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. 1. A man diagnosed with epididymitis 2 days ago calls the nurse at a health clinic to discuss the problem. What information is most important for the nurse to ask about at this time? A) What are you taking for pain and does it provide total relief? B) What does the skin on the testicles look and feel like? C) Do you have any questions about your care? D) Did you know a consequence of epididymitis is infertility? The correct answer is B: What does the skin on the testicles look and feel like? 2. A client has had heart failure. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement prior to the initial administration of Digoxin to this client? A) Assess the apical pulse, counting for a full 60 seconds B) Take a radial pulse, counting for a full 60 seconds C) Use the pulse reading from the electronic blood pressure device D) Check for a pulse deficit The correct answer is A: Assess the apical pulse, counting for a full 60 seconds