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PN Hesi Exit Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is caring for a client with COPD who reports increased shortness of breath. What is the first action?
- Administer a sedative
- Encourage coughing and deep breathing
- Call respiratory therapy to perform suctioning
✔✔C. Assess oxygen saturation and respiratory status
A client is receiving IV morphine for pain. The client becomes drowsy and has a respiratory rate of 8/min. What should the nurse do first?
- Document the findings
- Encourage the client to take deep breaths
- Administer the next dose early
✔✔B. Stop the infusion and notify the provider
A nurse notes redness and warmth at an IV site. What is the priority action? 1 / 4
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- Apply ice to the area
- Flush the IV with saline
- Cover the site with a bandage
✔✔B. Discontinue the IV and notify the provider
A client is on a low-sodium diet. Which meal choice is appropriate?
- Ham sandwich with pickles
- Canned soup with crackers
- Salami and cheese platter
✔✔B. Grilled chicken with steamed vegetables
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who develops sudden hypotension and tachycardia.What is the priority action?
- Administer pain medication
- Reposition the client
- Apply compression stockings
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✔✔C. Assess for signs of bleeding
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A nurse is teaching a client about insulin administration. What statement indicates understanding?
- “I will inject insulin into a vein.”
- “I should inject all insulin in the same spot each time.”
- “I can mix any two insulins without checking the label.”
✔✔B. “I will rotate injection sites to prevent tissue damage.”
A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which assessment is most important before administration?
- Temperature
- Lung sounds only
- Urine color
✔✔C. Blood pressure and potassium levels
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin. Which finding requires withholding the medication?
- Heart rate 80 bpm
- Blood pressure 120/70 mmHg
✔✔C. Heart rate 48 bpm 3 / 4
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- Respiratory rate 18/min
A client reports a new rash after starting an antibiotic. What should the nurse do first?
- Tell the client to ignore it
- Document and continue therapy
- Apply lotion to the rash
✔✔B. Assess the client for signs of an allergic reaction
A nurse is teaching a client about deep vein thrombosis prevention. Which instruction is correct?
- “You should avoid walking to rest your legs.”
- “Sit with your legs crossed for comfort.”
- “Do not wear compression stockings.”
✔✔B. “Perform ankle pumps and leg exercises regularly.”
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected hypoglycemia. Which sign is expected?
- Polyuria
- Flushed skin
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✔✔B. Sweating and tremors