HESI EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
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HESI EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
1. **Med-Surg**
**Q1: What is the most common symptom of chronic heart
failure?**
**A1:** The most common symptom of chronic heart
failure is dyspnea (shortness of br...
HESI EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
1. **Med-Surg**
**Q1: What is the most common symptom of chronic heart
failure?**
**A1:** The most common symptom of chronic heart
failure is dyspnea (shortness of breath). It often occurs
during physical activity but can also happen at rest in
severe cases.
**Q2: Describe the priority nursing intervention for a
patient with an acute myocardial infarction (MI).**
**A2:** The priority nursing intervention for a patient with
an acute MI is to administer oxygen to maintain adequate
oxygenation of the heart muscle, followed by administering
aspirin to reduce blood clotting, and then to monitor vital
signs closely.
### 2. **Pediatrics**
,**Q3: What is a common sign of dehydration in an
infant?**
**A3:** A common sign of dehydration in an infant is a
decrease in urine output, which may be evident through
fewer wet diapers. Other signs include a dry mouth,
lethargy, and sunken fontanelles.
**Q4: How would you assess a child’s pain level
accurately?**
**A4:** To assess a child’s pain level accurately, use
age-appropriate pain assessment tools. For younger
children, the FLACC scale (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry,
Consolability) can be helpful. For older children, the
Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale is often used.
### 3. **Pharmacology**
**Q5: What is the primary purpose of diuretics in the
management of hypertension?**
**A5:** The primary purpose of diuretics in the
management of hypertension is to reduce blood pressure
by decreasing fluid volume in the body, which in turn
decreases the workload on the heart and the pressure in
the blood vessels.
, **Q6: What should a nurse monitor when administering
anticoagulants to a patient?**
**A6:** When administering anticoagulants, a nurse
should monitor the patient’s clotting times (e.g., PT, INR),
watch for signs of bleeding, and ensure that the patient is
not experiencing any unusual bruising or bleeding.
### 4. **Maternity**
**Q7: What is the recommended nutritional intake for
pregnant women regarding folic acid?**
**A7:** Pregnant women are recommended to intake 600
micrograms (mcg) of folic acid daily to help prevent neural
tube defects and support the healthy development of the
fetus.
**Q8: Describe the key signs of preeclampsia.**
**A8:** Key signs of preeclampsia include high blood
pressure, protein in the urine, swelling in the hands and
face, and sudden weight gain. Headaches and visual
disturbances may also be present.
### 5. **Psychiatric Nursing**
**Q9: What is a common approach to managing a patient
experiencing a panic attack?**
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