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HESI FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
NEWEST 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION
SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
The nurse observes that a male client has removed the covering from an ice
park applied to his knee. What action should the nurse take first?
A. Observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack.
B. Instruct the client regarding the need for the covering.
C. Reapply the covering after filling with fresh ice.
D. Ask the client how long the ice was applied to the skin.
Observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack (The first action taken by the
nurse should be to assess the skin for any possible thermal injury. If no injury to the
skin has occurred, the nurse can take the other actions.)
The nurse mixes 50 mg of Nipride in 250 mL of D5W and plans to administer
the solution at a rate of 5 mcg/kg/min to a client weighting 182 lbs. Using a drip
factor of 60 gtt/mL, how many drops per minute should the client receive?
124 gtt/min
The healthcare provider prescribes an IV infusion of 1000 ml of Ringer's
Lactate w/ 30 units of Pitocin to run in over 4 hours for a client who has just
delivered a 10 pound infant by cesarean section. The tubing has been changed
to a 20 gtt/ml administration set. The nurse plans to set the flow rate at how
many gtt/min?
83 gtt/min
Which assessment data provides the most accurate determination of proper
placement of a nasogastric tube?
Examining a chest x-ray obtained after the tubing was inserted
Three days following a surgery, a male client observes his colostomy for the
first time. He becomes quite upset and tells the nurse that it is much bigger
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than he expected. What is the best response by the nurse?
A. Reassure the client that he will become accustomed to the stoma
appearance in time.
B. Instruct the client that the stoma will become much smaller when the initial
swelling diminishes.
C. Offer to contact a member of the local ostomy support group to help him
with his concerns.
D. Encourage the client to handle the stoma equipment to gain confidence with
the procedure.
B. Instruct the client that the stoma will become smaller when the initial swelling
diminishes (Postoperative swelling causes enlargement of the stoma. The nurse can
teach the client that the stoma will become smaller when swelling is diminished (B).
This will help reduce the client's anxiety and promote acceptance of the colostomy.
(A) does not provide helpful teaching or support. (C) is a useful action, and may be
taken after the nurse provides pertinent teaching. The client is not yet demonstrating
readiness to learn colostomy care. (D)
A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she
is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the
nasogastric tube in the last two hours. What action should the nurse take
first?
A. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with sterile normal saline.
B. Reposition the client on her side.
C. Advance the nasogastric tube an additional five centimeters.
D. Administer an intravenous antiemetic prescribed for PRN use.
B. Reposition the client on her side. (The immediate priority is to determine if the
tube is functioning correctly, which would then relieve the client's nausea. The least
invasive intervention (B) should be attempted first, followed by (A and C), unless
either of these interventions is contraindicated. If these measures are unsuccessful,
the client may require an antiemetic (D))
A hospitalized male client is receiving nasogastric tube feedings via a small-
bore tube and a continuous pump infusion. He reports that he had a bad bout
of severe coughing a few minutes ago, but feels fine now. What action is best
for the nurse to take?
A. Record the coughing incident. No further action is required at this time.
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B. Stop the feeding, explain to the family why it is being stopped, and notify
the HCP.
C. After clearing the tube with 30 ml of air, check the pH of fluid withdrawn
from the tube.
D. Inject 30 ml of air into the tube while auscultating the epigastrium for
gurgling.
C. After clearing the tube with 30 ml of air, check the pH of fluid withdrawn from the
tube.
A male client tells the nurse that he does not know where he is or what year it
is. What data should the nurse document that is most accurate?
A. demonstrates loss of remote memory
B. exhibits expressive dysphasia
C. has a diminished attention span
D. is disoriented to place and time
D. is disoriented to place and time (The client is exhibiting disorientation (D). (A)
refers to memory of the distant past. The client is able to express himself without
difficulty (B), and does not demonstrate diminished attention span. (C).
A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) selects a scrambled egg for his
breakfast. What action should the nurse take?
A. Commend the client for selecting a high biologic value protein.
B. Remind the client that protein in the diet should be avoided.
C. Suggest that the client also select orange juice, to promote absorption.
D. Encourage the client to attend classes on dietary management of CKD.
A. Commend the client for selecting a high biologic value protein. (Foods such as
eggs and milk (A) are high biologic proteins which are allowed because they are
complete proteins and supply the essential amino acids that are necessary for
growth and cell repair. Orange juice is rich in potassium and should not be
encouraged. The client has made a good diet choice so (D) is not necessary.)
When assisting an 82 year old client to ambulate, it is important for the nurse
to realize that the center of gravity for an elderly person is the--
Upper torso (The center of gravity for adults is the hips. However, as the person
grows older, a stooped posture is common because of the changes from
osteoporosis and normal bone degeneration, and the knees, hips, and elbows flex.
