HESI EXIT LATEST 15 VERSIONS OF EXAMS WITH 3000 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. A client tells the nurse that he is suffering from insomnia. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain? A. The client's usual sleeping pattern B. Whether the client smokes C. How much liquid the client consumes before bedtime D. The amount of caffeine that the client con...

1. A mother brings her 8 mo. old baby boy to clinic bc he has been vomitting and had diarrhea for last 3 days. Which assessment is most important for nurse to make? a. Assess infant abdomen for tenderness b. Determine if the infant was exposed to a virus c. Measure the infant’s pulse d. Evalua...

1. A policy requiring the removal of acrylic nails by all nursing personnel was implemented 6 months ago. Which assessment measure best determines if the intended outcome of the policy is being achieved. a. Number of staff induced injury b. Client satisfaction survey c. Health care-associated in...

A community health nurse is discussing the concept of epidemiology with a coworker. Which of the following interventions should the nurse provide as an example of the use of principles of epidemiology? Reviewing county health records for data on cases of chickenpox A community health nurse sus...

Exit HESI Version 1 what do you screen for on a newborn baby? - ANSWER hypothyroidism check T4 level (decreased) what would the potassium level be in a pt with diabetes insipidus? - ANSWER hypokalemia what is an expected side effect of Solu-Medrol? - ANSWER bleeding, bruising what does Pi...

1. Which of the following describes a preterm neonate? A. A neonate weighing less than 2,500 g (5 lb, 8 oz). B. A low-birth-weight neonate. C. A neonate born at less than 37 weeks' gestation regardless of weight. D. A neonate diagnosed with intrauterine growth retardation. 2. A client with typ...

1. Four hours following surgical repair of a compound fracture of the right ulna, the nurse is unable to palpate the client's right radial pulse. Which action should the nurse take first Elevate the client's right hand on one or two pillows 2. After placing a 36- week- gestation newborn in an i...

1-Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A. Checking the client's blood pressure B. Checking the client's peripheral pulses C. Checking the most recent potassium level D. ...

two weeks later to evaluate his blood pressure (BP). His BP is 158/106 and he admits that he has not been taking the prescribed medication because the drugs make him “feel bad”. In explaining the need for hypertension control, the nurse should stress that an elevated BP places the client at risk...

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a. WBC count 8,000 b. platelets 150,000 c. aspartate aminotransferase 10 units d. erythrocyte sedimentation rate 75mm - ANSWER d A nurs...

1. 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 2. A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which statement best reflects assertive communication? A) "I ca...

1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vita...

1. Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous pylegraphy? A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring. C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every ...