HESI RN Fundamentals Exit Exam Questions And Correct
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The nurse is administering the 0900 medications to a client who was admitted during the night. Which client
statement indicates that the nurse should further assess the medication order?
A."At home I take my pills at 8:00 am."
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B."It costs a lot of money to buy all of these pills."
C."1get so tired of taking pills every day."
D."This is a new pill I have never taken before." - ANSWER-"This is a new pill I have never taken before."
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The nurse is assessing several clients prior tosurgery. Which factor in a client's history poses the
greatest threat for complications to occur during surgery?
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A.Taking birth control pills for the past 2 years
B.Taking anticoagulants for the past year
C.Recently completing antibiotic therapy
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D.Having taken laxatives PRN for the last 6 months - ANSWER-Taking anticoagulants for the past year
A nurse is assigned to care for a close friend in the hospital setting. Which action should the nurse take first
when given the assignment?
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A.Notify the friend that all medical information will be kept confidential.
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B.Explain the relationship to the charge nurse and ask for reassignment.
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C.Approach thne client and ask if the assignment is uncomfortable.
D.Accept the assignment but protect the client's confidentiality. - ANSWER-Explain the relationship to the
charge nurse and ask for reassignment.
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The nurse is assisting a client to the bathroom. When the client is 5 feet from the bathroom door, he states,
"I feel faint." Before the nurse can get the client to a chair, the client starts to fall. Which is the priority action
for the nurse to take?
A.Check the client's carotid pulse.
,B.Encourage the client to get to the toilet.
C.In a loud voice, call for help.
D.Gently lower the client to the floor. - ANSWER-Gently lower the client to the floor.
The nurse is aware that malnutrition is a common problem among clients served by a community health clinic
for the homeless. Which laboratoryvalue is the most reliable indicator of chronic protein malnutrition?
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A.Low serum albumin level
2
B.Low serum transferrin level
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C.High hemoglobin level
D.High cholesterol level - ANSWER-Low serum albumin level
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The nurse is counting a client's respiratory rate. During a 30-second interval, the nurse counts six
respirations and the client coughs three times. In repeating the count for a second 30-second interval,the
nurse counts eight respirations. Which respiratory rate should the nurse document?
A.14
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B.16
C.17
D.28- ANSWER-16
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The nurse is instructing a client in the proper use of a metered-dose inhaler. Which instruction should the
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nurse provide the client to ensure the optimal benefits from the drug?
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A."Fill your lungs with air through your mouth and then compress the inhaler."
B."Compress the inhaler while slowly breathing in through your mouth."
C."Compress the inhaler while inhaling quickly through your nose."
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D."Exhale completely after compressing the inhaler and then inhale." - ANSWER-Compress the inhaler while
slowly breathing in through your mouth."
The nurse is instructing a client with cholecystitis regarding diet choices. Which meal best meets the dietary
needs of this client?
A.Steak, baked beans, and a salad
, B.Broiled fish, green beans, and an apple
C.Pork chops, macaroni and cheese, and grapes
D.Avocado salad, milk, and angel food cake - ANSWER-Broiled fish, green beans, and an apple
The nurse is obtaining a lie-sit-stand blood pressure reading on a client. Which action is most important for the
nurse to implement?
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A.Stay with the client while the client is standing.
B.Record the findings on the graphic sheet in the chart.
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C.Keep the blood pressure cuff on the same arm.
D.Record changes in the client's pulse rate. - ANSWER-Stay with the client while the client is standing.
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The nurse is preparing an older client for discharge. Which method is best for the nurse to use when
evaluating the client's ability to perform a dressing change at home?
A.Determine how the client feels about changing the dressing.
B.Ask the client to describe the procedure in writing.
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C.Seek a family member's evaluation of the client's ability to change the dressing.
D.Observe the client change the dressing unassisted. - ANSWER-Observe the client change the dressing
unassisted.
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The nurse is preparing to administer 10 mL of liquid potassium chloride through a feeding tube, followed by 10
mL of liquid acetaminophen. Which action should the nurse include in this procedure?
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A.Dilute each of the medications with sterile water prior to administration.
B.Mix the medications in one syringe before opening the feeding tube.
C.Administer water between the doses ofthe two liquid medications.
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D.Withdraw any fluid from the tube before instilling each medication. - ANSWER-Administer water
between the doses of the two liquid medications.
The nurse is teaching a client how to perform progressive muscle relaxation techniquesto relieve
insomnia. A week later the client reports that he is still unable to sleep, despite following the same
routine every night. Which action should the nurse take first?
A.Instruct the client to add regular exercise as a daily routine.
