HESI RN 2026 EXIT EXAM MOST TESTED EXAM 2026-
2027 LATEST UPDATED VERSION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What nursing intervention is particularly indicated for the second stage of labor?
A) Assessing the fetal heart rate and patterns for signs of fetal distress.
B) Monitoring effects of oxytocin administration to help achieve cervical dilation.
C) Providing pain medication to increase the clients tolerance of labor pains.
D) Assisting the client to push effectively so that expulsion of the fetus can be achieved. - answer>>D) Assisting the
client to push effectively so that expulsion of the fetus can be achieved.
A client receives a prescription for Aceta medicine 1000 mg PO every eight hours PRN for pain. The bottle is
labeled acetaminophen for oral suspension, US P 500 mg per 15 mL. How many tablespoons should the nurse
administer with each dose? (Enter numerical value only.) - answer>>2
15 mL per tablespoon
The nurse is administering multiple prescribe vaccines to a toddler. Which strategy should the nurse prioritized to
reduce the duration of pain?
A) Supine positioning.
B) Verbal reassurance.
C) Simultaneous injections.
D) Physical soothing. - answer>>C) Simultaneous injections.
NGN: Dean 30, admit to the medical floor, vital signs every four hours, regular diet, out of bed with assist.
,Complete diagram with one condition, two actions, and two parameters. - answer>>Actions: the client for a
nutrition history, encourage the client to drink
Condition: Malnutrition
Actions: ?????
????????
When assessing a multigravida on the first postpartum day, the nurse finds a moderate amount of lochia rubra,
with the uterus firm, and three fingerbreadths above the umbilicus. Which action should the nurse implement
first?
A) Check for a distended bladder.
B) Review the hemoglobin to determine hemorrhage.
C) Increase IV infusion rate.
D) Massage the uterus to decrease atony. - answer>>A) Check for a distended bladder.
A client who is receiving zidovudine reports the appearance of pinpoint, red, brown spots on the skin. Which result
should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?
A) Skin biopsy.
B) Complete blood count.
C) Allergy test.
D) Electromyography. - answer>>B) Complete blood count.
Petechiae can occur due to low platelet counts. Zidovudine is used for HIV and can cause hematological toxicity,
anemia neutropenia.
A child newly diagnosed with sickle cell anemia is being discharged from the hospital. Which information is most
important for the nurse to provide the parents prior to discharge?
A) Instructions about how much fluid the child to drink daily.
,B) Referral for social services for the child and family.
C) Signs of addiction to opioid pain medications.
D) Information about nonpharmaceutical pain relief measures. - answer>>A) Instructions about how much fluid
the child to drink daily.
During discharge teaching, and overweight client with heart failure is asked to make a grocery list for the nurse to
review. Which food choices include it on the clients list should the nurse encouraged? SATA.
A) Cheddar cheese cubes.
B) Canned fruit in heavy syrup.
C) Lightly salted potato chips.
D) Plain, air-popped popcorn.
E) Natural whole almonds. - answer>>D) Plain, air-popped popcorn.
E) Natural whole almonds.
A client is receiving IV fluids by gravity infusion and exhibit signs of fluid volume overload. When assessing the
clients IV delivery system, where should the nurse assess first? - answer>>A
I can't see all the pics. Use the clamp on the IV tubing.
The nurse observes a client prepare a meal in the kitchen of a rehabilitation facility prior to discharge. Which
behaviors indicate the client understands how to maintain balance safely? SATA.
A) Widen stance while working near the sink.
B) Leans forward to pull a pan from a high shelf.
C) Tenths from the waist to pick trash off the floor.
D) Brings a heavy can close to body before lifting.
E) Lots knees while preparing food on the counter. - answer>>A) Widen stance while working near the sink.
D) Brings a heavy can close to body before lifting.
, A client is receiving methylamine 800 mg PO three times a day. Which assessment should the nurse perform to
assess the effectiveness of the medication?
A) Bowel patterns.
B) Pupillary response.
C) Peripheral pulses.
D) Oxygen saturation. - answer>>A) Bowel patterns.
Ulcerative colitis medication that helps reduce inflammation in the G.I..
Five days after surgical fixation of a fractured femur, a client suddenly reports chest pain and difficulty in
breathing. The nurse suspect the client may have had a pulmonary embolus. Which action should the nurse take
first?
A) Provide supplemental oxygen.
B) Prepare a continuous heparin infusion per protocol.
C) Bring the emergency craft cart to the bedside.
D) Notify the healthcare provider. - answer>>A) Provide supplemental oxygen.
The nurse identifies an electrolyte imbalance, elevated blood pressure, and exhibited changes in mental status for
a client with chronic kidney disease. Which is the most important action for the nurse to take?
A) Monitor daily sodium intake.
B) Auscultate for a regular heart rate.
C) Document abdominal girth.
D) Measure ankle circumference. - answer>>B) Auscultate for a regular heart rate.
The older adult client who has difficulty hearing is being discharged from the day surgeries following a cataract
extraction and lens in plantation. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement to help ensure
the client compliant with self-care?