HESI FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
NEWEST 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION
SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
The nurse observes that a male client has removed the covering from an ice
park applied to his knee. What action should the nurse take first?
A. Observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack.
B. Instruct the client regarding the need for the covering.
C. Reapply the covering after filling with fresh ice.
D. Ask the client how long the ice was applied to the skin.
Observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack (The first action taken by the
nurse should be to assess the skin for any possible thermal injury. If no injury to the
skin has occurred, the nurse can take the other actions.)
The nurse mixes 50 mg of Nipride in 250 mL of D5W and plans to administer
the solution at a rate of 5 mcg/kg/min to a client weighting 182 lbs. Using a drip
factor of 60 gtt/mL, how many drops per minute should the client receive?
124 gtt/min
The healthcare provider prescribes an IV infusion of 1000 ml of Ringer's
Lactate w/ 30 units of Pitocin to run in over 4 hours for a client who has just
delivered a 10 pound infant by cesarean section. The tubing has been changed
to a 20 gtt/ml administration set. The nurse plans to set the flow rate at how
many gtt/min?
83 gtt/min
Which assessment data provides the most accurate determination of proper
placement of a nasogastric tube?
Examining a chest x-ray obtained after the tubing was inserted
Three days following a surgery, a male client observes his colostomy for the
first time. He becomes quite upset and tells the nurse that it is much bigger
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than he expected. What is the best response by the nurse?
A. Reassure the client that he will become accustomed to the stoma
appearance in time.
B. Instruct the client that the stoma will become much smaller when the initial
swelling diminishes.
C. Offer to contact a member of the local ostomy support group to help him
with his concerns.
D. Encourage the client to handle the stoma equipment to gain confidence with
the procedure.
B. Instruct the client that the stoma will become smaller when the initial swelling
diminishes (Postoperative swelling causes enlargement of the stoma. The nurse can
teach the client that the stoma will become smaller when swelling is diminished (B).
This will help reduce the client's anxiety and promote acceptance of the colostomy.
(A) does not provide helpful teaching or support. (C) is a useful action, and may be
taken after the nurse provides pertinent teaching. The client is not yet demonstrating
readiness to learn colostomy care. (D)
A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she
is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the
nasogastric tube in the last two hours. What action should the nurse take
first?
A. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with sterile normal saline.
B. Reposition the client on her side.
C. Advance the nasogastric tube an additional five centimeters.
D. Administer an intravenous antiemetic prescribed for PRN use.
B. Reposition the client on her side. (The immediate priority is to determine if the
tube is functioning correctly, which would then relieve the client's nausea. The least
invasive intervention (B) should be attempted first, followed by (A and C), unless
either of these interventions is contraindicated. If these measures are unsuccessful,
the client may require an antiemetic (D))
A hospitalized male client is receiving nasogastric tube feedings via a small-
bore tube and a continuous pump infusion. He reports that he had a bad bout
of severe coughing a few minutes ago, but feels fine now. What action is best
for the nurse to take?
A. Record the coughing incident. No further action is required at this time.
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B. Stop the feeding, explain to the family why it is being stopped, and notify
the HCP.
C. After clearing the tube with 30 ml of air, check the pH of fluid withdrawn
from the tube.
D. Inject 30 ml of air into the tube while auscultating the epigastrium for
gurgling.
C. After clearing the tube with 30 ml of air, check the pH of fluid withdrawn from the
tube.
A male client tells the nurse that he does not know where he is or what year it
is. What data should the nurse document that is most accurate?
A. demonstrates loss of remote memory
B. exhibits expressive dysphasia
C. has a diminished attention span
D. is disoriented to place and time
D. is disoriented to place and time (The client is exhibiting disorientation (D). (A)
refers to memory of the distant past. The client is able to express himself without
difficulty (B), and does not demonstrate diminished attention span. (C).
A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) selects a scrambled egg for his
breakfast. What action should the nurse take?
A. Commend the client for selecting a high biologic value protein.
B. Remind the client that protein in the diet should be avoided.
C. Suggest that the client also select orange juice, to promote absorption.
D. Encourage the client to attend classes on dietary management of CKD.
A. Commend the client for selecting a high biologic value protein. (Foods such as
eggs and milk (A) are high biologic proteins which are allowed because they are
complete proteins and supply the essential amino acids that are necessary for
growth and cell repair. Orange juice is rich in potassium and should not be
encouraged. The client has made a good diet choice so (D) is not necessary.)
When assisting an 82 year old client to ambulate, it is important for the nurse
to realize that the center of gravity for an elderly person is the--
Upper torso (The center of gravity for adults is the hips. However, as the person
grows older, a stooped posture is common because of the changes from
osteoporosis and normal bone degeneration, and the knees, hips, and elbows flex.
