Hesi EAQ Exam Q&A 2026-27
Which agents of bioterrorism can be treated Plague
effectively with antibiotics? Select all that apply. One, Anthrax
some, or all responses may be correct. Tularemia
Which topics will the nurse include when educating Suicide
adolescents about injury prevention? Select all that Seat belt use
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Firearm safety
Which priority interventions would the nurse Obtain blood cultures immediately
implement for a client with neutropenia in an Administer antibiotic STAT as prescribed
emergency department? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct.
The nurse is caring for a client who was brought to Require sitter in room at all times
the emergency department after binge drinking at a
party. Which interventions would the nurse include in Verify medications are swallowed
the plan of care to prevent a suicide attempt? Select
all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be use plastic utensils and paper cups
correct.
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,Hesi EAQ Exam Q&A 2026-27
Which response would the nurse take when a client Removing the client from the room because limits must be places on such
comes up and shouts, "I hate you! You're talking about behavior
me again!" and throws a glass of juice at the nurse
who is talking to another client?
Which question would the nurse ask first of the "How long was the client underwater?
witnesses who accompanied a rescued drowning
victim to the emergency department?
How long would the nurse maintain isolation of a Correct4
child with bacterial meningitis? For 48 hours after antibiotic therapy begins
Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention to Correct4
prevent further injury in the client who was injured in a Asking a family member to remain with the client
tornado and is disoriented?
When preparing to assess a client with active Correct4
tuberculosis, which piece of protective equipment is N95 respiratory mask
necessary for the nurse before entering the client
room?
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,Hesi EAQ Exam Q&A 2026-27
Which leukocyte values determine the adequacy of a -Monocytes
client’s response to inflammation? Select all that -Neutrophils
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. -Macrophages
Which client assessment is triaged to nonurgent status Correct4
by the emergency department nurse? Teenager with ecchymosis and edema to the ankle
The teenager with ecchymosis and edema to the ankle likely has a sprain,
which is nonurgent. An older adult male with purulent sputum could have
new onset of a respiratory infection such as pneumonia, which is urgent. The
toddler with periods of unresponsiveness, which is life threatening, is triaged
as emergent. The middle-aged female with right scapular pain has possible
gastrointestinal- or gallbladder-related problems, which is urgent.
Which nursing actions contribute to a health care - Participating in drills
facility’s emergency preparedness and response - Evaluating outcomes
before a natural disaster? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct.
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, Hesi EAQ Exam Q&A 2026-27
The parents inform the nurse that their school-age Ensure the child has eye, ear, and mouth protection
child frequently participates in hazardous activities.
Which instruction is a priority in this case?
Which is the best resource for hospital administrators The Life Safety Code
to use when formulating a fire evacuation plan as part
of the organizational disaster plan for a new facility?
Which would be included when educating daycare Use fresh 1:64 bleach solution
workers on the sanitization of bathroom and diaper-
changing areas?
Transmission-based precautions are implemented for wearing a gown if soiling is likely
a client with salmonellosis and would include which
component?
Which information would the nurse's teaching plan A temp of 100.4 or higher should be reported immediately
include for a client scheduled for an elective vacuum
aspiration abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy?
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Which agents of bioterrorism can be treated Plague
effectively with antibiotics? Select all that apply. One, Anthrax
some, or all responses may be correct. Tularemia
Which topics will the nurse include when educating Suicide
adolescents about injury prevention? Select all that Seat belt use
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Firearm safety
Which priority interventions would the nurse Obtain blood cultures immediately
implement for a client with neutropenia in an Administer antibiotic STAT as prescribed
emergency department? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct.
The nurse is caring for a client who was brought to Require sitter in room at all times
the emergency department after binge drinking at a
party. Which interventions would the nurse include in Verify medications are swallowed
the plan of care to prevent a suicide attempt? Select
all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be use plastic utensils and paper cups
correct.
Page 1 of 22
,Hesi EAQ Exam Q&A 2026-27
Which response would the nurse take when a client Removing the client from the room because limits must be places on such
comes up and shouts, "I hate you! You're talking about behavior
me again!" and throws a glass of juice at the nurse
who is talking to another client?
Which question would the nurse ask first of the "How long was the client underwater?
witnesses who accompanied a rescued drowning
victim to the emergency department?
How long would the nurse maintain isolation of a Correct4
child with bacterial meningitis? For 48 hours after antibiotic therapy begins
Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention to Correct4
prevent further injury in the client who was injured in a Asking a family member to remain with the client
tornado and is disoriented?
When preparing to assess a client with active Correct4
tuberculosis, which piece of protective equipment is N95 respiratory mask
necessary for the nurse before entering the client
room?
Page 2 of 22
,Hesi EAQ Exam Q&A 2026-27
Which leukocyte values determine the adequacy of a -Monocytes
client’s response to inflammation? Select all that -Neutrophils
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. -Macrophages
Which client assessment is triaged to nonurgent status Correct4
by the emergency department nurse? Teenager with ecchymosis and edema to the ankle
The teenager with ecchymosis and edema to the ankle likely has a sprain,
which is nonurgent. An older adult male with purulent sputum could have
new onset of a respiratory infection such as pneumonia, which is urgent. The
toddler with periods of unresponsiveness, which is life threatening, is triaged
as emergent. The middle-aged female with right scapular pain has possible
gastrointestinal- or gallbladder-related problems, which is urgent.
Which nursing actions contribute to a health care - Participating in drills
facility’s emergency preparedness and response - Evaluating outcomes
before a natural disaster? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct.
Page 3 of 22
, Hesi EAQ Exam Q&A 2026-27
The parents inform the nurse that their school-age Ensure the child has eye, ear, and mouth protection
child frequently participates in hazardous activities.
Which instruction is a priority in this case?
Which is the best resource for hospital administrators The Life Safety Code
to use when formulating a fire evacuation plan as part
of the organizational disaster plan for a new facility?
Which would be included when educating daycare Use fresh 1:64 bleach solution
workers on the sanitization of bathroom and diaper-
changing areas?
Transmission-based precautions are implemented for wearing a gown if soiling is likely
a client with salmonellosis and would include which
component?
Which information would the nurse's teaching plan A temp of 100.4 or higher should be reported immediately
include for a client scheduled for an elective vacuum
aspiration abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy?
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