold." The best initial action by the nurse is to
B) Ask the client what foods are acceptable or bad
2. The father of an 8 month-old infant asks the nurse if his infant's vocalizations
are normal for his age. Which of the following would the nurse expect at this
age?
B) Imitation of sounds
3. The nurse should recognize that physical dependence is accompanied by what
findings when alcohol consumption is first reduced or ended?
B) Withdrawal
4. Immediately following an acute battering incident in a violent relationship,
the batterer may respond to the partner's injuries by
,B) Minimizing the episode and underestimating the victim's injuries
*
5. A client with pneumococcal pneumonia had been started on antibiotics 16
hours ago.
During the nurse's initial evening rounds the nurse notices a foul smell in the
room. The client makes all of these statements during their conversation. Which
statement would alert the nurse to a complication?
B) "I have been coughing up foul-tasting, brown, thick sputum."
26. The nurse is performing an assessment on a client in congestive heart
failure.
Auscultation of the heart is most likely to reveal
A) S3 ventricular gallop
7. Which of these observations made by the nurse during an excretory urogram
indicate a complicaton?
B) The client's entire body turns a bright red color
8. A client is diagnosed with a spontaneous pneumothorax necessitating the
insertion of a chest tube. What is the best explanation for the nurse to provide
this client?
B) "The tube will remove excess air from your chest."
9. The nurse is reviewing laboratory results on a client with acute renal failure.
Which one of the following should be reported immediately?
D) Serum potassium 6 mEq/L
0. The nurse is caring for a client undergoing the placement of a central venous
catheter line. Which of the following would require the nurse's immediate
attention?
C) Dyspnea
, 1. The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client who just had an
endotracheal tube inserted. Which finding would call for immediate action by
the nurse?
C) Pulse oximetry of 88
2. A nurse checks a client who is on a volume-cycled ventilator. Which finding
indicates that the client may need suctioning?
D) Restlessness
33. During the evaluation phase for a client, the nurse should focus on
B) The client's status, progress toward goal achievement, and ongoing re-
evaluation
34. The school nurse suspects that a third grade child might have Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Prior to referring the child for further evaluation,
the nurse should
C) Compile a history of behavior patterns and developmental accomplishments
35. Which of the actions suggested to the RN by the PN during a planning
conference for a 10 month-old infant admitted 2 hours ago with bacterial
meningitis would be acceptable to add to the plan of care?
A) Measure head circumference
36. A client is admitted with a diagnosis of hepatitis B. In reviewing the initial
laboratory results, the nurse would expect to find elevation in which of the
following values?
C) Bilirubin
37. The nurse is discussing nutritional requirements with the parents of an 18
month-old child. Which of these statements about milk consumption is correct?
D) Should be limited to 3-4 cups of milk daily
38. The nurse is talking with a client. The client abruptly says to the nurse, "The
moon is full. Astronauts walk on the moon. Walking is a good health habit." The
client's behavior most likely indicates
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2022/2023 Questions and Correct Verified Answers,
Graded A+, HESI Exit exam V1-7
HESI RN EXIT EXAM 2022/2023
1. Which of these clients who are all in the terminal stage of cancer is least
appropriate to suggest the use of patient controlled analgesia (PCA) with a
pump?
D) A preschooler with intermittent episodes of alertness
2. The nurse is about to assess a 6 month-old child with nonorganic failure-to
thrive
(NOFTT). Upon entering the room, the nurse would expect the baby to be
D) Pale, thin arms and legs, uninterested in surroundings
3. As the nurse is speaking with a group of teens which of these side effects of
chemotherapy for cancer would the nurse expect this group to be more
interested in during the discussion?
D) Hair loss
4. While caring for a client who was admitted with myocardial infarction (MI) 2
days ago, the nurse notes today's temperature is 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit (38.5
degrees
Celsius). The appropriate nursing intervention is to
B) Administer acetaminophen as ordered as this is normal at this time
5. A client is admitted for first and second degree burns on the face, neck,
anterior chest and hands. The nurse's priority should be
B) Assess for dyspnea or stridor
,6. Which of these clients who call the community health clinic would the nurse
ask to come in that day to be seen by the health care provider?
