ANALYZED EXAMINATIONS FOR LEARNERS

INTERPRETED ADULT HEALTH HESI EXAM REVIEW A central venous catheter has been inserted via a jugular vein, and a radiograph has confirmed placement of the catheter. A prescription has been received for a medication STAT, but IV fluids have not yet been started. Which action should the nurse take prior to administering the prescribed medication? A. Assess for signs of jugular venous distention. B. Obtain the needed intravenous solution. C. Flush the line with heparinize...

SCRUTINIZED HESI EXIT EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A client presents at the ED complaining of a raspy voice, cold intolerance, and fatigue. Lab tests indicate an elevated TSH and low T3 and T4 levels. After the client is admitted to the telemetry unit, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? A) Assess for presence of non-pitting edema. B) Administer the prescribed dose of levothyroxine. C) Offer additional blankets and a warm drink. D) Note client'...

HESI EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS After receiving IV fluids in the ER, an elderly patient is admitted to the acute care unit with a medical diagnosis of dehydration. The patient is receiving 0.9% normal saline 125 mL/hr via saline lock and has a bounding pulse, tachycardia, and pedal edema. When contacting the dr, the nurse anticipates a prescription with what intervention? a. Remove the saline lock from the arm b. Increase rate of normal saline c. Decrease rate of normal saline infusi...

COMPLETE SOLUTIONS FOR HESI EXIT PRACTICE QUESTIONS The practical nurse enters a male client's room to administer routine morning medications, and the client is on the phone. Which action is best for the PN to take? A. Ask another nurse to go back with the medication when the client's hung up the phone B. Wait for the client to excuse himself from the telephone conversation, and observe the client taking the medication C. Return the medication to the client's drawer on the cart and...

VERIFIED SOLUTIONS FOR HESI EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS A client is receiving a continuous half strength tube feeding at 50ml/hour. To prepare enough of the solution for eight hours, how many ml of full strength feeding will the nurse need? (Enter numeric value only.) - CORRECT ANSWER -200ml . 25 ml of full strength feeding mixed with 25ml of water provided 50ml of half strength. 25ml × 8 hours= 200ml An elderly male client is experiencing urinary incontinence. What is the best initial nursing ...

HESI EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A client is receiving a continuous half strength tube feeding at 50ml/hour. To prepare enough of the solution for eight hours, how many ml of full strength feeding will the nurse need? (Enter numeric value only.) - CORRECT ANSWER -200ml . 25 ml of full strength feeding mixed with 25ml of water provided 50ml of half strength. 25ml × 8 hours= 200ml An elderly male client is experiencing urinary incontinence. What is the best initial nursing action? - C...

ADVANCED EXIT HESI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The nurse is caring for a client with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) who is receiving enteral tube feedings. Which task performed by the UAP requires immediate intervention by the nurse? A.Suctions oral secretions from mouth B.Positions head of bed flat when changing sheets C.Takes temperature using the axillary method D.Keeps head of bed elevated at 30 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER -B Rationale: Positioning the head of...

FINAL HESI EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The nurse assumes care of a postoperative adult client with type 2 diabetes mellitus and learns that the client has a current blood glucose level of 750 mg/dL. (42 mmol/L). When assessing the client, what is the priority? A) Assess for signs of fluid volume deficit. B) Observe wound drainage characteristics. C) Measure the level of acute pain. D) Determine when the client last ate. - CORRECT ANSWER -A) Assess for signs of fluid volume def...

REVIEWED EXIT HESI 700 EXAM TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER -Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive prescriptions at his last visit returns to the clin...

ADRESSED HESI EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. The home health nurse supervises an UAP in providing home care for a client who is awaiting a liver transplant. The UAP reports that the client is often angry. Which instruction should the nurse emphasize with the UAP? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Provide the client with choices about personal care. - CORRECT ANSWER - 2. Two days after receiving a pathology report, a male client requests to speak with someone concerning end-of-life issues. Wh...