HESI PN PRACTICE EXAM
HESI PN PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND NEW!!
An elderly client is admitted for evaluation of Alzheimer's disease. At 2AM, the
nurse finds the client trying to open the emergency door. What is the most
appropriate response for the nurse to make in this situation?
A. "This is the emergency door. Are you looking for the bathroom?"
B. "You look confused. Would you like to talk about your feelings?"
C. "Let's go back to your room. Your doctor does not want you to be walking
alone."
D. "You want to go outside at this time of night? It's dangerous out there." -
ANSWER-A. "This is the emergency door. Are you looking for the bathroom?"
Which nurse's behavior is a breach of client confidentiality according to the Health
Insurance Portable Accountability Act (HIPPA) regulations?
A. A daily report sheet with the information of the team's clients is taken home.
B. Privileged health information (PH) is mailed through the US postal service
C. A client is called by both the first and last name in a public waiting room.
D. The ambulance health care provider is given information about the client's
history - ANSWER-A. A daily report sheet with the information of the team's
clients is taken home.
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A client is returning to the surgical unit after a total right knee replacement. Which
assessment findings are most important for the nurse to include in this client's
record?
A. Pedal pulses, pallor, pain, paresthesia or paralysis
B. Level of consciousness, lung sounds, and bladder tone
C. Swallow reflex, nausea, and vomiting and IV infusion rate
D. Call bell side rails, bed in position, and ambulation aids - ANSWER-A. Pedal
pulses, pallor, pain, paresthesia or paralysis
The nurse is standing at the clinic desk when a mother and preschool child
approach. The mother tells the nurse that her child has a fever and rash. What
action should the nurse take?
A. Take the child immediately to a different part of the clinic
B. Have them wait in the waiting area away from the other children
C. Tell the mother to return to the clinic when the rash subsides
D. Place them first on the list to see the healthcare practitioner - ANSWER-B. Have
them wait in the waiting area away from the other children
A nurse is contributing to a care plan for an adolescent female client with Anorexia
Nervosa. Which outcome statement or goal would be most appropriate for this
client?
A She will participate in a daily aerobic exercise program
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B. She will consume at least 50 percent of all meals
C. Her laboratory values will remain within normal limits
D. She will develop a positive body image and self-identity - ANSWER-D. She will
develop a positive body image and self-identity
A female client with no family history of Breast Cancer (BA) asks the nurse how
often she should obtain a Mammogram. Which additional client information
should the nurse obtain before answering this client's question?
A. Current age
B. Breast size
C. Breastfeeding history
D. Menopausal status - ANSWER-C. Breastfeeding history
The nurse is working on the postpartum unit and is assisting a new mother with
her newborn's diaper change. The mother states that the infant fed well and
completed the whole bottle of formula. What action should the nurse implement
first when the infant begins to spit up during the diaper change?
A. Bubble or burp the infant by patting the infant's back
B. Encourage the mother to avoid over feeding the infant
C. Turn the newborn and bulb suction the mouth and nose
D. Wipe away the secretions and finish the diaper change - ANSWER-C. Turn the
newborn and bulb suction the mouth and nose
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An older male client tells the nurse that his religion does not permit him to bathe
daily. How should the nurse respond?
A. Review the importance of hygienic measures for improved health
B. State that the healthcare provider has prescribed a bath today
C. Offer the client several choices of times to bathe during the day
D. Request that the client clarify his religious beliefs about bathing - ANSWER-D.
Request that the client clarify his religious beliefs about bathing
A new father asks the nurse the reason for placing an ophthalmic ointment in his
newborn's eyes. What information should the PN provide?
A. Possible exposure to an environmental staphylococcus infection can infect the
newborn's eyes and cause visual deficits
B. The newborn is at risk for blindness from a corneal syphilitic infection acquired
from a mother's infected vagina
C. Treatment prevents tear duct obstruction with harmful exudate from a vaginal
birth that can lead to dry eyes in the newborn
D. State law mandates all newborns receive prophylactic treatment to prevent
gonorrheal or chlamydial ophthalmic infection - ANSWER-D. State law mandates
all newborns receive prophylactic treatment to prevent gonorrheal or chlamydial
ophthalmic infection
The scope of practice for the practical nurse includes which client assessments?
