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HESI EXIT STUDY GUIDE EXAM WITH FINAL
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 JUST RELEASED VERSION
A male client tells the nurse that he is concerned that he may have a
stomach ulcer, because he is experiencing heartburn and a dull
growing pain that is relieved when he eats. What is the best response
by the nurse?
A. Instruct the client that these mild symptoms can generally be
controlled with changes in his diet
B. Advise the client that he needs to seek immediate medical
evaluation and treatment of these symptoms
C. Encourage the client to obtain a complete physical exam, since these
symptoms are consistent with an ulcer
D. Assure the client that his symptoms may only reflect reflux,
since ulcer pain is not relieved with food
A client with Addison's disease becomes weak, confused, and
dehydrated following the onset of an acute viral infection. The client's
laboratory values include; sodium 129 mEq/l (129mmol/l SI), glucose
54 mg/dl (2.97mmol/l SI) and potassium 5.3 mmol/l SI). When
reporting the findings to the HCP, the nurse anticipates a prescription
for which intravenous medications?
A) Hydrocortisone.
B) Insulin.
C) Furosemide.
D) Potassium supplements
When washing soiled hands, the nurse first wets the hands and applies
soap. The nurse should complete additional actions in which
sequence? (Arrange from first action on top last action on bottom.)
1. Rub hands palm to palm
2. Interlace the fingers,
3. Dry hands with paper towel.
4. Turn off the water faucet.
A male client who had a small bowel resection acquired methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) while hospitalized.
He was treated and released, but is readmitted today because of
diarrhea and dehydration. It is most important for the nurse to
implement which intervention?
A) Maintain contact transmission precautions.
B) Isolate the client in a negative pressure room.
C) Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics.
D) Allow the client to interact freely with other patients.
Which needle should the nurse use to administer intravenous fluids (IV)
via a client's implanted port?
One with the clamp
While removing staples from a male client's postoperative wound site,
the nurse observes that the client's eyes are closed and his face and
hands are clenched. The client states, "I just hate having staples
removed." After acknowledging the client's anxiety, what action should
the nurse implement?
, 2
a- Encourage the client to continue verbalize his anxiety
b- Attempt to distract the client with general conversation
c- Explain the procedure in detail while removing the staples
d- Reassure the client that this is a simple nursing procedure.
HESI EXIT STUDY GUIDE EXAM WITH FINAL
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 JUST RELEASED VERSION
A male client tells the nurse that he is concerned that he may have a
stomach ulcer, because he is experiencing heartburn and a dull
growing pain that is relieved when he eats. What is the best response
by the nurse?
A. Instruct the client that these mild symptoms can generally be
controlled with changes in his diet
B. Advise the client that he needs to seek immediate medical
evaluation and treatment of these symptoms
C. Encourage the client to obtain a complete physical exam, since these
symptoms are consistent with an ulcer
D. Assure the client that his symptoms may only reflect reflux,
since ulcer pain is not relieved with food
A client with Addison's disease becomes weak, confused, and
dehydrated following the onset of an acute viral infection. The client's
laboratory values include; sodium 129 mEq/l (129mmol/l SI), glucose
54 mg/dl (2.97mmol/l SI) and potassium 5.3 mmol/l SI). When
reporting the findings to the HCP, the nurse anticipates a prescription
for which intravenous medications?
A) Hydrocortisone.
B) Insulin.
C) Furosemide.
D) Potassium supplements
When washing soiled hands, the nurse first wets the hands and applies
soap. The nurse should complete additional actions in which
sequence? (Arrange from first action on top last action on bottom.)
1. Rub hands palm to palm
2. Interlace the fingers,
3. Dry hands with paper towel.
4. Turn off the water faucet.
A male client who had a small bowel resection acquired methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) while hospitalized.
He was treated and released, but is readmitted today because of
diarrhea and dehydration. It is most important for the nurse to
implement which intervention?
A) Maintain contact transmission precautions.
B) Isolate the client in a negative pressure room.
C) Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics.
D) Allow the client to interact freely with other patients.
Which needle should the nurse use to administer intravenous fluids (IV)
via a client's implanted port?
One with the clamp
While removing staples from a male client's postoperative wound site,
the nurse observes that the client's eyes are closed and his face and
hands are clenched. The client states, "I just hate having staples
removed." After acknowledging the client's anxiety, what action should
the nurse implement?
, 2
a- Encourage the client to continue verbalize his anxiety
b- Attempt to distract the client with general conversation
c- Explain the procedure in detail while removing the staples
d- Reassure the client that this is a simple nursing procedure.
