HESI EXAM NURSING SCENARIOS EXAM 2025, 150
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. A client has undergone cryosurgery for stage I cervical cancer.
Which precaution or action does the nurse teach this client?
"Use sanitary napkins to manage discharge for the next several
weeks."
"Avoid sexual intercourse or becoming pregnant for the next 12
months."
"If you should become pregnant, you will be at increased
risk for preterm labor."
"Your next menstrual cycle will be delayed because of this
procedure."
2. What is the recommended time frame for a female client to perform
breast self-exams (BSE)?
One week before your
period. The first day of your
period.
Five to seven days after menses cease.
Midway between menstrual cycles.
3. A nurse has provided instructions to a client regarding the method
for instilling eye drops into the left eye. The nurse determines that the
,client needs further instruction if the client does which of the
following during a return demonstration?
Lies with the head to one side, puts the drop in the inner
canthus, and slowly turns to the other side while blinking
Lies supine, pulls down on the lower lid, and puts the drop in the
lower lid
Lies supine, pulls up on the upper lid, and puts the drop in
the upper lid
, Tilts the head back, pulls down on the lower lid, and puts the
drop in the lower lid
4. A patient is scheduled to receive a medication that must be taken on
an empty stomach. The patient has just eaten breakfast. What
should the
nurse do to ensure the medication is administered correctly?
Administer the medication immediately since it is not critical
Wait one hour after breakfast to give the medication
Give the medication with a small amount of
water Schedule the medication for the next
meal time
5. The nurse is providing care for a client who has a diagnosis of
kidney failure. Which of the following lab findings is consistent
with this client's diagnosis?
Elevation in vit D
levels
Hypophosphatemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypokalemia
6. What is the medical term used to describe the drooping of an eyelid
that covers a significant portion of the iris?
Ptosis
, Nystagmus
Astigmatism
Exophthalmos
7. The client receiving tamoxifen (Tamofen) asks how this therapy helps
fight breast cancer. Which is the nurse's best response?
"Breast cancer cells need estrogen to continue growing. This
agent decreases estrogen levels."
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. A client has undergone cryosurgery for stage I cervical cancer.
Which precaution or action does the nurse teach this client?
"Use sanitary napkins to manage discharge for the next several
weeks."
"Avoid sexual intercourse or becoming pregnant for the next 12
months."
"If you should become pregnant, you will be at increased
risk for preterm labor."
"Your next menstrual cycle will be delayed because of this
procedure."
2. What is the recommended time frame for a female client to perform
breast self-exams (BSE)?
One week before your
period. The first day of your
period.
Five to seven days after menses cease.
Midway between menstrual cycles.
3. A nurse has provided instructions to a client regarding the method
for instilling eye drops into the left eye. The nurse determines that the
,client needs further instruction if the client does which of the
following during a return demonstration?
Lies with the head to one side, puts the drop in the inner
canthus, and slowly turns to the other side while blinking
Lies supine, pulls down on the lower lid, and puts the drop in the
lower lid
Lies supine, pulls up on the upper lid, and puts the drop in
the upper lid
, Tilts the head back, pulls down on the lower lid, and puts the
drop in the lower lid
4. A patient is scheduled to receive a medication that must be taken on
an empty stomach. The patient has just eaten breakfast. What
should the
nurse do to ensure the medication is administered correctly?
Administer the medication immediately since it is not critical
Wait one hour after breakfast to give the medication
Give the medication with a small amount of
water Schedule the medication for the next
meal time
5. The nurse is providing care for a client who has a diagnosis of
kidney failure. Which of the following lab findings is consistent
with this client's diagnosis?
Elevation in vit D
levels
Hypophosphatemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypokalemia
6. What is the medical term used to describe the drooping of an eyelid
that covers a significant portion of the iris?
Ptosis
, Nystagmus
Astigmatism
Exophthalmos
7. The client receiving tamoxifen (Tamofen) asks how this therapy helps
fight breast cancer. Which is the nurse's best response?
"Breast cancer cells need estrogen to continue growing. This
agent decreases estrogen levels."
