HESI EXIT
V1 EXAM
NCLEX (NGN), Case-based Scenarios,
Actual Qs & Ans to Pass the Exam
THIS HESI EXIT CONSISTS OF
160 Questions and Answers
Multiple-choice Style
Select All That Apply (SATA), ordering, fill-in-the-blank for
dosage
including Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) items
Case-based Scenarios
Expert Rationales consistent with HESI−Elsevier/Evolve
standards.
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QUESTION 1
A homeless client presents at a community psychiatric clinic for a scheduled medication
administration. When you prepare to give the prescribed dose, the client says the usual
dose taken is different from what you’ve drawn up. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Tell the client they can refuse the medication.
B. Withhold the medication until the dose can be verified.
C. Explain the dosage change is probably correct.
D. Instruct the client to take the medication now and verify later.
Answer: B
Expert-Verified Explanation: If there is any discrepancy between the client’s report and
the prescription, always verify with the healthcare provider or medication record before
administering. This ensures client safety and avoids possible dosing errors.
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QUESTION 2
You are the charge nurse making assignments for one Practical Nurse (PN) and three
RNs on a neuro unit. Which client change in status is best to assign to the PN?
A. A subdural hematoma client whose BP changed from 150/80 to 170/60.
B. A viral meningitis client whose temperature changed from 101.5°F to 102°F.
C. A diabetic ketoacidosis client whose GCS changed from 10 to 7.
D. A myxedema client whose BP changed from 80/50 to 70/40.
,Answer: B
Expert-Verified Explanation: A PN can monitor a slight temperature increase in viral
meningitis. The more critical changes (large BP shifts, significant drop in GCS from 10
to 7) require an RN’s advanced assessment and potential immediate intervention.
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QUESTION 3
A pneumonia client shows initial signs of septic shock and multi-organ failure. A sepsis
protocol is prescribed. Which intervention is most important to include?
A. Maintain strict intake and output.
B. Keep the head of bed at 45°.
C. Assess warmth of extremities.
D. Monitor blood glucose level.
Answer: A
Expert-Verified Explanation: Strict I&O measurement is vital to gauge fluid balance,
renal perfusion, and response to fluid resuscitation, which are central to sepsis
management.
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QUESTION`4
An`adolescent`admitted`after`writing`a`suicide`note`leaves`a`treatment`team`meeting`in`te
ars`and`retreats`to`the`room.`Which`nursing`intervention`is`best?
A.`Let`the`client`rest`quietly.``
B.`Explore`the`client’s`goals`and`desires`for`treatment.``
C.`Ask`the`treatment`team`about`the`client’s`mood.``
D.`Go`to`the`client’s`room`and`ask`what`happened.
, Answer:`D``
Expert-
Verified`Explanation:`Promptly`offering`support`and`exploring`the`client’s`distress`fosters`t
rust`and`provides`immediate`therapeutic`intervention`for`a`suicidal`adolescent.
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QUESTION`5`(NGN-Style:`Originally`“Select`3`Goals,”`now`multiple`choice)
A`client`with`respiratory`issues:`RR`28,`SpO₂`90%`on`3`L`NC,`thick`sputum,`mild`fever.`W
hich`of`the`following`goals`is`most`realistic`and`important`in`the`acute`plan`of`care?
A.`Achieve`a`2-point`drop`in`pain`rating`within`24`hours.``
B.`Remain`free`from`skin`breakdown.``
C.`Maintain`oxygen`saturation`≥94%`with`appropriate`O₂`therapy.``
D.`Quit`smoking`immediately`before`discharge.
Answer:`C``
Expert-
Verified`Explanation:`For`acute`respiratory`compromise,`stabilizing`oxygen`saturation`is`a
`top`priority.`Other`goals`(pain`relief,`smoking`cessation,`skin`care)`are`important`but`not`t
he`most`urgent`in`the`short`term.
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QUESTION`6`(NGN-Style:`Oxygen`Administration)
A`new`graduate`nurse`is`teaching`about`simple`face`mask`use`at`8`L/min.`Which`teaching
`indicates`proper`understanding?
A.`“It’s`okay`to`remove`the`mask`1–2`minutes`per`hour.”``
B.`“I`can`place`soft`gauze`under`the`elastic`strap`to`prevent`skin`irritation.”``
C.`“The`mask`covers`only`the`mouth`and`leaves`the`nose`uncovered.”``
D.`“I`should`attach`a`partial`rebreather`if`the`client’s`SpO₂`drops`below`90%.”
