Exam (elaborations) HESI NURSING

he HESI Exit Exams are developed to match the latest NCLEX test plans. They test the entire nursing curriculum and they attempt to predict whether or not the test taker will pass the NCLEX exam, which every nurse is required to pass for professional certification. Question 1 The laboratory comes to draw an Hgb AIc. The client asks the nurse what this test represents. Which statement would be correct? You Selected: • “This test reflects the average blood glucose over a period of approximately 2-3 months.” Correct response: • “This test reflects the average blood glucose over a period of approximately 2-3 months.” Question 2 A client who recently had a stroke requires a cane to ambulate. When teaching about cane use, the nurse should explain that the reason for holding a cane on the uninvolved side is to You Selected: • distribute weight away from the involved side. Correct response: • distribute weight away from the involved side.