Practice HESI RN Exit II Ultimate Exam Guide 2025
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What electrolyte should nurses monitor after a post-op thyroidectomy? Why? - Calcium.
This is because you thyroid gland is close to the parathyroid, which is responsible for calcium. So
if this is removed, the patient can become hypocalemic.
What are signs of hypocalcemia? - Tetany, paraesthesia (numbness or tingling), and
seizures.
What are the precaution requirements for TB? - N95 mask (particulate respirator mask).
They will need negative pressure room and will be on droplet precautions.
What is the MAX urine output per day someone can have? - 2000ml
What is the most full you want an ostomy bag before it's changed? - 1/2 full because
there will also be gas in the bag so take into consideration the air.
At what age do you start introducing whole milk? - One year, no younger. And it must be
whole milk (not skim or 1%)
At what age should solid food start to be given? - 4-6 months
Do infants need fluoride? - No, because this is for people with teeth.
What are people on estrogen replacement therapy at risk of? - This is birth control (oral
contraceptives) are at risk for DVT
What procedures is important to know if the patient has shellfish allergies? - Anything
with dye
What is acyclovir used to treat? - Herpes (viral infection with no cure)
When should patients use acyclovir? - Use with the onset of recurrence of symptoms.
Can acyclovir be given to pregnant women? - Yes, it does not cause birth defects
After a post-op scoliosis surgery, what is one of the most important things to check? -
NERVES, the sensation of extremities
Can people with celiac disease have potato chips? - Yes
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What electrolyte should nurses monitor after a post-op thyroidectomy? Why? - Calcium.
This is because you thyroid gland is close to the parathyroid, which is responsible for calcium. So
if this is removed, the patient can become hypocalemic.
What are signs of hypocalcemia? - Tetany, paraesthesia (numbness or tingling), and
seizures.
What are the precaution requirements for TB? - N95 mask (particulate respirator mask).
They will need negative pressure room and will be on droplet precautions.
What is the MAX urine output per day someone can have? - 2000ml
What is the most full you want an ostomy bag before it's changed? - 1/2 full because
there will also be gas in the bag so take into consideration the air.
At what age do you start introducing whole milk? - One year, no younger. And it must be
whole milk (not skim or 1%)
At what age should solid food start to be given? - 4-6 months
Do infants need fluoride? - No, because this is for people with teeth.
What are people on estrogen replacement therapy at risk of? - This is birth control (oral
contraceptives) are at risk for DVT
What procedures is important to know if the patient has shellfish allergies? - Anything
with dye
What is acyclovir used to treat? - Herpes (viral infection with no cure)
When should patients use acyclovir? - Use with the onset of recurrence of symptoms.
Can acyclovir be given to pregnant women? - Yes, it does not cause birth defects
After a post-op scoliosis surgery, what is one of the most important things to check? -
NERVES, the sensation of extremities
Can people with celiac disease have potato chips? - Yes
