HESI Exit RN EXIT EXAM
HESI Exit RN EXIT EXAM 4 Version 4
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A client who had bariatric surgery 2 months ago is admitted because of vomiting and inability to
tolerate food and liquids. The client is pain free. Which intervention should the nurse include in
the client's plan of care?
A. Determine if the client is over-hydrating to feel satiated
B. Maintain the client on an NPO status
C. Encourage positive self accolades for dietary adherence
D. Administer daily vitamin supplements –
Correct Answer :B. Maintain the client on an NPO status
A+ TEST BANK 1
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A 3-year-old boy was successfully toilet trained prior to his admission to the hospital for injuries
sustained from a fall. His parents are very concerned that the child has regressed in his toileting
behaviors. Which information should the nurse provide to the parents?
A. Diapering will be provided since hospitalization is stressful to preschoolers
B. Children usually resume their toileting behaviors when they leave the hospital
C. A potty chair should be brought from home so he can maintain his toileting skills
D. A retraining program will need to be initiated when the child returns home –
Correct Answer :B. Children usually resume their toileting behaviors when they leave the
hospital
A clinical trial is recommended for a female client with metastatic breast cancer, but she refuses
to participate and tells her family that she does not wish to have further treatments. the client's
son and daughter ask the nurse to try and convince their mother to reconsider this decision.
How should the nurse respond?
A. Explain to the family that they must accept their mother's decision
B. Discuss success of clinical trials and ask the client to consider participating for one month
C. Ask the client with her children present if she fully understands the decision she has made
D. Explore the client's decision to refuse treatment and offer support. –
Correct Answer :D. Explore the client's decision to refuse treatment and offer support.
The nurse who works in labor and delivery is reassigned to the cardiac care unit for the day
because of a low census in labor and delivery. Which assignment is best for the charge nurse to
give this nurse?
A. Assist cardiac nurses with their assignments
B. Monitor the central telemetry
C. Perform the admission of a new client
D. Transfer a client to another unit –
A+ TEST BANK 2
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Correct Answer :A. Assist cardiac nurses with their assignments
A client with Type 1 diabetes mellitus and a large draining ulcer of the right foot is admitted with
a suspected Staphylococcus aureus infection. Which interventions should the nurse implement?
(Select all that apply)
A. Monitor the client's white blood cell count
B. Explain the purpose of a low bacteria diet
C. Send wound drainage for culture and sensitivity
D. Institute contact precautions for staff and visitors
E. Use standard precautions and wear a mask –
Correct Answer :A. Monitor the client's white blood cell count
C. Send wound drainage for culture and sensitivity
D. Institute contact precautions for staff and visitors
The nurse is managing 4 clients in the intensive care unit who are mechanically ventilated. After
performing a quick visual assessment, the nurse should prioritize care for the client who is
exhibiting which finding?
A. An audible voice when client is trying to communicate
B. High pressure alarm sounds when client is coughing
C. Restrained and restless with a low volume alarm sounding
D. Diminished breath sounds in the right posterior base –
Correct Answer :C. Restrained and restless with a low volume alarm sounding
A+ TEST BANK 3
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A male client tells the nurse that he is concerned that he may have a stomach ulcer, because he
is experiencing heartburn and a dull gnawing pain that is relieved when he eats. Which is the
best response by the nurse?
A. Instruct the client that these mild symptoms can generally be controlled with changes in his
diet
B. Advise the client that he needs to seek immediate medical evaluation and treatment of these
symptoms
C. Encourage the client to obtain a complete physical exam, since these symptoms are consistent
with an ulcer
D. Assure the client that his symptoms may only reflect reflux, since ulcer pain is not relieved
with food –
Correct Answer :C. Encourage the client to obtain a complete physical exam, since these
symptoms are consistent with an ulcer
The nurse is evaluating the diet teaching of a client with hypertension. What dinner selection
indicates that the client understands the dietary recommendations for hypertension?
A. Grilled steak, baked potato with sour cream, green beans, coffee, and raisin cream pie
B. Baked pork chops, applesauce, corn on the cob, 1% milk, and key-lime pie
C. Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, pickles, skim milk, and lemon meringue pie
D. Beef stir fry, fried rice, egg drop soup, diet soda, and pumpkin pie –
Correct Answer :B. Baked pork chops, applesauce, corn on the cob, 1% milk, and key-lime pie
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of urolithiasis. Which finding is most important for the nurse
to report to the healthcare provider?
A. Volume of each voiding is more than 300mL
B. Serum potassium that is elevated
C. Relief of flank pain that radiated into the groin
A+ TEST BANK 4
HESI Exit RN EXIT EXAM 4 Version 4
Complete 160 Recent Questions and Correct
Verified Answers/ RN Hesi Exit Exam V4 for
the RN Hesi Exit Prep (New!)
