NUR 111 Evolve HESI Exam Prep
NUR 111 EVOLVE HESI EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND
NEW VERSION!!
A male client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) develops
cryptococcal meningitis and tells the nurse he does not want to be resuscitated if
his breathing stops. What action should the nurse implement?
a. Document the client's request in the medical record.
b. Ask the client if this decision has been discussed with his healthcare provider.
c. Inform the client that a written, notarized advance directive, is required to
withhold resuscitation efforts.
d. Advise the client to designate a person to make healthcare decisions when the
client is unable to do so. - Correct Answer-Ask the client if this decision has been
discussed with his healthcare provider
A 17-year-old male student reports to the school clinic one morning for a
scheduled health exam. He tells the nurse that he just finished football practice
and is on his way to class. The nurse assesses his vital signs: temperature 100 F,
pulse 80, respirations 20, and blood pressure 122/82. What is the best action for
the nurse to take?
a. Tell the student to proceed directly to his regularly scheduled class.
b. Call the parent and suggest re-taking the student's temperature at home.
c. Give the student a glass of cool fluids, then retake his temperature.
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d. Send the student to class, but re-verify his temperature after lunch. - Correct
Answer-Tell the student to proceed directly to his regularly scheduled class
A client's IV infusion of 0.9% Sodium Chloride (normal saline) infiltrated earlier
today, and approximately 500 ml of normal saline infused into the subcutaneous
tissue. The client is now complaining of excruciating arm pain and demanding
"stronger pain medications."
What action is most important for the nurse to take?
a. Ask about any past history of drug abuse or addiction.
b. Measure the pulse volume and capillary refill distal to the infiltration.
c. Compress the infiltrated tissue to measure the degree of edema.
d. Evaluate the extent of ecchymosis over the forearm area. - Correct Answer-
Measure the pulse volume and capillary refill distal to the infiltration
While preparing to insert a rectal suppository in a male adult client, the nurse
observes that the client is holding his breath while bearing down. What action
should the nurse implement?
a. Advise the client to continue to bear down without holding his breath.
b. Gently insert the lubricated suppository four inches into the rectum.
c. Perform a digital exam to determine if a fecal impaction is present.
d. Instruct the client to take slow deep breaths and stop bearing down. - Correct
Answer-Instruct the client to take slow deep breaths and stop bearing down
Healthcare workers must protect themselves against becoming infected with HIV.
The Center for Disease Control has issued guidelines for healthcare workers in
relation to protection from HIV. These guidelines include which recommendation?
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a. Place HIV positive clients in strict isolation and limit visitors.
b. Wear gloves when coming in contact with the blood or body fluids of any client.
c. Conduct mandatory HIV testing of those who work with AIDS clients.
d. Freeze HIV blood specimens at -70 F to kill the virus. - Correct Answer-Wear
gloves when coming in contact with the blood or body fluids of any client
The nurse is digitally removing a fecal impaction for a client. The nurse should stop
the procedure and take corrective action if which client reaction is noted?
a. Temperature increases from 98.8 to 99.0 F.
b. Pulse rate decreases from 78 to 52 beats/min.
c. Respiratory rate increases from 16 to 24 breaths/min.
d. Blood pressure increases from 110/84 to 118/88 mm/Hg. - Correct Answer-
Pulse rate decreases from 78 to 52 beats/min
The nurse assesses a long-term resident of a nursing home and finds the client has
a fungal infection (candidiasis) beneath both breasts. To prevent nosocomial
infection, which protocol should the nurse review with the rest of the staff?
a. Follow contact isolation procedures.
b. Wash hands after caring for the client.
c. Wear gloves when providing personal care.
d. Restrict pregnant staff or visitors into the room. - Correct Answer-Wash hands
after caring for the client
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NUR 111 EVOLVE HESI EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND
NEW VERSION!!
A male client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) develops
cryptococcal meningitis and tells the nurse he does not want to be resuscitated if
his breathing stops. What action should the nurse implement?
a. Document the client's request in the medical record.
b. Ask the client if this decision has been discussed with his healthcare provider.
c. Inform the client that a written, notarized advance directive, is required to
withhold resuscitation efforts.
d. Advise the client to designate a person to make healthcare decisions when the
client is unable to do so. - Correct Answer-Ask the client if this decision has been
discussed with his healthcare provider
A 17-year-old male student reports to the school clinic one morning for a
scheduled health exam. He tells the nurse that he just finished football practice
and is on his way to class. The nurse assesses his vital signs: temperature 100 F,
pulse 80, respirations 20, and blood pressure 122/82. What is the best action for
the nurse to take?
a. Tell the student to proceed directly to his regularly scheduled class.
b. Call the parent and suggest re-taking the student's temperature at home.
c. Give the student a glass of cool fluids, then retake his temperature.
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d. Send the student to class, but re-verify his temperature after lunch. - Correct
Answer-Tell the student to proceed directly to his regularly scheduled class
A client's IV infusion of 0.9% Sodium Chloride (normal saline) infiltrated earlier
today, and approximately 500 ml of normal saline infused into the subcutaneous
tissue. The client is now complaining of excruciating arm pain and demanding
"stronger pain medications."
What action is most important for the nurse to take?
a. Ask about any past history of drug abuse or addiction.
b. Measure the pulse volume and capillary refill distal to the infiltration.
c. Compress the infiltrated tissue to measure the degree of edema.
d. Evaluate the extent of ecchymosis over the forearm area. - Correct Answer-
Measure the pulse volume and capillary refill distal to the infiltration
While preparing to insert a rectal suppository in a male adult client, the nurse
observes that the client is holding his breath while bearing down. What action
should the nurse implement?
a. Advise the client to continue to bear down without holding his breath.
b. Gently insert the lubricated suppository four inches into the rectum.
c. Perform a digital exam to determine if a fecal impaction is present.
d. Instruct the client to take slow deep breaths and stop bearing down. - Correct
Answer-Instruct the client to take slow deep breaths and stop bearing down
Healthcare workers must protect themselves against becoming infected with HIV.
The Center for Disease Control has issued guidelines for healthcare workers in
relation to protection from HIV. These guidelines include which recommendation?
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a. Place HIV positive clients in strict isolation and limit visitors.
b. Wear gloves when coming in contact with the blood or body fluids of any client.
c. Conduct mandatory HIV testing of those who work with AIDS clients.
d. Freeze HIV blood specimens at -70 F to kill the virus. - Correct Answer-Wear
gloves when coming in contact with the blood or body fluids of any client
The nurse is digitally removing a fecal impaction for a client. The nurse should stop
the procedure and take corrective action if which client reaction is noted?
a. Temperature increases from 98.8 to 99.0 F.
b. Pulse rate decreases from 78 to 52 beats/min.
c. Respiratory rate increases from 16 to 24 breaths/min.
d. Blood pressure increases from 110/84 to 118/88 mm/Hg. - Correct Answer-
Pulse rate decreases from 78 to 52 beats/min
The nurse assesses a long-term resident of a nursing home and finds the client has
a fungal infection (candidiasis) beneath both breasts. To prevent nosocomial
infection, which protocol should the nurse review with the rest of the staff?
a. Follow contact isolation procedures.
b. Wash hands after caring for the client.
c. Wear gloves when providing personal care.
d. Restrict pregnant staff or visitors into the room. - Correct Answer-Wash hands
after caring for the client
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