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Hesi Exit PN 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How does the nurse verify the placement of a nasogastric tube before giving medication?✔✔Check gastric contents and confirm placement per policy.
What should the nurse monitor closely when administering IV potassium?✔✔Cardiac rhythm and site for infiltration.
What is the priority nursing intervention when a client has a seizure?✔✔Protect the client from injury by ensuring a safe environment.
What is the best way to evaluate if a client understands discharge instructions?✔✔Ask the client to repeat the instructions in their own words.
What should a nurse do if a client’s IV site becomes red and swollen?✔✔Stop the infusion and remove the IV.
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What is the first step when preparing to insert an indwelling catheter?✔✔Perform hand hygiene.
What should the nurse do when a client with diabetes is found to be sweating and trembling?✔✔Check blood glucose level immediately.
What is the most reliable way to confirm a client’s identity before giving medication?✔✔Check the client’s identification band against the MAR.
What is the correct nursing action if a client’s urinary output is less than 30 mL/hour?✔✔Report the finding to the healthcare provider.
What should the nurse do if a client with chest pain says the pain does not improve after nitroglycerin?✔✔Notify the healthcare provider immediately.
What is the most important step in preventing infection during wound dressing changes?✔✔Use sterile technique. 2 / 4
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What should the nurse do first if a postoperative client’s blood pressure drops suddenly?✔✔Assess airway, breathing, and circulation.
What is the best method for a nurse to assess a client’s pain level?✔✔Ask the client to rate pain using a scale.
What is the safest position for a client receiving a tube feeding?✔✔Elevate the head of the bed at least 30 degrees.
What is the nurse’s priority when caring for a client with a tracheostomy?✔✔Ensure the airway is patent.
What should the nurse encourage to prevent constipation in an immobile client?✔✔Increase fluid and fiber intake.
What is the priority assessment after giving a client a blood transfusion?✔✔Monitor for signs of transfusion reaction. 3 / 4
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What is the correct action if a nurse makes a medication error?✔✔Report the error immediately and follow facility policy.
What should the nurse monitor when giving a client a diuretic?✔✔Monitor potassium levels and urine output.
What is the best way to prevent pressure ulcers in bedbound clients?✔✔Reposition the client regularly.
What should the nurse do when a client reports dizziness while ambulating?✔✔Assist the client to sit down safely.
What is the correct nursing action if a client’s IV pump alarms?✔✔Check the IV site and tubing for problems.
What should the nurse do first if a client is unresponsive?✔✔Check for a pulse and breathing.
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