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2022 HESI RN Cardiovascular Exit Exam Version 3 With Answers (160 Solved Questions) - Page 3 preview image1.A male client with stomach cancer returns to the unit following a total gastrectomy. He has anasogastric tube to suction and is receiving Lactated Ringer’s solution at 75 mL/hour IV. Onehour after admission to the unit, the nurse notes 300 mL of blood in the suction canister, theclient’s heart rate is 155 beats/minute, and his blood pressure is 78/48 mmHg. In addition toreporting the finding to the surgeon. Which action should the nurse implement first?a.Measure and document theclient’surinary output.b.Request theclient’sreserved unit if packed red blood cells.c.Prepare the placement of a central venous catheter.d. Increase the infusion rate of LactatedRinger’ssolution.2.an adult male who fell 20 feet from the roof of this home has multiple injuries, including a rightpneumothorax. Chest tubes were inserted in the emergency department prior to his transfer tothe intensive care unit (ICU). the nurse notes that the suction control chamber is bubbling at the- 10 cm H2O mark, with fluctuation in the water seal, and over the past hour 75 ml of bright redblood is measured in the collection chamber. Which intervention should the nurse implement?a.Addsterilewatertothe suctioncontrolchamber.b.Give blood from the collection chamber as autotransfusionc.Manipulate blood in tubing to drain into chamber.d.Increase wall suction to eliminate fluctuation in water seal.3.A client who received hemodialysis yesterday is experiencing a blood pressure of 200/100mmHg, heart rate 110 beats/minute, and respiratory rate 36 breaths/minute. The client ismanifesting shortness of breath, bilateral 2+ pedal edema, and an oxygen saturation on room airof 89%. Which action should the nurse take first?a.Elevate the foot of the bed.b.Restrict theclient’sfluid.c.Begin supplemental oxygen.d. Prepare the client for hemodialysis.
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2022 HESI RN Cardiovascular Exit Exam Version 3 With Answers (160 Solved Questions) - Page 4 preview image4.A clientwith Addison’s crisisis admitted for treatment with adrenal cortical supplementation.Based on theclient’sadmitting diagnosis, which findings require immediate action by the nurse?(Select all that apply)a.Headacheandtremorsb.Irregularheartratec.Skin hyperpigmentationd.Postural hypotensione.Palloranddiaphoresis5.An older client is admitted with fluid volume deficit and dehydration. Which assessment findingis the best indicator of hydration that the nurse should report to the healthcare provider?a.Urine specific gravity is 1.040b.Systolic blood pressure decreases 10 points when standing.c.The client denies being thirsty.d.Skintentingoccurswhentheclient’sforearmispinched.6.After an inservice about electronic health record (EHR) security and safeguarding clientinformation, the nurse observes a colleague going home with printed copies of clientinformation in a uniform pocket. Which action should the nurse take?a.Fileadetailedincidentreportwiththespecifichiringfacility.b.Warn the colleague that their actions are unprofessional.c.Comment anonymously about the action of a staff discussion board.d.Communicate thecolleague’sactions to the unit charge nurse.
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2022 HESI RN Cardiovascular Exit Exam Version 3 With Answers (160 Solved Questions) - Page 5 preview image7.The nurse is evaluating a tertiary prevention program for clients with cardiovascular diseaseimplemented in a rural health clinic. Which outcome indicate the program is effective?a.At-risk clients received an increased number of routine health screenings.b.Clients reported having new confidence in making healthy food choices.c.Clientswhoincurreddiseasecomplicationspromptlyreceivedrehabilitation.d.Client relapse rate of 30% in a 5-year community-wide anti-smoking campaign.8.The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who usesoxygen at 2 L/minute per nasal cannula continuously. The nurse observes that the client ishaving increased shortness of breath with respirations at 23 breaths/minute. Which actionshould the nurse implement first?a.Determine if the client is experiencing any anxiety.b.Auscultate theclient’sbilateral lung sounds and oxygen saturation.c.Notify the healthcare provider about theclient’sdistress.d.Assessthedeliverymechanismofthe oxygentank,tubing,andcannula.9.Which statement by a client who is 24 hours post-subtotal thyroidectomy requires animmediate investigation by the nurse?a.“WhenI getoutofbedquickly,I feela littledizzy.”b.“Thedressing over my incision feels like it is tootight.”c.“I’mmost comfortable when the head of the bed israised.”d.“ThisIV infusion makes me urinate more often thanusual.”
