PN HESI Exit Version 1 NEW Questions and Answers with Explanations Update , , A

Question 1

A school-age client with diabetes is placed on an intermediate- acting insulin and regular 

insulin before breakfast and before dinner. She will receive a snack of milk and cereal at 

bedtime. What does the nurse tell the client the snack is intended to do?

You Selected:

• Prevent late night hypoglycemia.

Correct response:

• Prevent late night hypoglycemia.

Question 2

A well-known public official of a small community is admitted to the emergency 

department following an episode of chest pain.

Several nurses from the medical unit are aware of the admission and access the official’s 

electronic medical record to obtain a status update. What is the best response for the 

nurse manager to make to the nurses regarding this situation?

You Selected:

• “Assessing the official’s medical record is a breach of 

confidentiality.”

Correct response:

• “Assessing the official’s medical record is a breach of 

confidentiality.”

Question 3

A four-year-old child is diagnosed as having acute lymphocytic leukemia. The white 

blood cell (WBC) count, especially the neutrophil count, is low. What is the most 

important intervention the

nurse should teach the parents?

You Selected:

• Protect your child from infections because his resistance to infection is 

decreased

Correct response:

• Protect your child from infections because his resistance to infection is 

decreased