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HESI Exam Nur3410 Blueprint V-2 |
Complete Questions And Correct
Answers 2026
The nurse is teaching a client how to collect a sputum specimen. Which steps
should the nurse instruct the client to follow when collecting sputum? - correct-
answer -Avoid mouth care prior to collecting the sputum
A client arrives in the post anesthesia unit following the surgical removal of a
cataract in the left eye. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? -
correct-answer -Obtain vital signs every 2 hours during hospitalization
A client with herpes zoster (shingles) on the thorax tells the nurse of having
difficulty sleeping/ Which is the probable etiology of this problem? - correct-
answer -Pain
A client with rheumatoid arthritis has an elevated serum rheumatoid factor.
Which interpretation of this finding should the nurse make? - correct-answer -
Confirmation of the autoimmune disease process
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While assessing a client with degenerative joint disease, the nurse observes
Heberden's nodes, large prominence on the clients' fingers that are reddened. The
client reports that the nodes are painful. Which action should the nurse take? -
correct-answer -Discuss approaches to chronic pain control with the client
Following an ileal conduit urinary diversion, a client voices several concerns.
Which indicates to the nurse that the client is expressing a complication? -
correct-answer -A dark purplish colored stoma
A client with draining skin lesions of the lower extremity is admitted with possible
METHICILLIN-Resistant staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Which nursing
interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply) -
correct-answer -Explain the purpose of low bacteria diet
Send wound drainage for culture and sensitivity
Institute contact precautions for staff and visitor.
An older client experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) has difficulty with
visual perception and eats only half of the food on the meal tray. The client's
family expresses concern about the client's nutritional status. How should the
nurse respond to the family 's concern? - correct-answer -Encourage the family to
offer to feed the client when she does not eat her entire meal
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When preparing a client for an abdominal paracentesis. Which action should the
nurse implement before the procedure is initiated? - correct-answer -Encourage
the client to empty the bladder
During the preoperative assessment, the nurse learns that a client has a history of
venous thromboembolism ( VTE). To reduce the risk for this problem developing
again in the postoperative period, which instruction should the nurse emphasize
hen the client? - correct-answer -Early ambulation
An older client with cirrhosis of the liver and hepatic failure is placed on a low
sodium diet and is receiving periodic albumin infusions. Which assessment finding
indicates progress toward the desire effect of this treatment plan? - correct-
answer -Decreased abdominal girth
A older adult client with symptoms of osteoarthritis as which form of exercise
would be most beneficial. Which is the best response by the nurse? - correct-
answer -Limit your exercise to just your daily activities
A young adult client with osteoarthritis of both knees tells the nurse the desire to
continue daily walks in the park with friend. How should the nurse respond? -
correct-answer -Encourage continued maintenance of the walking routine
HESI Exam Nur3410 Blueprint V-2 |
Complete Questions And Correct
Answers 2026
The nurse is teaching a client how to collect a sputum specimen. Which steps
should the nurse instruct the client to follow when collecting sputum? - correct-
answer -Avoid mouth care prior to collecting the sputum
A client arrives in the post anesthesia unit following the surgical removal of a
cataract in the left eye. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? -
correct-answer -Obtain vital signs every 2 hours during hospitalization
A client with herpes zoster (shingles) on the thorax tells the nurse of having
difficulty sleeping/ Which is the probable etiology of this problem? - correct-
answer -Pain
A client with rheumatoid arthritis has an elevated serum rheumatoid factor.
Which interpretation of this finding should the nurse make? - correct-answer -
Confirmation of the autoimmune disease process
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While assessing a client with degenerative joint disease, the nurse observes
Heberden's nodes, large prominence on the clients' fingers that are reddened. The
client reports that the nodes are painful. Which action should the nurse take? -
correct-answer -Discuss approaches to chronic pain control with the client
Following an ileal conduit urinary diversion, a client voices several concerns.
Which indicates to the nurse that the client is expressing a complication? -
correct-answer -A dark purplish colored stoma
A client with draining skin lesions of the lower extremity is admitted with possible
METHICILLIN-Resistant staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Which nursing
interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply) -
correct-answer -Explain the purpose of low bacteria diet
Send wound drainage for culture and sensitivity
Institute contact precautions for staff and visitor.
An older client experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) has difficulty with
visual perception and eats only half of the food on the meal tray. The client's
family expresses concern about the client's nutritional status. How should the
nurse respond to the family 's concern? - correct-answer -Encourage the family to
offer to feed the client when she does not eat her entire meal
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When preparing a client for an abdominal paracentesis. Which action should the
nurse implement before the procedure is initiated? - correct-answer -Encourage
the client to empty the bladder
During the preoperative assessment, the nurse learns that a client has a history of
venous thromboembolism ( VTE). To reduce the risk for this problem developing
again in the postoperative period, which instruction should the nurse emphasize
hen the client? - correct-answer -Early ambulation
An older client with cirrhosis of the liver and hepatic failure is placed on a low
sodium diet and is receiving periodic albumin infusions. Which assessment finding
indicates progress toward the desire effect of this treatment plan? - correct-
answer -Decreased abdominal girth
A older adult client with symptoms of osteoarthritis as which form of exercise
would be most beneficial. Which is the best response by the nurse? - correct-
answer -Limit your exercise to just your daily activities
A young adult client with osteoarthritis of both knees tells the nurse the desire to
continue daily walks in the park with friend. How should the nurse respond? -
correct-answer -Encourage continued maintenance of the walking routine
