HESI RN
HESI RN Exit Exam Capstone Questions
Question 1 of 5
A scrub nurse preparing for the first surgery of the day asks if a 3-minute surgical hand scrub is adequate. What should the circulating nurse advise?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The circulating nurse should advise the scrub nurse to extend the hand scrub to 5 minutes for thorough preparation, particularly for the first surgery of the day.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client post-surgery with an order to ambulate the client every 2 hours. Which of the following tasks could be safely delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assisting with ambulation is a task that can be safely delegated to a UAP, as it does not involve clinical judgment.
Question 3 of 5
An older client is admitted to the intensive care unit unconscious after several days of vomiting and diarrhea. The nurse inserts a urinary catheter and observes dark amber urine output. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A fluid bolus is the first step in stabilizing a client with hypovolemic symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A client with hyperparathyroidism is preparing for surgery. Which preoperative lab finding is most important to report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated calcium levels can cause complications during surgery and should be reported.
Question 5 of 5
A client is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which preparation is the most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verifying that the client has completed bowel prep ensures the colon is clear for accurate visualization during the procedure.
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