2024 HESI RN EXIT V1 EXAM WITH NGN QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES 1005
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In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must
the nurse provide to assist in the development of
trust?
A) Food
B) Warmth
C) Security
D) Comfort - ....ANSWER >>>>C) Security
Infants develop trust through consistent and
reliable caregiving that meets their needs for
comfort, food, warmth, and security. However,
security is particularly crucial for fostering trust as
it encompasses the emotional and physical
environment that makes the infant feel safe and
protected. When an infant feels secure, they are
more likely to develop a sense of trust in their
caregivers and the world around them.
A nurse has just received a medication order which
is not legible. Which statement best reflects
assertive communication?
A) "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I
have no idea of what you mean."
,B) "Would you please clarify what you have written
so I am sure I am reading it correctly?"
C) "I am having difficulty reading your handwriting.
It would save me time if you would be more
careful."
D) "Please print in the future so I do not have to
spend extra time attempting to read your writing." -
....ANSWER >>>>B) "Would you please clarify what
you have written so I am sure I am reading it
correctly?"
This response is assertive because it communicates
the need for clarification in a respectful and
professional manner, without blaming or criticizing
the prescriber. It seeks to ensure that the nurse
understands the medication order correctly and can
safely administer the medication to the patient.
What is the most important consideration when
teaching parents how to reduce risks in the home?
A) Age and knowledge level of the parents
B) Proximity to emergency services
C) Number of children in the home
D) Age of children in the home - ....ANSWER >>>>D)
Age of children in the home
,Understanding the parents' age, knowledge level,
and their familiarity with safety practices is crucial
in tailoring education effectively. This ensures that
the information provided is comprehensible and
actionable for the parents, leading to better
implementation of safety measures within the home
environment.
A 35 year-old client with sickle cell crisis is talking
on the telephone but stops as the nurse enters the
room to request something for pain. The nurse
should
A) Administer a placebo
B) Encourage increased fluid intake
C) Administer the prescribed analgesia
D) Recommend relaxation exercises for pain
control - ....ANSWER >>>>C) Administer the
prescribed analgesia
Sickle cell crisis is characterized by severe pain,
and prompt administration of prescribed analgesia
is essential to manage the client's pain effectively.
Administering a placebo or recommending
relaxation exercises may not adequately address
the acute pain associated with sickle cell crisis.
Additionally, encouraging increased fluid intake is
, generally beneficial in sickle cell disease
management but would not be the first-line
intervention for managing acute pain during a crisis
While caring for a toddler with croup, which initial
sign of croup requires the nurse's immediate
attention?
A) Respiratory rate of 42
B) Lethargy for the past hour
C) Apical pulse of 54
D) Coughing up copious secretions - ....ANSWER
>>>>A) Respiratory rate of 42
A high respiratory rate in a toddler with croup can
indicate increased respiratory effort and potential
respiratory distress, which is a critical concern.
Monitoring the respiratory rate closely and
intervening promptly if it continues to rise or if
there are signs of respiratory distress is essential
in managing croup effectively
A client is admitted with low T3 and T4 levels and an
elevated TSH level. On initial assessment, the nurse
would anticipate which of the following assessment
findings?
A) Lethargy
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