HESI comprehensive
HESI Comprehensive Exam Questions
with Correct Detailed Answers Graded A+
2025-2026
2 year old child's normal speech level -Correct Answers ✔-Half of their speech is
understandable
Cushing's syndrome (hypersecretion of glucocorticoids) intervention -Correct
Answers ✔-Monitor blood glucose levels
Manic phase of bipolar disorder intervention -Correct Answers ✔-Provide
structured environment with little stimuli
To interpret Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), must know what other value -Correct
Answers ✔-Gestational age
Positioning when feeding thru a gastrostomy tube -Correct Answers ✔-Fowlers
(semi sitting)
Intervention for dermatitis or itching -Correct Answers ✔-Decrease bathing
frequency
Test to determine adequate glomerular filtration -Correct Answers ✔-Serum
Creatinine
Position to place newborn in crib after feeding -Correct Answers ✔-On the right
side. Never on back
To facilitate speech in fenestrated trach patient -Correct Answers ✔-Determine
ability to swallow
For speech in total laryngectomy and radical neck dissection -Correct Answers ✔-
Permanent removal of the voice box requires rehab to learn esophageal speech
When wearing 24 hour Holter monitor -Correct Answers ✔-Keep diary of
activities that took place while wearing the monitor
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NSAIDS effect with gastritis -Correct Answers ✔-Inhibits synthesis of
prostaglandins that protect the stomach lining
Lactulose (Cephulac) function with cirrhosis -Correct Answers ✔-Expels ammonia
to improve cerebral function.
Prevention of UTI with cystitis -Correct Answers ✔-Increased fluids, frequent
bladder emptying
Managing CKD -Correct Answers ✔-Prevent hypertension and cardiovascular
disease
Effect of exercise on type 2 diabetes -Correct Answers ✔-Exercise facilitates
weight loss and decreases peripheral insulin resistance
Umbilical cord care -Correct Answers ✔-Do not submerge infant until cord has
dried and falls off. May use alcohol wipe until cord falls off in 10-14 days
Clinical jaundice evident on forehead within 24 hours of birth -Correct Answers
✔-Warrants immediate attention and is pathological
Most important action when suctioning NG after cardiac surgery -Correct Answers
✔-Administer supplemental oxygen before and after
Most important action with Reye's syndrome (which occurs with varicella or
influenza) -Correct Answers ✔-Monitor I&O
Complication associated with SOB, chest pain, dehydration, recent surgery, and
straining -Correct Answers ✔-Pulmonary embolism
Anticholinergic agent used for bradydysrhythmias -Correct Answers ✔-Atropine
(increases heart rate)
Signs of digoxin (lanoxin) toxicity -Correct Answers ✔-Blurred, yellow vision
with halos, anorexia, and fatigue.
Vomiting, nausea and bradycardia are also signs.
HESI comprehensive
HESI Comprehensive Exam Questions
with Correct Detailed Answers Graded A+
2025-2026
2 year old child's normal speech level -Correct Answers ✔-Half of their speech is
understandable
Cushing's syndrome (hypersecretion of glucocorticoids) intervention -Correct
Answers ✔-Monitor blood glucose levels
Manic phase of bipolar disorder intervention -Correct Answers ✔-Provide
structured environment with little stimuli
To interpret Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), must know what other value -Correct
Answers ✔-Gestational age
Positioning when feeding thru a gastrostomy tube -Correct Answers ✔-Fowlers
(semi sitting)
Intervention for dermatitis or itching -Correct Answers ✔-Decrease bathing
frequency
Test to determine adequate glomerular filtration -Correct Answers ✔-Serum
Creatinine
Position to place newborn in crib after feeding -Correct Answers ✔-On the right
side. Never on back
To facilitate speech in fenestrated trach patient -Correct Answers ✔-Determine
ability to swallow
For speech in total laryngectomy and radical neck dissection -Correct Answers ✔-
Permanent removal of the voice box requires rehab to learn esophageal speech
When wearing 24 hour Holter monitor -Correct Answers ✔-Keep diary of
activities that took place while wearing the monitor
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NSAIDS effect with gastritis -Correct Answers ✔-Inhibits synthesis of
prostaglandins that protect the stomach lining
Lactulose (Cephulac) function with cirrhosis -Correct Answers ✔-Expels ammonia
to improve cerebral function.
Prevention of UTI with cystitis -Correct Answers ✔-Increased fluids, frequent
bladder emptying
Managing CKD -Correct Answers ✔-Prevent hypertension and cardiovascular
disease
Effect of exercise on type 2 diabetes -Correct Answers ✔-Exercise facilitates
weight loss and decreases peripheral insulin resistance
Umbilical cord care -Correct Answers ✔-Do not submerge infant until cord has
dried and falls off. May use alcohol wipe until cord falls off in 10-14 days
Clinical jaundice evident on forehead within 24 hours of birth -Correct Answers
✔-Warrants immediate attention and is pathological
Most important action when suctioning NG after cardiac surgery -Correct Answers
✔-Administer supplemental oxygen before and after
Most important action with Reye's syndrome (which occurs with varicella or
influenza) -Correct Answers ✔-Monitor I&O
Complication associated with SOB, chest pain, dehydration, recent surgery, and
straining -Correct Answers ✔-Pulmonary embolism
Anticholinergic agent used for bradydysrhythmias -Correct Answers ✔-Atropine
(increases heart rate)
Signs of digoxin (lanoxin) toxicity -Correct Answers ✔-Blurred, yellow vision
with halos, anorexia, and fatigue.
Vomiting, nausea and bradycardia are also signs.
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