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Hesi V1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is caring for a client who just returned from surgery with a urinary catheter in place.What is the priority assessment?
- Client’s pain level
- IV fluid infusion rate
- Type of surgical dressing
✔✔B. Urine output and color
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client with heart failure. Which finding indicates the medication should be withheld?
- Respiratory rate 22/min
- Temperature 98.4°F
- Blood pressure 128/76 mmHg
✔✔B. Apical pulse 50/min
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client with chronic kidney disease. Which finding requires immediate intervention? 1 / 4
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- Sodium 138 mEq/L
- Hemoglobin 11 g/dL
- Calcium 9.0 mg/dL
✔✔B. Potassium 6.1 mEq/L
A nurse is caring for a client receiving blood transfusion therapy. The client suddenly develops chills and fever. What should the nurse do first?✔✔A. Stop the transfusion immediately
- Notify the healthcare provider
- Administer acetaminophen
- Flush the line with normal saline
A nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about lifestyle modifications. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
- “I will reduce my sodium intake.”
- “I will exercise regularly.”
- “I will avoid excess alcohol consumption.” 2 / 4
✔✔B. “I will stop taking my medication once my blood pressure improves.”
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A client with pneumonia is receiving IV antibiotics. Which finding indicates the treatment is effective?
- WBC count 15,000/mm³
- Productive cough with thick sputum
- Persistent fever of 101.5°F
✔✔B. Oxygen saturation 96% on room air
A nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes who reports shakiness and sweating. What is the nurse’s priority action?✔✔A. Provide a source of simple carbohydrates
- Administer scheduled insulin
- Notify the provider immediately
- Offer a protein-rich snack
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client prescribed warfarin. Which instruction is most important?
- “Eat more green leafy vegetables.”
✔✔B. “Report any unusual bleeding or bruising.” 3 / 4
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- “Increase fluid intake.”
- “Take medication on an empty stomach.”
A client with COPD is receiving oxygen at 6 L/min via nasal cannula. The nurse should
recognize this as inappropriate because:
- It may not relieve shortness of breath
- It can cause nasal irritation
- It interferes with humidification
✔✔B. High oxygen flow can reduce respiratory drive
A nurse is preparing to insert an NG tube for a client with bowel obstruction. Which action is most important?
- Position the client supine
- Apply topical lubricant after insertion
- Provide ice chips for comfort
✔✔B. Verify tube placement before administering anything
A nurse is caring for a client post-stroke with expressive aphasia. Which communication technique is most effective?
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