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LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT HESI EXIT EXAM LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Question: The nurse working in a long-term care facility is
approached by the son of a resident, who wants his 78-year-old
father to have a heating pad because "his feet are always cold at
night." The nurse would incorporate which concept when
formulating a response to the family member? - Answer: Older
adults often have slower neurological response times and are
therefore more at risk for burns.
Question: The nurse notes that a client in a long-term care facility
is receiving a daily dose of furosemide. The nurse writes in the
care plan to monitor which parameter on a daily basis? - Answer:
Weight
Question: The nurse has given a client instructions on how to do
active range-of-motion exercises on her contracted right hand.
The nurse determines that the client understands the rationale for
this procedure when the client makes which statement? - Answer:
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"I'm doing these exercises so I can begin to fasten my buttons
and dress myself again."
Question: A client with chronic atrial fibrillation is being started on
amiodarone as maintenance therapy for dysrhythmia
suppression. The nurse reinforces instructions to the client about
the medication. Which statement by the client indicates a need for
further teaching? - Answer: "I will stop taking the prescribed
anticoagulant after starting this new medication."
Question: The nurse has gathered data regarding an older client.
The nurse recognizes that which indicator of fluid imbalance is
least likely to be reliable for a client in this age group? - Answer:
Thirst
Question: The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who
states, "I decided not to take my medication because I realize that
it really can't help me. Only I can help me." Which nursing
response would be therapeutic? - Answer: "Do you recall needing
to be hospitalized because you stopped your medication?"
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Question: The nurse is told by an older woman that she has
begun to be incontinent of urine at night and now drinks no fluids
after 6.00 pm. Which is the nurse's best response? - Answer:
"Incontinence at any age should be evaluated by your primary
health care provider."
Question: The nurse is communicating with a client who is hard of
hearing in both ears. To facilitate communication with this client,
the nurse would perform which? - Answer: Lower the voice pitch
and face the client when speaking.
Question: The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of
osteoarthritis. Which actions would be least helpful for the client?
- Answer: Increasingly vigorous and high-impact exercise
Question: Family members of an elderly client ask the nurse if
there is any test to determine if a person will eventually get
Alzheimer's disease. Which appropriate response would the
nurse make? - Answer: "There are no tests to determine if a
person will get Alzheimer's disease, but research for new
diagnostic tests will continue."
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Question: A resident in a long-term care facility refuses a
medication that has been prescribed. The nurse takes appropriate
action after considering which fact? - Answer: The client cannot
be forced to take the medication.
Question: The nurse notices a "paranoid stare" during a
conversation with the client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). The client then begins to fidget and gets up to
pace around the room. Which action by the nurse would be most
beneficial? - Answer: Share the observation with the client and
help the client recognize his or her feelings.
Question: The nurse is assigned to care for a client who has a
chest tube. The nurse is told to monitor the client for crepitus
(subcutaneous emphysema). Which method would be used to
monitor the client for crepitus? - Answer: Palpating the skin
around the chest and neck for a crackling sensation
Question: A confused and disoriented client is admitted to the
psychiatric unit diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder
LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT HESI EXIT EXAM LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Question: The nurse working in a long-term care facility is
approached by the son of a resident, who wants his 78-year-old
father to have a heating pad because "his feet are always cold at
night." The nurse would incorporate which concept when
formulating a response to the family member? - Answer: Older
adults often have slower neurological response times and are
therefore more at risk for burns.
Question: The nurse notes that a client in a long-term care facility
is receiving a daily dose of furosemide. The nurse writes in the
care plan to monitor which parameter on a daily basis? - Answer:
Weight
Question: The nurse has given a client instructions on how to do
active range-of-motion exercises on her contracted right hand.
The nurse determines that the client understands the rationale for
this procedure when the client makes which statement? - Answer:
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"I'm doing these exercises so I can begin to fasten my buttons
and dress myself again."
Question: A client with chronic atrial fibrillation is being started on
amiodarone as maintenance therapy for dysrhythmia
suppression. The nurse reinforces instructions to the client about
the medication. Which statement by the client indicates a need for
further teaching? - Answer: "I will stop taking the prescribed
anticoagulant after starting this new medication."
Question: The nurse has gathered data regarding an older client.
The nurse recognizes that which indicator of fluid imbalance is
least likely to be reliable for a client in this age group? - Answer:
Thirst
Question: The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who
states, "I decided not to take my medication because I realize that
it really can't help me. Only I can help me." Which nursing
response would be therapeutic? - Answer: "Do you recall needing
to be hospitalized because you stopped your medication?"
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Question: The nurse is told by an older woman that she has
begun to be incontinent of urine at night and now drinks no fluids
after 6.00 pm. Which is the nurse's best response? - Answer:
"Incontinence at any age should be evaluated by your primary
health care provider."
Question: The nurse is communicating with a client who is hard of
hearing in both ears. To facilitate communication with this client,
the nurse would perform which? - Answer: Lower the voice pitch
and face the client when speaking.
Question: The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of
osteoarthritis. Which actions would be least helpful for the client?
- Answer: Increasingly vigorous and high-impact exercise
Question: Family members of an elderly client ask the nurse if
there is any test to determine if a person will eventually get
Alzheimer's disease. Which appropriate response would the
nurse make? - Answer: "There are no tests to determine if a
person will get Alzheimer's disease, but research for new
diagnostic tests will continue."
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Question: A resident in a long-term care facility refuses a
medication that has been prescribed. The nurse takes appropriate
action after considering which fact? - Answer: The client cannot
be forced to take the medication.
Question: The nurse notices a "paranoid stare" during a
conversation with the client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). The client then begins to fidget and gets up to
pace around the room. Which action by the nurse would be most
beneficial? - Answer: Share the observation with the client and
help the client recognize his or her feelings.
Question: The nurse is assigned to care for a client who has a
chest tube. The nurse is told to monitor the client for crepitus
(subcutaneous emphysema). Which method would be used to
monitor the client for crepitus? - Answer: Palpating the skin
around the chest and neck for a crackling sensation
Question: A confused and disoriented client is admitted to the
psychiatric unit diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder
