PN HESI Exit Exam 2026-2027
Study Prep with a Review of a
Past Actual PN HESI Exit Exam
Graded A+ / Hesi PN Exit Exam
2026-2027 – Questions and
Correct Answers Review
This is an actual past Hesi PN Exam, for your PN Hesi test prep
,An elderly client who is 12 hours postoperative for a hernia repair suddenly
becomes agitated, staggers out into the corridor and demands to be set free.
After assisting the client back to bed and administering pain medication. Which
intervention is best for the practical nurse (PN) to implement?
A. Notify the healthcare provider and request a prescription for restraints to
minimize the client’s danger to self.
A male client attends a community support program for mentally impaired
and chemical abusing clients. The client tells the practical nurse (PN) that his
drug of choice are cocaine and heroin. What is the greatest health risk for the
client?
A. Hepatitis
The practical nurse (PN) is charting vital signs on a hand written flow sheet
and realizes that an error has been made. What should the PN do to rectify
the error?
A. Draw one line through the entry and insert the correct information.
The practical nurse (PN) selects the ventrogluteal site to administer
intramuscular (IM) injection to an adult. Identify the site (Click the chosen
location)
- The hip
The Charge nurse brings a #18 catheter with a 30 mL balloon to the practical
nurse (PN) who is preparing to insert a catheter in a female client who weighs
50kg. Which action should the PN take first?
D. Position the client and observe the urinary meatus.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client newly diagnosed with diabetes
mellitus (DM). Which finding is an early sign of hypoglycemia?
B. Tremors
While caring for a client with Gillian Barres syndrome. Which finding should
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, the practical nurse (PN) report to the charge nurse?
A. Lower leg weakness/cramping
A client at 39 weeks gestation is admitted in early labor. During the focused
assessment the practical nurse (PN) reviews the obstetrical history with the
client who states that she has been pregnant five times but only has two living
children, both of whom were full-term. The other three pregnancies were
miscarriages during the first trimester. Which parity should the PN document
for term, premature, abortion, and living (TPAL) for the client?
A. Term 3, Premature 0, Abortion 3, Living 2
A client who is at full term gestation active labor complains of a cramp in her
legs. Which intervention should the practical nurse (PN) implement?
C. Extend the leg and flex the foot.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client with psychosis who demonstrates
an inability to communicate effectively. Which method should the PN use to
interact with the client?
B. Engage in regular contact.
cefazolin 400mg IM for a client with positive infection. The available vial is
labeled Cefazolin 1 gram and the
1ML
An older client who fell down several stairs 4 hours ago is scheduled for a
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). What information should the practical
nurse (PN) obtain from the client?
D. Presents of a metal implant.
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing instructions for the use of pilocarpine
drops with a client who has glaucoma. The client replies that the drops should
be used to anesthetize the eye if eye pain is experienced. What action should the
PN implement?
C. Reteach the client about the action of the eye drops to decrease pressure
in the eyes.
The practical nurse (PN) heard adventitious breath sounds while
auscultating the lungs of an older adult who is receiving an IV of 5%
dextrose in water (D5W) at 100mL/hour. Which action should the PN take
next?
B. Report the findings to the charge nurse.
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Study Prep with a Review of a
Past Actual PN HESI Exit Exam
Graded A+ / Hesi PN Exit Exam
2026-2027 – Questions and
Correct Answers Review
This is an actual past Hesi PN Exam, for your PN Hesi test prep
,An elderly client who is 12 hours postoperative for a hernia repair suddenly
becomes agitated, staggers out into the corridor and demands to be set free.
After assisting the client back to bed and administering pain medication. Which
intervention is best for the practical nurse (PN) to implement?
A. Notify the healthcare provider and request a prescription for restraints to
minimize the client’s danger to self.
A male client attends a community support program for mentally impaired
and chemical abusing clients. The client tells the practical nurse (PN) that his
drug of choice are cocaine and heroin. What is the greatest health risk for the
client?
A. Hepatitis
The practical nurse (PN) is charting vital signs on a hand written flow sheet
and realizes that an error has been made. What should the PN do to rectify
the error?
A. Draw one line through the entry and insert the correct information.
The practical nurse (PN) selects the ventrogluteal site to administer
intramuscular (IM) injection to an adult. Identify the site (Click the chosen
location)
- The hip
The Charge nurse brings a #18 catheter with a 30 mL balloon to the practical
nurse (PN) who is preparing to insert a catheter in a female client who weighs
50kg. Which action should the PN take first?
D. Position the client and observe the urinary meatus.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client newly diagnosed with diabetes
mellitus (DM). Which finding is an early sign of hypoglycemia?
B. Tremors
While caring for a client with Gillian Barres syndrome. Which finding should
1
, the practical nurse (PN) report to the charge nurse?
A. Lower leg weakness/cramping
A client at 39 weeks gestation is admitted in early labor. During the focused
assessment the practical nurse (PN) reviews the obstetrical history with the
client who states that she has been pregnant five times but only has two living
children, both of whom were full-term. The other three pregnancies were
miscarriages during the first trimester. Which parity should the PN document
for term, premature, abortion, and living (TPAL) for the client?
A. Term 3, Premature 0, Abortion 3, Living 2
A client who is at full term gestation active labor complains of a cramp in her
legs. Which intervention should the practical nurse (PN) implement?
C. Extend the leg and flex the foot.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client with psychosis who demonstrates
an inability to communicate effectively. Which method should the PN use to
interact with the client?
B. Engage in regular contact.
cefazolin 400mg IM for a client with positive infection. The available vial is
labeled Cefazolin 1 gram and the
1ML
An older client who fell down several stairs 4 hours ago is scheduled for a
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). What information should the practical
nurse (PN) obtain from the client?
D. Presents of a metal implant.
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing instructions for the use of pilocarpine
drops with a client who has glaucoma. The client replies that the drops should
be used to anesthetize the eye if eye pain is experienced. What action should the
PN implement?
C. Reteach the client about the action of the eye drops to decrease pressure
in the eyes.
The practical nurse (PN) heard adventitious breath sounds while
auscultating the lungs of an older adult who is receiving an IV of 5%
dextrose in water (D5W) at 100mL/hour. Which action should the PN take
next?
B. Report the findings to the charge nurse.
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