HESI Exit Exam V6 Success Guide |Comprehensive
Study Pack with Practice Questions & Verified
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Question 1
A parent tells the nurse that their 6-year-old child who normally enjoys
school has not been doing well since the grandmother died 2 months ago.
Which statement most accurately describes thoughts on death and dying at
this age?
A) Death is personified as the bogeyman or devil
B) Death is perceived as being irreversible
C) The child feels guilty for the grandmother's death
D) The child is worried that he, too, might die
Question 2
A 67-year-old client with non-insulin dependent diabetes should be
instructed to contact the outpatient clinic immediately if the following
findings are present:
A) Temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius with painful urination
B) An open wound on their heel
C) Insomnia and daytime fatigue
D) Nausea with 2 episodes of vomiting
Question 3
The nurse admits an elderly Mexican-American migrant worker after an
accident that occurred during work. To facilitate communication the nurse
should initially:
A) Request a Spanish interpreter
B) Speak through the family or co-workers
,C) Use pictures, letter boards, or monitoring
D) Assess the client's ability to speak English
Question 4
In assessing a postpartum client, the nurse palpates a firm fundus and
observes a constant trickle of bright red blood from the vagina. What is the
most likely cause of these findings?
A) Uterine atony
B) Genital lacerations
C) Retained placenta
D) Clotting disorder
Question 5
The nurse notes an abrupt onset of confusion in an elderly patient. Which
of the following recently-ordered medications would most likely contribute
to this change?
A) Metoprolol
B) Lisinopril
C) Diphenhydramine
D) Levothyroxine
Question 6
The nurse is caring for a client with active tuberculosis who has a history of
noncompliance. Which of the following actions by the nurse would
represent appropriate care for this client?
A) Instruct the client to wear a high-efficiency particulate air mask in public
places
B) Ask a family member to supervise daily compliance
C) Schedule weekly clinic visits for the client
D) Ask the healthcare provider to change the regimen to fewer medications
, Question 7
The nurse manager identifies that time spent by staff in charting is
excessive, requiring overtime for completion. The nurse manager states that
"staff will form a task force to investigate and develop potential solutions to
the problem, and report on this at the next staff meeting." The nurse
manager's leadership style is best described as:
A) Laissez-faire
B) Autocratic
C) Participative
D) Group
Question 8
A nursing student asks the nurse manager to explain the forces that drive
health care reform. The appropriate response by the nurse manager should
include:
A) The escalation of fees with a decreased reimbursement percentage
B) High costs of diagnostic and end-of-life treatment procedures
C) Increased numbers of elderly and of the chronically ill of all ages
D) A steep rise in health care provider fees and in insurance premiums
Question 9
A client with hepatitis A (HAV) is newly admitted to the unit. Which action
would be the priority to include in the plan of care within the initial 24
hours for this client?
A) Wear masks with shields if potential splash
B) Use disposable utensils and plates for meals
C) Wear gown and gloves during client contact
D) Provide soft easily digested food with frequent snacks
Question 10
A client has been taking alprazolam (Xanax) for 3 days. Nursing assessment
Study Pack with Practice Questions & Verified
Answers
Question 1
A parent tells the nurse that their 6-year-old child who normally enjoys
school has not been doing well since the grandmother died 2 months ago.
Which statement most accurately describes thoughts on death and dying at
this age?
A) Death is personified as the bogeyman or devil
B) Death is perceived as being irreversible
C) The child feels guilty for the grandmother's death
D) The child is worried that he, too, might die
Question 2
A 67-year-old client with non-insulin dependent diabetes should be
instructed to contact the outpatient clinic immediately if the following
findings are present:
A) Temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius with painful urination
B) An open wound on their heel
C) Insomnia and daytime fatigue
D) Nausea with 2 episodes of vomiting
Question 3
The nurse admits an elderly Mexican-American migrant worker after an
accident that occurred during work. To facilitate communication the nurse
should initially:
A) Request a Spanish interpreter
B) Speak through the family or co-workers
,C) Use pictures, letter boards, or monitoring
D) Assess the client's ability to speak English
Question 4
In assessing a postpartum client, the nurse palpates a firm fundus and
observes a constant trickle of bright red blood from the vagina. What is the
most likely cause of these findings?
A) Uterine atony
B) Genital lacerations
C) Retained placenta
D) Clotting disorder
Question 5
The nurse notes an abrupt onset of confusion in an elderly patient. Which
of the following recently-ordered medications would most likely contribute
to this change?
A) Metoprolol
B) Lisinopril
C) Diphenhydramine
D) Levothyroxine
Question 6
The nurse is caring for a client with active tuberculosis who has a history of
noncompliance. Which of the following actions by the nurse would
represent appropriate care for this client?
A) Instruct the client to wear a high-efficiency particulate air mask in public
places
B) Ask a family member to supervise daily compliance
C) Schedule weekly clinic visits for the client
D) Ask the healthcare provider to change the regimen to fewer medications
, Question 7
The nurse manager identifies that time spent by staff in charting is
excessive, requiring overtime for completion. The nurse manager states that
"staff will form a task force to investigate and develop potential solutions to
the problem, and report on this at the next staff meeting." The nurse
manager's leadership style is best described as:
A) Laissez-faire
B) Autocratic
C) Participative
D) Group
Question 8
A nursing student asks the nurse manager to explain the forces that drive
health care reform. The appropriate response by the nurse manager should
include:
A) The escalation of fees with a decreased reimbursement percentage
B) High costs of diagnostic and end-of-life treatment procedures
C) Increased numbers of elderly and of the chronically ill of all ages
D) A steep rise in health care provider fees and in insurance premiums
Question 9
A client with hepatitis A (HAV) is newly admitted to the unit. Which action
would be the priority to include in the plan of care within the initial 24
hours for this client?
A) Wear masks with shields if potential splash
B) Use disposable utensils and plates for meals
C) Wear gown and gloves during client contact
D) Provide soft easily digested food with frequent snacks
Question 10
A client has been taking alprazolam (Xanax) for 3 days. Nursing assessment
