2026 HESI EXIT V1 Questions and Answers

HESI EXIT V1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% 4. A primigravida in the third trimester is hospitalized for preeclampsia. The nursedetermines that the client’s blood pressure is increasing. Which action should the nursetake first?A) Check the protein level in urineB) Have the client turn to the left sideC) Take the temperatureD) Monitor the urine outputThe correct answer is B: Have the client turn to the left side5. The nurse is caring for a client in atrial fibrillation. The atrial heart rate is 250 and theventricular rate is controlled at 75. Which of the following findings is cause for the mostconcern?A) Diminished bowel soundsB) Loss of appetiteC) A cold, pale lower legD) TachypneaThe correct answer is C: A cold, pale lower leg6. The client with infective endocarditis must be assessed frequently by the home healthnurse. Which finding suggests that antibiotic therapy is not effective, and must bereported by the nurse immediately to the healthcare provider?A) Nausea and vomitingB) Fever of 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39.5 degrees Celsius)C) Diffuse macular rashD) Muscle tendernessThe correct answer is B: Fever of 103 degrees F (39.5 degrees C)7. A client who had a vasectomy is in the post recovery unit at an outpatient clinic. Whichof these points is most important to be reinforced by the nurse?A) Until the health care provider has determined that your ejaculate doesn't containsperm, continue to use another form of contraception.B)This procedure doesn't impede the production of male hormones or the production ofsperm in the testicles. The sperm can no longer enter your semen and no sperm are inyour ejaculate.C) After your va