HESI RN FINAL EXIT EXAM ACTUAL
(2026) Exam Questions With
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A client with a hx of asthma and bronchitis arrives at the clinic with SOB,
productive cough with thickened tenacious mucous and the inability to walk
up a flight of stairs without experiencing breathlessness. Which action is
important for the nurse to instruct the client about self care? - ANSWERS-
Increase the daily intake of oral fluids to to liquefy secretions
The nurse is giving preop instructions to a 14 yr old scheduled to correct a
spinal curvature. Which statement best demonstrates that learning has
taken place? - ANSWERS-I understand I will be in a body cast and I will
show you hoy you taught me to turn
To take the vital signs of a 4 month old child which order will give the most
accurate results? - ANSWERS-Respiratory rate, heart rate, rectal
temperature
,When planning the care for a child who has had a cleft lip repair, the nurse
knows that crying should be minimized because it - ANSWERS-stresses
the suture line
A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for
culture as instructed. What action is the best initial nursing action? -
ANSWERS-Administer the first dose of prescribed antibiotic therapy
A client is brought to the Emergency Department by ambulance in cardiac
arrest with CPR in progress. The client is intubated and receiving 100% O2
per ambu bag. The nurse determines the client is cyanotic, cold, and
diaphoretic. Which assessment is most important to obtain? - ANSWERS-
deep tendon reflexes
After a hospitalization for Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
(SIADH), a client develops pontine myselinolysis. Which intervention
should the nurse implement first? - ANSWERS-Reorientate client to his
room
AN otoscope exam of a child's ear reveals a tympanic membrane that is
pearly gray, slightly bulging and not movable. What action should the nurse
take next? - ANSWERS-Ask the child if he has has a cold, runny nose or
any ear pain lately
Which restraint should be used for a toddler after a cleft palate repair? -
ANSWERS-elbow
What preoperative nursing intervention should be included in the plan of
care for an infant with pyloric stenosis? - ANSWERS-Observe for projectile
vomiting
,A six month old returns from surgery with elbow restraints in place. What
nursing intervention should be included when caring for any restrained
child? - ANSWERS-remove restraints one at a time and provide range of
motion exercise
A two year old with Down Syndrome is brought to the clinic for his regular
physical exam. The nurse knows which problem is frequently associated
with Down Syndrome? - ANSWERS-Congenital Heart Disease
The nurse is teaching the client with glomerulonephritis about self care
which dietary recommendations should the nurse encourage the client to
follow? - ANSWERS-restrict intake by limiting meats and other high protein
foods
An overweight, young adult male who was recently diagnosed with type 2
diabetes mellitus is admitted for a hernia repair. He tells the nurse that he is
feeling very weak and jittery. Which actions should the nurse implement? -
ANSWERS-- assess his skin temp and moisture
- document anxiety on the surgical checklist
-administer a PRN dose of regular insulin
A client with Cushings Syndrome is recovering from an elective
laparoscopic procedure. Which assessment finding warrants immediate
intervention by the nurse? - ANSWERS-irregular apical pulse
An adult client with primary Raynauds phenomenon develops pallor and
then cyanosis of her finger. After warming her hands the fingers turn red
and the client reports a burning sensation. What action should the nurse
take? - ANSWERS-secure a pulse oximeter to monitor the clients oxygen
saturation
, When assessing a child with asthma the nurse should expect intercostal
retractions during - ANSWERS-inspiration
A male client with heart failure (HF) calls the clinic and reports he cannot
put his shoes on because they are too tight. Which additional information
should the nurse obtain? - ANSWERS-Has his weight changed in the last
several days
An older adult with a long hx of COPD is admitted with progressive
shortness of breath and a persistent cough. She is anxious and is
complaining of a dry mouth. Which intervention should the nurse
implement? - ANSWERS-Apply a high flow venturi mask
A cardiac catherization of a client with heart disease indicates the following
blockages 95% LAD 99% proximal circumflex and 95% proximal RCA. The
client later asks the nurse "what does all that mean for me" - ANSWERS-3
main arteries have major blockages with only 1 to 5% of blood flow getting
through to the heart muscle
The nurse is caring for a client with a lower left pulmonary abscess which
position should the nurse instruct the client to maintain - ANSWERS-left
lateral
A client with cholelithiasis has a gallstone lodged in the common bile duct
and is unable to eat or drink without nausea and vomiting. Which finding
should the nurse report to the healthcare provider - ANSWERS-yellow
sclera
While caring for a client with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the
nurse performs a neuro assessment every 4 hours. which assessment
finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse? - ANSWERS-
Increasing Anxiety
(2026) Exam Questions With
