NURS3550 Final , HESI RN Health Assessment Questions & HESI RN EXIT
C0MBINATION EXAMINATION 2025 – 2026 WITH QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
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NURS3550 Final
Which patient may be given progestin therapy during pregnancy?
A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant and diagnosed with corpus luteum
deficiency syndrome
A woman pregnant with triplets during her first pregnancy
A woman experiencing severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
A woman who is trying to achieve pregnancy through planned intercourse
Answer: A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant and diagnosed with corpus luteum
deficiency syndrome
Which beneficial metabolic effects does estrogen have in nonreproductive
tissues? (Select all that apply.)
It promotes and suppresses coagulation.
It improves glomerular filtration rates.
It reduces low-density lipoproteins (LDLs).
It suppresses bone resorption.
It reduces fat deposits in the liver.
Answer:
It promotes and suppresses coagulation.
It reduces low-density lipoproteins (LDLs).
It suppresses bone resorption.
The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) landmark trial data led to which
recommendations about hormone replacement therapy? (Select all that apply.)
There are benefits to using HRT short term to reduce vasomotor symptoms.
Postmenopausal women should avoid smoking, exercise regularly, and
control hypertension.
Estrogen/progestin therapy (EPT) is preferred as the primary treatment to
prevent loss of bone mass.
Estrogen and progesterone should be used only to prevent cardiovascular
events.
Treatment with HRT for longer than 5 years increases the risk for pulmonary
embolus and stroke.
Answer:
There are benefits to using HRT short term to reduce vasomotor symptoms.
Postmenopausal women should avoid smoking, exercise regularly, and control
hypertension.
Treatment with HRT for longer than 5 years increases the risk for pulmonary
embolus and stroke.
Progestins may be used to treat which conditions? (Select all that apply.)
,Endometrial hyperplasia
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Endometriosis
Breast cancer
Amenorrhea
Answer:
Endometrial hyperplasia
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Endometriosis
Amenorrhea
When evaluating the effects of ergonovine [Ergotrate], the nurse expects
which assessment finding?
Suppressed milk reflex
Decreased blood pressure
Decreased uterine tone
Decreased vaginal bleeding
Answer: Decreased uterine tone
Which nursing action is the priority for a patient in preterm labor who is
receiving magnesium sulfate?
Documenting body temperature
Obtaining deep tendon reflexes
Measuring intake and output
Monitoring the intensity of contractions
Answer: Obtaining deep tendon reflexes
A nurse assesses the urine output of a patient receiving oxytocin [Pitocin].
Which finding would require immediate follow-up by the nurse?
80 mL in the past 4 hours
250 mL in the past 8 hours
150 mL in the past hour
400 mL in the past 12 hours
Answer: 80 mL in the past 4 hours
A nurse develops a plan of care for a pregnant patient receiving nifedipine
[Procardia]. Which outcome should be included?
Cervix shows softening and dilation.
Whole blood glucose is 110 mg/dL or less.
Delivery is postponed for at least 24 hours.
Breasts are soft with no evidence of engorgement.
Answer: Delivery is postponed for at least 24 hours.
Which of these findings, if identified in a patient receiving ergonovine
[Ergotrate], should a nurse report to a physician immediately?
Tremors
Hypertension
Uterine cramping
Hypoglycemia
Answer: Hypertension
,Which action should a nurse take when a pregnant patient develops uterine
contractions after receiving dinoprostone [Cervidil] into the vaginal system?
Remove the insert using the long tape.
Keep the patient supine for 2 hours.
Prepare for immediate delivery.
Administer a tocolytic agent.
Answer: Remove the insert using the long tape.
A patient who is near term gestation is receiving oxytocin [Pitocin]. Which
response should the nurse expect if the medication is having the desired
therapeutic effect?
Decreased force of uterine contraction
Promotion of cervical ripening
Stimulation of uterine smooth muscle
Inhibition of milk ejection reflex
Answer: Stimulation of uterine smooth muscle
A patient is scheduled to start taking sildenafil [Viagra]. A nurse should
recognize that the patient is at risk for developing an adverse cardiac event if
the patient's history reveals which of these conditions?
Angina
Hypertension
Varicose veins
Prosthetic mitral valve
Answer: Angina
A patient in the emergency department reports taking sildenafil [Viagra] and
nitroglycerin 1 hour before sexual activity. Which finding should the nurse
immediately report to the physician?
White blood cell (WBC) count of 3200 units/L
Respiratory rate of 26 breaths per minute
Body temperature of 100.4°F (38°C)
Blood pressure (BP) of 70/50 mm Hg
Answer: Blood pressure (BP) of 70/50 mm Hg
Which statement should a nurse include when providing teaching to a patient
who is scheduled to start taking dutasteride [Avodart]?
