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HESI Exit Exam Practice Questions (120 Q&A)
2026/2027
1. Fundamentals of Nursing (Questions 1–20)
1.
A nurse is caring for a patient with shortness of breath. What is the
priority action?
A. Administer pain medication
B. Raise the head of the bed
C. Offer fluids
D. Document findings
Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed improves lung expansion and
oxygenation.
2.
Which vital sign requires immediate nursing intervention?
A. Temperature 37°C
B. Pulse 88 bpm
C. Respirations 8/min
D. Blood pressure 120/80
Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory depression can lead to hypoxia and requires
immediate attention.
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3.
What is the most effective method to prevent infection?
A. Wearing gloves
B. Hand hygiene
C. Wearing a mask
D. Using antibiotics
Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective infection prevention
method.
4.
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. Patient with mild pain
B. Patient requesting water
C. Patient with chest pain
D. Patient waiting for discharge
Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate myocardial infarction and requires
immediate assessment.
5.
A nurse is teaching a patient about fall prevention. Which statement
indicates understanding?
HESI Exit Exam Practice Questions (120 Q&A)
2026/2027
1. Fundamentals of Nursing (Questions 1–20)
1.
A nurse is caring for a patient with shortness of breath. What is the
priority action?
A. Administer pain medication
B. Raise the head of the bed
C. Offer fluids
D. Document findings
Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed improves lung expansion and
oxygenation.
2.
Which vital sign requires immediate nursing intervention?
A. Temperature 37°C
B. Pulse 88 bpm
C. Respirations 8/min
D. Blood pressure 120/80
Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory depression can lead to hypoxia and requires
immediate attention.
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3.
What is the most effective method to prevent infection?
A. Wearing gloves
B. Hand hygiene
C. Wearing a mask
D. Using antibiotics
Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective infection prevention
method.
4.
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. Patient with mild pain
B. Patient requesting water
C. Patient with chest pain
D. Patient waiting for discharge
Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate myocardial infarction and requires
immediate assessment.
5.
A nurse is teaching a patient about fall prevention. Which statement
indicates understanding?
