HESI RN
HESI RN Exit Exam Capstone Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with heart failure is experiencing shortness of breath and swelling in the legs. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diuretics are prescribed to reduce fluid overload in clients with heart failure. By promoting urine output, diuretics help alleviate symptoms like shortness of breath and swelling. Positioning and dietary changes can also be part of the care plan, but administering diuretics is the immediate priority.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with pneumonia and is started on antibiotics. After 3 days, the client reports difficulty breathing and a rash. What is the nurse's first action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which intervention is most important to promote effective breathing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 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: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is administering an intradermal injection for a tuberculosis skin test. Which technique should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.