HESI PN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026
COMPLETE EDITION 525 REAL EXAM-BASED QUESTIONS
(75 PER VERSION) | VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% ACCURACY
| PRACTICAL NURSING EXIT PREP | GRADED A+
Reconstitution - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mixing a powdered medication with a solvent for use.
Buck's traction - CORRECT ANSWERS-A type of skeletal traction used for limb immobilization.
Myocardial damage - CORRECT ANSWERS-Heart tissue injury indicated by elevated troponin
levels.
Cardiac dysrhythmias - CORRECT ANSWERS-Abnormal heart rhythms that can occur post-
myocardial infarction.
Hematuria - CORRECT ANSWERS-Presence of blood in urine, often requiring investigation.
Prednisone - CORRECT ANSWERS-A corticosteroid used for inflammation and immune
response.
Status epilepticus - CORRECT ANSWERS-A prolonged seizure requiring immediate medical
intervention.
Filgrastim - CORRECT ANSWERS-A medication that stimulates white blood cell production.
Neutropenia - CORRECT ANSWERS-Low white blood cell count, increasing infection risk.
NSAIDs - CORRECT ANSWERS-Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, risk for GI bleeding.
,Polyethylene glycol - CORRECT ANSWERS-A laxative used to cleanse the bowel before
procedures.
Troponin I - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cardiac biomarker indicating myocardial injury.
CK-MB - CORRECT ANSWERS-Creatine kinase-MB, a marker for heart muscle damage.
Gastrointestinal bleeding - CORRECT ANSWERS-Potential side effect of NSAIDs requiring
monitoring.
Urinalysis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Test to analyze urine for abnormalities or infections.
Analgesic - CORRECT ANSWERS-Medication used to relieve pain.
Dosing schedule - CORRECT ANSWERS-Timing and amount of medication to be administered.
Evacuation procedures - CORRECT ANSWERS-Steps to safely remove residents during
emergencies.
IV Heparin - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.
Comfort care - CORRECT ANSWERS-Supportive care focused on relieving distress.
Documentation - CORRECT ANSWERS-Recording patient care actions and observations.
Monitoring - CORRECT ANSWERS-Regularly checking vital signs or symptoms.
Bone pain - CORRECT ANSWERS-Common side effect of filgrastim treatment.
, Blood glucose monitoring - CORRECT ANSWERS-Checking blood sugar levels, especially with
corticosteroids.
Medication administration - CORRECT ANSWERS-Process of giving prescribed drugs to
patients.
Traction maintenance - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ensuring proper application of weights and
ropes.
Client assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Evaluating a patient's condition and needs.
SBAR technique - CORRECT ANSWERS-A communication framework used by healthcare
providers to convey client information, consisting of Situation, Background, Assessment, and
Recommendation.
Nystatin suspension administration - CORRECT ANSWERS-The method of applying nystatin to
the gums of an infant with a candida infection, typically using a gloved finger to rub the suspension over
the infected area.
Capillary blood sample for glucose measurement - CORRECT ANSWERS-The procedure of
obtaining a blood sample from a finger, which includes interventions like grasping the subcutaneous
tissue and pulling upward.
Effective coughing position - CORRECT ANSWERS-The optimal position for a client to facilitate
effective coughing after surgery, which is sitting on the side of the bed with feet flat on the floor.
Confusion in elderly clients - CORRECT ANSWERS-A common occurrence during relocation,
where the practical nurse should remind the client of the day of the week if they forget.
Stomatitis focused assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS-An evaluation of a client's ability to
swallow, particularly in cases of inflammation of the oral mucosa caused by chemotherapy.
COMPLETE EDITION 525 REAL EXAM-BASED QUESTIONS
(75 PER VERSION) | VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% ACCURACY
| PRACTICAL NURSING EXIT PREP | GRADED A+
Reconstitution - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mixing a powdered medication with a solvent for use.
Buck's traction - CORRECT ANSWERS-A type of skeletal traction used for limb immobilization.
Myocardial damage - CORRECT ANSWERS-Heart tissue injury indicated by elevated troponin
levels.
Cardiac dysrhythmias - CORRECT ANSWERS-Abnormal heart rhythms that can occur post-
myocardial infarction.
Hematuria - CORRECT ANSWERS-Presence of blood in urine, often requiring investigation.
Prednisone - CORRECT ANSWERS-A corticosteroid used for inflammation and immune
response.
Status epilepticus - CORRECT ANSWERS-A prolonged seizure requiring immediate medical
intervention.
Filgrastim - CORRECT ANSWERS-A medication that stimulates white blood cell production.
Neutropenia - CORRECT ANSWERS-Low white blood cell count, increasing infection risk.
NSAIDs - CORRECT ANSWERS-Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, risk for GI bleeding.
,Polyethylene glycol - CORRECT ANSWERS-A laxative used to cleanse the bowel before
procedures.
Troponin I - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cardiac biomarker indicating myocardial injury.
CK-MB - CORRECT ANSWERS-Creatine kinase-MB, a marker for heart muscle damage.
Gastrointestinal bleeding - CORRECT ANSWERS-Potential side effect of NSAIDs requiring
monitoring.
Urinalysis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Test to analyze urine for abnormalities or infections.
Analgesic - CORRECT ANSWERS-Medication used to relieve pain.
Dosing schedule - CORRECT ANSWERS-Timing and amount of medication to be administered.
Evacuation procedures - CORRECT ANSWERS-Steps to safely remove residents during
emergencies.
IV Heparin - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.
Comfort care - CORRECT ANSWERS-Supportive care focused on relieving distress.
Documentation - CORRECT ANSWERS-Recording patient care actions and observations.
Monitoring - CORRECT ANSWERS-Regularly checking vital signs or symptoms.
Bone pain - CORRECT ANSWERS-Common side effect of filgrastim treatment.
, Blood glucose monitoring - CORRECT ANSWERS-Checking blood sugar levels, especially with
corticosteroids.
Medication administration - CORRECT ANSWERS-Process of giving prescribed drugs to
patients.
Traction maintenance - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ensuring proper application of weights and
ropes.
Client assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Evaluating a patient's condition and needs.
SBAR technique - CORRECT ANSWERS-A communication framework used by healthcare
providers to convey client information, consisting of Situation, Background, Assessment, and
Recommendation.
Nystatin suspension administration - CORRECT ANSWERS-The method of applying nystatin to
the gums of an infant with a candida infection, typically using a gloved finger to rub the suspension over
the infected area.
Capillary blood sample for glucose measurement - CORRECT ANSWERS-The procedure of
obtaining a blood sample from a finger, which includes interventions like grasping the subcutaneous
tissue and pulling upward.
Effective coughing position - CORRECT ANSWERS-The optimal position for a client to facilitate
effective coughing after surgery, which is sitting on the side of the bed with feet flat on the floor.
Confusion in elderly clients - CORRECT ANSWERS-A common occurrence during relocation,
where the practical nurse should remind the client of the day of the week if they forget.
Stomatitis focused assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS-An evaluation of a client's ability to
swallow, particularly in cases of inflammation of the oral mucosa caused by chemotherapy.
