Hesi Exit Exam Questions and Answers
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A client is receiving a continuous half strength tube feeding at 50ml/hour. To prepare enough of the
solution for eight hours, how many ml of full strength feedin
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Hesi Exit Exam Questions and Answers
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A client is receiving a continuous half strength tube feeding at 50ml/hour. To prepare enough of the
solution for eight hours, how many ml of full strength feeding will the nurse need? (Enter numeric value
only.) Correct Answer-200ml . 25 ml of full strength feeding mixed with 25ml of water provided 50ml of
half strength. 25ml × 8 hours= 200ml
An elderly male client is experiencing urinary incontinence. What is the best initial nursing action?
Correct Answer-Apply an external condom catheter
3. A male Muslim client with pneumonia is scheduled to receive a dose of an intravenous antibiotic but
refuses to allow the nurse to begin the medication, stating he cannot allow fluids to enter his body once
he is cleansed for prayer. What action should the nurse implement? Correct Answer-Reschedule
administration of the antibiotic until after he completes his prayers
UAP using a hand sanitzers that is alcohol for 2 minutes Correct Answer-tell that hand sanitizer use is
less > 2min
5.A child is to receive vancomycin (Vancocin) 40 mg/kg IV one hour before a scheduled procedure. The
child weighs 44 pounds. How many mg of the medication should the nurse administer Correct AnswerAnswer: 800 Rationale: First, convert the child's weight to kg: 44 pounds divided by
2.2pound/kg = 20 kg. Next calculate the mg/kg/dose, 40 mg x 20 kg = 800mg
6. While assisting a postpartum client with perineal care, the nurse notes that her vaginal bleeding
spurts rather than trickles from the vagina. The uterine fundus is firm and the client's vital signs are
pulse 88 beats/minute; respiratory rate, 21 breaths/minute; and blood pressure, 104/68 mmHg. What
action should the nurse take next? Correct Answer-Compare current vital signs with previous vital signs
A 6-year old boy was hit with a bat while playing at school. He has a splinter of wood imbedded in his
eye. Which action should the school nurse take? Correct Answer-Have the parent take the child for
emergency help
Within four weeks of childbirth, a client is admitted to the hospital for disorganized speech bizarre
behavior, and strange thoughts about her infant being possessed by demons. The nurse identifies a
nursing diagnosis of "Altered thought processes, secondary to" what condition? Correct AnswerPostpartum psychosis
The nurse identifies a priority diagnosis of, "Altered comfort related to menstrual cramps" for a 25-yearold female client. Which self-care activity should the nurse emphasize in the client's teaching plan?
Correct Answer-Regular aerobic exercise.
Psych/Alcohol/Tylenol overdose antidote Correct Answer-Give Mucomyst
Medical Surgical/Laxative abuses Correct Answer-Patient -taking Milk of Magnesium
Spiritual/Documentation Correct Answer-Native American - Allow pt's family to stay in the room
Leadership- Interpreter informed consent Correct Answer-Pt should sign the consent
Geriatrics/Emergency Rib fractures fall Correct Answer-Pulmonary embolism
A client diagnosed with major depression is being allowed a weekend pass from the psychiatric unit.
Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client's family? Correct Answer-Involve the client in
usual at home activities
Upon assessment, the nurse discovers that
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