Correct Detailed AND Analyzed Answers
| (100% Verified solutions) |Questions
with Correct Answers 2026 Graded A+
100%VERIFIED
A client with a hx of asthma and bronchitis arrives at the clinic with SOB,
productive cough with thickened tenacious mucous and the inability to walk
up a flight of stairs without experiencing breathlessness. Which action is
important for the nurse to instruct the client about self care? - ANSWERS-
Increase the daily intake of oral fluids to to liquefy secretions
The nurse is giving preop instructions to a 14 yr old scheduled to correct a
spinal curvature. Which statement best demonstrates that learning has
taken place? - ANSWERS-I understand I will be in a body cast and I will
show you hoy you taught me to turn
To take the vital signs of a 4 month old child which order will give the most
accurate results? - ANSWERS-Respiratory rate, heart rate, rectal
temperature
,When planning the care for a child who has had a cleft lip repair, the nurse
knows that crying should be minimized because it - ANSWERS-stresses
the suture line
A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for
culture as instructed. What action is the best initial nursing action? -
ANSWERS-Administer the first dose of prescribed antibiotic therapy
A client is brought to the Emergency Department by ambulance in cardiac
arrest with CPR in progress. The client is intubated and receiving 100% O2
per ambu bag. The nurse determines the client is cyanotic, cold, and
diaphoretic. Which assessment is most important to obtain? - ANSWERS-
deep tendon reflexes
After a hospitalization for Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
(SIADH), a client develops pontine myselinolysis. Which intervention
should the nurse implement first? - ANSWERS-Reorientate client to his
room
AN otoscope exam of a child's ear reveals a tympanic membrane that is
pearly gray, slightly bulging and not movable. What action should the nurse
take next? - ANSWERS-Ask the child if he has has a cold, runny nose or
any ear pain lately
Which restraint should be used for a toddler after a cleft palate repair? -
ANSWERS-elbow
What preoperative nursing intervention should be included in the plan of
care for an infant with pyloric stenosis? - ANSWERS-Observe for projectile
vomiting
,A six month old returns from surgery with elbow restraints in place. What
nursing intervention should be included when caring for any restrained
child? - ANSWERS-remove restraints one at a time and provide range of
motion exercise
A two year old with Down Syndrome is brought to the clinic for his regular
physical exam. The nurse knows which problem is frequently associated
with Down Syndrome? - ANSWERS-Congenital Heart Disease
The nurse is teaching the client with glomerulonephritis about self care
which dietary recommendations should the nurse encourage the client to
follow? - ANSWERS-restrict intake by limiting meats and other high protein
foods
An overweight, young adult male who was recently diagnosed with type 2
diabetes mellitus is admitted for a hernia repair. He tells the nurse that he is
feeling very weak and jittery. Which actions should the nurse implement? -
ANSWERS-- assess his skin temp and moisture
- document anxiety on the surgical checklist
-administer a PRN dose of regular insulin
A client with Cushings Syndrome is recovering from an elective
laparoscopic procedure. Which assessment finding warrants immediate
intervention by the nurse? - ANSWERS-irregular apical pulse
An adult client with primary Raynauds phenomenon develops pallor and
then cyanosis of her finger. After warming her hands the fingers turn red
and the client reports a burning sensation. What action should the nurse
take? - ANSWERS-secure a pulse oximeter to monitor the clients oxygen
saturation
, When assessing a child with asthma the nurse should expect intercostal
retractions during - ANSWERS-inspiration
A male client with heart failure (HF) calls the clinic and reports he cannot
put his shoes on because they are too tight. Which additional information
should the nurse obtain? - ANSWERS-Has his weight changed in the last
several days
An older adult with a long hx of COPD is admitted with progressive
shortness of breath and a persistent cough. She is anxious and is
complaining of a dry mouth. Which intervention should the nurse
implement? - ANSWERS-Apply a high flow venturi mask
A cardiac catherization of a client with heart disease indicates the following
blockages 95% LAD 99% proximal circumflex and 95% proximal RCA. The
client later asks the nurse "what does all that mean for me" - ANSWERS-3
main arteries have major blockages with only 1 to 5% of blood flow getting
through to the heart muscle
The nurse is caring for a client with a lower left pulmonary abscess which
position should the nurse instruct the client to maintain - ANSWERS-left
lateral
A client with cholelithiasis has a gallstone lodged in the common bile duct
and is unable to eat or drink without nausea and vomiting. Which finding
should the nurse report to the healthcare provider - ANSWERS-yellow
sclera
While caring for a client with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the
nurse performs a neuro assessment every 4 hours. which assessment
finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse? - ANSWERS-
Increasing Anxiety
