HESI PN Exit Success Pack 2026 | Latest Update | Exam
Prep
1. Describe how recognizing symptoms of schizophrenia can impact the care
provided by a practical nurse.
Recognizing symptoms of schizophrenia helps in diagnosing physical
illnesses.
Recognizing symptoms of schizophrenia allows the practical nurse
to tailor interventions and provide appropriate support.
Recognizing symptoms of schizophrenia is irrelevant to nursing care.
Recognizing symptoms of schizophrenia only affects medication
administration.
2. Why is it important for the practical nurse to intervene when a UAP is
ambulating a stroke patient incorrectly?
To follow hospital policy without question.
To ensure the safety and proper support of the patient during
ambulation.
To maintain a positive relationship with the UAP.
To demonstrate authority over the UAP.
3. If a client expresses anxiety about receiving an injection, what should the
practical nurse do to address this concern?
Suggest the client reschedule the injection.
Provide reassurance and explain the injection process.
Ignore the anxiety and proceed with the injection.
Administer a sedative before the injection.
,4. What is one key aspect of injection technique that a practical nurse should
communicate to a client?
Proper site preparation
The history of the medication
The nurse's qualifications
The cost of the injection
5. Which manifestations should a nurse assess as positive symptoms of
schizophrenia?
neologisms and anergia
hallucinations and delusions
flat affect and self-care deficits
social isolation and anhedonia
6. Describe how a nurse should approach the assessment of a child who
presents with injuries that may suggest abuse.
The nurse should conduct a thorough assessment, considering the
child's history, the explanation of the injuries, and any
inconsistencies in the story.
The nurse should only focus on the physical injuries and ignore the
child's background.
The nurse should ask the mother for a detailed account of the incident
without questioning the child.
The nurse should assume the injuries are accidental unless proven
otherwise.
,7. What is the first step a practical nurse should take when assessing a client
who is grimacing and holding his head?
Check the client's vital signs.
Administer medication immediately.
Perform a pain assessment.
Ask the client about his medical history.
8. What is a common intervention for encouraging fluid intake in pediatric
patients post-surgery?
Limit fluid intake to avoid discomfort.
Force the child to drink fluids.
Offer fluids in a fun and engaging way.
Provide only ice chips.
9. What is the most critical serum value to monitor for safety in a postoperative
elderly female patient after a total hip replacement?
Hemoglobin level
Potassium level
Calcium level
Blood glucose level
10. If a practical nurse observes a client who is agitated and talking to an empty
chair, what additional intervention might be appropriate after assessing
safety?
Immediately administer sedative medication.
Remove all potentially harmful objects from the room.
, Contact the client's family for input.
Engage the client in a calming conversation.
11. What is the highest priority condition for a practical nurse to monitor during
the immediate postoperative period?
Fluid balance
Wound healing
Pain management
Respiratory function
12. A practical nurse is preparing to administer zolpidem to a client who has just
undergone surgery. What additional assessment should the nurse consider in
this scenario?
Assess the client's mobility status.
Evaluate the client's postoperative pain level and sedation status.
Review the client's family history.
Check the client's dietary preferences.
13. What is the target hemoglobin A1C level for a client with type 2 diabetes
after 3 months of management?
Above 8%
Between 7% and 8%
Below 7%
Exactly 6%
Prep
1. Describe how recognizing symptoms of schizophrenia can impact the care
provided by a practical nurse.
Recognizing symptoms of schizophrenia helps in diagnosing physical
illnesses.
Recognizing symptoms of schizophrenia allows the practical nurse
to tailor interventions and provide appropriate support.
Recognizing symptoms of schizophrenia is irrelevant to nursing care.
Recognizing symptoms of schizophrenia only affects medication
administration.
2. Why is it important for the practical nurse to intervene when a UAP is
ambulating a stroke patient incorrectly?
To follow hospital policy without question.
To ensure the safety and proper support of the patient during
ambulation.
To maintain a positive relationship with the UAP.
To demonstrate authority over the UAP.
3. If a client expresses anxiety about receiving an injection, what should the
practical nurse do to address this concern?
Suggest the client reschedule the injection.
Provide reassurance and explain the injection process.
Ignore the anxiety and proceed with the injection.
Administer a sedative before the injection.
,4. What is one key aspect of injection technique that a practical nurse should
communicate to a client?
Proper site preparation
The history of the medication
The nurse's qualifications
The cost of the injection
5. Which manifestations should a nurse assess as positive symptoms of
schizophrenia?
neologisms and anergia
hallucinations and delusions
flat affect and self-care deficits
social isolation and anhedonia
6. Describe how a nurse should approach the assessment of a child who
presents with injuries that may suggest abuse.
The nurse should conduct a thorough assessment, considering the
child's history, the explanation of the injuries, and any
inconsistencies in the story.
The nurse should only focus on the physical injuries and ignore the
child's background.
The nurse should ask the mother for a detailed account of the incident
without questioning the child.
The nurse should assume the injuries are accidental unless proven
otherwise.
,7. What is the first step a practical nurse should take when assessing a client
who is grimacing and holding his head?
Check the client's vital signs.
Administer medication immediately.
Perform a pain assessment.
Ask the client about his medical history.
8. What is a common intervention for encouraging fluid intake in pediatric
patients post-surgery?
Limit fluid intake to avoid discomfort.
Force the child to drink fluids.
Offer fluids in a fun and engaging way.
Provide only ice chips.
9. What is the most critical serum value to monitor for safety in a postoperative
elderly female patient after a total hip replacement?
Hemoglobin level
Potassium level
Calcium level
Blood glucose level
10. If a practical nurse observes a client who is agitated and talking to an empty
chair, what additional intervention might be appropriate after assessing
safety?
Immediately administer sedative medication.
Remove all potentially harmful objects from the room.
, Contact the client's family for input.
Engage the client in a calming conversation.
11. What is the highest priority condition for a practical nurse to monitor during
the immediate postoperative period?
Fluid balance
Wound healing
Pain management
Respiratory function
12. A practical nurse is preparing to administer zolpidem to a client who has just
undergone surgery. What additional assessment should the nurse consider in
this scenario?
Assess the client's mobility status.
Evaluate the client's postoperative pain level and sedation status.
Review the client's family history.
Check the client's dietary preferences.
13. What is the target hemoglobin A1C level for a client with type 2 diabetes
after 3 months of management?
Above 8%
Between 7% and 8%
Below 7%
Exactly 6%