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2022 HESI RN Cardiovascular Exit Exam Version 3 With Answers (160 Solved Questions) - Page 6 preview image10.An older adult male who is in his early 70’s is admitted to the emergency department because ofa COPD exacerbation. This client is struggling to breathe and the healthcare team is preparingfor endotracheal intubation. The spouse’s wife, who is 30 years younger than the client, asks thenurse to stop the procedure and provide the nurse a copy of the client’s living will. Which actionshould the nurse take?a.Facilitate a family meeting with the palliative care team.b. Notify the healthcare provider of theclient’swishes.c.Place a certified copy of the living will in theclient’s record.d.Alert the nursing staff of theclient’sdon’tresuscitate status.11.An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assigned to provide personal care for a client whoseprescribed activity is bedrest with bedside commode use. The UAP reports to the nurse that theclient is so obese that the UAP feels unable to safely assist the client in transferring from the bedto the bedside commode. How should the nurse respond?a.Determine theclient’slevel of mobility and need for assistance.b.Instruct the UAP that all clients deserve equal care.c.Advicetheclienttomaintainbedrestsothatsafetycanbeensured.d.Assign another UAP to care for the client.12.A nurse determines that more than 25% of the students at a middle school are overweight. Thenurse presents the information at the parent-teacher meeting. What action is most importantfor the nurse to include in the meeting?a.Provide information on ways to increase activity for the family.b.Have several teachers talk about health risks associated with obesity.c.Distribute a shopping list of suggested healthy snack items.d. Determine theparents’degree of concern about theirchildren’sweight.
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2022 HESI RN Cardiovascular Exit Exam Version 3 With Answers (160 Solved Questions) - Page 7 preview image13.After several months of chronic fatigue, morning stiffness, and join pain, a young adult isdiagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and the healthcare provider prescribes prednisone. Whicheducation should the nurse provide the client with regard to taking prednisone?a.Take prednisone doses before meals on an empty stomach.b.Wear sunglasses when exposed to bright sunlight.c.Ifsequentialdosesaremissed,notifythehealthcareprovider.d.Schedule a monthly laboratory visit for a complete blood count.14.The psychiatric nurse is caring for clients on an adolescent unit. Which client requires thenurse’simmediate attention?a.A 16-year-old client diagnosed with major depression who refuses to participate in group.b.A 14-year-old client with anorexia nervosa who is refusing to eat the evening snack.c.An 18-year-old client with antisocial behavior who is being yelled at by other clientsd. A 17-year-old client diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is pacing around the lobby..15.The nurse caring for a child with mononucleosis can expect the child to exhibit which symptoms?a.Positive Epstein-Barr, and malaise.b. Ear pain and fever.c.Elevated WBC and sedimentation rate.d.Increased BUN and serum creatinine.16.A client arrives for an annual physical exam and complains of having calf pain. The client’s healthhistory reveals peripheral atrial disease. Which question should the nurse ask the client aboutexpected finding related to chronic arterial symptoms?a.Were your legs ever suddenly swollen, red, warm, and painful?b. Does the calf pain occur when walking short distances?c.Did you receive treatment for weeping ulcers on lower legs?d.Have you experienced ankle edema and varicose veins?