Verified Answers New Version 2026 Graded A+
The nurse is administering the 0900 medications to a client who was admitted during the night. Which client
statement indicates that the nurse should further assess the medication order?
A."At home I take my pills at 8:00 am."
26
B."It costs a lot of money to buy all of these pills."
C."1get so tired of taking pills every day."
D."This is a new pill I have never taken before." - ANSWER-"This is a new pill I have never taken before."
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The nurse is assessing several clients prior tosurgery. Which factor in a client's history poses the
greatest threat for complications to occur during surgery?
am
A.Taking birth control pills for the past 2 years
B.Taking anticoagulants for the past year
C.Recently completing antibiotic therapy
Ex
D.Having taken laxatives PRN for the last 6 months - ANSWER-Taking anticoagulants for the past year
A nurse is assigned to care for a close friend in the hospital setting. Which action should the nurse take first
when given the assignment?
s
A.Notify the friend that all medical information will be kept confidential.
rt
B.Explain the relationship to the charge nurse and ask for reassignment.
pe
C.Approach thne client and ask if the assignment is uncomfortable.
D.Accept the assignment but protect the client's confidentiality. - ANSWER-Explain the relationship to the
charge nurse and ask for reassignment.
Ex
The nurse is assisting a client to the bathroom. When the client is 5 feet from the bathroom door, he states,
"I feel faint." Before the nurse can get the client to a chair, the client starts to fall. Which is the priority action
for the nurse to take?
A.Check the client's carotid pulse.
,B.Encourage the client to get to the toilet.
C.In a loud voice, call for help.
D.Gently lower the client to the floor. - ANSWER-Gently lower the client to the floor.
The nurse is aware that malnutrition is a common problem among clients served by a community health clinic
for the homeless. Which laboratoryvalue is the most reliable indicator of chronic protein malnutrition?
6
A.Low serum albumin level
2
B.Low serum transferrin level
20
C.High hemoglobin level
D.High cholesterol level - ANSWER-Low serum albumin level
am
The nurse is counting a client's respiratory rate. During a 30-second interval, the nurse counts six
respirations and the client coughs three times. In repeating the count for a second 30-second interval,the
nurse counts eight respirations. Which respiratory rate should the nurse document?
A.14
Ex
B.16
C.17
D.28- ANSWER-16
ts
The nurse is instructing a client in the proper use of a metered-dose inhaler. Which instruction should the
r
nurse provide the client to ensure the optimal benefits from the drug?
pe
A."Fill your lungs with air through your mouth and then compress the inhaler."
B."Compress the inhaler while slowly breathing in through your mouth."
C."Compress the inhaler while inhaling quickly through your nose."
Ex
D."Exhale completely after compressing the inhaler and then inhale." - ANSWER-Compress the inhaler while
slowly breathing in through your mouth."
The nurse is instructing a client with cholecystitis regarding diet choices. Which meal best meets the dietary
needs of this client?
A.Steak, baked beans, and a salad
, B.Broiled fish, green beans, and an apple
C.Pork chops, macaroni and cheese, and grapes
D.Avocado salad, milk, and angel food cake - ANSWER-Broiled fish, green beans, and an apple
The nurse is obtaining a lie-sit-stand blood pressure reading on a client. Which action is most important for the
nurse to implement?
26
A.Stay with the client while the client is standing.
B.Record the findings on the graphic sheet in the chart.
20
C.Keep the blood pressure cuff on the same arm.
D.Record changes in the client's pulse rate. - ANSWER-Stay with the client while the client is standing.
am
The nurse is preparing an older client for discharge. Which method is best for the nurse to use when
evaluating the client's ability to perform a dressing change at home?
A.Determine how the client feels about changing the dressing.
B.Ask the client to describe the procedure in writing.
Ex
C.Seek a family member's evaluation of the client's ability to change the dressing.
D.Observe the client change the dressing unassisted. - ANSWER-Observe the client change the dressing
unassisted.
s
rt
The nurse is preparing to administer 10 mL of liquid potassium chloride through a feeding tube, followed by 10
mL of liquid acetaminophen. Which action should the nurse include in this procedure?
pe
A.Dilute each of the medications with sterile water prior to administration.
B.Mix the medications in one syringe before opening the feeding tube.
C.Administer water between the doses ofthe two liquid medications.
Ex
D.Withdraw any fluid from the tube before instilling each medication. - ANSWER-Administer water
between the doses of the two liquid medications.
The nurse is teaching a client how to perform progressive muscle relaxation techniquesto relieve
insomnia. A week later the client reports that he is still unable to sleep, despite following the same
routine every night. Which action should the nurse take first?
A.Instruct the client to add regular exercise as a daily routine.
