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HESI EXAM NUR3410 BLUEPRINT V-2
2026 REAL QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS.
A NB who is breastfeeding her 4-week-old infant and has type 1
diabetes, reports that her insulin needs have decreased since the
birth of her child. - correct answer -Inform her that a decreased
need for insulin occurs while breastfeeding
A new mother who is breastfeeding her 4-week-old infant and has
type 1 diabetes, reports that her insulin needs have decreased
since the birth of her child. Which action should the nurse
implement? - correct answer -Inform her that a decreased need
for insulin occurs while breastfeeding
A client's laboratory findings indicate elevations in thyroxine and
triiodothyronine hormones. The nurse suspects that the client may
have hyperthyroidism. Which assessment finding is most often
associated with hyperthyroidism? - correct answer -Increased
pulse rate
An adult client who had trariatic surgery two months ago has
developed a postoperative stricture. For the past week, the client
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has experienced nausea, vomiting, and anorexia, and is admitted
to the hospital for fluid resuscitation. At this time the client denies
feeling any pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
- correct answer -Keep the client NPO
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
admitted for a non-emergent cholecystectomy. The admission
arterial blood gas (ABG) result are : ph: 7.35: PaCo2 48 mmHg,
HcO3 28 mEq/L (28 mmol/L).Based on these finding, which
intervention should the nurse implement? - correct answer -
Administer PRN bronchodilator
A postoperative client reports incisional pain. The client has two
prescriptions for PRN analgesia that accompanied the client from
the post anesthesia unit. Before selecting which medication to
administer, which action should the nurse implement? - correct
answer -Compare the client's pain scale rating with the prescribed
dosing
The nurse identifies bright-red drainage, about 6 cm in diameter,
on the dressing of a client who is one day post abdominal
surgery. Which action should the nurse take next? - correct
answer -Mark the drainage on the dressing and take vital signs.
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Two days postoperative, a male client reports aching pain in his
left leg. The nurse assesses edemas and warmth on the lower left
calf. What intervention should be most helpful to this client? -
correct answer -Advise the client to remain in bed and report to
the provider
A client who is one week postoperative after an aortic valve
replacement suddenly develops severe pain in the left leg. On
assessment, the nurse determines that the client's leg is pale and
cool, and no pulses are palpable in the left leg. After notifying the
healthcare provider, which action should the nurse take - correct
answer -Keep the client in bed in the supine position.
The client who is 1-day postoperative following chest surgery is
suddenly having difficulty breathing, has bilateral rales, cyanosis,
hypotension, and is confused and restless. Which intervention
should the nurse implement first? - correct answer -Notify the
Rapid Response Team (RPT).
A client experiences an ABO incompatibility reaction after multiple
blood transfusions. Which finding should the nurse report
immediately to the healthcare provider? - correct answer -Lower
back pain and hypotension
HESI EXAM NUR3410 BLUEPRINT V-2
2026 REAL QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS.
A NB who is breastfeeding her 4-week-old infant and has type 1
diabetes, reports that her insulin needs have decreased since the
birth of her child. - correct answer -Inform her that a decreased
need for insulin occurs while breastfeeding
A new mother who is breastfeeding her 4-week-old infant and has
type 1 diabetes, reports that her insulin needs have decreased
since the birth of her child. Which action should the nurse
implement? - correct answer -Inform her that a decreased need
for insulin occurs while breastfeeding
A client's laboratory findings indicate elevations in thyroxine and
triiodothyronine hormones. The nurse suspects that the client may
have hyperthyroidism. Which assessment finding is most often
associated with hyperthyroidism? - correct answer -Increased
pulse rate
An adult client who had trariatic surgery two months ago has
developed a postoperative stricture. For the past week, the client
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has experienced nausea, vomiting, and anorexia, and is admitted
to the hospital for fluid resuscitation. At this time the client denies
feeling any pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
- correct answer -Keep the client NPO
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
admitted for a non-emergent cholecystectomy. The admission
arterial blood gas (ABG) result are : ph: 7.35: PaCo2 48 mmHg,
HcO3 28 mEq/L (28 mmol/L).Based on these finding, which
intervention should the nurse implement? - correct answer -
Administer PRN bronchodilator
A postoperative client reports incisional pain. The client has two
prescriptions for PRN analgesia that accompanied the client from
the post anesthesia unit. Before selecting which medication to
administer, which action should the nurse implement? - correct
answer -Compare the client's pain scale rating with the prescribed
dosing
The nurse identifies bright-red drainage, about 6 cm in diameter,
on the dressing of a client who is one day post abdominal
surgery. Which action should the nurse take next? - correct
answer -Mark the drainage on the dressing and take vital signs.
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Two days postoperative, a male client reports aching pain in his
left leg. The nurse assesses edemas and warmth on the lower left
calf. What intervention should be most helpful to this client? -
correct answer -Advise the client to remain in bed and report to
the provider
A client who is one week postoperative after an aortic valve
replacement suddenly develops severe pain in the left leg. On
assessment, the nurse determines that the client's leg is pale and
cool, and no pulses are palpable in the left leg. After notifying the
healthcare provider, which action should the nurse take - correct
answer -Keep the client in bed in the supine position.
The client who is 1-day postoperative following chest surgery is
suddenly having difficulty breathing, has bilateral rales, cyanosis,
hypotension, and is confused and restless. Which intervention
should the nurse implement first? - correct answer -Notify the
Rapid Response Team (RPT).
A client experiences an ABO incompatibility reaction after multiple
blood transfusions. Which finding should the nurse report
immediately to the healthcare provider? - correct answer -Lower
back pain and hypotension
