HESI Exit RN EXIT EXAM Version 1
HESI EXIT RN EXIT EXAM VERSION 1 COMPLETE 160 RECENT
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ RN HESI EXIT
EXAM V1 FOR THE RN HESI EXIT PREP (NEW!)
A preschool-aged boy is admitted to the pediatric unit following successful
resuscitation from a near-drowning incident. While providing care to the child, the
nurse begins talking with his preadolescent brother who rescued the child from
the swimming pool and initiated resuscitation. The nurse notices the older boy
becomes withdrawn when asked about what happened. Which action should the
nurse take?
A. Develop a water safety teaching plan for the family
B. Ask the older brother how he felt during the incident
C. Tell the older brother that he seems depressed
D. Commend the older brother for his heroic actions - Correct Answer-B. Ask the
older brother how he felt during the incident
A male client with cirrhosis has jaundice and pruritus. He tells the nurse that he
has been soaking in hot baths at night with no relief of his discomfort. Which
action should the nurse take?
A. Encourage the client to use cooler water and apply calamine lotion after
soaking
B. Obtain a PRN prescription for an analgesic that the client can use for symptom
relief
C. Suggest that the client take brief showers and apply oil-based lotion after
showering
1|Page
, HESI Exit RN EXIT EXAM Version 1
D. Explain that the symptoms are caused by liver damage and cannot be relieved -
Correct Answer-A. Encourage the client to use cooler water and apply calamine
lotion after soaking
An older client with a long history of coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension
(HTN), and heart failure (HF) arrives in the Emergency Department (ED) in
respiratory distress. The healthcare provider prescribes furosemide IV. Which
therapeutic response to furosemide should the nurse expected in the client with
acute HF?
A. Increased cardiac contractility
B. Reduced preload
C. Relaxed vascular tone
D. Decreased afterload - Correct Answer-B. Reduced preload
Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for a child with
tetanus?
A. Encourage coughing and deep breathing
B. Minimize the amount of stimuli in the room
C. Reposition from side to side every hour
D. Open window shades to provide natural light - Correct Answer-B. Minimize the
amount of stimuli in the room
An adolescent who was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus Type 1 at the age of 9, is
admitted to the hospital in diabetic ketoacidosis. Which occurrence is the most
likely cause of the ketoacidosis?
A. Ate an extra peanut butter sandwich before gym class
2|Page
, HESI Exit RN EXIT EXAM Version 1
B. incorrectly administered too much insulin
C. Had a cold and ear infection for the past two days
D. Skipped eating lunch - Correct Answer-C. Had a cold and ear infection for the
past two days
A client with a prescription for "do not resuscitate" (DNR) begins to manifest signs
of impending death. After notifying the family of the client's status, what priority
action should the nurse implement?
A. The impending signs of death should be documented
B. The client's status should be conveyed to the chaplain
C. The client's need for pain medication should be determined
D. The nurse manager should be updated on the client's status - Correct Answer-C.
The client's need for pain medication should be determined
Which self care measure is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of
care of a client recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus?
A. Self-injection techniques
B. Blood glucose monitoring
C. Diabetic diet meal planning
D. A realistic exercise plan - Correct Answer-B. Blood glucose monitoring
A client who gave birth 48 hours ago has decided to bottle feed the infant. During
the assessment, the nurse observes that both breasts are swollen, warm, and
tender on palpation. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
A. Apply ice to the breasts for comfort
3|Page
, HESI Exit RN EXIT EXAM Version 1
B. Wear a loose-fitting bra during the day to prevent nipple irritation
C. Run warm water over breasts
D. Express small amounts of milk from the breasts to relieve pressure - Correct
Answer-A. Apply ice to the breasts for comfort
The nurse is preparing a client who had a below-the-knee (BKA) amputation for
discharge to home. Which recommendations should the nurse provide this client?
(Select all that apply)
A. Avoid range of motion exercises
B. Use a residual limb shrinker
C. Apply alcohol to the stump after bathing
D. Inspect skin for redness
E. Wash the stump with soap and water - Correct Answer-B. Use a residual limb
shrinker
D. Inspect skin for redness
E. Wash the stump with soap and water
A toddler presenting with a history of intermittent skin rashes, hives, abdominal
pain, and vomiting that occurs after ingesting of milk products arrives to the clinic
accompanied by the parents. Which type of testing should the nurse provide
education to the toddler's family about?