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2022 HESI RN Cardiovascular Exit Exam Version 3 With Answers (160 Solved Questions) - Page 8 preview image17.The nurse is preparing to send a client to the cardiac catheterization lab for an angioplasty.Which client report is most important for them to explore further prior to the start of theprocedure?a.Drank a glass of water in the past 2 hours.b.Reports left chest wall pain prior to admission.c.Verbalize a fear of being in a confined space.d. Experience facial swelling after eating crab.18.The nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child with eczema. The child’s skin is dry and scaly, and themother reports that the child frequently scratches the lesions on the skin to the point of causingbleeding. Which guideline is indicated for care of this child?a.Keep the nails trimmed short.b.Applybaby lotiontotheskintwicedaily.c.Bathe the child daily with bath oil.d.Allow the child to wear only 100% cotton clothing.19.A new mother on the postpartum unit runs out of the room screaming that her newborninfant’scrib is empty and the baby is missing. What action should the nurse take first?a.Determine if the newborn is in the nursery.b.Activate the lockdown procedure.c.Ask the mother if any visitors were expected to arrive.d. Match ID bands of all infants and mothers on the unit.20.While providing a health history, a female client tells the clinic nurse that she frequently thinksabout hurting herself. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask?a.“Doyou often have feeling ofsadness?”b.“Areyou having problemsconcentrating?”c.“Haveyouthoughabouttakingyourlife?”d.“Whatproblems are you facing rightnow?”21.A college student brings a dorm roommate to the campus clinic because the roommate hasbeen talking to someone who is not present. The client tells the nurse that the voices are saying,“kill,kill.”What question should the nurse ask the client next?a.“Whendid these voicesbegin?”b.“Haveyou taken anyhallucinogens?”c.“Areyouplanningtoobeythevoices?”d.“Doyou believe the voices arereal?”
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2022 HESI RN Cardiovascular Exit Exam Version 3 With Answers (160 Solved Questions) - Page 9 preview image22.The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who reports tingling of the feet and who isnewly diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease. Which outcome should the nurse include inthe plan of care for this client?a.The client will express acceptance of their newly diagnosed health status.b.The nurse will encourage the client to walk thirty minutes everyday.c.Theclient’sblood pressure readings will be less than 160/90 mmHg.d. Theclient’sskin on the lower legs will be intact at the next clinical visit.23.When conducting diet teaching for a client who was diagnosed with hypertension, which foodshould the nurse encourage the client to eat? (select all that apply.)a..Fruitswithoutsauceb.Canned soup.c.Freshorfrozenvegetableswithoutsauce.d.Cottage cheese.e.Pickled olives.24.A client with bacterial meningitis is receiving phenytoin. Which assessment finding indication tothe nurse that the client is experiencing a therapeutic response to the phenytoin?a.Increased time of ambulation between periods of rest.b.Decrease in intracranial pressure and cerebral edema.c.Absence of seizure activity for the duration of treatment.d.Normal electroencephalogram after drug administration.25.The nurse observes a client prepare a meal in the kitchen of a rehabilitation facility prior todischarge. Which behaviors indicate the client understands how to maintain balance safely?(Select all that apply)c.Widens stance while working near the sink.d.Bends from the waist to pick trash off the floor.e.Leans forward to pull a pan from a high shelf.26.An older client is admitted to the hospital because of recurring transient ischemic attacks.Neurological serial assessments for the past 24 hours were within normal limits. One day afteradmission, the client suddenly becomes confused and combative indicating impaired mentalstatus (IMS). What intervention should the nurse implement first?a.Document neurologic changes.b. Reduce environmental stimuli.c.Administer prescribed neuroleptic.d.Review medications for interactions.a.Brings a heavy can close to body before lifting.b.Locks knees while preparing food on the counter.
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2022 HESI RN Cardiovascular Exit Exam Version 3 With Answers (160 Solved Questions) - Page 10 preview image27.The charge nurse in an extended care facility is organizing unit activities for the day. Whichaction may be safely delegated to the practical nurse (PN)?a.Measure theclient’sbody weight each morning.b.Establishbloodpressureparametersforclientmonitoringc.Evaluate a staff member providing wound care.d.Evaluate client teaching through return demonstration.28.During shift report, the charge nurse receives notice of several problems. Which problem shouldthe nurse address first?a.The census report has not been completed.b.Aclient’swife has asked to speak with the charge nurse.c.One staff member has not reported to work.d. A bucket of water was spilled in the hallway.29.An older adult client with chronic emphysema is admitted to the emergency room from homewith acute onset of weakness, palpitations, and vomiting. Which information is most importantfor the nurse to obtain during the initial interview?a.History of smoking over the past 6 months.b.Sleep patterns during the previous few week.c.Activity level prior to onset of symptoms.d.Recentcompliancewithprescribedmedications.30.The nurse is feeding an older adult who was admitted with aspiration pneumonia. The client isweak and begins coughing while attempting to drink through a straw. Which intervention shouldthe nurse implement?a.Assess theclient’soral cavity for ulcerations.b. Monitor the client when using a straw for liquids.c.Teach coughing and deep breathing exercises.d.Request thick nectar liquids for the client.31.A male client with right-sided weakness calls for assistance with ambulating to the bathroom.What action should the nurse implement?a.Bring a bedside commode to the client.b. Stand on theclient’s rightside as he walks.c.Walk directly behind the client to prevent a fall.d.Give the client a cane to hold in his right hand.