"Protect yourself from sun exposure to avoid any skin sensitivity."
"You may notice immediate relief of your urinary symptoms."
"Dutasteride will increase both ejaculatory volume and libido over time."
"You cannot donate blood while on this medication or for 6 months after
stopping it."
Answer: "You cannot donate blood while on this medication or for 6 months after
stopping it."
When assessing a patient who takes finasteride [Proscar], a nurse should
monitor for which adverse effect?
Hair loss
Increased libido
, Ejaculatory dysfunction
Muscle weakness
Answer: Ejaculatory dysfunction
A patient taking sildenafil [Viagra] asks a nurse what action to take if priapism
occurs. Which response should the nurse make?
"Take an additional half-strength dose of sildenafil."
"The condition usually resolves in 12 hours or less."
"Wait until the following day and notify the doctor."
"Seek emergency help, because permanent damage can occur."
Answer: Seek emergency help, because permanent damage can occur."
Which assessment should a nurse monitor more frequently in a patient who
takes both an alpha blocker for BPH and metoprolol [Lopressor]?
Blood glucose level
Hemoglobin level
Blood pressure
Urine output
Answer: Blood pressure
A nurse is educating a patient about sildenafil [Viagra]. The nurse should
instruct the patient that which adverse effect would be a priority for the patient
to report to his prescriber?
Flushing
Diarrhea
Hearing loss
Dyspepsia
Answer: Hearing loss
A nurse should recognize that which therapies would be beneficial to a patient
with BPH? (Select all that apply.)
Saw palmetto
Botulinum [Botox]
Tolterodine [Detrol]
Alfuzosin [Uroxatral]
Sildenafil [Viagra]
Answer:
Botulinum [Botox]
Tolterodine [Detrol]
Alfuzosin [Uroxatral]
The nurse teaches a group of postmenopausal women about hormone therapy
(HT). Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
A. The most frequent adverse effect of HT is headache.
B. HT increases the risk of stroke and venous thromboembolism.
C. Blood levels of estrogen are more consistent with oral HT.
D. HT may cause a harmless yellow discoloration of the skin.
Answer: B
Rationale: In postmenopausal women, estrogen, used alone or combined with a
progestin, increases the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and stroke. Nausea
C0MBINATION EXAMINATION 2025 – 2026 WITH QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
NURS3550 Final
Which patient may be given progestin therapy during pregnancy?
A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant and diagnosed with corpus luteum
deficiency syndrome
A woman pregnant with triplets during her first pregnancy
A woman experiencing severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
A woman who is trying to achieve pregnancy through planned intercourse
Answer: A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant and diagnosed with corpus luteum
deficiency syndrome
Which beneficial metabolic effects does estrogen have in nonreproductive
tissues? (Select all that apply.)
It promotes and suppresses coagulation.
It improves glomerular filtration rates.
It reduces low-density lipoproteins (LDLs).
It suppresses bone resorption.
It reduces fat deposits in the liver.
Answer:
It promotes and suppresses coagulation.
It reduces low-density lipoproteins (LDLs).
It suppresses bone resorption.
The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) landmark trial data led to which
recommendations about hormone replacement therapy? (Select all that apply.)
There are benefits to using HRT short term to reduce vasomotor symptoms.
Postmenopausal women should avoid smoking, exercise regularly, and
control hypertension.
Estrogen/progestin therapy (EPT) is preferred as the primary treatment to
prevent loss of bone mass.
Estrogen and progesterone should be used only to prevent cardiovascular
events.
Treatment with HRT for longer than 5 years increases the risk for pulmonary
embolus and stroke.
Answer:
There are benefits to using HRT short term to reduce vasomotor symptoms.
Postmenopausal women should avoid smoking, exercise regularly, and control
hypertension.
Treatment with HRT for longer than 5 years increases the risk for pulmonary
embolus and stroke.
Progestins may be used to treat which conditions? (Select all that apply.)
,Endometrial hyperplasia
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Endometriosis
Breast cancer
Amenorrhea
Answer:
Endometrial hyperplasia
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Endometriosis
Amenorrhea
When evaluating the effects of ergonovine [Ergotrate], the nurse expects
which assessment finding?
Suppressed milk reflex
Decreased blood pressure
Decreased uterine tone
Decreased vaginal bleeding
Answer: Decreased uterine tone
Which nursing action is the priority for a patient in preterm labor who is
receiving magnesium sulfate?
