HESI PN Exit Exam Version 2 (2025/2026) – Full 160
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injection site to a site other than the same one used for
the previous dose. Counting radial pulse - ANSWER//The
index and middle finger should be aligned with the
thumb for radial pulse assessment. Infant birth weight
with gestational diabetes - ANSWER//The birth weight
of an infant delivered by a woman with gestational
diabetes is 10.1 pounds (4,581 grams). Heel stick glucose
level - ANSWER//The heel stick glucose level is 40 mg/dL
(2.2 mmol/L) 30 minutes after birth. Total intake
calculation - ANSWER//Total intake = 1480 mL,
calculated from 8 oz broth, 4 oz apple juice, 4 oz gelatin,
1 banana, and 1 liter of IV fluid. Medication
administration in unlabeled syringe - ANSWER//The PN
should explain their discomfort with administering
medication from an unlabeled syringe. UAP assignment
of care - ANSWER//The scope of practice of UAP
includes personal care such as bowel and bladder care
including intake and output measurements. Intervention
for pruritis - ANSWER//Keep fingernails trimmed short
to minimize excoriation from scratching the pruritic area.
Presbycusis - ANSWER//Age-related hearing loss,
especially high frequencies. Cefazolin - ANSWER//An
antibiotic prescribed for infections, dosed 500 mg IM.
Reconstitution - ANSWER//Mixing a powdered
medication with a solvent for use. Buck's traction -
ANSWER//A type of skeletal traction used for limb
,immobilization. Myocardial damage - ANSWER//Heart
tissue injury indicated by elevated troponin levels.
Cardiac dysrhythmias - ANSWER//Abnormal heart
rhythms that can occur post-myocardial infarction.
Hematuria - ANSWER//Presence of blood in urine, often
requiring investigation. Prednisone - ANSWER//A
corticosteroid used for inflammation and immune
response. Status epilepticus - ANSWER//A prolonged
seizure requiring immediate medical intervention.
Filgrastim - ANSWER//A medication that stimulates
white blood cell production. Neutropenia -
ANSWER//Low white blood cell count, increasing
infection risk. NSAIDs - ANSWER//Nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs, risk for GI bleeding. Polyethylene
glycol - ANSWER//A laxative used to cleanse the bowel
before procedures. Troponin I - ANSWER//Cardiac
biomarker indicating myocardial injury. CK-MB -
ANSWER//Creatine kinase-MB, a marker for heart
muscle damage. Gastrointestinal bleeding -
ANSWER//Potential side effect of NSAIDs requiring
monitoring. Urinalysis - ANSWER//Test to analyze urine
for abnormalities or infections. Analgesic -
ANSWER//Medication used to relieve pain. Dosing
schedule - ANSWER//Timing and amount of medication
to be administered. Evacuation procedures -
ANSWER//Steps to safely remove residents during
emergencies. IV Heparin - ANSWER//Anticoagulant used
to prevent blood clots. Comfort care -
ANSWER//Supportive care focused on relieving distress.
Documentation - ANSWER//Recording patient care
actions and observations. Monitoring -
, ANSWER//Regularly checking vital signs or symptoms.
Bone pain - ANSWER//Common side effect of filgrastim
treatment. Blood glucose monitoring -
ANSWER//Checking blood sugar levels, especially with
corticosteroids. Medication administration -
ANSWER//Process of giving prescribed drugs to patients.
Traction maintenance - ANSWER//Ensuring proper
application of weights and ropes. Client assessment -
ANSWER//Evaluating a patient's condition and needs.
