3/29/25, 8:18 HESI Exit Practice Flashcards: Nursing Terms & Definitions |
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HESI EXIT PRATICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Terms in this set (132)
A male client with chronic atrial An electrical stimulus is discharged when no ventricular response is sensed.
fibrillation and slow ventricular response is
scheduled for surgical placement of a
permanent pacemaker. The client asks
the nurse how this device will help him.
How should the
nurse explain the action of a synchronous
pacemaker?
Ventricular irritability is prevented by the
constant rate setting of the pacemaker.
Ectopic stimulus in the atria is suppressed
by the device usurping depolarization.
An impulse is fired every second to
maintain a heart rate of 60 bea
The nurse should explain to a client Prevent the formation of effusion fluid.
with lung cancer that pleurodesis is
performed to achieve which expected
outcome?
Prevent the formation of effusion
fluid. Remove fluid from the intrapleural
space. Debulk tumor to maintain
patency of air passages.
Relieve empyema after pneumonectomy.
The nurse is caring for a client who Urine output of 40 mL/hour.
developed oliguria and was diagnosed
with sepsis and dehydration 48 hours ago.
Which assessment finding indicates to
the nurse that the client is stabilizing?
Urine output of 40 mL/hour.
Apical pulse 100 beats per minute and
blood pressure 76/42 mmHg.
Urine specific gravity 1.001.
Tented skin on the dorsal surface of hands.
A female client is recently diagnosed with Black women
Sarcoidosis. The client tells the nurse that
she does not understand why she has
this.
When teaching about the occurrence of
sarcoidosis, the nurse should include that
sarcoidosis most commonly occurs in
which ethnic group of women?
Black women.
Caucasian women.
Asian women.
Hispanic women.
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The nurse is caring for a client with acute Amylase
pancreatitis and assesses the admission
laboratory results. Which laboratory value
should the nurse anticipate being elevated
with this diagnosis?
Triglycerides.
Amylase.
Creatinine.
Uric acid.
The nurse is caring for a client with peptic Gastric pain on an empty stomach
ulcer disease (PUD). Which assessment Intolerance of spicy foods
should the nurse identify and document
that is consistent with PUD? (Select all that
apply).
Hematemesis.
Gastric pain on an empty stomach.
Colic-like pain with fatty food ingestion.
Intolerance of spicy foods.
Diarrhea and stearrhea.
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During the assessment of a client who is Notify the surgeon.
24 hours posthemicolectomy with a
temporary colostomy, the nurse
determines that the
client's stoma is dry and dark red in color.
Which action should the nurse implement?
Notify the surgeon.
Document the assessment.
Secure a colostomy pouch over the stoma.
Place petrolatum gauze dressing over
the stoma.
A client's prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Low risk for prostate cancer
exam result showed a PSA density of 0.13
ng/mL. Which conclusion regarding this lab
data is accurate?
Probable prostatitis.
Low risk for prostate cancer.
The presence of cancer cells.
A biopsy of the prostate is indicated.
Which finding should the nurse identify as Cherry red color to the mucous membranes
an indication of carbon monoxide
poisoning in a client who experienced a
burn injury during a house fire?
Pulse oximetry reading of 80%.
Expiratory stridor and nasal flaring.
Cherry red color to the
mucous membranes.
Presence of carbonaceous particles in
sputum.
A client who returns to the unit after Give a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet
having a percutaneous coronary
intervention (PCI) with balloon
angioplasty, complains of
acute chest pain. Which action should
the nurse implement next?
Inform the healthcare provider.
Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram.
Give a sublingual nitroglycerin
tablet. Administer prescribed
analgesic.
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HESI EXIT PRATICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Terms in this set (132)
A male client with chronic atrial An electrical stimulus is discharged when no ventricular response is sensed.
fibrillation and slow ventricular response is
scheduled for surgical placement of a
permanent pacemaker. The client asks
the nurse how this device will help him.
How should the
nurse explain the action of a synchronous
pacemaker?
Ventricular irritability is prevented by the
constant rate setting of the pacemaker.
Ectopic stimulus in the atria is suppressed
by the device usurping depolarization.
An impulse is fired every second to
maintain a heart rate of 60 bea
The nurse should explain to a client Prevent the formation of effusion fluid.
with lung cancer that pleurodesis is
performed to achieve which expected
outcome?
Prevent the formation of effusion
fluid. Remove fluid from the intrapleural
space. Debulk tumor to maintain
patency of air passages.
Relieve empyema after pneumonectomy.
The nurse is caring for a client who Urine output of 40 mL/hour.
developed oliguria and was diagnosed
with sepsis and dehydration 48 hours ago.
Which assessment finding indicates to
the nurse that the client is stabilizing?
Urine output of 40 mL/hour.
Apical pulse 100 beats per minute and
blood pressure 76/42 mmHg.
Urine specific gravity 1.001.
Tented skin on the dorsal surface of hands.
A female client is recently diagnosed with Black women
Sarcoidosis. The client tells the nurse that
she does not understand why she has
this.
When teaching about the occurrence of
sarcoidosis, the nurse should include that
sarcoidosis most commonly occurs in
which ethnic group of women?
Black women.
Caucasian women.
Asian women.
Hispanic women.
1/28
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The nurse is caring for a client with acute Amylase
pancreatitis and assesses the admission
laboratory results. Which laboratory value
should the nurse anticipate being elevated
with this diagnosis?
Triglycerides.
Amylase.
Creatinine.
Uric acid.
The nurse is caring for a client with peptic Gastric pain on an empty stomach
ulcer disease (PUD). Which assessment Intolerance of spicy foods
should the nurse identify and document
that is consistent with PUD? (Select all that
apply).
Hematemesis.
Gastric pain on an empty stomach.
Colic-like pain with fatty food ingestion.
Intolerance of spicy foods.
Diarrhea and stearrhea.
2/28
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During the assessment of a client who is Notify the surgeon.
24 hours posthemicolectomy with a
temporary colostomy, the nurse
determines that the
client's stoma is dry and dark red in color.
Which action should the nurse implement?
Notify the surgeon.
Document the assessment.
Secure a colostomy pouch over the stoma.
Place petrolatum gauze dressing over
the stoma.
A client's prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Low risk for prostate cancer
exam result showed a PSA density of 0.13
ng/mL. Which conclusion regarding this lab
data is accurate?
Probable prostatitis.
Low risk for prostate cancer.
The presence of cancer cells.
A biopsy of the prostate is indicated.
Which finding should the nurse identify as Cherry red color to the mucous membranes
an indication of carbon monoxide
poisoning in a client who experienced a
burn injury during a house fire?
Pulse oximetry reading of 80%.
Expiratory stridor and nasal flaring.
Cherry red color to the
mucous membranes.
Presence of carbonaceous particles in
sputum.
A client who returns to the unit after Give a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet
having a percutaneous coronary
intervention (PCI) with balloon
angioplasty, complains of
acute chest pain. Which action should
the nurse implement next?
Inform the healthcare provider.
Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram.
Give a sublingual nitroglycerin
tablet. Administer prescribed
analgesic.
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