HESI RN
HESI RN Exit Exam Capstone Questions
Question 1 of 5
A female client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is sedated and on a ventilator with 50% FIO2. What assessment finding warrants immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A postoperative client with a history of diabetes mellitus is showing signs of hyperglycemia. What should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A client reports unilateral leg swelling after a long flight. What complication is the nurse most concerned about?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a recent myocardial infarction is prescribed a beta-blocker. What side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A client is suspected of having a stroke. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A neurological assessment is the priority when a stroke is suspected to determine the extent of brain injury and identify any immediate risks, such as impaired airway, speech deficits, or loss of motor function. Early recognition of these signs is essential for timely intervention and to guide further treatment like the administration of tPA, if appropriate.