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RN EXIT HESI EXAM/ STUDYGUIDE / HESI RN
EXIT EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS MOST RECENT UPDATE/ BEST
GRADED A+
1 hr after surgery pts B/P is 136/80 15 minutes later it is 114/72 nurse should -
ANSWER: check dressing
1 ounce = how many ml - ANSWER: 30
2 days after surgery a pt has pain in Lt leg,redness and warmth nurse should advise
- ANSWER: to remain in bed with leg elevated (sign of DVT)
2nd stage of labor is - ANSWER: complete cervix dilation to birth
10 month old with RSV care should include - ANSWER: cluster care
monitor SPO2
encourage fluid
14 y.o in ICU for spinal cord injury, nursing care should include - ANSWER:
monitor B/P
monitor respirations
administer corticosteroids
15 grains = how many grams - ANSWER: 1
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77 y.o confused, no appetite, nausea,vomiting ,headache and pulse of 43. nurse
should find out what and why - ANSWER: if takes digitalis
(signs of digitalis toxicity)
a bipolar pt with cocaine habit should be advised to report what to their dr. -
ANSWER: thoughts of harming self
a depressed pt begins to have energy after days of no talking nurse should -
ANSWER: monitor pt closely.
(sign of suicidal intentions)
a genogram is - ANSWER: genetic and family history
a new peg tube is inserted how long should a nurse wait to begin feeding
supplements - ANSWER: 24 hours
a new UAP with 10 yrs experience gets new job what is best assignment for her -
ANSWER: do vitals
a pt has obstructive sleep apnea and the nurse notices his SPO2 is at 84% the nurse
should - ANSWER: gentle awaken pt to increase oxygen saturation
a pt on chemo taste protein meat with metallic taste pt should - ANSWER: change
type of protein to nuts
a pt that is a chronic alcoholic will effect what lab value - ANSWER: they will
have hypOmagnesium
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a pt thats bipolar in manic phase will present with what symptoms? nurse should
do what - ANSWER: extremely hyper
not sleeping
not able to focus
(decrease stimuli)
A pt with ALS has a neurological assessment Q4h what change would need
immediate attention - ANSWER: weakened cough effort ( suggest airway is
compromised)
a pt with down syndrome (trisomy 21) usually also have - ANSWER: heart
disease
systolic murmur
a pt with recent cataract surgery ,what symptom will cause nurse to notify dr -
ANSWER: reduction in vision
a pt with rheumatoid arthritis should perform exercise how - ANSWER: slow and
smooth
A pt with sleep apnea in the hospital it is important to - ANSWER: continue
monitoring
must be in room by nurses station
a splint that is used at night for a pt with rheumatoid arthritis, the purpose is to -
ANSWER: prevent deformaties
a sudden fixed dilated pupil is a - ANSWER: neurosurgical emergency
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a written schedule in a pt room does not do what - ANSWER: violate pt rights
abdomen assessment - ANSWER: I-inspect
A-ausculate
P- percussion
P- palpate
absence seizure - ANSWER: last only a few seconds
absorption of corticosteroid cream for eczema is higher on what parts of the body -
ANSWER: scalp, axilla, face, neck, perineum ( anus area) , genitalia
acquired plastic anemia is usually caused from - ANSWER: certain drugs
active listening means - ANSWER: giving your full attention
acute closed angle is a - ANSWER: medical emergency
addison crisis causes - ANSWER: hypotension (give IV fluids to increase B/P
adenocarcinoma is the only lung cancer not related to - ANSWER: smoking
adolescent pt with pressure ulcer , mom states she can take care of him at home
nurse must - ANSWER: determine the skills of the mother
RN EXIT HESI EXAM/ STUDYGUIDE / HESI RN
EXIT EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS MOST RECENT UPDATE/ BEST
GRADED A+
1 hr after surgery pts B/P is 136/80 15 minutes later it is 114/72 nurse should -
ANSWER: check dressing
1 ounce = how many ml - ANSWER: 30
2 days after surgery a pt has pain in Lt leg,redness and warmth nurse should advise
- ANSWER: to remain in bed with leg elevated (sign of DVT)
2nd stage of labor is - ANSWER: complete cervix dilation to birth
10 month old with RSV care should include - ANSWER: cluster care
monitor SPO2
encourage fluid
14 y.o in ICU for spinal cord injury, nursing care should include - ANSWER:
monitor B/P
monitor respirations
administer corticosteroids
15 grains = how many grams - ANSWER: 1
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77 y.o confused, no appetite, nausea,vomiting ,headache and pulse of 43. nurse
should find out what and why - ANSWER: if takes digitalis
(signs of digitalis toxicity)
a bipolar pt with cocaine habit should be advised to report what to their dr. -
ANSWER: thoughts of harming self
a depressed pt begins to have energy after days of no talking nurse should -
ANSWER: monitor pt closely.
(sign of suicidal intentions)
a genogram is - ANSWER: genetic and family history
a new peg tube is inserted how long should a nurse wait to begin feeding
supplements - ANSWER: 24 hours
a new UAP with 10 yrs experience gets new job what is best assignment for her -
ANSWER: do vitals
a pt has obstructive sleep apnea and the nurse notices his SPO2 is at 84% the nurse
should - ANSWER: gentle awaken pt to increase oxygen saturation
a pt on chemo taste protein meat with metallic taste pt should - ANSWER: change
type of protein to nuts
a pt that is a chronic alcoholic will effect what lab value - ANSWER: they will
have hypOmagnesium
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a pt thats bipolar in manic phase will present with what symptoms? nurse should
do what - ANSWER: extremely hyper
not sleeping
not able to focus
(decrease stimuli)
A pt with ALS has a neurological assessment Q4h what change would need
immediate attention - ANSWER: weakened cough effort ( suggest airway is
compromised)
a pt with down syndrome (trisomy 21) usually also have - ANSWER: heart
disease
systolic murmur
a pt with recent cataract surgery ,what symptom will cause nurse to notify dr -
ANSWER: reduction in vision
a pt with rheumatoid arthritis should perform exercise how - ANSWER: slow and
smooth
A pt with sleep apnea in the hospital it is important to - ANSWER: continue
monitoring
must be in room by nurses station
a splint that is used at night for a pt with rheumatoid arthritis, the purpose is to -
ANSWER: prevent deformaties
a sudden fixed dilated pupil is a - ANSWER: neurosurgical emergency
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a written schedule in a pt room does not do what - ANSWER: violate pt rights
abdomen assessment - ANSWER: I-inspect
A-ausculate
P- percussion
P- palpate
absence seizure - ANSWER: last only a few seconds
absorption of corticosteroid cream for eczema is higher on what parts of the body -
ANSWER: scalp, axilla, face, neck, perineum ( anus area) , genitalia
acquired plastic anemia is usually caused from - ANSWER: certain drugs
active listening means - ANSWER: giving your full attention
acute closed angle is a - ANSWER: medical emergency
addison crisis causes - ANSWER: hypotension (give IV fluids to increase B/P
adenocarcinoma is the only lung cancer not related to - ANSWER: smoking
adolescent pt with pressure ulcer , mom states she can take care of him at home
nurse must - ANSWER: determine the skills of the mother
