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HESI PN EXIT Proctored Exam 2 is a nursing-school practice exam with 74 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Start Practice ExamAfter inflating a blood pressure cuff and releasing the valve, the nurse hears silence followed by a Korotkoff sound.Which action should the nurse take next?
The mother of a child with cerebral palsy (CP) asks the nurse if her child's impaired movements will worsen as the child grows.Which response provides the best explanation?
The practical nurse (PN) notices that one of the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working in the long- term care facility consistently records subnormal temperatures when using a tympanic thermome
After an unsuccessful resuscitation attempt, the nurse calls the family of the deceased.The family wish to see the body before it is taken to the funeral home.Which intervention(s) should the nurse ta
A nurse is documenting the data collected from an ongoing assessment of a client who has diabetes mellitus.The nurse writes, “The client reports feeling thirsty and hungry all the time.” How should th
A client at 42-weeks gestation arrives at the labor and delivery unit for a scheduled induction but refuses the prescribed oxytocin infusion because she wants to have a "natural" delivery.Which action
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A client is admitted following a motor vehicle collision.When assessing the client's level of consciousness, the nurse notes that the client no longer responds to commands.The nurse initiates a painfu
A client is recovering in the critical care unit following a cardiac catheterization.Intravenous (IV) nitroglycerin and heparin are infusing.The client is sedated but responds to verbal instructions.A
A client is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with a spinal cord injury (SCI) following a motor vehicle collision.Which nurse should be contacted to coordinate the progression of the client's
A female client who is admitted to the mental health unit for opiate dependency is receiving clonidine 0.1 mg by mouth (PO) for withdrawal symptoms. The client begins to complain of feeling nervous an
A 70-year-old female presents to the emergency department triage with a noticeable facial droop and garbled speech. After having a few drinks at a local seafood restaurant, the client’s husband notice
A client who is obese reports severe pain and is unable to bear weight in the right ankle after making dietary changes 3 weeks ago for weight loss.The client's medical history includes hypertension, g
An older male client is admitted with the medical diagnosis of a possible cerebral vascular accident (CVA). He has facial paralysis and cannot move his left side. When entering the room, the nurse fin
A nurse is planning care for a client with a phobia.Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this client?
A woman at 12 weeks' gestation comes to the clinic for her first prenatal visit. After completing a health history, the nurse should discuss which topic of pregnancy at this initial visit.
Patient Data. Exhibits What are the signs and symptoms of DKA? Select all that apply.
A nurse is administering tetracycline to a client who has acne vulgaris.The client tells the nurse that he usually takes calcium supplements with his meals.How should the nurse respond?
The nurse is caring for a client with the sexually transmitted infection (STI) syphilis.The client reports having unprotected sex.Which response should the nurse provide?
The nurse is preparing a community outreach program on primary disease prevention. Which topic should the nurse plan to include in this event?
An older male client is admitted with the medical diagnosis of a possible cerebral vascular accident (CVA). He has facial paralysis and cannot move his left side. When entering the room, the nurse fin
A client arrives at the emergency department with chest pain after taking sildenafil. Based on the client's history, which medication should the nurse withhold?
A woman at 12 weeks' gestation comes to the clinic for her first prenatal visit. After completing a health history, the nurse should discuss which topic about pregnancy at this initial visit?
A client has been diagnosed with depression and has a history of suicide attempts. What intervention is essential for the nurse to implement?