Documenting body temperature
Obtaining deep tendon reflexes
Measuring intake and output
Monitoring the intensity of contractions
Answer: Obtaining deep tendon reflexes
A nurse assesses the urine output of a patient receiving oxytocin [Pitocin].
Which finding would require immediate follow-up by the nurse?
80 mL in the past 4 hours
250 mL in the past 8 hours
150 mL in the past hour
400 mL in the past 12 hours
Answer: 80 mL in the past 4 hours
A nurse develops a plan of care for a pregnant patient receiving nifedipine
[Procardia]. Which outcome should be included?
Cervix shows softening and dilation.
Whole blood glucose is 110 mg/dL or less.
Delivery is postponed for at least 24 hours.
Breasts are soft with no evidence of engorgement.
Answer: Delivery is postponed for at least 24 hours.
Which of these findings, if identified in a patient receiving ergonovine
[Ergotrate], should a nurse report to a physician immediately?
Tremors
Hypertension
Uterine cramping
Hypoglycemia
Answer: Hypertension
,Which action should a nurse take when a pregnant patient develops uterine
contractions after receiving dinoprostone [Cervidil] into the vaginal system?
Remove the insert using the long tape.
Keep the patient supine for 2 hours.
Prepare for immediate delivery.
Administer a tocolytic agent.
Answer: Remove the insert using the long tape.
A patient who is near term gestation is receiving oxytocin [Pitocin]. Which
response should the nurse expect if the medication is having the desired
therapeutic effect?
Decreased force of uterine contraction
Promotion of cervical ripening
Stimulation of uterine smooth muscle
Inhibition of milk ejection reflex
Answer: Stimulation of uterine smooth muscle
A patient is scheduled to start taking sildenafil [Viagra]. A nurse should
recognize that the patient is at risk for developing an adverse cardiac event if
the patient's history reveals which of these conditions?
Angina
Hypertension
Varicose veins
Prosthetic mitral valve
Answer: Angina
A patient in the emergency department reports taking sildenafil [Viagra] and
nitroglycerin 1 hour before sexual activity. Which finding should the nurse
immediately report to the physician?
White blood cell (WBC) count of 3200 units/L
Respiratory rate of 26 breaths per minute
Body temperature of 100.4°F (38°C)
Blood pressure (BP) of 70/50 mm Hg
Answer: Blood pressure (BP) of 70/50 mm Hg
Which statement should a nurse include when providing teaching to a patient
who is scheduled to start taking dutasteride [Avodart]?
"Protect yourself from sun exposure to avoid any skin sensitivity."
"You may notice immediate relief of your urinary symptoms."
"Dutasteride will increase both ejaculatory volume and libido over time."
"You cannot donate blood while on this medication or for 6 months after
stopping it."
Answer: "You cannot donate blood while on this medication or for 6 months after
stopping it."
When assessing a patient who takes finasteride [Proscar], a nurse should
monitor for which adverse effect?
Hair loss
Increased libido
, Ejaculatory dysfunction
Muscle weakness
Answer: Ejaculatory dysfunction
A patient taking sildenafil [Viagra] asks a nurse what action to take if priapism
occurs. Which response should the nurse make?
"Take an additional half-strength dose of sildenafil."
"The condition usually resolves in 12 hours or less."
"Wait until the following day and notify the doctor."
"Seek emergency help, because permanent damage can occur."
Answer: Seek emergency help, because permanent damage can occur."
Which assessment should a nurse monitor more frequently in a patient who
takes both an alpha blocker for BPH and metoprolol [Lopressor]?
Blood glucose level
Hemoglobin level
Blood pressure
Urine output
Answer: Blood pressure
A nurse is educating a patient about sildenafil [Viagra]. The nurse should
instruct the patient that which adverse effect would be a priority for the patient
to report to his prescriber?
Flushing
Diarrhea
Hearing loss
Dyspepsia
Answer: Hearing loss
A nurse should recognize that which therapies would be beneficial to a patient
with BPH? (Select all that apply.)
Saw palmetto
Botulinum [Botox]
Tolterodine [Detrol]
Alfuzosin [Uroxatral]
Sildenafil [Viagra]
Answer:
Botulinum [Botox]
Tolterodine [Detrol]
Alfuzosin [Uroxatral]
The nurse teaches a group of postmenopausal women about hormone therapy
(HT). Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
A. The most frequent adverse effect of HT is headache.
B. HT increases the risk of stroke and venous thromboembolism.
C. Blood levels of estrogen are more consistent with oral HT.
D. HT may cause a harmless yellow discoloration of the skin.
Answer: B
Rationale: In postmenopausal women, estrogen, used alone or combined with a
progestin, increases the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and stroke. Nausea
