HESI RN
HESI RN Exit Exam Capstone Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) who is receiving anticoagulant therapy. Which intervention should the nurse implement to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A client is receiving lactulose for signs of hepatic encephalopathy. To evaluate the therapeutic response, which assessment should the nurse obtain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 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 5 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.