HESI PN EXIT V1 EXAM
Question 1
A school-age client with diabetes is placed on an intermediate- acting insulin and regular insulin before breakfast and before dinner. She will receive a snack of milk and cereal at bedtime. What does the nurse tell the client the snack is intended to do?
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HESI PN EXIT V1 EXAM
Question 1
A school-age client with diabetes is placed on an intermediate- acting insulin and
regular insulin before breakfast and before dinner. She will receive a snack of milk and
cereal at bedtime. What does the nurse tell the client the snack is intended to do?
You Selected:
• Prevent late night hypoglycemia.
Correct response:
• Prevent late night hypoglycemia.
Question 2
A well-known public official of a small community is admitted to the emergency
department following an episode of chest pain.
Several nurses from the medical unit are aware of the admission and access the official’s
electronic medical record to obtain a status update. What is the best response for the
nurse manager to make to the nurses regarding this situation?
You Selected:
• “Assessing the official’s medical record is a breach of confidentiality.”
Correct response:
• “Assessing the official’s medical record is a breach of confidentiality.”
Question 3
A four-year-old child is diagnosed as having acute lymphocytic leukemia. The white
blood cell (WBC) count, especially the neutrophil count, is low. What is the most
important intervention the nurse should teach the parents?
You Selected:
• Protect your child from infections because his resistance to infection is decreased
Correct response:
• Protect your child from infections because his resistance to infection is decreased
,Question 4
The nurse is caring for a client with influenza. The most effective way to decrease the
spread of microorganisms is:
You Selected:
• placing the client in isolation.
Correct response:
• washing the hands frequently.
Question 5
A client with a history of hypertension has been prescribed a new antihypertensive
medication and is reporting dizziness. Which is the best way for the nurse to assess
blood pressure?
You Selected:
• in the supine, sitting, and standing positions
Correct response:
• in the supine, sitting, and standing positions
Question 6
A client has a soft wrist-safety device. Which assessment finding should the nurse
investigate further?
You Selected:
• cool, pale fingers
Correct response:
• cool, pale fingers
Question 7
,A nurse is caring for a female client before surgery. The client states that she is glad that
she will not be going through menopause as a result of her surgery and is only having
her uterus removed. The nurse reviews the consent form and notes that the surgery is
for a total abdominal hysterectomy with a salpingo-oophorectomy. What should the
nurse do in this situation?
You Selected:
• Contact the surgeon to explain that the client needs further clarification regarding
surgery.
Correct response:
• Contact the surgeon to explain that the client needs further clarification regarding
surgery.
Question 8
A young client diagnosed with schizophrenia is talking with the nurse and says, "You
know, when I thought everyone was out to get me, I was staying in my apartment all
the time. Now, I would like to get out and do things again." What is the best initial
response by the nurse?
You Selected:
• "What activities did you enjoy in the past?"
Correct response:
• "What activities did you enjoy in the past?"
Question 9
A client with anemia has been admitted to the medical-surgical unit. Which assessment
findings are characteristic of iron deficiency anemia?
You Selected:
• nausea, vomiting, and anorexia
Correct response:
• dyspnea, tachycardia, and pallor
, Question 10
The nurse is discontinuing an intravenous catheter on a 10-year-old client with
hemophilia. What would be the most important intervention for this client?
You Selected:
• Apply firm pressure on the site for 5 minutes after removal.
Correct response:
• Apply firm pressure on the site for 5 minutes after removal.
Question 11
When a client returns from the recovery room postmastectomy, an initial postoperative
assessment is performed by the nurse. What is the nurse’s priority assessment?
You Selected:
• checking the dressing, drain, and amount of drainage
Correct response:
• assessing the vital signs and oxygen saturation levels
Question 12
A client with an uncomplicated term pregnancy arrives at the labor- and-delivery unit
in early labor saying that she thinks her water has broken. What is the nurse’s best
action?
You Selected:
• Ask what time this happened and note the color, amount, and odor of the fluid.
Correct response:
• Ask what time this happened and note the color, amount, and odor of the fluid.
Question 13
When documenting the care of a client, the nurse is aware of the need to use
abbreviations conscientiously and safely. This includes
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