2027 LATEST UPDATED VERSION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What nursing intervention is particularly indicated for the second stage of labor?
A) Assessing the fetal heart rate and patterns for signs of fetal distress.
B) Monitoring effects of oxytocin administration to help achieve cervical dilation.
C) Providing pain medication to increase the clients tolerance of labor pains.
D) Assisting the client to push effectively so that expulsion of the fetus can be achieved. - answer>>D) Assisting the
client to push effectively so that expulsion of the fetus can be achieved.
A client receives a prescription for Aceta medicine 1000 mg PO every eight hours PRN for pain. The bottle is
labeled acetaminophen for oral suspension, US P 500 mg per 15 mL. How many tablespoons should the nurse
administer with each dose? (Enter numerical value only.) - answer>>2
15 mL per tablespoon
The nurse is administering multiple prescribe vaccines to a toddler. Which strategy should the nurse prioritized to
reduce the duration of pain?
A) Supine positioning.
B) Verbal reassurance.
C) Simultaneous injections.
D) Physical soothing. - answer>>C) Simultaneous injections.
NGN: Dean 30, admit to the medical floor, vital signs every four hours, regular diet, out of bed with assist.
,Complete diagram with one condition, two actions, and two parameters. - answer>>Actions: the client for a
nutrition history, encourage the client to drink
Condition: Malnutrition
Actions: ?????
????????
When assessing a multigravida on the first postpartum day, the nurse finds a moderate amount of lochia rubra,
with the uterus firm, and three fingerbreadths above the umbilicus. Which action should the nurse implement
first?
A) Check for a distended bladder.
B) Review the hemoglobin to determine hemorrhage.
C) Increase IV infusion rate.
D) Massage the uterus to decrease atony. - answer>>A) Check for a distended bladder.
A client who is receiving zidovudine reports the appearance of pinpoint, red, brown spots on the skin. Which result
should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?
A) Skin biopsy.
B) Complete blood count.
C) Allergy test.
D) Electromyography. - answer>>B) Complete blood count.
Petechiae can occur due to low platelet counts. Zidovudine is used for HIV and can cause hematological toxicity,
anemia neutropenia.
A child newly diagnosed with sickle cell anemia is being discharged from the hospital. Which information is most
important for the nurse to provide the parents prior to discharge?
A) Instructions about how much fluid the child to drink daily.
,B) Referral for social services for the child and family.
C) Signs of addiction to opioid pain medications.
D) Information about nonpharmaceutical pain relief measures. - answer>>A) Instructions about how much fluid
the child to drink daily.
During discharge teaching, and overweight client with heart failure is asked to make a grocery list for the nurse to
review. Which food choices include it on the clients list should the nurse encouraged? SATA.
A) Cheddar cheese cubes.
B) Canned fruit in heavy syrup.
C) Lightly salted potato chips.
D) Plain, air-popped popcorn.
E) Natural whole almonds. - answer>>D) Plain, air-popped popcorn.
E) Natural whole almonds.
A client is receiving IV fluids by gravity infusion and exhibit signs of fluid volume overload. When assessing the
clients IV delivery system, where should the nurse assess first? - answer>>A
I can't see all the pics. Use the clamp on the IV tubing.
The nurse observes a client prepare a meal in the kitchen of a rehabilitation facility prior to discharge. Which
behaviors indicate the client understands how to maintain balance safely? SATA.
A) Widen stance while working near the sink.
B) Leans forward to pull a pan from a high shelf.
C) Tenths from the waist to pick trash off the floor.
D) Brings a heavy can close to body before lifting.
E) Lots knees while preparing food on the counter. - answer>>A) Widen stance while working near the sink.
D) Brings a heavy can close to body before lifting.
, A client is receiving methylamine 800 mg PO three times a day. Which assessment should the nurse perform to
assess the effectiveness of the medication?
A) Bowel patterns.
B) Pupillary response.
C) Peripheral pulses.
D) Oxygen saturation. - answer>>A) Bowel patterns.
Ulcerative colitis medication that helps reduce inflammation in the G.I..
Five days after surgical fixation of a fractured femur, a client suddenly reports chest pain and difficulty in
breathing. The nurse suspect the client may have had a pulmonary embolus. Which action should the nurse take
first?
A) Provide supplemental oxygen.
B) Prepare a continuous heparin infusion per protocol.
C) Bring the emergency craft cart to the bedside.
D) Notify the healthcare provider. - answer>>A) Provide supplemental oxygen.
The nurse identifies an electrolyte imbalance, elevated blood pressure, and exhibited changes in mental status for
a client with chronic kidney disease. Which is the most important action for the nurse to take?
A) Monitor daily sodium intake.
B) Auscultate for a regular heart rate.
C) Document abdominal girth.
D) Measure ankle circumference. - answer>>B) Auscultate for a regular heart rate.
The older adult client who has difficulty hearing is being discharged from the day surgeries following a cataract
extraction and lens in plantation. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement to help ensure
the client compliant with self-care?
