HESI-EXIT-RN-EXAM-2023-V3-REAL-160-QUESTIONS-
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HESI EXIT
RN
2022 V3
160
Questions
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1. A male client with stomach cancer returns to the unit following a total
gastrectomy. He has a nasogastric tube to suction and is receiving
Lactated Ringer’s solution at 75 mL/hour IV. One hour after admission to
the unit, the nurse notes 300 mL of blood in the suction canister, the
client’s heart rate is 155 beats/minute, and his blood pressure is 78/48
mmHg. In addition to reporting the finding to the surgeon. Which action
should the nurse implement first?
a. Measure and document the client’s urinary output.
b. Request the client’s reserved unit if packed red blood cells.
c. Prepare the placement of a central venous
catheter. d. Increase the infusion rate of
Lactated Ringer’s solution.
2. an adult male who fell 20 feet from the roof of this home has multiple
injuries, including a right pneumothorax. Chest tubes were inserted in the
emergency department prior to his transfer to the intensive care unit (ICU).
the nurse notes that the suction control chamber is bubbling at the
- 10 cm H2O mark, with fluctuation in the water seal, and over the past
hour 75 ml of bright red blood is measured in the collection chamber. Which
intervention should the nurse implement?
a. Add sterile water to the suction control chamber.
b. Give blood from the collection chamber as autotransfusion
c. Manipulate blood in tubing to drain into chamber.
d. Increase wall suction to eliminate fluctuation in water seal.
3. A client who received hemodialysis yesterday is experiencing a blood
pressure of 200/100 mmHg, heart rate 110 beats/minute, and respiratory rate
36 breaths/minute. The client is manifesting shortness of breath, bilateral 2+
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pedal edema, and an oxygen saturation on room air of 89%. Which action
should the nurse take first?
a. Elevate the foot of the bed.
b. Restrict the client’s
fluid. c. Begin
supplemental oxygen.
d. Prepare the client for hemodialysis.
HESI-EXIT-RN-EXAM-2023-V3-REAL-160-QUESTIONS-
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4. A client with Addison’s crisis is admitted for treatment with adrenal cortical
supplementation. Based on the client’s admitting diagnosis, which findings
require immediate action by the nurse? (Select all that apply)
a. Headache and tremors
b. Irregular heart rate
c. Skin hyperpigmentation
d. Postural hypotension
e. Pallor and diaphoresis
5. An older client is admitted with fluid volume deficit and dehydration.
Which assessment finding is the best indicator of hydration that the nurse
should report to the healthcare provider?
a. Urine specific gravity is 1.040
b. Systolic blood pressure decreases 10 points when standing.
c. The client denies being thirsty.
d. Skin tenting occurs when the client’s forearm is pinched.
6. After an inservice about electronic health record (EHR) security and
safeguarding client information, the nurse observes a colleague going
home with printed copies of client information in a uniform pocket.
HESI-EXIT-RN-EXAM-2023-V3-REAL-160-QUESTIONS-
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AND SOLUTIONS
HESI EXIT
RN
2022 V3
160
Questions
HESI-EXIT-RN-EXAM-2023-V3-REAL-160-QUESTIONS-
AND-ANSWERS
,HESI-EXIT-RN-EXAM-2023-V3-REAL-160-QUESTIONS-
AND SOLUTIONS
1. A male client with stomach cancer returns to the unit following a total
gastrectomy. He has a nasogastric tube to suction and is receiving
Lactated Ringer’s solution at 75 mL/hour IV. One hour after admission to
the unit, the nurse notes 300 mL of blood in the suction canister, the
client’s heart rate is 155 beats/minute, and his blood pressure is 78/48
mmHg. In addition to reporting the finding to the surgeon. Which action
should the nurse implement first?
a. Measure and document the client’s urinary output.
b. Request the client’s reserved unit if packed red blood cells.
c. Prepare the placement of a central venous
catheter. d. Increase the infusion rate of
Lactated Ringer’s solution.
2. an adult male who fell 20 feet from the roof of this home has multiple
injuries, including a right pneumothorax. Chest tubes were inserted in the
emergency department prior to his transfer to the intensive care unit (ICU).
the nurse notes that the suction control chamber is bubbling at the
- 10 cm H2O mark, with fluctuation in the water seal, and over the past
hour 75 ml of bright red blood is measured in the collection chamber. Which
intervention should the nurse implement?
a. Add sterile water to the suction control chamber.
b. Give blood from the collection chamber as autotransfusion
c. Manipulate blood in tubing to drain into chamber.
d. Increase wall suction to eliminate fluctuation in water seal.
3. A client who received hemodialysis yesterday is experiencing a blood
pressure of 200/100 mmHg, heart rate 110 beats/minute, and respiratory rate
36 breaths/minute. The client is manifesting shortness of breath, bilateral 2+
HESI-EXIT-RN-EXAM-2023-V3-REAL-160-QUESTIONS-
AND-ANSWERS
,HESI-EXIT-RN-EXAM-2023-V3-REAL-160-QUESTIONS-
AND SOLUTIONS
pedal edema, and an oxygen saturation on room air of 89%. Which action
should the nurse take first?
a. Elevate the foot of the bed.
b. Restrict the client’s
fluid. c. Begin
supplemental oxygen.
d. Prepare the client for hemodialysis.
HESI-EXIT-RN-EXAM-2023-V3-REAL-160-QUESTIONS-
AND-ANSWERS
, HESI-EXIT-RN-EXAM-2023-V3-REAL-160-QUESTIONS-
AND SOLUTIONS
4. A client with Addison’s crisis is admitted for treatment with adrenal cortical
supplementation. Based on the client’s admitting diagnosis, which findings
require immediate action by the nurse? (Select all that apply)
a. Headache and tremors
b. Irregular heart rate
c. Skin hyperpigmentation
d. Postural hypotension
e. Pallor and diaphoresis
5. An older client is admitted with fluid volume deficit and dehydration.
Which assessment finding is the best indicator of hydration that the nurse
should report to the healthcare provider?
a. Urine specific gravity is 1.040
b. Systolic blood pressure decreases 10 points when standing.
c. The client denies being thirsty.
d. Skin tenting occurs when the client’s forearm is pinched.
6. After an inservice about electronic health record (EHR) security and
safeguarding client information, the nurse observes a colleague going
home with printed copies of client information in a uniform pocket.
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