SBAR technique - ANSWER//A communication
framework used by healthcare providers to convey
client information, consisting of Situation, Background,
Assessment, and Recommendation. Nystatin suspension
administration - ANSWER//The method of applying
nystatin to the gums of an infant with a candida
infection, typically using a gloved finger to rub the
suspension over the infected area. Capillary blood
sample for glucose measurement - ANSWER//The
procedure of obtaining a blood sample from a finger,
which includes interventions like grasping the
subcutaneous tissue and pulling upward. Effective
coughing position - ANSWER//The optimal position for a
client to facilitate effective coughing after surgery,
which is sitting on the side of the bed with feet flat on
the floor. Confusion in elderly clients - ANSWER//A
common occurrence during relocation, where the
practical nurse should remind the client of the day of
the week if they forget. Stomatitis focused assessment -
ANSWER//An evaluation of a client's ability to swallow,
particularly in cases of inflammation of the oral mucosa
caused by chemotherapy. Endoscopic procedure care -
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injection site to a site other than the same one used for
the previous dose. Counting radial pulse - ANSWER//The
index and middle finger should be aligned with the
thumb for radial pulse assessment. Infant birth weight
with gestational diabetes - ANSWER//The birth weight
of an infant delivered by a woman with gestational
diabetes is 10.1 pounds (4,581 grams). Heel stick glucose
level - ANSWER//The heel stick glucose level is 40 mg/dL
(2.2 mmol/L) 30 minutes after birth. Total intake
calculation - ANSWER//Total intake = 1480 mL,
calculated from 8 oz broth, 4 oz apple juice, 4 oz gelatin,
1 banana, and 1 liter of IV fluid. Medication
administration in unlabeled syringe - ANSWER//The PN
should explain their discomfort with administering
medication from an unlabeled syringe. UAP assignment
of care - ANSWER//The scope of practice of UAP
includes personal care such as bowel and bladder care
including intake and output measurements. Intervention
for pruritis - ANSWER//Keep fingernails trimmed short
to minimize excoriation from scratching the pruritic area.
Presbycusis - ANSWER//Age-related hearing loss,
especially high frequencies. Cefazolin - ANSWER//An
antibiotic prescribed for infections, dosed 500 mg IM.
Reconstitution - ANSWER//Mixing a powdered
medication with a solvent for use. Buck's traction -
ANSWER//A type of skeletal traction used for limb
,immobilization. Myocardial damage - ANSWER//Heart
tissue injury indicated by elevated troponin levels.
Cardiac dysrhythmias - ANSWER//Abnormal heart
rhythms that can occur post-myocardial infarction.
Hematuria - ANSWER//Presence of blood in urine, often
requiring investigation. Prednisone - ANSWER//A
corticosteroid used for inflammation and immune
response. Status epilepticus - ANSWER//A prolonged
seizure requiring immediate medical intervention.
Filgrastim - ANSWER//A medication that stimulates
white blood cell production. Neutropenia -
ANSWER//Low white blood cell count, increasing
infection risk. NSAIDs - ANSWER//Nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs, risk for GI bleeding. Polyethylene
glycol - ANSWER//A laxative used to cleanse the bowel
before procedures. Troponin I - ANSWER//Cardiac
biomarker indicating myocardial injury. CK-MB -
ANSWER//Creatine kinase-MB, a marker for heart
muscle damage. Gastrointestinal bleeding -
ANSWER//Potential side effect of NSAIDs requiring
monitoring. Urinalysis - ANSWER//Test to analyze urine
for abnormalities or infections. Analgesic -
ANSWER//Medication used to relieve pain. Dosing
schedule - ANSWER//Timing and amount of medication
to be administered. Evacuation procedures -
ANSWER//Steps to safely remove residents during
emergencies. IV Heparin - ANSWER//Anticoagulant used
to prevent blood clots. Comfort care -
ANSWER//Supportive care focused on relieving distress.
Documentation - ANSWER//Recording patient care
actions and observations. Monitoring -
, ANSWER//Regularly checking vital signs or symptoms.
Bone pain - ANSWER//Common side effect of filgrastim
treatment. Blood glucose monitoring -
ANSWER//Checking blood sugar levels, especially with
corticosteroids. Medication administration -
ANSWER//Process of giving prescribed drugs to patients.
Traction maintenance - ANSWER//Ensuring proper
application of weights and ropes. Client assessment -
ANSWER//Evaluating a patient's condition and needs.
SBAR technique - ANSWER//A communication
framework used by healthcare providers to convey
client information, consisting of Situation, Background,
Assessment, and Recommendation. Nystatin suspension
administration - ANSWER//The method of applying
nystatin to the gums of an infant with a candida
infection, typically using a gloved finger to rub the
suspension over the infected area. Capillary blood
sample for glucose measurement - ANSWER//The
procedure of obtaining a blood sample from a finger,
which includes interventions like grasping the
subcutaneous tissue and pulling upward. Effective
coughing position - ANSWER//The optimal position for a
client to facilitate effective coughing after surgery,
which is sitting on the side of the bed with feet flat on
the floor. Confusion in elderly clients - ANSWER//A
common occurrence during relocation, where the
practical nurse should remind the client of the day of
the week if they forget. Stomatitis focused assessment -
ANSWER//An evaluation of a client's ability to swallow,
particularly in cases of inflammation of the oral mucosa
caused by chemotherapy. Endoscopic procedure care -
