HESI COMPASS COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM 2025/2026 AND PRACTICE EXAM
TEST BANK WITH A STUDY GUIDE | ALL VERSIONS OF THE EXAM WITH ALL
MODULES COVERED | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE
1. Risperidone (Risperdal) is prescribed for a client hospitalized in the mental health
unit for the treatment of a psychotic disorder. Which finding in the client's medical
record would prompt the nurse to contact the prescribing physician before
administering the medication?
A. The client has a history of cataracts.
B. The client has a history of hypothyroidism.
C. The client takes a prescribed antihypertensive.
D. The client is allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).
Answer: “C - The client takes a prescribed antihypertensive.”
2. A nurse is reviewing the record of a client scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy
(ECT). Which of the following diagnoses, if noted on the client's record, would
indicate a need to contact the physician who is scheduled to perform the ECT?
A. Recent stroke
B. Hypothyroidism
C. History of glaucoma
D. Peripheral vascular disease
Answer: “A - Recent stroke.”
3. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client with a suspected systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE). Which manifestations of SLE would the nurse expect to find
noted in the client's medical record? Select all that apply.
A. Fever
B. Vasculitis
C. Weight gain
D. Increased energy
E. Abdominal pain
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, Answer: “A - Fever
B - Vasculitis
E - Abdominal pain.”
4. A nurse provides instructions to a client who has been prescribed lithium carbonate
(Lithobid) for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Which of these statements by the
client indicate a need for further instruction? Select all that apply.
A. "I need to avoid salt in my diet."
B. "It's fine to take any over-the-counter medication with the lithium."
C. "I need to come back the clinic to have my lithium blood level checked."
D. " I should drink 2 to 3 quarts of liquid every day."
E. "Diarrhea and muscle weakness are to be expected, and if these occur I don't
need to be concerned."
Answer: (A – "I need to avoid salt in my diet."
B – "It's fine to take any over-the-counter medication with the lithium."
E - "Diarrhea and muscle weakness are to be expected, and if these occur
I don't need to be concerned.")
5. An adult client with an ileostomy is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of
isotonic dehydration. What findings does the nurse expect to note during the
admission assessment? Select all that apply.
A. Skin tenting
B. Flat neck veins
C. Weak peripheral pulses
D. Moist oral mucous membranes
E. A heart rate of 88 beats/min
F. A respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min
Answer: “A – Skin tenting.
B – Flat neck veins.
C - Weak peripheral pulses.”
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TEST BANK WITH A STUDY GUIDE | ALL VERSIONS OF THE EXAM WITH ALL
MODULES COVERED | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE
1. Risperidone (Risperdal) is prescribed for a client hospitalized in the mental health
unit for the treatment of a psychotic disorder. Which finding in the client's medical
record would prompt the nurse to contact the prescribing physician before
administering the medication?
A. The client has a history of cataracts.
B. The client has a history of hypothyroidism.
C. The client takes a prescribed antihypertensive.
D. The client is allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).
Answer: “C - The client takes a prescribed antihypertensive.”
2. A nurse is reviewing the record of a client scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy
(ECT). Which of the following diagnoses, if noted on the client's record, would
indicate a need to contact the physician who is scheduled to perform the ECT?
A. Recent stroke
B. Hypothyroidism
C. History of glaucoma
D. Peripheral vascular disease
Answer: “A - Recent stroke.”
3. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client with a suspected systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE). Which manifestations of SLE would the nurse expect to find
noted in the client's medical record? Select all that apply.
A. Fever
B. Vasculitis
C. Weight gain
D. Increased energy
E. Abdominal pain
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, Answer: “A - Fever
B - Vasculitis
E - Abdominal pain.”
4. A nurse provides instructions to a client who has been prescribed lithium carbonate
(Lithobid) for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Which of these statements by the
client indicate a need for further instruction? Select all that apply.
A. "I need to avoid salt in my diet."
B. "It's fine to take any over-the-counter medication with the lithium."
C. "I need to come back the clinic to have my lithium blood level checked."
D. " I should drink 2 to 3 quarts of liquid every day."
E. "Diarrhea and muscle weakness are to be expected, and if these occur I don't
need to be concerned."
Answer: (A – "I need to avoid salt in my diet."
B – "It's fine to take any over-the-counter medication with the lithium."
E - "Diarrhea and muscle weakness are to be expected, and if these occur
I don't need to be concerned.")
5. An adult client with an ileostomy is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of
isotonic dehydration. What findings does the nurse expect to note during the
admission assessment? Select all that apply.
A. Skin tenting
B. Flat neck veins
C. Weak peripheral pulses
D. Moist oral mucous membranes
E. A heart rate of 88 beats/min
F. A respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min
Answer: “A – Skin tenting.
B – Flat neck veins.
C - Weak peripheral pulses.”
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