HESI RN Exit Exam 2024 new updated version questions and
correct answers 100% pass solution A+ GRADE
The nurse is providing education to a client who experiences recurrent levels of moderate anxiety to
situations and perceived stress. In addition to information about prescribed medication and
administration, which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Find outlets for more social interaction
B. Practice using muscle relaxation techniques
C. Center attention on positive upbeat music
D. Think about reasons the episodes occur - answer>>B. Practice using muscle relaxation techniques
A young woman with multiple sclerosis just received several immunizations in preparation for moving
into a college dormitory. Two days later, she reports to the nurse that she is experiencing increasing
fatigue and visual problems. What teaching should the nurse provide?
A. Plans to move into the dormitory need to be postponed for at least a semester
B. These are common side effects of the vaccines and will resolve in a few days
C. Immunizations can trigger a relapse of the disease, so get plenty of extra rest
D. these early signs of an infection may require medical treatment with antibiotics - answer>>C.
Immunizations can trigger a relapse of the disease, so get plenty of extra rest
The nurse is caring for a preterm newborn with nasal flaring, grunting, and sternal retractions. After
administering surfactant, which assessment is most important for the nurse to monitor?
A. Arterial blood gasses
B. Breath sounds
C. Oxygen saturation
D. Respiratory rate - answer>>A. Arterial blood gasses
An S3 heart sound is auscultated in a client in her third trimester of pregnancy. What intervention
should the nurse take?
,A. Prepare the client for an echocardiogram
B. Document in the client's record
C. Notify the healthcare provider
D. Limit the client's fluids - answer>>B. Document in the client's record
A young male client is admitted to rehabilitation following a right above-knee amputation (AKA) for a
severe traumatic injury. He is in the commons room and anxiously calls out to the nurse, stating that his
"right foot is aching". The nurse offers reassurance and support. Which additional intervention is most
important for the nurse to implement?
A. Encourage discussion of feelings about the loss of his limb
B. Administer a prescription for gabapentin, a neuroleptic agent
C. Tech the client how to wrap the stump with an elastic bandage
D. Offer to assist the client to a quieter location so he can relax - answer>>A. Encourage discussion of
feelings about the loss of his limb
A combination multi-drug cocktail is being considered for an asymptomatic HIV-infected client with a
CD4 cell count of 500. Which nursing assessment of the client is most crucial in determining whether
therapy should be initiated?
A. Willing to comply with complex drug schedules
B. Maintains an adequate social support system
C. Qualifies for a prescription assistance program
D. States various side effects of retroviral agents - answer>>A. Willing to comply with complex drug
schedules
The nurse is caring for a seated client who is experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. Which actions should
the nurse implement? (Select all that apply)
A. Loosen restrictive clothing
B. Insert a bite block
C. Ease the client to the floor
,D. Note the duration of the seizure
E. Restrain the client - answer>>A. Loosen restrictive clothing
C. Ease the client to the floor
D. Note the duration of the seizure
On admission to the Emergency Department, a female client who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 3
years ago reports that this morning she took a handful of medications and left a suicide note for her
family. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. Which family member has the client's suicide note
B. What drugs the client used for the suicide attempt
C. When the client last took drugs for bipolar disorder
D. Whether the client over attempted suicide in the past - answer>>C. When the client last took drugs
for bipolar disorder
The nurse has complete the diet teaching of a client who is being discharged following treatment of a
leg wound. A high protein diet is encouraged to promote wound healing. Which lunch choice by the
client indicates that the teaching was effective?
A. A tuna fish sandwich with chips and ice cream
B. A salad with three kinds of lettuce and fruit
C. A peanut butter sandwich with soda and cookies
D. Vegetable soup, crackers, and milk - answer>>A. A tuna fish sandwich with chips and ice cream
The nurse has received funding to design a health promotion project for African-American women who
are at risk for developing breast cancer. Which resource is most important in designing this program?
A. A listing of African-American women who live in the community
B. Morbidity data for breast cancer in women of all races
C. Participation of community leaders in planning the program
, D. Technical assistance to produce a video on breast self-examination - answer>>C. Participation of
community leaders in planning the program
A new nurse preparing to irrigate an intravenous catheter is attaching a 24-gauge needle. Which action
should the charge nurse implement?
A. Suggest the nurse use a 20-gauge needle
B. Instruct the nurse to remove the needle
C. Direct the nurse to change the IV tubing
D. Prompt the nurse to apply povidone to the site - answer>>A. Suggest the nurse use a 20-gauge needle
After reviewing the Braden Scale findings of residents at a long-term facility, the charge nurse should to
tell the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to prioritize skin care for which client?
A. A poorly nourished client who requires liquid supplements
B. An older adult who is unable to communicate elimination needs
C. A woman with osteoporosis who is unable to bear weight
D. A older man whose sheets are damp each time he is turned - answer>>D. A older man whose sheets
are damp each time he is turned
An increased number of elderly persons are electing to undergo a new surgical procedure which cures
glaucoma. Which effect is the nurse likely to note as a result of this increase in glaucoma surgeries?
A. Decreased prevalence of glaucoma in the population
B. Increased incidence of glaucoma in the population
C. Decreased morbidity in the elderly population
D. Increased mortality in the elderly population - answer>>A. Decreased prevalence of glaucoma in the
population
An adult female client tells the nurse that though she is afraid her abusive boyfriend might one day kill
her, she keeps hoping that he will change. Which action should the nurse take first?
correct answers 100% pass solution A+ GRADE
The nurse is providing education to a client who experiences recurrent levels of moderate anxiety to
situations and perceived stress. In addition to information about prescribed medication and
administration, which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Find outlets for more social interaction
B. Practice using muscle relaxation techniques
C. Center attention on positive upbeat music
D. Think about reasons the episodes occur - answer>>B. Practice using muscle relaxation techniques
A young woman with multiple sclerosis just received several immunizations in preparation for moving
into a college dormitory. Two days later, she reports to the nurse that she is experiencing increasing
fatigue and visual problems. What teaching should the nurse provide?
A. Plans to move into the dormitory need to be postponed for at least a semester
B. These are common side effects of the vaccines and will resolve in a few days
C. Immunizations can trigger a relapse of the disease, so get plenty of extra rest
D. these early signs of an infection may require medical treatment with antibiotics - answer>>C.
Immunizations can trigger a relapse of the disease, so get plenty of extra rest
The nurse is caring for a preterm newborn with nasal flaring, grunting, and sternal retractions. After
administering surfactant, which assessment is most important for the nurse to monitor?
A. Arterial blood gasses
B. Breath sounds
C. Oxygen saturation
D. Respiratory rate - answer>>A. Arterial blood gasses
An S3 heart sound is auscultated in a client in her third trimester of pregnancy. What intervention
should the nurse take?
,A. Prepare the client for an echocardiogram
B. Document in the client's record
C. Notify the healthcare provider
D. Limit the client's fluids - answer>>B. Document in the client's record
A young male client is admitted to rehabilitation following a right above-knee amputation (AKA) for a
severe traumatic injury. He is in the commons room and anxiously calls out to the nurse, stating that his
"right foot is aching". The nurse offers reassurance and support. Which additional intervention is most
important for the nurse to implement?
A. Encourage discussion of feelings about the loss of his limb
B. Administer a prescription for gabapentin, a neuroleptic agent
C. Tech the client how to wrap the stump with an elastic bandage
D. Offer to assist the client to a quieter location so he can relax - answer>>A. Encourage discussion of
feelings about the loss of his limb
A combination multi-drug cocktail is being considered for an asymptomatic HIV-infected client with a
CD4 cell count of 500. Which nursing assessment of the client is most crucial in determining whether
therapy should be initiated?
A. Willing to comply with complex drug schedules
B. Maintains an adequate social support system
C. Qualifies for a prescription assistance program
D. States various side effects of retroviral agents - answer>>A. Willing to comply with complex drug
schedules
The nurse is caring for a seated client who is experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. Which actions should
the nurse implement? (Select all that apply)
A. Loosen restrictive clothing
B. Insert a bite block
C. Ease the client to the floor
,D. Note the duration of the seizure
E. Restrain the client - answer>>A. Loosen restrictive clothing
C. Ease the client to the floor
D. Note the duration of the seizure
On admission to the Emergency Department, a female client who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 3
years ago reports that this morning she took a handful of medications and left a suicide note for her
family. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. Which family member has the client's suicide note
B. What drugs the client used for the suicide attempt
C. When the client last took drugs for bipolar disorder
D. Whether the client over attempted suicide in the past - answer>>C. When the client last took drugs
for bipolar disorder
The nurse has complete the diet teaching of a client who is being discharged following treatment of a
leg wound. A high protein diet is encouraged to promote wound healing. Which lunch choice by the
client indicates that the teaching was effective?
A. A tuna fish sandwich with chips and ice cream
B. A salad with three kinds of lettuce and fruit
C. A peanut butter sandwich with soda and cookies
D. Vegetable soup, crackers, and milk - answer>>A. A tuna fish sandwich with chips and ice cream
The nurse has received funding to design a health promotion project for African-American women who
are at risk for developing breast cancer. Which resource is most important in designing this program?
A. A listing of African-American women who live in the community
B. Morbidity data for breast cancer in women of all races
C. Participation of community leaders in planning the program
, D. Technical assistance to produce a video on breast self-examination - answer>>C. Participation of
community leaders in planning the program
A new nurse preparing to irrigate an intravenous catheter is attaching a 24-gauge needle. Which action
should the charge nurse implement?
A. Suggest the nurse use a 20-gauge needle
B. Instruct the nurse to remove the needle
C. Direct the nurse to change the IV tubing
D. Prompt the nurse to apply povidone to the site - answer>>A. Suggest the nurse use a 20-gauge needle
After reviewing the Braden Scale findings of residents at a long-term facility, the charge nurse should to
tell the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to prioritize skin care for which client?
A. A poorly nourished client who requires liquid supplements
B. An older adult who is unable to communicate elimination needs
C. A woman with osteoporosis who is unable to bear weight
D. A older man whose sheets are damp each time he is turned - answer>>D. A older man whose sheets
are damp each time he is turned
An increased number of elderly persons are electing to undergo a new surgical procedure which cures
glaucoma. Which effect is the nurse likely to note as a result of this increase in glaucoma surgeries?
A. Decreased prevalence of glaucoma in the population
B. Increased incidence of glaucoma in the population
C. Decreased morbidity in the elderly population
D. Increased mortality in the elderly population - answer>>A. Decreased prevalence of glaucoma in the
population
An adult female client tells the nurse that though she is afraid her abusive boyfriend might one day kill
her, she keeps hoping that he will change. Which action should the nurse take first?