A client who had bariatric surgery 2 months ago is admitted because of vomiting and inability to
tolerate food and liquids. The client is pain free. Which intervention should the nurse include in
the client's plan of care?
A. Determine if the client is over-hydrating to feel satiated
B. Maintain the client on an NPO status
C. Encourage positive self accolades for dietary adherence
D. Administer daily vitamin supplements –
Correct Answer :B. Maintain the client on an NPO status
A+ TEST BANK 1
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A 3-year-old boy was successfully toilet trained prior to his admission to the hospital for injuries
sustained from a fall. His parents are very concerned that the child has regressed in his toileting
behaviors. Which information should the nurse provide to the parents?
A. Diapering will be provided since hospitalization is stressful to preschoolers
B. Children usually resume their toileting behaviors when they leave the hospital
C. A potty chair should be brought from home so he can maintain his toileting skills
D. A retraining program will need to be initiated when the child returns home –
Correct Answer :B. Children usually resume their toileting behaviors when they leave the
hospital
A clinical trial is recommended for a female client with metastatic breast cancer, but she refuses
to participate and tells her family that she does not wish to have further treatments. the client's
son and daughter ask the nurse to try and convince their mother to reconsider this decision.
How should the nurse respond?
A. Explain to the family that they must accept their mother's decision
B. Discuss success of clinical trials and ask the client to consider participating for one month
C. Ask the client with her children present if she fully understands the decision she has made
D. Explore the client's decision to refuse treatment and offer support. –
Correct Answer :D. Explore the client's decision to refuse treatment and offer support.
The nurse who works in labor and delivery is reassigned to the cardiac care unit for the day
because of a low census in labor and delivery. Which assignment is best for the charge nurse to
give this nurse?
A. Assist cardiac nurses with their assignments
B. Monitor the central telemetry
C. Perform the admission of a new client
D. Transfer a client to another unit –
A+ TEST BANK 2
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Correct Answer :A. Assist cardiac nurses with their assignments
A client with Type 1 diabetes mellitus and a large draining ulcer of the right foot is admitted with
a suspected Staphylococcus aureus infection. Which interventions should the nurse implement?
(Select all that apply)
A. Monitor the client's white blood cell count
B. Explain the purpose of a low bacteria diet
C. Send wound drainage for culture and sensitivity
D. Institute contact precautions for staff and visitors
E. Use standard precautions and wear a mask –
Correct Answer :A. Monitor the client's white blood cell count
C. Send wound drainage for culture and sensitivity
D. Institute contact precautions for staff and visitors
The nurse is managing 4 clients in the intensive care unit who are mechanically ventilated. After
performing a quick visual assessment, the nurse should prioritize care for the client who is
exhibiting which finding?
A. An audible voice when client is trying to communicate
B. High pressure alarm sounds when client is coughing
C. Restrained and restless with a low volume alarm sounding
D. Diminished breath sounds in the right posterior base –
Correct Answer :C. Restrained and restless with a low volume alarm sounding
A+ TEST BANK 3
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A male client tells the nurse that he is concerned that he may have a stomach ulcer, because he
is experiencing heartburn and a dull gnawing pain that is relieved when he eats. Which is the
best response by the nurse?
A. Instruct the client that these mild symptoms can generally be controlled with changes in his
diet
B. Advise the client that he needs to seek immediate medical evaluation and treatment of these
symptoms
C. Encourage the client to obtain a complete physical exam, since these symptoms are consistent
with an ulcer
D. Assure the client that his symptoms may only reflect reflux, since ulcer pain is not relieved
with food –
Correct Answer :C. Encourage the client to obtain a complete physical exam, since these
symptoms are consistent with an ulcer
The nurse is evaluating the diet teaching of a client with hypertension. What dinner selection
indicates that the client understands the dietary recommendations for hypertension?
A. Grilled steak, baked potato with sour cream, green beans, coffee, and raisin cream pie
B. Baked pork chops, applesauce, corn on the cob, 1% milk, and key-lime pie
C. Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, pickles, skim milk, and lemon meringue pie
D. Beef stir fry, fried rice, egg drop soup, diet soda, and pumpkin pie –
Correct Answer :B. Baked pork chops, applesauce, corn on the cob, 1% milk, and key-lime pie
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of urolithiasis. Which finding is most important for the nurse
to report to the healthcare provider?
A. Volume of each voiding is more than 300mL
B. Serum potassium that is elevated
C. Relief of flank pain that radiated into the groin
A+ TEST BANK 4
