HESI RN EXIT EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026/2027
The nurse is giving preop instructions to a 14 yr old scheduled to correct a spinal
curvature. Which statement best demonstrates that learning has taken place? (
CORRECT ANSWER: ) I understand I will be in a body cast and I will show you
hoy you taught me to turn
To take the vital signs of a 4 month old child which order will give the most accurate
results? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Respiratory rate, heart rate, rectal
temperature
AN otoscope exam of a child's ear reveals a tympanic membrane that is pearly gray,
slightly bulging and not movable. What action should the nurse take next? (
CORRECT ANSWER: ) Ask the child if he has has a cold, runny nose or any ear
pain lately
Which restraint should be used for a toddler after a cleft palate repair? ( CORRECT
ANSWER: ) elbow
What preoperative nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care for an
infant with pyloric stenosis? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Observe for projectile
vomiting
A six month old returns from surgery with elbow restraints in place. What nursing
intervention should be included when caring for any restrained child? ( CORRECT
ANSWER: ) remove restraints one at a time and provide range of motion exercise
A two year old with Down Syndrome is brought to the clinic for his regular physical
exam. The nurse knows which problem is frequently associated with Down Syndrome?
( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Congenital Heart Disease
GRADED A+
,When assessing a child with asthma the nurse should expect intercostal retractions
during ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) inspiration
When planning the care for a child who has had a cleft lip repair, the nurse knows that
crying should be minimized because it ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) stresses the
suture line
A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as
instructed. What action is the best initial nursing action? ( CORRECT ANSWER: )
Administer the first dose of prescribed antibiotic therapy
A client is brought to the Emergency Department by ambulance in cardiac arrest with
CPR in progress. The client is intubated and receiving 100% O2 per ambu bag. The nurse
determines the client is cyanotic, cold, and diaphoretic. Which assessment is most
important to obtain? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) deep tendon reflexes
After a hospitalization for Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH), a
client develops pontine myselinolysis. Which intervention should the nurse implement
first? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Reorientate client to his room
A male client with heart failure (HF) calls the clinic and reports he cannot put his
shoes on because they are too tight. Which additional information should the nurse
obtain? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Has his weight changed in the last several days
An older adult with a long hx of COPD is admitted with progressive shortness of breath
and a persistent cough. She is anxious and is complaining of a dry mouth. Which
intervention should the nurse implement? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Apply a high
flow venturi mask
A client with a hx of asthma and bronchitis arrives at the clinic with SOB, productive
cough with thickened tenacious mucous and the inability to walk up a flight of stairs
without experiencing breathlessness. Which action is important for the nurse to
ins truct the client about self care? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Increase the daily
intake of oral fluids to to liquefy secretions
A cardiac catherization of a client with heart disease indicates the following blockages
95% LAD 99% proximal circumflex and 95% proximal RCA. The client later asks the
nurse "what does all that mean for me" ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) 3 main arteries
have major blockages with only 1 to 5% of blood flow getting through to the heart
muscle
GRADED A+
,The nurse is caring for a client with a lower left pulmonary abscess which position
should the nurse instruct the client to maintain ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) left
lateral
A client with cholelithiasis has a gallstone lodged in the common bile duct and is
unable to eat or drink without nausea and vomiting. Which finding should the nurse
report to the healthcare provider ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) yellow sclera
While caring for a client with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the nurse performs
a neuro assessment every 4 hours. which assessment finding warrants immediate
intervention by the nurse? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Increasing Anxiety
The nurse is providing preoperative education for a Jewish client scheduled to receive
a xenograft to promote burn healing. Which info should the nurse provide this client?
