HESI RN
HESI RN Exit Exam Capstone Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube following lung surgery. What is the most important intervention to ensure the chest tube functions properly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping the chest tube drainage system below chest level ensures that gravity assists with drainage and prevents fluid or air from flowing back into the pleural space, which could compromise lung function.
Question 2 of 5
A client admitted with left-sided heart failure presents with shortness of breath and pink frothy sputum. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pink frothy sputum is a sign of pulmonary edema, which needs immediate intervention to prevent respiratory failure.
Question 3 of 5
While palpating the gallbladder of a mildly obese client, the nurse expects what finding if the gallbladder is inflamed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If the gallbladder is inflamed, the nurse may find tenderness and guarding, a typical sign of acute cholecystitis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about postoperative care following a total knee arthroplasty. What instruction should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous passive motion therapy helps maintain mobility and prevent stiffness postoperatively.
Question 5 of 5
A client asks the nurse to call the police and states: 'I need to report that I am being abused by a nurse.' The nurse should first
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should first gather more details to better understand the situation before proceeding with documentation or reporting.
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