BSN366 EXIT HESI: EXAM, 2025/2026
WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
A client exposed to tuberculosis is scheduled to begin
prophylactic treatment with isoniazid. Which information is most
important for the nurse to know before administering the initial
dose?
A) Current diagnosis of hepatitis B.
B) History of IV drug use.
C) Length of time of the exposure to tuberculosis.
D) Conversion of the clients PPD test from negative to positive. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- A) Current diagnosis of hepatitis B.
The nurse is providing teaching to a client with type 2 DM about
important points for disease and symptom management. Which
statement by the client indicates understanding?
A) Using salt, herbs, and spices will improve the flavor of foods
B) Get an eye exam with an opthalmologist annually
C) Arrange diet schedule around three regular meals a day
D) Inspect feet every month for ingrown nails, cuts, and caluses -
CORRECT ANSWERS- B) Get an eye exam with an opthalmologist
annually
,Client with arthritis has been receiving treatment with naproxen
and now reports ongoing stomach pain, increasing weakness, and
fatigue. Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor?
A) Serum calcium.
B) Hemoglobin.
C) Osmolality.
D) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate. - CORRECT ANSWERS- B)
Hemoglobin.
A client with obstructive sleep apnea ambulates in the hallway
with the nurse prior to bedtime. Which intervention is most
important for the nurse to implement before leaving the client?
A) Apply the clients positive airway pressure device.
B) Elevate the head of the bed to a 45° angle.
C) Left and lock the side rails in place.
D) Remove dentures or other oral appliance. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- A) Apply the clients positive airway pressure device.
The nurse leading a care team on a medical surgical unit is
assigning client care to a practical nurse and an unlicensed
assistive personnel. Which tasks should the nurse assigned to the
pen?
,A) Determine the need for urinary catheterizations.
B) Titrate oxygen to prescribed parameters.
C) Evaluate an update plans of care for clients.
D) Receive a postoperative client and conduct the assessment. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- B) Titrate oxygen to prescribed parameters.
The nurse is planning to assess a clients oxygen saturation to
determine if additional oxygen is needed for via nasal cannula.
The client has a bilateral below the knee amputation and pedal
pulses that are weak and thready. What action should the nurse
take?
A) Document that an accurate oxygen saturation reading cannot
be obtained.
B) Elevate the clients hands for five minutes prior to obtaining a
reading from the finger.
C) Increase the oxygen based on a clients breathing patterns and
lung sounds.
D) Place the oximeter clip on the earlobe to obtain the oxygen
saturation reading. - CORRECT ANSWERS- D) Place the oximeter
clip on the earlobe to obtain the oxygen saturation reading.
An unlicensed assistive personnel is assigned to provide personal
care for the client who is prescribed activity is bedrest with
bedside commode use. The UAP reports to the nurse that the
client is so obese that the UAP feels unable to safely assist the
client in transferring from the bed to the bedside commode. How
should the nurse respond?
, A) Determine the clients level of mobility and need for assistance.
B) Instruct the UAP that all clients deserve equal care.
C) Advise the client to maintain bedrest so that safety can be
ensured.
D) Assign another UAP to care for the client. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- C) Advise the client to maintain bedrest so that safety
can be ensured.
The nurse is providing educations to a client who experiences
recurrent levels of moderate anxiety to situations and perceived
stress. In addition to informations about prescribed medications
and administration, which instruction should the nurse include in
the teaching?
A) Center attention on positive upbeat music
B) Find outlets for more social interaction
C) Practice using muscle relaxation techniques
D) Think about reasons the episodes occur - CORRECT ANSWERS-
C) Practice using muscle relaxation techniques
The charge nurse is planning for the shift and has a RN and a PN
on the team. Which client should the charge nurse assign to the
RN?
WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
A client exposed to tuberculosis is scheduled to begin
prophylactic treatment with isoniazid. Which information is most
important for the nurse to know before administering the initial
dose?
A) Current diagnosis of hepatitis B.
B) History of IV drug use.
C) Length of time of the exposure to tuberculosis.
D) Conversion of the clients PPD test from negative to positive. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- A) Current diagnosis of hepatitis B.
The nurse is providing teaching to a client with type 2 DM about
important points for disease and symptom management. Which
statement by the client indicates understanding?
A) Using salt, herbs, and spices will improve the flavor of foods
B) Get an eye exam with an opthalmologist annually
C) Arrange diet schedule around three regular meals a day
D) Inspect feet every month for ingrown nails, cuts, and caluses -
CORRECT ANSWERS- B) Get an eye exam with an opthalmologist
annually
,Client with arthritis has been receiving treatment with naproxen
and now reports ongoing stomach pain, increasing weakness, and
fatigue. Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor?
A) Serum calcium.
B) Hemoglobin.
C) Osmolality.
D) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate. - CORRECT ANSWERS- B)
Hemoglobin.
A client with obstructive sleep apnea ambulates in the hallway
with the nurse prior to bedtime. Which intervention is most
important for the nurse to implement before leaving the client?
A) Apply the clients positive airway pressure device.
B) Elevate the head of the bed to a 45° angle.
C) Left and lock the side rails in place.
D) Remove dentures or other oral appliance. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- A) Apply the clients positive airway pressure device.
The nurse leading a care team on a medical surgical unit is
assigning client care to a practical nurse and an unlicensed
assistive personnel. Which tasks should the nurse assigned to the
pen?
,A) Determine the need for urinary catheterizations.
B) Titrate oxygen to prescribed parameters.
C) Evaluate an update plans of care for clients.
D) Receive a postoperative client and conduct the assessment. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- B) Titrate oxygen to prescribed parameters.
The nurse is planning to assess a clients oxygen saturation to
determine if additional oxygen is needed for via nasal cannula.
The client has a bilateral below the knee amputation and pedal
pulses that are weak and thready. What action should the nurse
take?
A) Document that an accurate oxygen saturation reading cannot
be obtained.
B) Elevate the clients hands for five minutes prior to obtaining a
reading from the finger.
C) Increase the oxygen based on a clients breathing patterns and
lung sounds.
D) Place the oximeter clip on the earlobe to obtain the oxygen
saturation reading. - CORRECT ANSWERS- D) Place the oximeter
clip on the earlobe to obtain the oxygen saturation reading.
An unlicensed assistive personnel is assigned to provide personal
care for the client who is prescribed activity is bedrest with
bedside commode use. The UAP reports to the nurse that the
client is so obese that the UAP feels unable to safely assist the
client in transferring from the bed to the bedside commode. How
should the nurse respond?
, A) Determine the clients level of mobility and need for assistance.
B) Instruct the UAP that all clients deserve equal care.
C) Advise the client to maintain bedrest so that safety can be
ensured.
D) Assign another UAP to care for the client. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- C) Advise the client to maintain bedrest so that safety
can be ensured.
The nurse is providing educations to a client who experiences
recurrent levels of moderate anxiety to situations and perceived
stress. In addition to informations about prescribed medications
and administration, which instruction should the nurse include in
the teaching?
A) Center attention on positive upbeat music
B) Find outlets for more social interaction
C) Practice using muscle relaxation techniques
D) Think about reasons the episodes occur - CORRECT ANSWERS-
C) Practice using muscle relaxation techniques
The charge nurse is planning for the shift and has a RN and a PN
on the team. Which client should the charge nurse assign to the
RN?