A. Serum immunoglobulin E (IgE)
B. Intradermal test
C. Atopy patch test
4|Page
HESI EXIT RN EXIT EXAM VERSION 1 COMPLETE 160 RECENT
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ RN HESI EXIT
EXAM V1 FOR THE RN HESI EXIT PREP (NEW!)
A preschool-aged boy is admitted to the pediatric unit following successful
resuscitation from a near-drowning incident. While providing care to the child, the
nurse begins talking with his preadolescent brother who rescued the child from
the swimming pool and initiated resuscitation. The nurse notices the older boy
becomes withdrawn when asked about what happened. Which action should the
nurse take?
A. Develop a water safety teaching plan for the family
B. Ask the older brother how he felt during the incident
C. Tell the older brother that he seems depressed
D. Commend the older brother for his heroic actions - Correct Answer-B. Ask the
older brother how he felt during the incident
A male client with cirrhosis has jaundice and pruritus. He tells the nurse that he
has been soaking in hot baths at night with no relief of his discomfort. Which
action should the nurse take?
A. Encourage the client to use cooler water and apply calamine lotion after
soaking
B. Obtain a PRN prescription for an analgesic that the client can use for symptom
relief
C. Suggest that the client take brief showers and apply oil-based lotion after
showering
1|Page
, HESI Exit RN EXIT EXAM Version 1
D. Explain that the symptoms are caused by liver damage and cannot be relieved -
Correct Answer-A. Encourage the client to use cooler water and apply calamine
lotion after soaking
An older client with a long history of coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension
(HTN), and heart failure (HF) arrives in the Emergency Department (ED) in
respiratory distress. The healthcare provider prescribes furosemide IV. Which
therapeutic response to furosemide should the nurse expected in the client with
acute HF?
A. Increased cardiac contractility
B. Reduced preload
C. Relaxed vascular tone
D. Decreased afterload - Correct Answer-B. Reduced preload
Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for a child with
tetanus?
A. Encourage coughing and deep breathing
B. Minimize the amount of stimuli in the room
C. Reposition from side to side every hour
D. Open window shades to provide natural light - Correct Answer-B. Minimize the
amount of stimuli in the room
An adolescent who was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus Type 1 at the age of 9, is
admitted to the hospital in diabetic ketoacidosis. Which occurrence is the most
likely cause of the ketoacidosis?
A. Ate an extra peanut butter sandwich before gym class
2|Page
, HESI Exit RN EXIT EXAM Version 1
B. incorrectly administered too much insulin
C. Had a cold and ear infection for the past two days
D. Skipped eating lunch - Correct Answer-C. Had a cold and ear infection for the
past two days
A client with a prescription for "do not resuscitate" (DNR) begins to manifest signs
of impending death. After notifying the family of the client's status, what priority
action should the nurse implement?
A. The impending signs of death should be documented
B. The client's status should be conveyed to the chaplain
C. The client's need for pain medication should be determined
D. The nurse manager should be updated on the client's status - Correct Answer-C.
The client's need for pain medication should be determined
Which self care measure is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of
care of a client recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus?
A. Self-injection techniques
B. Blood glucose monitoring
C. Diabetic diet meal planning
D. A realistic exercise plan - Correct Answer-B. Blood glucose monitoring
A client who gave birth 48 hours ago has decided to bottle feed the infant. During
the assessment, the nurse observes that both breasts are swollen, warm, and
tender on palpation. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
A. Apply ice to the breasts for comfort
3|Page
, HESI Exit RN EXIT EXAM Version 1
B. Wear a loose-fitting bra during the day to prevent nipple irritation
C. Run warm water over breasts
D. Express small amounts of milk from the breasts to relieve pressure - Correct
Answer-A. Apply ice to the breasts for comfort
The nurse is preparing a client who had a below-the-knee (BKA) amputation for
discharge to home. Which recommendations should the nurse provide this client?
(Select all that apply)
A. Avoid range of motion exercises
B. Use a residual limb shrinker
C. Apply alcohol to the stump after bathing
D. Inspect skin for redness
E. Wash the stump with soap and water - Correct Answer-B. Use a residual limb
shrinker
D. Inspect skin for redness
E. Wash the stump with soap and water
A toddler presenting with a history of intermittent skin rashes, hives, abdominal
pain, and vomiting that occurs after ingesting of milk products arrives to the clinic
accompanied by the parents. Which type of testing should the nurse provide
education to the toddler's family about?
A. Serum immunoglobulin E (IgE)
B. Intradermal test
C. Atopy patch test
4|Page
