FORTIS COLLEGE NUR 210 HESI RN EXIT EXAM
PREPARATION NEWEST 2026 QUESTIONS and
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
What is the S1 sound? - CORRECT ANSWER-"lub" and AV valves closing.
tricuspid and mitral valves.
What is the S2 sound? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Dub", closure of semilunar valves,
aortic and pulmonic.
What is the Allen test? - CORRECT ANSWER-Occlude both radial and ulnar
arteries, release ulnar artery only and view hand for blanching. Tests for arterial
insufficiency to the hands.
What is the point of maximal impulse? - CORRECT ANSWER-Where both heart
sounds match up
What is syncope? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fainting; passing out
,Where would someone experience referred pain in Acute Coronary Syndrome? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The Jaw and Teeth
How do you assess the legs for edema? - CORRECT ANSWER-Press finger
against swollen area for 5 seconds and remove
What is pitting edema? - CORRECT ANSWER-excess amount of fluid in absence
of additional colloid (particles) AKA "edema that you can make an imprint with
your finger in"
**gravity dependent (seen in legs) to determine severity estimate the indentation
in cm, 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+
What is nonpitting edema? - CORRECT ANSWER-skin feels unusually tight or
firm, pressure leaves no indentation b/c fluid has coagulated in the tissues
What is considered a low BMI? - CORRECT ANSWER-anything below 19 is
considered low BMI
How do you assess mobility? (Muscles) - CORRECT ANSWER-Functional
assessment for ADLs
, How do you calculate pack year? - CORRECT ANSWER-# of packs a day x # of
years smoking= Pack Year
What equipment is used for Auscultation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stethoscope
What is sleep deprivation? - CORRECT ANSWER-decrease in the amount,
consistency, or quality of sleep
How do you do a breast exam? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Inspection- should be
symmetric, nipples should not be inverted/dimpled or creased, skin should be
smooth not peel d' orange present.
2) Palpate- one side at a time, be sure to include the tail of spence, use the
circular, wedged or vertical strip methods, then palpate the nipple last
-If you find a lump, document location in terms of a clock, document
characteristics:
Size: in cm
Shape: round, discoid, regular, irregular
Consistency: Soft, firm, or hard
Mobility
Degree of tenderness
Location
PREPARATION NEWEST 2026 QUESTIONS and
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
What is the S1 sound? - CORRECT ANSWER-"lub" and AV valves closing.
tricuspid and mitral valves.
What is the S2 sound? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Dub", closure of semilunar valves,
aortic and pulmonic.
What is the Allen test? - CORRECT ANSWER-Occlude both radial and ulnar
arteries, release ulnar artery only and view hand for blanching. Tests for arterial
insufficiency to the hands.
What is the point of maximal impulse? - CORRECT ANSWER-Where both heart
sounds match up
What is syncope? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fainting; passing out
,Where would someone experience referred pain in Acute Coronary Syndrome? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The Jaw and Teeth
How do you assess the legs for edema? - CORRECT ANSWER-Press finger
against swollen area for 5 seconds and remove
What is pitting edema? - CORRECT ANSWER-excess amount of fluid in absence
of additional colloid (particles) AKA "edema that you can make an imprint with
your finger in"
**gravity dependent (seen in legs) to determine severity estimate the indentation
in cm, 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+
What is nonpitting edema? - CORRECT ANSWER-skin feels unusually tight or
firm, pressure leaves no indentation b/c fluid has coagulated in the tissues
What is considered a low BMI? - CORRECT ANSWER-anything below 19 is
considered low BMI
How do you assess mobility? (Muscles) - CORRECT ANSWER-Functional
assessment for ADLs
, How do you calculate pack year? - CORRECT ANSWER-# of packs a day x # of
years smoking= Pack Year
What equipment is used for Auscultation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stethoscope
What is sleep deprivation? - CORRECT ANSWER-decrease in the amount,
consistency, or quality of sleep
How do you do a breast exam? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Inspection- should be
symmetric, nipples should not be inverted/dimpled or creased, skin should be
smooth not peel d' orange present.
2) Palpate- one side at a time, be sure to include the tail of spence, use the
circular, wedged or vertical strip methods, then palpate the nipple last
-If you find a lump, document location in terms of a clock, document
characteristics:
Size: in cm
Shape: round, discoid, regular, irregular
Consistency: Soft, firm, or hard
Mobility
Degree of tenderness
Location
