HESI PN LEADERSHIP EXIT EXAM - (60 QUESTIONS) UP-TO-DATE
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Examiner/Administrator: Elsevier HESI (Health Education Systems
Incorporated)
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Name: ____________________________
Candidate ID: ______________________
Date: _____________________________
Examination Centre: ________________
CANDIDATE INSTRUCTIONS
This examination assesses readiness for practical nursing leadership roles,
emphasizing clinical judgment, prioritization, delegation, patient safety, and
care coordination. Candidates are expected to apply critical thinking in
complex clinical scenarios commonly encountered in PN practice. The exam
consists of approximately 60 multiple-choice questions, and you are required
to select the most appropriate answer for each question. Read each item
carefully before responding. Time allocation for the full exam is typically 90
minutes. Answers should reflect safe, evidence-based nursing practice aligned
with PN scope of practice.
Core Competency Domains:
• Leadership and Management Principles
• Delegation and Supervision
• Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
• Ethical and Legal Practice
• Communication and Team Collaboration
• Clinical Decision-Making and Prioritization
, This simulated examination is an original educational resource designed to
reflect the structure and rigor of the HESI PN Leadership Exit Exam. It is
not affiliated with or endorsed by the official administering body.
This assessment evaluates the candidate’s ability to integrate leadership
principles into practical nursing care. Emphasis is placed on prioritization,
delegation, ethical decision-making, and interdisciplinary communication.
Candidates must demonstrate safe, efficient, and patient-centered approaches
while functioning within the PN scope of practice.
Q1. A practical nurse (PN) is assigned four clients. Which client should the PN
assess first?
A. A client with COPD requesting assistance with ambulation
B. A client 2 hours post-op with a pain rating of 6/10
C. A client with diabetes reporting dizziness and sweating
D. A client scheduled for discharge asking for instructions
Correct Answer: C. A client with diabetes reporting dizziness and
sweating
Explanation: This client is likely experiencing hypoglycemia, a potentially
life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention. Option A is stable,
Option B requires attention but is not emergent, and Option D can be addressed
later. Hypoglycemia poses the highest priority due to risk of neurological
compromise.
Q2. The PN is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant (NA). Which task is
appropriate to delegate?
A. Assessing pain level in a postoperative client
B. Reinforcing teaching about insulin administration
C. Measuring intake and output for a stable client
D. Evaluating effectiveness of a medication
Correct Answer: C. Measuring intake and output for a stable client
Explanation: Measuring intake/output is within the NA scope. Assessment,
evaluation, and teaching (Options A, B, D) are nursing responsibilities and
cannot be delegated.
,Q3. A PN notices a colleague administering medication without checking
identification. What is the best action?
A. Ignore the behavior
B. Report immediately to administration
C. Confront the colleague privately
D. Document the incident only
Correct Answer: C. Confront the colleague privately
Explanation: Addressing unsafe practice directly promotes immediate
correction. Ignoring risks patient harm, reporting without addressing may delay
correction, and documentation alone is insufficient.
Q4. Which client assignment is appropriate for a newly hired PN?
A. A client requiring complex wound care
B. A stable client with routine medication needs
C. A client requiring frequent neurological checks
D. A client with unstable vital signs
Correct Answer: B. A stable client with routine medication needs
Explanation: Stable clients are appropriate for new staff. Complex care (A,
C, D) requires more experience and clinical judgment.
Q5. A PN is prioritizing care. Which task should be completed first?
A. Documenting completed care
B. Administering scheduled antibiotics
C. Assisting with hygiene care
D. Updating care plans
Correct Answer: B. Administering scheduled antibiotics
Explanation: Timely medication administration is critical. Documentation
and hygiene can be delayed if necessary.
Q6. A client refuses medication. What is the PN’s best action?
A. Administer medication anyway
B. Document refusal and notify the nurse/provider
, C. Discharge the client
D. Ignore the refusal
Correct Answer: B. Document refusal and notify the nurse/provider
Explanation: Clients have the right to refuse. Proper documentation and
communication are essential.
Q7. Which situation requires immediate intervention?
A. Client with BP 140/90
B. Client with O2 saturation 88%
C. Client reporting mild nausea
D. Client requesting water
Correct Answer: B. Client with O2 saturation 88%
Explanation: Low oxygen saturation indicates impaired oxygenation,
requiring urgent action.
Q8. The PN is supervising an NA. Which finding requires intervention?
A. NA assisting client with feeding
B. NA taking vital signs
C. NA administering medication
D. NA ambulating client
Correct Answer: C. NA administering medication
Explanation: Medication administration is outside NA scope and requires
immediate correction.
Q9. Which communication technique is most effective?
A. Giving direct orders
B. Using open-ended questions
C. Avoiding eye contact
D. Interrupting the client
Correct Answer: B. Using open-ended questions
Explanation: Encourages communication and assessment. Others hinder
therapeutic interaction.