A. An agitated client with bilateral wrist restraints
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HESI PN PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND NEW!!
An elderly client is admitted for evaluation of Alzheimer's disease. At 2AM, the
nurse finds the client trying to open the emergency door. What is the most
appropriate response for the nurse to make in this situation?
A. "This is the emergency door. Are you looking for the bathroom?"
B. "You look confused. Would you like to talk about your feelings?"
C. "Let's go back to your room. Your doctor does not want you to be walking
alone."
D. "You want to go outside at this time of night? It's dangerous out there." -
ANSWER-A. "This is the emergency door. Are you looking for the bathroom?"
Which nurse's behavior is a breach of client confidentiality according to the Health
Insurance Portable Accountability Act (HIPPA) regulations?
A. A daily report sheet with the information of the team's clients is taken home.
B. Privileged health information (PH) is mailed through the US postal service
C. A client is called by both the first and last name in a public waiting room.
D. The ambulance health care provider is given information about the client's
history - ANSWER-A. A daily report sheet with the information of the team's
clients is taken home.
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A client is returning to the surgical unit after a total right knee replacement. Which
assessment findings are most important for the nurse to include in this client's
record?
A. Pedal pulses, pallor, pain, paresthesia or paralysis
B. Level of consciousness, lung sounds, and bladder tone
C. Swallow reflex, nausea, and vomiting and IV infusion rate
D. Call bell side rails, bed in position, and ambulation aids - ANSWER-A. Pedal
pulses, pallor, pain, paresthesia or paralysis
The nurse is standing at the clinic desk when a mother and preschool child
approach. The mother tells the nurse that her child has a fever and rash. What
action should the nurse take?
A. Take the child immediately to a different part of the clinic
B. Have them wait in the waiting area away from the other children
C. Tell the mother to return to the clinic when the rash subsides
D. Place them first on the list to see the healthcare practitioner - ANSWER-B. Have
them wait in the waiting area away from the other children
A nurse is contributing to a care plan for an adolescent female client with Anorexia
Nervosa. Which outcome statement or goal would be most appropriate for this
client?
A She will participate in a daily aerobic exercise program
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B. She will consume at least 50 percent of all meals
C. Her laboratory values will remain within normal limits
D. She will develop a positive body image and self-identity - ANSWER-D. She will
develop a positive body image and self-identity
A female client with no family history of Breast Cancer (BA) asks the nurse how
often she should obtain a Mammogram. Which additional client information
should the nurse obtain before answering this client's question?
A. Current age
B. Breast size
C. Breastfeeding history
D. Menopausal status - ANSWER-C. Breastfeeding history
The nurse is working on the postpartum unit and is assisting a new mother with
her newborn's diaper change. The mother states that the infant fed well and
completed the whole bottle of formula. What action should the nurse implement
first when the infant begins to spit up during the diaper change?
A. Bubble or burp the infant by patting the infant's back
B. Encourage the mother to avoid over feeding the infant
C. Turn the newborn and bulb suction the mouth and nose
D. Wipe away the secretions and finish the diaper change - ANSWER-C. Turn the
newborn and bulb suction the mouth and nose
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An older male client tells the nurse that his religion does not permit him to bathe
daily. How should the nurse respond?
A. Review the importance of hygienic measures for improved health
B. State that the healthcare provider has prescribed a bath today
C. Offer the client several choices of times to bathe during the day
D. Request that the client clarify his religious beliefs about bathing - ANSWER-D.
Request that the client clarify his religious beliefs about bathing
A new father asks the nurse the reason for placing an ophthalmic ointment in his
newborn's eyes. What information should the PN provide?
A. Possible exposure to an environmental staphylococcus infection can infect the
newborn's eyes and cause visual deficits
B. The newborn is at risk for blindness from a corneal syphilitic infection acquired
from a mother's infected vagina
C. Treatment prevents tear duct obstruction with harmful exudate from a vaginal
birth that can lead to dry eyes in the newborn
D. State law mandates all newborns receive prophylactic treatment to prevent
gonorrheal or chlamydial ophthalmic infection - ANSWER-D. State law mandates
all newborns receive prophylactic treatment to prevent gonorrheal or chlamydial
ophthalmic infection
The scope of practice for the practical nurse includes which client assessments?
A. An agitated client with bilateral wrist restraints
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