8/17/25, 9:53
AM
NURS 302 HESI EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++
2025/2026
Terms in this set (58)
The nurse is assessing a A. Emphysema indicates air is leaking beneath the skin
client with a chest tube
that is attached to
suction and a
closed drainage system.
Which finding is most
important for the
nurse to further
assess?
A. Upper chest
subcutaneous
emphysema.
B. Tidaling
(fluctuation) of fluid in
the water- seal
chamber.
C. Constant air
bubbling in the
suction- control
chamber.
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D.Pain rated "8" (0-10) at
the insertion site.
Normal urine specific 1.001-1.035
gravity
ABX treatment after Parenteral ABX for
osteomyelitis 4-8 weeks Oral
ABX for 4-8
weeks
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A female client with D.
hyperesthesia on the The oncology nurse has the knowledge and
oncology unit is using experience with the use of a
a transcutaneous transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
electrical nerve (TENS) unit for chronic pain relief, so the
stimulation (TENS) unit nurse should evaluate the client's skill in
for chronic pain. Which effectively controlling the pain by adjusting
nursing activity the voltage.
should the nurse
implement instead of
delegating to a
practical nurse (PN)?
Determine the client's
level of discomfort
using a pain rating
scale.
Ask the client about her
past experience with
chronic pain.
Observe the client's
facial expressions for
pain and discomfort.
Evaluate the client's
ability to adjust the
voltage to control
pain.
he nurse is providing B, D
postoperative
instructions for a
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female client after a
mastectomy. Which
information should the
nurse include in the
teaching plan? (Select
all that apply.)
Select all that apply
Empty surgical drains
once a week using
procedure gloves.
Report inflammation of
the incision site or the
affected arm.
Wear clothing with snug
sleeves over the arm
on the operative side.
Avoid lifting more than
4.5 kg (10 lb) or
reaching above her
head.
In planning care for a D.
client with an acute After an acute stroke, a positioning and turning
stroke resulting in right- schedule that minimizes lying on the affected
sided hemiplegia, which side, which can impair circulation and cause
positioning should the pain, and includes the prone position to
nurse should use to help prevent flexion contractures of the
maintain optimal hips, prepares the client for
functioning? optimal functioning and ambulating.
Mid-Fowler's with
knees supported.
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AM
NURS 302 HESI EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++
2025/2026
Terms in this set (58)
The nurse is assessing a A. Emphysema indicates air is leaking beneath the skin
client with a chest tube
that is attached to
suction and a
closed drainage system.
Which finding is most
important for the
nurse to further
assess?
A. Upper chest
subcutaneous
emphysema.
B. Tidaling
(fluctuation) of fluid in
the water- seal
chamber.
C. Constant air
bubbling in the
suction- control
chamber.
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AM
D.Pain rated "8" (0-10) at
the insertion site.
Normal urine specific 1.001-1.035
gravity
ABX treatment after Parenteral ABX for
osteomyelitis 4-8 weeks Oral
ABX for 4-8
weeks
2/45
,8/17/25, 9:53
AM
A female client with D.
hyperesthesia on the The oncology nurse has the knowledge and
oncology unit is using experience with the use of a
a transcutaneous transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
electrical nerve (TENS) unit for chronic pain relief, so the
stimulation (TENS) unit nurse should evaluate the client's skill in
for chronic pain. Which effectively controlling the pain by adjusting
nursing activity the voltage.
should the nurse
implement instead of
delegating to a
practical nurse (PN)?
Determine the client's
level of discomfort
using a pain rating
scale.
Ask the client about her
past experience with
chronic pain.
Observe the client's
facial expressions for
pain and discomfort.
Evaluate the client's
ability to adjust the
voltage to control
pain.
he nurse is providing B, D
postoperative
instructions for a
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AM
female client after a
mastectomy. Which
information should the
nurse include in the
teaching plan? (Select
all that apply.)
Select all that apply
Empty surgical drains
once a week using
procedure gloves.
Report inflammation of
the incision site or the
affected arm.
Wear clothing with snug
sleeves over the arm
on the operative side.
Avoid lifting more than
4.5 kg (10 lb) or
reaching above her
head.
In planning care for a D.
client with an acute After an acute stroke, a positioning and turning
stroke resulting in right- schedule that minimizes lying on the affected
sided hemiplegia, which side, which can impair circulation and cause
positioning should the pain, and includes the prone position to
nurse should use to help prevent flexion contractures of the
maintain optimal hips, prepares the client for
functioning? optimal functioning and ambulating.
Mid-Fowler's with
knees supported.
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