ALL HESI Fundamentals
Exam Test Bank updated
2023/2024 GRADED A+
HESI Fundamentals Exam, Answered
A. respiratory effort, and oxygen may be necessary to continue ambulation (C), but first
the client should return to bed to rest. Oxygen saturation levels at different sitesshould
be evaluated after the client returns to bed (D).
Correct Answer: A
A client with chronic renal failure selects a scrambled egg for his breakfast. What action
should the nurse take?
,A. Commend the client for selecting a high biologic value protein.
B. Remind the client that protein in the diet should be avoided.
C. Suggest that the client also select orange juice, to promote absorption.
D. Encourage the client to attend classes on dietary management of CRF. - Foods such
as eggs and milk (A) are high biologic proteins which are allowed because they are
complete proteins and supply the essential amino acids that are necessary for growth
and cell repair. Although a low-protein diet is followed (B), some protein is essential.
Orange juice is rich in potassium, and should not be encouraged (C). The client has
made a good diet choice, so (D) is not necessary.
Correct Answer: A
A client who is 5' 5" tall and weighs 200 pounds is scheduled for surgery the next day.
What question is most important for the nurse to include during the preoperative
assessment?
A. What is your daily calorie consumption?
B. What vitamin and mineral supplements do you take?
C. Do you feel that you are overweight?
D. Will a clear liquid diet be okay after surgery? - Vitamin and mineral supplements (B)
may impact medications used during the operative period. (A and C) are appropriate
questions for long-term dietary counseling. The nature of the surgery and anesthesia
,will determine the need for a clear liquid diet (D), rather than the client's preference.
, Correct Answer: B
During the initial morning assessment, a male client denies dysuria but reports that his
urine appears dark amber. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
A. Provide additional coffee on the client's breakfast tray.
B. Exchange the client's grape juice for cranberry juice.
C. Bring the client additional fruit at mid-morning.
D. Encourage additional oral intake of juices and water. - Dark amber urine is
characteristic of fluid volume deficit, and the client should be encouraged to increase
fluid intake (D). Caffeine, however, is a diuretic (A), and may worsen the fluid volume
deficit. Any type of juice will be beneficial (B), since the client is not dysuric, a sign of
an urinary tract infection. The client needs to restore fluid volume more than solid foods
(C).
Correct Answer: D
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement for a male client who
is experiencing urinary retention?
A. Apply a condom catheter.
B. Apply a skin protectant.
C. Encourage increased fluid intake.
Exam Test Bank updated
2023/2024 GRADED A+
HESI Fundamentals Exam, Answered
A. respiratory effort, and oxygen may be necessary to continue ambulation (C), but first
the client should return to bed to rest. Oxygen saturation levels at different sitesshould
be evaluated after the client returns to bed (D).
Correct Answer: A
A client with chronic renal failure selects a scrambled egg for his breakfast. What action
should the nurse take?
,A. Commend the client for selecting a high biologic value protein.
B. Remind the client that protein in the diet should be avoided.
C. Suggest that the client also select orange juice, to promote absorption.
D. Encourage the client to attend classes on dietary management of CRF. - Foods such
as eggs and milk (A) are high biologic proteins which are allowed because they are
complete proteins and supply the essential amino acids that are necessary for growth
and cell repair. Although a low-protein diet is followed (B), some protein is essential.
Orange juice is rich in potassium, and should not be encouraged (C). The client has
made a good diet choice, so (D) is not necessary.
Correct Answer: A
A client who is 5' 5" tall and weighs 200 pounds is scheduled for surgery the next day.
What question is most important for the nurse to include during the preoperative
assessment?
A. What is your daily calorie consumption?
B. What vitamin and mineral supplements do you take?
C. Do you feel that you are overweight?
D. Will a clear liquid diet be okay after surgery? - Vitamin and mineral supplements (B)
may impact medications used during the operative period. (A and C) are appropriate
questions for long-term dietary counseling. The nature of the surgery and anesthesia
,will determine the need for a clear liquid diet (D), rather than the client's preference.
, Correct Answer: B
During the initial morning assessment, a male client denies dysuria but reports that his
urine appears dark amber. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
A. Provide additional coffee on the client's breakfast tray.
B. Exchange the client's grape juice for cranberry juice.
C. Bring the client additional fruit at mid-morning.
D. Encourage additional oral intake of juices and water. - Dark amber urine is
characteristic of fluid volume deficit, and the client should be encouraged to increase
fluid intake (D). Caffeine, however, is a diuretic (A), and may worsen the fluid volume
deficit. Any type of juice will be beneficial (B), since the client is not dysuric, a sign of
an urinary tract infection. The client needs to restore fluid volume more than solid foods
(C).
Correct Answer: D
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement for a male client who
is experiencing urinary retention?
A. Apply a condom catheter.
B. Apply a skin protectant.
C. Encourage increased fluid intake.
