HESI EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS ||
GRADED A+
A 7 month pregnant woman is admitted with complaints of
painless vaginal bleeding
over several hours. The nurse should prepare the client for an
immediate
A) Non stress test
B) Abdominal ultrasound
C) P...
A 7 month pregnant woman is admitted with complaints of
painless vaginal bleeding
over several hours. The nurse should prepare the client for an
immediate
A) Non stress test
B) Abdominal ultrasound
C) Pelvic exam
D) X-ray of abdomen - ANSWER ✔ is B: Abdominal ultrasound
11
The nurse is assessing a 17 year-old female client with bulimia.
Which of the
following laboratory reports would the nurse anticipate?
A) Increased serum glucose
B) Decreased albumin
C) Decreased potassium
D) Increased sodium retention - ANSWER ✔ is C: Decreased
potassium
11
An 80 year-old client on digitalis (Lanoxin) reports nausea,
vomiting, abdominal
cramps and halo vision. Which of the following laboratory results
should the nurse
,analyze first?
A) Potassium levels
B) Blood pH
C) Magnesium levels
D) Blood urea nitrogen - ANSWER ✔ is A: Potassium levels
11
The nurse caring for a 9 year-old child with a fractured femur is
told that a
medication error occurred. The child received twice the ordered
dose of morphine an
hour ago. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority at this time?
A) Risk for fluid volume deficit related to morphine overdose
B) Decreased gastrointestinal mobility related to mucosal irritation
C) Ineffective breathing patterns related to central nervous system
depression
D) Altered nutrition related to inability to control nausea and
vomiting - ANSWER ✔ is C: Ineffective breathing patterns related
to central nervous system
depression
11
The nurse notes that a 2 year-old child recovering from a
tonsillectomy has an
temperature of 92 degrees Fahrenheit at 8:00 AM. At 10:00 AM
the child's mother
reports that the child "feels very
warm" to touch. The first action by the nurse should be to
A) Reassure the mother that this is normal
B) Offer the child cold oral fluids
C) Reassess the child's temperature
D) Administer the prescribed acetaminophen - ANSWER ✔ The
correct answer is C: Reassess the child''s temperature
, The nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed asthma client on how to
use a peak flow
meter. The nurse explains that this should be used to
A) Determine oxygen saturation
B) Measure forced expiratory volume
C) Monitor atmosphere for presence of allergens
D) Provide metered doses for inhaled bronchodilator - ANSWER
✔ is B: Measure forced expiratory volume
12
The nurse is performing a pre-kindergarten physical on a 5 year
old. The last series
of vaccines will be administered. What is the preferred site for
injection by the nurse?
A) Vastus intermedius
B) Gluteus rainlinus
C) Vastus lateralis
D) DorsogluteaI - ANSWER ✔ is C: Vastus lateralis
12
A couple experienced the loss of a 7 month-old fetus. In planning
for discharge,
what should the nurse emphasize?
A) To discuss feelings with each other and use support persons
B) To focus on the other healthy children and move through the
loss
C) To seek causes for the fetal death and come to some safe
conclusion
D) To plan for another pregnancy within 2 years and maintain
physical health - ANSWER ✔ is A: To discuss feelings with each
other and use support persons
12
, The parents of a 4 year-old hospitalized child tell the nurse, "We
are leaving now
and will be back at 6 PM." A few hours later the child asks the
nurse when the parents
will come again. What is the best
response by the nurse?
A) "They will be back right after supper."
B) "In about 2 hours, you will see them."
C) "After you play awhile, they will be here."
D) "When the clock hands are on 6 and 1 - ANSWER ✔ is A:
"They will be back right after supper."
12
The nurse is providing instructions for a client with asthma.
Which of the following
should the client monitor on a daily basis?
A) Respiratory rate
B) Peak air flow volumes
C) Pulse oximetry
D) Skin color - ANSWER ✔ is B: Peak air flow volumes
12
Therapeutic nurse-client interaction occurs when the nurse
A) Assists the client to clarify the meaning of what the client has
said
B) Interprets the client's covert communication
C) Praises the client for appropriate feelings and behavior
D) Advises the client on ways to resolve problems - ANSWER ✔
is A: Assists the client to clarify the meaning of what the client has
said
12
A 14 month-old child ingested half a bottle of aspirin tablets.
Which of the following
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ProfBenjamin. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
