HESI RN
HESI RN Exit Exam Capstone Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with pneumonia is prescribed antibiotics. What is the most important teaching point for the nurse to provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antibiotics must be taken for the entire prescribed duration to ensure that the infection is completely eradicated. Stopping antibiotics early, even if symptoms improve, can lead to a recurrence of the infection or antibiotic resistance.
Question 2 of 5
A female client reports that her hair is becoming coarse and breaking off, that the outer part of her eyebrows have disappeared, and that her eyes are puffy. What follow-up question is best for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cold intolerance, fatigue, and other changes may indicate hypothyroidism, which could explain the hair and eyebrow loss, and puffy eyes.
Question 3 of 5
A client with diabetes insipidus is admitted due to a pituitary tumor. What complication should the nurse monitor for closely?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypokalemia is a common complication of diabetes insipidus due to excessive urination and the resultant electrolyte imbalance.
Question 4 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes an IV infusion of isoproterenol in D5W at 300 mcg/hour. How many ml/hour should the nurse set the pump to?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To calculate the correct infusion rate, use the formula: 300 mcg/hour = 0.3 mg/hour. Given that the IV solution is 1 mg in 250 ml, the rate is set at 75 ml/hour.
Question 5 of 5
A 48 year-old client with chronic alcoholism is admitted to the hospital. The nurse would anticipate that the client may be deficient in which vitamins?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic alcoholism commonly leads to deficiencies in B vitamins, particularly thiamine, and vitamin C.
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