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2022 HESI RN Cardiovascular Exit Exam Version 3 With Answers (160 Solved Questions) - Page 11 preview image32.An older client is admitted to the psychiatric unit for assessment of a recent onset of dementia.The nurse notes that in the evening this client often becomes restless, confused, and agitated.Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?a.Ask family members to remain with the client in the evening from 1700 to 2100 p.m.b. Ensure that the client is assigned to a room close tothe nurses’station.c.Postpone administration of nighttime medications until after 2300 p.m.d.Administer a prescribed PRN benzodiazepine at the onset of a confused state.33.The nurse is caring for a client who is having a sickle cell crisis. What intervention should thenurse include in thisclient’splan of care?a.EnsureadequateIVandoralfluidintake.b.Provide ice packs to major joint areas.c.Space analgesics to prevent addiction to narcotics.d.Re-enforce the importance of nutritional balance.34.The nurse is teaching a primigravida about preeclampsia. Which finding are indicators ofpreeclampsia and should be reported to the healthcare provider? (select all that apply.)a.Blurred visionb.Headache.c.Lack of appetite.d.Urinary frequency.e.Chills and fever.f.Swollen hands.35.A new nurse preparing to irrigate an intravenous catheter is attaching a 24-gauge needle. Whichaction should the charge nurse implement?a.Suggest the nurse use a 20-gauge needle.b. Direct the nurse to change the IV tubing.c.Instruct the nurse to remove the needle.d.Prompt the nurse to apply povidone to the site.36.A client with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIDH) is admitted withhyponatremia. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of careto protect the client from injury?a.Initiateseizureprecautions.b.Assess neurological status every 8 hours.c.Limit oral water intake.d.Administer a hypertonic IV fluids as prescribed.
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2022 HESI RN Cardiovascular Exit Exam Version 3 With Answers (160 Solved Questions) - Page 12 preview image37.The nurse is assigned to provide care for a client who is scheduled for a laparoscopiccholecystectomy in two hours, at 0900, what nursing action is most important?a.Confirmthatthe clienthasbeenNPOsincemidnight.b.Review postoperative instructions with the client.c.Offer to assist the client to the restroom to void.d.Determine when the client last had pain medication.38.The nurse is conducing a visual screening of a group of older adults. Which finding should thenurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?a.Gradual onset of continuous eye pain and blurred vision.b.Recent change in the ability to read and drive after dark.c.Gray-white circle around the iris of both eyes.d. Cloudy opacity of the crystalline lens.39.A15-year-old male client was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. He tells thenurse that he is having difficulty adhering to his meal plan when he is with his friends. Whatnursing intervention is best for the nurse to implement?a.Recommend he avoid fast food restaurants until he is familiar with his prescribed diet.b.Advise him to take his own food with him when going to fast food restaurants with hisfriends.c.Encourage him to find activities to do with his friends that do not involve eating.d.Assisthiminidentifyingpopularfastfoodsthatare withinhismealplanfordiabetes.40.A male client in the final stages of terminal cancer tells his nurse that he wishes he could just beallowed to die. The client states that he is tired of fighting his illness and is only continuingtreatments because his family wants him to live. Which action should the nurse take?a.Notify the family that treatments have been discontinued.b.Arrange a meeting with the family, physician, and client.c.Ask the chaplain to discuss death issues with the client.d.Request a consultation with the hospital social worker.41.Five days after surgical fixation of a fractured femur, a client suddenly reports chest pain anddifficulty inbreathing…..had a pulmonary embolus. What action should the nurse take first?a.Bring the emergency crash cart to the bedside.b.Prepare a continuous heparin infusion per protocol.c.Provide supplemental oxygen.d.Notify the healthcare provider.
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