HESI PN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
Confirming pulse rate accuracy - ANS The action a practical nurse (PN) should take to verify
the radial pulse count performed by unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
Instructing UAP on abnormal findings - ANS Guiding the UAP to report any unusual or
abnormal pulse rates observed during assessment.
Checking pulse volume - ANS Reminding the UAP to assess the strength or quality of the
pulse in addition to the rate.
Injecting air into insulin vial - ANS A step in the insulin preparation process to prevent a
vacuum from forming, allowing for easier withdrawal of insulin.
90-degree angle insertion - ANS The recommended angle for inserting the needle during a
subcutaneous injection to ensure proper delivery of medication.
Circular motion with alcohol pad - ANS The technique used to clean the injection site to
reduce the risk of infection before administering an injection.
Intra-site rotation - ANS Changing the specific site of injection within the same anatomical
area to improve absorption and minimize tissue damage.
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,Practical Nurse (PN) - ANS A licensed nurse who provides basic nursing care and assists in
patient management under the supervision of registered nurses.
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - ANS A trained individual who assists nurses in
providing patient care but is not licensed to perform certain medical tasks.
Radial pulse - ANS The pulse felt at the wrist, commonly assessed to evaluate heart rate and
rhythm.
Client self-administration - ANS The process by which a patient administers their own
medication, such as insulin, under guidance.
Distribution of study material - ANS The illegal sharing or selling of educational resources,
such as exam questions and answers.
Stuvia - ANS An online marketplace for buying and selling study materials, including notes
and flashcards.
150 X 10VS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS - ANS A format indicating that there are 150 questions
per version across 10 versions of the exam.
Actual/Real/Authenic - ANS Terms used to describe the legitimacy of the exam questions
provided in the study material.
Guarantee A+ Score - ANS A claim that using the provided study material will help achieve a
high score on the exam.
2024 Update - ANS The latest revision of the exam content and study materials to reflect
current standards and practices.
Question and Answer/Rationale - ANS A format used in the exam materials that provides
both the question and the explanation for the correct answer.
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,Versions V1 to V10 - ANS Different iterations of the HESI PN EXIT EXAM, each containing
unique sets of questions.
Radial pulse assessment - ANS Follow the thumb for the radial pulse.
Brachial pulse assessment - ANS Follow the pinky for the brachial pulse.
Infant birth weight with gestational diabetes - ANS The birth weight of an infant delivered by
a woman with gestational diabetes is 10.1 pounds (4,581 grams).
Heel stick glucose level - ANS The infant has a heel stick glucose level of 40 mg/dL (2.2
mmol/L or SI units) 30 minutes after birth.
First intervention for low glucose - ANS Begin frequent feedings of breast milk or formula.
Total oral and IV intake calculation - ANS Total intake = 1480 mL.
Oral intake from broth - ANS 8 oz x 30 mL = 240 mL.
Oral intake from apple juice - ANS 4 oz x 30 mL = 120 mL.
Oral intake from flavored gelatin - ANS 4 oz x 30 mL = 120 mL.
IV fluid intake - ANS 1 L = 1000 mL.
Medication administration in unlabeled syringe - ANS I cannot administer the medication in
this syringe.
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, UAP assignment for urinary care - ANS Empty bedside drainage unit for a client with
indwelling urinary catheter.
Post-voided residual (PVR) volume - ANS Obtain a post-voided residual (PVR) volume.
Transporting urine culture sample - ANS Transport a urine culture sample to the laboratory.
Teaching fluid restrictions - ANS Teach the client with fluid restrictions how to measure urine
output.
Intervention for pruritis - ANS Keep fingernails trimmed short.
Minimizing excoriation from pruritis - ANS Keeping fingernails short with rough edges filed
helps minimize excoriation from scratching the pruritic area.
Warm sleeping environment for pruritis - ANS Encourage a warm sleeping environment.
Tub bath recommendation for pruritis - ANS Do not take any type of tub bath.
Skin lubricants recommendation for pruritis - ANS Discourage use of skin lubricants.
Presbycusis - ANS A gradual progressive, bilateral inability to hear, especially high frequency
sounds, common in the older population due to degenerative changes in the ear with aging.
Cefazolin dosage calculation - ANS To administer 500 mg of cefazolin, reconstitute 1 gram
(1000 mg) with 2.5 mL sterile water, resulting in 1.3 mL to be administered after rounding.
Buck's traction maintenance - ANS The PN should document that Buck's traction is being
maintained when weights hang freely and the traction rope is on the pulley.
