HESI RN EXIT
LEGACY EXAM V2
QUESTIONS&ANSWERS
,1. A primipara with a breech presentation is in the transition phase pf labor. The nurse visualizes the
perineum and sees the umbilical cord extruding from the introitus. In which position should the nurse
place the client?
Supine with the foot of the bed raised
2. The nurse is developing a series of childbirth preparation classes for primigravida women and their
significant others. what is the priority expected outcome for these classes?
Participants can identify at least three coping strategies to use during labor
3. Clinical portfolios are being introduced into the performance apprasial process for the nurses
employed at the hospital. What should the nurse-manager request that each staff nurse include in the
portfolio?
A self evaluation that identifies how the nurse has met professional objectives and goals.
4. a work group is to be formed to determine a care map for a new surgical intervention that is being
conducted at the hospital. Which group is likely to besot effective in developing the new care map?
Multisicipilinary group
5. An older client who has been bedridden for a month is admitted with a pressure ulcer on the left
trochanter area. The nurse determines that the ulcer extends into the subcutaneous tissue. At which
stage should the nurse document this finding?
Stage 3
6. When meeting with the client and the family, which nursing intervention demonstrates the nurses
role as collaborator of care?
Coordinating and educating about multidisciplinary services
7. A low potassium diet is prescribed for a client what foods should the nurse try to avoid?
Dried prunes
8. A client is admitted with a medical diagnosis of addisonian crisis. When completing the admission
assessment, the nurse expects this client to exhibit which clinical manifestations?
Hypotension, rapid weak pulse, and rapid respiratory rate
9. The nurse plans to suction a male client. Who has just undergone right pneumonectomy for cancer of
the lung. Secretions can be seen around the endotracheal tube and the nurse osculates rattling in the
lungs. What safety factors should the nurse consider when suctioning this client?
Use a soft tip rubber suction catheter and avoid deep vigorous suctioning.
10. The nurse is conducting a drug education class for junior high school students. Which statement,
, provided by one of the student participants, best describes the primary characteristic of addiction?
The nurse is caring for critically ill clients. Which should be monitored for the development of
neutogenic shock? A client with?
Spinal cord injury
11. Which statement by the community health nurse is most helpful to an adult who is in a crisis
situation?
You seem to be more tense these days. Would you like to talk about the problem and how you are
dealing with it?
12. The nurse is teaching staff in a long term - facility home the principles of caring for clients with
essential
hypertension. Which comment should the nurse include in the inservice presentation about the care of
clients with hypertension?
Frequent blood pressure checks, including readings taken automated machines are recommended
13. A client is admitted to the hospital for alcohol dependency. What is the priority nursing intervention
during the first 48 hours following admission?
Monitor for increased blood pressure and pulse
14. A male client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is morbidly obese and is placed on a low
fat diet, low calorie diet. At dinner the nurse notes that he is trying to get other clients on the unit to
give him part of their meals. what intervention should the nurse implement?
Confront the client about the consequences of the behavior.
15. A child with tetrology of ballot suffers a hyper cyanotic episode. Which immediate action by the
nurse can lessen the symptoms of this " TET" spell?
Place child in knee-chest positionThis pressure reduces the rush of blood flow through the septal hole
and improves blood circulation.
16. A client with metastatic cancer is preparing to make a decisions about end-of-life issues. When the
nurse explains a durable power of attorney for health care, which description is accurate?
It will identify someone that can make the decisions for you health care if you are ever in a coma or
vegetative state.
17.After eye drops are instilled, which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?
Close your eyelids
18. The nurse is preparing to administer IV fluid to a client with strict fluid restriction. IV tubing with
which feature is most important for the nurse to select?
LEGACY EXAM V2
QUESTIONS&ANSWERS
,1. A primipara with a breech presentation is in the transition phase pf labor. The nurse visualizes the
perineum and sees the umbilical cord extruding from the introitus. In which position should the nurse
place the client?
Supine with the foot of the bed raised
2. The nurse is developing a series of childbirth preparation classes for primigravida women and their
significant others. what is the priority expected outcome for these classes?
Participants can identify at least three coping strategies to use during labor
3. Clinical portfolios are being introduced into the performance apprasial process for the nurses
employed at the hospital. What should the nurse-manager request that each staff nurse include in the
portfolio?
A self evaluation that identifies how the nurse has met professional objectives and goals.
4. a work group is to be formed to determine a care map for a new surgical intervention that is being
conducted at the hospital. Which group is likely to besot effective in developing the new care map?
Multisicipilinary group
5. An older client who has been bedridden for a month is admitted with a pressure ulcer on the left
trochanter area. The nurse determines that the ulcer extends into the subcutaneous tissue. At which
stage should the nurse document this finding?
Stage 3
6. When meeting with the client and the family, which nursing intervention demonstrates the nurses
role as collaborator of care?
Coordinating and educating about multidisciplinary services
7. A low potassium diet is prescribed for a client what foods should the nurse try to avoid?
Dried prunes
8. A client is admitted with a medical diagnosis of addisonian crisis. When completing the admission
assessment, the nurse expects this client to exhibit which clinical manifestations?
Hypotension, rapid weak pulse, and rapid respiratory rate
9. The nurse plans to suction a male client. Who has just undergone right pneumonectomy for cancer of
the lung. Secretions can be seen around the endotracheal tube and the nurse osculates rattling in the
lungs. What safety factors should the nurse consider when suctioning this client?
Use a soft tip rubber suction catheter and avoid deep vigorous suctioning.
10. The nurse is conducting a drug education class for junior high school students. Which statement,
, provided by one of the student participants, best describes the primary characteristic of addiction?
The nurse is caring for critically ill clients. Which should be monitored for the development of
neutogenic shock? A client with?
Spinal cord injury
11. Which statement by the community health nurse is most helpful to an adult who is in a crisis
situation?
You seem to be more tense these days. Would you like to talk about the problem and how you are
dealing with it?
12. The nurse is teaching staff in a long term - facility home the principles of caring for clients with
essential
hypertension. Which comment should the nurse include in the inservice presentation about the care of
clients with hypertension?
Frequent blood pressure checks, including readings taken automated machines are recommended
13. A client is admitted to the hospital for alcohol dependency. What is the priority nursing intervention
during the first 48 hours following admission?
Monitor for increased blood pressure and pulse
14. A male client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is morbidly obese and is placed on a low
fat diet, low calorie diet. At dinner the nurse notes that he is trying to get other clients on the unit to
give him part of their meals. what intervention should the nurse implement?
Confront the client about the consequences of the behavior.
15. A child with tetrology of ballot suffers a hyper cyanotic episode. Which immediate action by the
nurse can lessen the symptoms of this " TET" spell?
Place child in knee-chest positionThis pressure reduces the rush of blood flow through the septal hole
and improves blood circulation.
16. A client with metastatic cancer is preparing to make a decisions about end-of-life issues. When the
nurse explains a durable power of attorney for health care, which description is accurate?
It will identify someone that can make the decisions for you health care if you are ever in a coma or
vegetative state.
17.After eye drops are instilled, which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?
Close your eyelids
18. The nurse is preparing to administer IV fluid to a client with strict fluid restriction. IV tubing with
which feature is most important for the nurse to select?
