ANALYZED EXAMINATIONS FOR LEARNERS

EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a 3-year old who is admitted with bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding is evidence that the child is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Tachycardia and tachypnea B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses C. Increased head circumference and bulging fontanels D. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary re...

PRECISED HESI EXIT PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND RATIONALE Potassium chloride intravenously is prescribed for a client with hypokalemia. Which actions should the nurse take to plan for preparation and administration of the potassium? Select all that apply. 1. Obtain an intravenous (IV) infusion pump. 2.Monitor urine output during administration. 3.Prepare the medication for bolus administration. 4.Monitor the IV site for signs of infiltration or phlebitis. 5.Ensure that the medication i...

ASSESSED EXIT HESI EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. 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? A) Remind the client that it is also important to switch to decaffeinated coffee and tea. B) Suggest that the client also plan to eat frequent small meals to reduce discomfort. C) Review with the client the ne...

INVESTIGATED HESI EXIT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The nurse performs a prescribed neurological check at the beginning of the shift on a client who was admitted to the hospital with a subarachnoid brain attack (stroke). The client's Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 9. What information is most important for the nurse to determine? A. The client's previous GCS score B. When the client's stroke symptoms started C. If the client is oriented to time D. The client's blood pressure and respir...

CONCEPTUALIZED HESI EXIT QUESTIONS AND RATIONALE The nurse has completed giving discharge instructions to a client who has had a total joint replacement (TJR) of the knee with a metal prosthetic system. The nurse determines that the client understands the instructions if the client makes which statement? 1."Changes in the shape of the knee are expected." 2."Fever, redness, and increased pain are expected." 3."All caregivers should be told about the metal implant." 4."Bleedin...

FINALIZED HESI RN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -C) Security A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which statement best reflects assertive communication? A) "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of what you mean." B) "Would you please clarify what you h...

MED-SURG HESI FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS An ER nurse is completing an assessment on a patient that is alert but struggles to answer questions. When she attempts to talk, she slurs her speech and appears very frightened. What additional clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to find if nacy's sysmptoms have been caused by a brain attack (stroke)? A. A carotid bruit B. A hypotensive blood pressure C. hyperreflexic deep tendon relexes. D. Decreased bowel sounds - CORRECT ...

ANALYZED FUNDAMENTALS HESI EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A 72-year-old female patient with a history of type 2 diabetes and hypertension was admitted to the medical-surgical unit due to a minor stroke. On assessment, the nurse noted generalized skin dryness, particularly on the arms, legs, and face. The nurse understands the importance of skin integrity, especially considering the patient's age and comorbidities. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse consider when addres...

ACTUALIZED HESI FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The defense mechanism used when a person escapes an unpleasantness by returning to an early stage or behavior is? - CORRECT ANSWER -regression Vitamin b12 is used in the treatment for? - CORRECT ANSWER -pernicious anemia An example of an open-ended inquiry is? - CORRECT ANSWER -Describe the pain. When teaching flu prevention, the best source of information is the? - CORRECT ANSWER -cdc for prevention The lobe of the brain th...

COMPREHENSIVE HESI EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What type of collection technique would be used to collect a sterile urine specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER -bladder catheterization Which objective on a microscope would be used first when focusing a slide? - CORRECT ANSWER -low power When should a capillary puncture be used for withdrawal of blood? - CORRECT ANSWER -*very small veins *skin irritations or burns *minimal blood volume reduction is desired Which white blood cell is the ...