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ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
Confirming pulse rate accuracy - ANS The action a practical nurse (PN) should take to verify
the radial pulse count performed by unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
Instructing UAP on abnormal findings - ANS Guiding the UAP to report any unusual or
abnormal pulse rates observed during assessment.
Checking pulse volume - ANS Reminding the UAP to assess the strength or quality of the
pulse in addition to the rate.
Injecting air into insulin vial - ANS A step in the insulin preparation process to prevent a
vacuum from forming, allowing for easier withdrawal of insulin.
90-degree angle insertion - ANS The recommended angle for inserting the needle during a
subcutaneous injection to ensure proper delivery of medication.
Circular motion with alcohol pad - ANS The technique used to clean the injection site to
reduce the risk of infection before administering an injection.
Intra-site rotation - ANS Changing the specific site of injection within the same anatomical
area to improve absorption and minimize tissue damage.
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,Practical Nurse (PN) - ANS A licensed nurse who provides basic nursing care and assists in
patient management under the supervision of registered nurses.
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - ANS A trained individual who assists nurses in
providing patient care but is not licensed to perform certain medical tasks.
Radial pulse - ANS The pulse felt at the wrist, commonly assessed to evaluate heart rate and
rhythm.
Client self-administration - ANS The process by which a patient administers their own
medication, such as insulin, under guidance.
Distribution of study material - ANS The illegal sharing or selling of educational resources,
such as exam questions and answers.
Stuvia - ANS An online marketplace for buying and selling study materials, including notes
and flashcards.
150 X 10VS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS - ANS A format indicating that there are 150 questions
per version across 10 versions of the exam.
Actual/Real/Authenic - ANS Terms used to describe the legitimacy of the exam questions
provided in the study material.
Guarantee A+ Score - ANS A claim that using the provided study material will help achieve a
high score on the exam.
2024 Update - ANS The latest revision of the exam content and study materials to reflect
current standards and practices.
Question and Answer/Rationale - ANS A format used in the exam materials that provides
both the question and the explanation for the correct answer.
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,Versions V1 to V10 - ANS Different iterations of the HESI PN EXIT EXAM, each containing
unique sets of questions.
Radial pulse assessment - ANS Follow the thumb for the radial pulse.
Brachial pulse assessment - ANS Follow the pinky for the brachial pulse.
Infant birth weight with gestational diabetes - ANS The birth weight of an infant delivered by
a woman with gestational diabetes is 10.1 pounds (4,581 grams).
Heel stick glucose level - ANS The infant has a heel stick glucose level of 40 mg/dL (2.2
mmol/L or SI units) 30 minutes after birth.
First intervention for low glucose - ANS Begin frequent feedings of breast milk or formula.
Total oral and IV intake calculation - ANS Total intake = 1480 mL.
Oral intake from broth - ANS 8 oz x 30 mL = 240 mL.
Oral intake from apple juice - ANS 4 oz x 30 mL = 120 mL.
Oral intake from flavored gelatin - ANS 4 oz x 30 mL = 120 mL.
IV fluid intake - ANS 1 L = 1000 mL.
Medication administration in unlabeled syringe - ANS I cannot administer the medication in
this syringe.
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, UAP assignment for urinary care - ANS Empty bedside drainage unit for a client with
indwelling urinary catheter.
Post-voided residual (PVR) volume - ANS Obtain a post-voided residual (PVR) volume.
Transporting urine culture sample - ANS Transport a urine culture sample to the laboratory.
Teaching fluid restrictions - ANS Teach the client with fluid restrictions how to measure urine
output.
Intervention for pruritis - ANS Keep fingernails trimmed short.
Minimizing excoriation from pruritis - ANS Keeping fingernails short with rough edges filed
helps minimize excoriation from scratching the pruritic area.
Warm sleeping environment for pruritis - ANS Encourage a warm sleeping environment.
Tub bath recommendation for pruritis - ANS Do not take any type of tub bath.
Skin lubricants recommendation for pruritis - ANS Discourage use of skin lubricants.
Presbycusis - ANS A gradual progressive, bilateral inability to hear, especially high frequency
sounds, common in the older population due to degenerative changes in the ear with aging.
Cefazolin dosage calculation - ANS To administer 500 mg of cefazolin, reconstitute 1 gram
(1000 mg) with 2.5 mL sterile water, resulting in 1.3 mL to be administered after rounding.
Buck's traction maintenance - ANS The PN should document that Buck's traction is being
maintained when weights hang freely and the traction rope is on the pulley.
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