D) I went to the bathroom and my urine looked very red and it didn't hurt when I
went.
7. Which of these parents' comment for a newborn would most likely reveal an
initial finding of a suspected pyloric stenosis?
C) Mild vomiting that progressed to vomiting shooting across the room.
8. The nurse is assessing a child for clinical manifestations of iron deficiency
anemia. Which factor would the nurse recognize as cause for the findings?
B) Tissue hypoxia
9. The nurse would expect the cystic fibrosis client to receive supplemental
pancreatic enzymes along with a diet
A) High in carbohydrates and proteins
0. In evaluating the growth of a 12 month-old child, which of these findings
would the nurse expect to be present in the infant?
C) Tripled the birth weight
1. A Hispanic client in the postpartum period refuses the hospital food because
it is "cold." The best initial action by the nurse is to
B) Ask the client what foods are acceptable or bad
2. The father of an 8 month-old infant asks the nurse if his infant's vocalizations
are normal for his age. Which of the following would the nurse expect at this
age?
B) Imitation of sounds
3. The nurse should recognize that physical dependence is accompanied by what
findings when alcohol consumption is first reduced or ended?
B) Withdrawal
4. Immediately following an acute battering incident in a violent relationship,
the batterer may respond to the partner's injuries by
,B) Minimizing the episode and underestimating the victim's injuries
*
5. A client with pneumococcal pneumonia had been started on antibiotics 16
hours ago.
During the nurse's initial evening rounds the nurse notices a foul smell in the
room. The client makes all of these statements during their conversation. Which
statement would alert the nurse to a complication?
B) "I have been coughing up foul-tasting, brown, thick sputum."
26. The nurse is performing an assessment on a client in congestive heart
failure.
Auscultation of the heart is most likely to reveal
A) S3 ventricular gallop
7. Which of these observations made by the nurse during an excretory urogram
indicate a complicaton?
B) The client's entire body turns a bright red color
8. A client is diagnosed with a spontaneous pneumothorax necessitating the
insertion of a chest tube. What is the best explanation for the nurse to provide
this client?
B) "The tube will remove excess air from your chest."
9. The nurse is reviewing laboratory results on a client with acute renal failure.
Which one of the following should be reported immediately?
D) Serum potassium 6 mEq/L
0. The nurse is caring for a client undergoing the placement of a central venous
catheter line. Which of the following would require the nurse's immediate
attention?
C) Dyspnea
, 1. The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client who just had an
endotracheal tube inserted. Which finding would call for immediate action by
the nurse?
C) Pulse oximetry of 88
2. A nurse checks a client who is on a volume-cycled ventilator. Which finding
indicates that the client may need suctioning?
D) Restlessness
33. During the evaluation phase for a client, the nurse should focus on
B) The client's status, progress toward goal achievement, and ongoing re-
evaluation
34. The school nurse suspects that a third grade child might have Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Prior to referring the child for further evaluation,
the nurse should
C) Compile a history of behavior patterns and developmental accomplishments
35. Which of the actions suggested to the RN by the PN during a planning
conference for a 10 month-old infant admitted 2 hours ago with bacterial
meningitis would be acceptable to add to the plan of care?
A) Measure head circumference
36. A client is admitted with a diagnosis of hepatitis B. In reviewing the initial
laboratory results, the nurse would expect to find elevation in which of the
following values?
C) Bilirubin
37. The nurse is discussing nutritional requirements with the parents of an 18
month-old child. Which of these statements about milk consumption is correct?
D) Should be limited to 3-4 cups of milk daily
38. The nurse is talking with a client. The client abruptly says to the nurse, "The
moon is full. Astronauts walk on the moon. Walking is a good health habit." The
client's behavior most likely indicates
