HESI Exit V1 Exam with NGN Questions and Answers

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HESI Exit V1 Exam with NGN Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert)

 In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the development of trust?

• Food
• Warmth
• Security
• Comfort

ANS C) Security

 A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which statement best reflects assertive communication?

• "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of what you

mean."

• "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am reading it

correctly?"

• "I am having difficulty reading your handwriting. It would save me time if you

would be more careful."

• "Please print in the future so I do not have to spend extra time attempting to

read your writing."

ANS B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am reading it 1 / 4

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correctly?"

 What is the most important consideration when teaching parents how to reduce risks in the home?

• Age and knowledge level of the parents
• Proximity to emergency services
• Number of children in the home
• Age of children in the home

ANS D) Age of children in the home

 A 35 year-old client with sickle cell crisis is talking on the telephone but stops as the nurse enters the room to request something for pain. The nurse should

• Administer a placebo
• Encourage increased fluid intake
• Administer the prescribed analgesia
• Recommend relaxation exercises for pain control

ANS C) Administer the pre- scribed analgesia

 While caring for a toddler with croup, which initial sign of croup requires the nurse's immediate attention?

• Respiratory rate of 42
• Lethargy for the past hour
• Apical pulse of 54 2 / 4

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• Coughing up copious secretions

ANS A) Respiratory rate of 42 3 / 4

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 A client is admitted with low T3 and T4 levels and an elevated TSH level. On initial assessment, the nurse would anticipate which of the following assessment findings?

• Lethargy
• Heat intolerance
• Diarrhea
• Skin eruptions

ANS A) Lethargy

 The emergency room nurse admits a child who experienced a seizure at school.The father comments that this is the first occurrence, and denies any family history of epilepsy. What is the best response by the nurse?

• "Do not worry. Epilepsy can be treated with medications."
• "The seizure may or may not mean your child has epilepsy."
• "Since this was the first convulsion, it may not happen again."
• "Long term treatment will prevent future seizures."

ANS B) "The seizure may or may not mean your child has epilepsy."

 Alcohol and drug abuse impairs judgment and increases risk taking behav- ior.What nursing diagnosis best applies?

• Risk for injury
• Risk for knowledge deficit
• Altered thought process
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