( CORRECT ANSWER: ) The xenograft is taken from nonhuman sources
A male client who had colon surgery 3 days ago is anxious and requests assistance to
reposition. The wound dehiscences and eviscerates. The nurse moistens an available
sterile dressing and places it over the wound which intervention should the nurse
implem ent next? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) prepare the client to return to the
operating room
A client with carcinoma of the lung is complaining of weakness and has a serum
sodium level of 117 mEq /L. Which nursing problem should the nurse include in this
client's plan of care? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Fluid volume excess
A female client enters the clinic and insists on being seen. She is weak, nervous, and
reports a racing heart beat and recent weight loss of 15 pounds. After ruling out
substance withdrawal, the healthcare provider suspects hyperthyroidism and admits
her f or further testing. Which action should the nurse implement? ( CORRECT
ANSWER: ) space the clients care to provide periods of rest
The nurse is teaching the client with glomerulonephritis about self care which dietary
recommendations should the nurse encourage the client to follow? ( CORRECT
ANSWER: ) restrict intake by limiting meats and other high protein foods
An overweight, young adult male who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
mellitus is admitted for a hernia repair. He tells the nurse that he is feeling very weak
GRADED A+
, and jittery. Which actions should the nurse implement? ( CORRECT ANSWER: )
- assess his skin temp and moisture
- document anxiety on the surgical checklist
- administer a PRN dose of regular insulin
A client with Cushings Syndrome is recovering from an elective laparoscopic
procedure. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
( CORRECT ANSWER: ) irregular apical pulse
An adult client with primary Raynauds phenomenon develops pallor and then cyanosis
of her finger. After warming her hands the fingers turn red and the client reports a
burning sensation. What action should the nurse take? ( CORRECT ANSWER: )
secure a pulse oximeter to monitor the clients oxygen saturation
A male client with muscular dystrophy fell in his home and is admitted with a right hip
fracture. His right foot is cool with palpable pedal pulses. Lungs are coarse with
diminished breath sounds. Vital signs are temp 101, heart rate 128 bpm, respirations 28
bpm and BP 122/82 . Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement
first? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Assess lower extremity circulation
The nurse is completing preoperative assessment of a client who is scheduled for a
laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia. Which finding warrants
notification of the healthcare provider? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) The clients
blood pressure is 184/88
A client who has a history of hypothyroidism was initially admitted with lethargy and
confusion. Which additional finding warrants immediate action from the nurse? (
CORRECT ANSWER: ) hematocrit of 30%
Following surgical repair of the bladder a female client is being discharged from the
hospital with an indwelling catheter. Which instruction is most important for the nurse
to provide to the client? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Keep the drainage bag lower
than the level of the bladder
Which client has the highest risk for developing skin cancer ( CORRECT
ANSWER: ) a 65 year old fair skinned male who is a construction worker
GRADED A+
ANSWERS 2026/2027
The nurse is giving preop instructions to a 14 yr old scheduled to correct a spinal
curvature. Which statement best demonstrates that learning has taken place? (
CORRECT ANSWER: ) I understand I will be in a body cast and I will show you
hoy you taught me to turn
To take the vital signs of a 4 month old child which order will give the most accurate
results? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Respiratory rate, heart rate, rectal
temperature
AN otoscope exam of a child's ear reveals a tympanic membrane that is pearly gray,
slightly bulging and not movable. What action should the nurse take next? (
CORRECT ANSWER: ) Ask the child if he has has a cold, runny nose or any ear
pain lately
Which restraint should be used for a toddler after a cleft palate repair? ( CORRECT
ANSWER: ) elbow
What preoperative nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care for an
infant with pyloric stenosis? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Observe for projectile
vomiting
A six month old returns from surgery with elbow restraints in place. What nursing
intervention should be included when caring for any restrained child? ( CORRECT
ANSWER: ) remove restraints one at a time and provide range of motion exercise
A two year old with Down Syndrome is brought to the clinic for his regular physical
exam. The nurse knows which problem is frequently associated with Down Syndrome?
( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Congenital Heart Disease
GRADED A+
,When assessing a child with asthma the nurse should expect intercostal retractions
during ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) inspiration
When planning the care for a child who has had a cleft lip repair, the nurse knows that
crying should be minimized because it ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) stresses the
suture line
A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as
instructed. What action is the best initial nursing action? ( CORRECT ANSWER: )
Administer the first dose of prescribed antibiotic therapy
A client is brought to the Emergency Department by ambulance in cardiac arrest with
CPR in progress. The client is intubated and receiving 100% O2 per ambu bag. The nurse
determines the client is cyanotic, cold, and diaphoretic. Which assessment is most
important to obtain? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) deep tendon reflexes
After a hospitalization for Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH), a
client develops pontine myselinolysis. Which intervention should the nurse implement
first? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Reorientate client to his room
A male client with heart failure (HF) calls the clinic and reports he cannot put his
shoes on because they are too tight. Which additional information should the nurse
obtain? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Has his weight changed in the last several days
An older adult with a long hx of COPD is admitted with progressive shortness of breath
and a persistent cough. She is anxious and is complaining of a dry mouth. Which
intervention should the nurse implement? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Apply a high
flow venturi mask
A client with a hx of asthma and bronchitis arrives at the clinic with SOB, productive
cough with thickened tenacious mucous and the inability to walk up a flight of stairs
without experiencing breathlessness. Which action is important for the nurse to
ins truct the client about self care? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Increase the daily
intake of oral fluids to to liquefy secretions
A cardiac catherization of a client with heart disease indicates the following blockages
95% LAD 99% proximal circumflex and 95% proximal RCA. The client later asks the
nurse "what does all that mean for me" ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) 3 main arteries
have major blockages with only 1 to 5% of blood flow getting through to the heart
muscle
GRADED A+
,The nurse is caring for a client with a lower left pulmonary abscess which position
should the nurse instruct the client to maintain ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) left
lateral
A client with cholelithiasis has a gallstone lodged in the common bile duct and is
unable to eat or drink without nausea and vomiting. Which finding should the nurse
report to the healthcare provider ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) yellow sclera
While caring for a client with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the nurse performs
a neuro assessment every 4 hours. which assessment finding warrants immediate
intervention by the nurse? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Increasing Anxiety
The nurse is providing preoperative education for a Jewish client scheduled to receive
a xenograft to promote burn healing. Which info should the nurse provide this client?
( CORRECT ANSWER: ) The xenograft is taken from nonhuman sources
A male client who had colon surgery 3 days ago is anxious and requests assistance to
reposition. The wound dehiscences and eviscerates. The nurse moistens an available
sterile dressing and places it over the wound which intervention should the nurse
implem ent next? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) prepare the client to return to the
operating room
A client with carcinoma of the lung is complaining of weakness and has a serum
sodium level of 117 mEq /L. Which nursing problem should the nurse include in this
client's plan of care? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Fluid volume excess
A female client enters the clinic and insists on being seen. She is weak, nervous, and
reports a racing heart beat and recent weight loss of 15 pounds. After ruling out
substance withdrawal, the healthcare provider suspects hyperthyroidism and admits
her f or further testing. Which action should the nurse implement? ( CORRECT
ANSWER: ) space the clients care to provide periods of rest
The nurse is teaching the client with glomerulonephritis about self care which dietary
recommendations should the nurse encourage the client to follow? ( CORRECT
ANSWER: ) restrict intake by limiting meats and other high protein foods
An overweight, young adult male who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
mellitus is admitted for a hernia repair. He tells the nurse that he is feeling very weak
GRADED A+
, and jittery. Which actions should the nurse implement? ( CORRECT ANSWER: )
- assess his skin temp and moisture
- document anxiety on the surgical checklist
- administer a PRN dose of regular insulin
A client with Cushings Syndrome is recovering from an elective laparoscopic
procedure. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
( CORRECT ANSWER: ) irregular apical pulse
An adult client with primary Raynauds phenomenon develops pallor and then cyanosis
of her finger. After warming her hands the fingers turn red and the client reports a
burning sensation. What action should the nurse take? ( CORRECT ANSWER: )
secure a pulse oximeter to monitor the clients oxygen saturation
A male client with muscular dystrophy fell in his home and is admitted with a right hip
fracture. His right foot is cool with palpable pedal pulses. Lungs are coarse with
diminished breath sounds. Vital signs are temp 101, heart rate 128 bpm, respirations 28
bpm and BP 122/82 . Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement
first? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Assess lower extremity circulation
The nurse is completing preoperative assessment of a client who is scheduled for a
laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia. Which finding warrants
notification of the healthcare provider? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) The clients
blood pressure is 184/88
A client who has a history of hypothyroidism was initially admitted with lethargy and
confusion. Which additional finding warrants immediate action from the nurse? (
CORRECT ANSWER: ) hematocrit of 30%
Following surgical repair of the bladder a female client is being discharged from the
hospital with an indwelling catheter. Which instruction is most important for the nurse
to provide to the client? ( CORRECT ANSWER: ) Keep the drainage bag lower
than the level of the bladder
Which client has the highest risk for developing skin cancer ( CORRECT
ANSWER: ) a 65 year old fair skinned male who is a construction worker
GRADED A+