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS - INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD
Examiner/Administrator: Elsevier HESI (Health Education Systems
Incorporated)
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Name: ____________________________
Candidate ID: ______________________
Date: _____________________________
Examination Centre: ________________
CANDIDATE INSTRUCTIONS
This examination assesses readiness for practical nursing leadership roles,
emphasizing clinical judgment, prioritization, delegation, patient safety, and
care coordination. Candidates are expected to apply critical thinking in
complex clinical scenarios commonly encountered in PN practice. The exam
consists of approximately 60 multiple-choice questions, and you are required
to select the most appropriate answer for each question. Read each item
carefully before responding. Time allocation for the full exam is typically 90
minutes. Answers should reflect safe, evidence-based nursing practice aligned
with PN scope of practice.
Core Competency Domains:
• Leadership and Management Principles
• Delegation and Supervision
• Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
• Ethical and Legal Practice
• Communication and Team Collaboration
• Clinical Decision-Making and Prioritization
, This simulated examination is an original educational resource designed to
reflect the structure and rigor of the HESI PN Leadership Exit Exam. It is
not affiliated with or endorsed by the official administering body.
This assessment evaluates the candidate’s ability to integrate leadership
principles into practical nursing care. Emphasis is placed on prioritization,
delegation, ethical decision-making, and interdisciplinary communication.
Candidates must demonstrate safe, efficient, and patient-centered approaches
while functioning within the PN scope of practice.
Q1. A practical nurse (PN) is assigned four clients. Which client should the PN
assess first?
A. A client with COPD requesting assistance with ambulation
B. A client 2 hours post-op with a pain rating of 6/10
C. A client with diabetes reporting dizziness and sweating
D. A client scheduled for discharge asking for instructions
Correct Answer: C. A client with diabetes reporting dizziness and
sweating
Explanation: This client is likely experiencing hypoglycemia, a potentially
life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention. Option A is stable,
Option B requires attention but is not emergent, and Option D can be addressed
later. Hypoglycemia poses the highest priority due to risk of neurological
compromise.
Q2. The PN is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant (NA). Which task is
appropriate to delegate?
A. Assessing pain level in a postoperative client
B. Reinforcing teaching about insulin administration
C. Measuring intake and output for a stable client
D. Evaluating effectiveness of a medication
Correct Answer: C. Measuring intake and output for a stable client
Explanation: Measuring intake/output is within the NA scope. Assessment,
evaluation, and teaching (Options A, B, D) are nursing responsibilities and
cannot be delegated.
,Q3. A PN notices a colleague administering medication without checking
identification. What is the best action?
A. Ignore the behavior
B. Report immediately to administration
C. Confront the colleague privately
D. Document the incident only
Correct Answer: C. Confront the colleague privately
Explanation: Addressing unsafe practice directly promotes immediate
correction. Ignoring risks patient harm, reporting without addressing may delay
correction, and documentation alone is insufficient.
Q4. Which client assignment is appropriate for a newly hired PN?
A. A client requiring complex wound care
B. A stable client with routine medication needs
C. A client requiring frequent neurological checks
D. A client with unstable vital signs
Correct Answer: B. A stable client with routine medication needs
Explanation: Stable clients are appropriate for new staff. Complex care (A,
C, D) requires more experience and clinical judgment.
Q5. A PN is prioritizing care. Which task should be completed first?
A. Documenting completed care
B. Administering scheduled antibiotics
C. Assisting with hygiene care
D. Updating care plans
Correct Answer: B. Administering scheduled antibiotics
Explanation: Timely medication administration is critical. Documentation
and hygiene can be delayed if necessary.
Q6. A client refuses medication. What is the PN’s best action?
A. Administer medication anyway
B. Document refusal and notify the nurse/provider
, C. Discharge the client
D. Ignore the refusal
Correct Answer: B. Document refusal and notify the nurse/provider
Explanation: Clients have the right to refuse. Proper documentation and
communication are essential.
Q7. Which situation requires immediate intervention?
A. Client with BP 140/90
B. Client with O2 saturation 88%
C. Client reporting mild nausea
D. Client requesting water
Correct Answer: B. Client with O2 saturation 88%
Explanation: Low oxygen saturation indicates impaired oxygenation,
requiring urgent action.
Q8. The PN is supervising an NA. Which finding requires intervention?
A. NA assisting client with feeding
B. NA taking vital signs
C. NA administering medication
D. NA ambulating client
Correct Answer: C. NA administering medication
Explanation: Medication administration is outside NA scope and requires
immediate correction.
Q9. Which communication technique is most effective?
A. Giving direct orders
B. Using open-ended questions
C. Avoiding eye contact
D. Interrupting the client
Correct Answer: B. Using open-ended questions
Explanation: Encourages communication and assessment. Others hinder
therapeutic interaction.
