NIGHTINGALE BSN 3666 RN EXIT HESI – EXAM
3|QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|GRADED A+|2026
UPDATE|100% CORRECT
1–10
1.
A patient presents with sudden chest pain and diaphoresis. First action?
A. Obtain ECG
B. Give pain medication
C. Document
D. Apply ice
Answer: A
Rationale: ECG is priority to confirm MI.
2.
Which finding is most urgent?
A. SpO₂ 85%
B. BP 118/70
C. Temp 37.0°C
D. RR 18
Answer: A
Rationale: Severe hypoxia requires immediate action.
3.
Post-op patient becomes restless and tachycardic. Nurse suspects:
A. Hemorrhage
B. Healing
C. Constipation
D. Anxiety only
,Answer: A
Rationale: Early sign of internal bleeding.
4.
Priority intervention for airway obstruction:
A. Heimlich maneuver
B. Give fluids
C. Check BP
D. Lay flat
Answer: A
Rationale: Removes airway blockage immediately.
5.
Best indicator of perfusion:
A. Urine output
B. Hair growth
C. Nail color
D. Appetite
Answer: A
Rationale: Kidney perfusion reflects circulation.
6.
Early sign of shock:
A. Tachycardia
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypothermia
D. Cyanosis
Answer: A
Rationale: Compensatory response.
, 7.
Priority in respiratory distress:
A. Oxygen
B. Food
C. Walking
D. Water
Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen supports breathing.
8.
Sepsis early sign:
A. Fever
B. Bradycardia
C. Rash only
D. Hair loss
Answer: A
Rationale: Infection triggers fever response.
9.
Sepsis priority treatment:
A. IV antibiotics
B. Antacids
C. Antihistamines
D. Diuretics
Answer: A
Rationale: Early antibiotics reduce mortality.
10.
Which patient is priority?
3|QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|GRADED A+|2026
UPDATE|100% CORRECT
1–10
1.
A patient presents with sudden chest pain and diaphoresis. First action?
A. Obtain ECG
B. Give pain medication
C. Document
D. Apply ice
Answer: A
Rationale: ECG is priority to confirm MI.
2.
Which finding is most urgent?
A. SpO₂ 85%
B. BP 118/70
C. Temp 37.0°C
D. RR 18
Answer: A
Rationale: Severe hypoxia requires immediate action.
3.
Post-op patient becomes restless and tachycardic. Nurse suspects:
A. Hemorrhage
B. Healing
C. Constipation
D. Anxiety only
,Answer: A
Rationale: Early sign of internal bleeding.
4.
Priority intervention for airway obstruction:
A. Heimlich maneuver
B. Give fluids
C. Check BP
D. Lay flat
Answer: A
Rationale: Removes airway blockage immediately.
5.
Best indicator of perfusion:
A. Urine output
B. Hair growth
C. Nail color
D. Appetite
Answer: A
Rationale: Kidney perfusion reflects circulation.
6.
Early sign of shock:
A. Tachycardia
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypothermia
D. Cyanosis
Answer: A
Rationale: Compensatory response.
, 7.
Priority in respiratory distress:
A. Oxygen
B. Food
C. Walking
D. Water
Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen supports breathing.
8.
Sepsis early sign:
A. Fever
B. Bradycardia
C. Rash only
D. Hair loss
Answer: A
Rationale: Infection triggers fever response.
9.
Sepsis priority treatment:
A. IV antibiotics
B. Antacids
C. Antihistamines
D. Diuretics
Answer: A
Rationale: Early antibiotics reduce mortality.
10.
Which patient is priority?
