HESI RN
HESI RN Exit Exam Capstone Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 5-week-old infant who developed projectile vomiting over the last two weeks is diagnosed with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Which intervention should the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intravenous fluids are essential for rehydrating an infant who is likely suffering from dehydration due to projectile vomiting. This condition, commonly related to pyloric stenosis, causes rapid fluid loss. Oral rehydration methods might not be sufficient or appropriate for such a young infant, especially if vomiting persists. IV therapy ensures controlled and adequate fluid replacement to stabilize the child.
Question 2 of 5
An older adult client with eye dryness reports itching and excessive tearing. Which medication group is most likely to have produced this client's symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A male client with heart failure presents with shortness of breath, audible wheezing, and pink frothy sputum. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A client with adrenal insufficiency is admitted to the ICU with acute adrenal crisis. The client's vital signs include heart rate 138 bpm and BP 80/60. What is the nurse's first intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.