HESI RN EXIT 1 PROCTORED EXAM

Days after surgical fixation of a fractured femur, a client suddenly reports chest pain and difficulty in breathing. The nurse suspects that the client had a pulmonary embolus. Which action should the

When conducting an admission assessment, the nurse notes that an adult female client has developed two new allergies since her last admission. The client describes herself as lactose intolerant and st

The nurse is assessing a first day postpartum client. Which finding is most indicative of a postpartum infection?

When is it most important for the nurse to assess a pregnant client's deep tendon reflexes (DTRs)?

A client is unable to void following a procedure, so the nurse obtains a prescription to perform a straight catheterization. After inserting the catheter, the nurse observes that the client has an imm

Dopamine 5 mcg/kg/minute IV is prescribed for a client who weighs 132 pounds. The pharmacy dispenses a 500 mL IV solution of 0.9% normal saline with dopamine 1600 mg. The nurse should program the infu

A client who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) receives a prescription for metformin 500 mg PO to Which on should the nurse include in this client's teaching plan? (Select all that

The charge nurse observes a new nurse demonstrate the administration of two different liquid medications through a gastrostomy tube used for continuous feedings, as seen in the video. Which action(s)

A6-week-old infant with pyloric stenosis is scheduled for a pyloromyotomy, Which pre- operative nursing action has highest priority?

An adult client is admitted to the critical care unit with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) as a result of a postburn infection. The client has a long line peripherally inserted IV cathe

The nurse is educating a client about essential hypertension prevention. Which information should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)

Three hours after birth, a newborn becomes jittery and tachypneic. What should the nurse do first?

Which assessment should the home health nurse include during a routine home visit for a client who was discharged home with a suprapubic catheter?

An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) leaves the unit without notifying the staff. In which order should the unit manager implement these interventions to address the UAP's behavior? (Place the acti

Which laboratory results should the nurse closely monitor in a client who has end-stage renal disease (ESRD)?

When assessing a multigravida on the first postpartum day, the nurse finds a moderate amount of lochia rubra, with the uterus firm, and three fingerbreadths above the umbilicus. What action should the

The nurse is providing education to a client who experiences recurrent levels of moderate anxiety to situations. In addition to information about prescribed medication and administration, which instru

Which environmental factor is most significant when planning care for a client with osteomalacia?

The nurse is preparing a 50 mL dose of 50% Dextrose IV for a client with insulin shock. How should the nurse administer the medication?

The client with influenza needs help in transferring to the bedside commode. The nurse observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) don gloves and a gown to assist the client. Which action should

The nurse is preparing a 4-day-old infant with a serum bilirubin level of 19 mg/dl (325 Mcmol/L) for discharge from the hospital. When teaching the parents about home phototherapy, which instruction s

Which assessment should the home health nurse include during a routine home visit for a client who was discharged home with a suprapubic catheter?

A client is being discharged with a prescription for warfarin. Which instruction should the nurse provide this client regarding diet?

A client is unable to void following a procedure, so the nurse obtains a prescription to perform a straight catheterization. After inserting the catheter, the nurse serves that the client has an immed

A client with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA ambulates in the hallway with the nurse prior to bedtime and then returns to bed. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement before leav