V1 EXAM
NCLEX (NGN), Case-based Scenarios,
Actual Qs & Ans to Pass the Exam
THIS HESI EXIT CONSISTS OF
160 Questions and Answers
Multiple-choice Style
Select All That Apply (SATA), ordering, fill-in-the-blank for
dosage
including Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) items
Case-based Scenarios
Expert Rationales consistent with HESI−Elsevier/Evolve
standards.
,───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
─
QUESTION 1
A homeless client presents at a community psychiatric clinic for a scheduled medication
administration. When you prepare to give the prescribed dose, the client says the usual
dose taken is different from what you’ve drawn up. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Tell the client they can refuse the medication.
B. Withhold the medication until the dose can be verified.
C. Explain the dosage change is probably correct.
D. Instruct the client to take the medication now and verify later.
Answer: B
Expert-Verified Explanation: If there is any discrepancy between the client’s report and
the prescription, always verify with the healthcare provider or medication record before
administering. This ensures client safety and avoids possible dosing errors.
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
─
QUESTION 2
You are the charge nurse making assignments for one Practical Nurse (PN) and three
RNs on a neuro unit. Which client change in status is best to assign to the PN?
A. A subdural hematoma client whose BP changed from 150/80 to 170/60.
B. A viral meningitis client whose temperature changed from 101.5°F to 102°F.
C. A diabetic ketoacidosis client whose GCS changed from 10 to 7.
D. A myxedema client whose BP changed from 80/50 to 70/40.
,Answer: B
Expert-Verified Explanation: A PN can monitor a slight temperature increase in viral
meningitis. The more critical changes (large BP shifts, significant drop in GCS from 10
to 7) require an RN’s advanced assessment and potential immediate intervention.
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QUESTION 3
A pneumonia client shows initial signs of septic shock and multi-organ failure. A sepsis
protocol is prescribed. Which intervention is most important to include?
A. Maintain strict intake and output.
B. Keep the head of bed at 45°.
C. Assess warmth of extremities.
D. Monitor blood glucose level.
Answer: A
Expert-Verified Explanation: Strict I&O measurement is vital to gauge fluid balance,
renal perfusion, and response to fluid resuscitation, which are central to sepsis
management.
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QUESTION`4
An`adolescent`admitted`after`writing`a`suicide`note`leaves`a`treatment`team`meeting`in`te
ars`and`retreats`to`the`room.`Which`nursing`intervention`is`best?
A.`Let`the`client`rest`quietly.``
B.`Explore`the`client’s`goals`and`desires`for`treatment.``
C.`Ask`the`treatment`team`about`the`client’s`mood.``
D.`Go`to`the`client’s`room`and`ask`what`happened.
, Answer:`D``
Expert-
Verified`Explanation:`Promptly`offering`support`and`exploring`the`client’s`distress`fosters`t
rust`and`provides`immediate`therapeutic`intervention`for`a`suicidal`adolescent.
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─
QUESTION`5`(NGN-Style:`Originally`“Select`3`Goals,”`now`multiple`choice)
A`client`with`respiratory`issues:`RR`28,`SpO₂`90%`on`3`L`NC,`thick`sputum,`mild`fever.`W
hich`of`the`following`goals`is`most`realistic`and`important`in`the`acute`plan`of`care?
A.`Achieve`a`2-point`drop`in`pain`rating`within`24`hours.``
B.`Remain`free`from`skin`breakdown.``
C.`Maintain`oxygen`saturation`≥94%`with`appropriate`O₂`therapy.``
D.`Quit`smoking`immediately`before`discharge.
Answer:`C``
Expert-
Verified`Explanation:`For`acute`respiratory`compromise,`stabilizing`oxygen`saturation`is`a
`top`priority.`Other`goals`(pain`relief,`smoking`cessation,`skin`care)`are`important`but`not`t
he`most`urgent`in`the`short`term.
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QUESTION`6`(NGN-Style:`Oxygen`Administration)
A`new`graduate`nurse`is`teaching`about`simple`face`mask`use`at`8`L/min.`Which`teaching
`indicates`proper`understanding?
A.`“It’s`okay`to`remove`the`mask`1–2`minutes`per`hour.”``
B.`“I`can`place`soft`gauze`under`the`elastic`strap`to`prevent`skin`irritation.”``
C.`“The`mask`covers`only`the`mouth`and`leaves`the`nose`uncovered.”``
D.`“I`should`attach`a`partial`rebreather`if`the`client’s`SpO₂`drops`below`90%.”
