HESI PN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Subcutaneous insulin injection technique - ANS The PN should reteach the client to rotate
the injection site to a site other than the same one used for the previous dose.
Counting radial pulse - ANS The index and middle finger should be aligned with the thumb for
radial pulse assessment.
Infant birth weight with gestational diabetes - ANS The birth weight of an infant delivered by
a woman with gestational diabetes is 10.1 pounds (4,581 grams).
Heel stick glucose level - ANS The heel stick glucose level is 40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L) 30
minutes after birth.
Total intake calculation - ANS Total intake = 1480 mL, calculated from 8 oz broth, 4 oz apple
juice, 4 oz gelatin, 1 banana, and 1 liter of IV fluid.
Medication administration in unlabeled syringe - ANS The PN should explain their discomfort
with administering medication from an unlabeled syringe.
UAP assignment of care - ANS The scope of practice of UAP includes personal care such as
bowel and bladder care including intake and output measurements.
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,Intervention for pruritis - ANS Keep fingernails trimmed short to minimize excoriation from
scratching the pruritic area.
Presbycusis - ANS Age-related hearing loss, especially high frequencies.
Cefazolin - ANS An antibiotic prescribed for infections, dosed 500 mg IM.
Reconstitution - ANS Mixing a powdered medication with a solvent for use.
Buck's traction - ANS A type of skeletal traction used for limb immobilization.
Myocardial damage - ANS Heart tissue injury indicated by elevated troponin levels.
Cardiac dysrhythmias - ANS Abnormal heart rhythms that can occur post-myocardial
infarction.
Hematuria - ANS Presence of blood in urine, often requiring investigation.
Prednisone - ANS A corticosteroid used for inflammation and immune response.
Status epilepticus - ANS A prolonged seizure requiring immediate medical intervention.
Filgrastim - ANS A medication that stimulates white blood cell production.
Neutropenia - ANS Low white blood cell count, increasing infection risk.
NSAIDs - ANS Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, risk for GI bleeding.
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, Polyethylene glycol - ANS A laxative used to cleanse the bowel before procedures.
Troponin I - ANS Cardiac biomarker indicating myocardial injury.
CK-MB - ANS Creatine kinase-MB, a marker for heart muscle damage.
Gastrointestinal bleeding - ANS Potential side effect of NSAIDs requiring monitoring.
Urinalysis - ANS Test to analyze urine for abnormalities or infections.
Analgesic - ANS Medication used to relieve pain.
Dosing schedule - ANS Timing and amount of medication to be administered.
Evacuation procedures - ANS Steps to safely remove residents during emergencies.
IV Heparin - ANS Anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.
Comfort care - ANS Supportive care focused on relieving distress.
Documentation - ANS Recording patient care actions and observations.
Monitoring - ANS Regularly checking vital signs or symptoms.
Bone pain - ANS Common side effect of filgrastim treatment.
Blood glucose monitoring - ANS Checking blood sugar levels, especially with corticosteroids.
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Subcutaneous insulin injection technique - ANS The PN should reteach the client to rotate
the injection site to a site other than the same one used for the previous dose.
Counting radial pulse - ANS The index and middle finger should be aligned with the thumb for
radial pulse assessment.
Infant birth weight with gestational diabetes - ANS The birth weight of an infant delivered by
a woman with gestational diabetes is 10.1 pounds (4,581 grams).
Heel stick glucose level - ANS The heel stick glucose level is 40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L) 30
minutes after birth.
Total intake calculation - ANS Total intake = 1480 mL, calculated from 8 oz broth, 4 oz apple
juice, 4 oz gelatin, 1 banana, and 1 liter of IV fluid.
Medication administration in unlabeled syringe - ANS The PN should explain their discomfort
with administering medication from an unlabeled syringe.
UAP assignment of care - ANS The scope of practice of UAP includes personal care such as
bowel and bladder care including intake and output measurements.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,Intervention for pruritis - ANS Keep fingernails trimmed short to minimize excoriation from
scratching the pruritic area.
Presbycusis - ANS Age-related hearing loss, especially high frequencies.
Cefazolin - ANS An antibiotic prescribed for infections, dosed 500 mg IM.
Reconstitution - ANS Mixing a powdered medication with a solvent for use.
Buck's traction - ANS A type of skeletal traction used for limb immobilization.
Myocardial damage - ANS Heart tissue injury indicated by elevated troponin levels.
Cardiac dysrhythmias - ANS Abnormal heart rhythms that can occur post-myocardial
infarction.
Hematuria - ANS Presence of blood in urine, often requiring investigation.
Prednisone - ANS A corticosteroid used for inflammation and immune response.
Status epilepticus - ANS A prolonged seizure requiring immediate medical intervention.
Filgrastim - ANS A medication that stimulates white blood cell production.
Neutropenia - ANS Low white blood cell count, increasing infection risk.
NSAIDs - ANS Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, risk for GI bleeding.
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, Polyethylene glycol - ANS A laxative used to cleanse the bowel before procedures.
Troponin I - ANS Cardiac biomarker indicating myocardial injury.
CK-MB - ANS Creatine kinase-MB, a marker for heart muscle damage.
Gastrointestinal bleeding - ANS Potential side effect of NSAIDs requiring monitoring.
Urinalysis - ANS Test to analyze urine for abnormalities or infections.
Analgesic - ANS Medication used to relieve pain.
Dosing schedule - ANS Timing and amount of medication to be administered.
Evacuation procedures - ANS Steps to safely remove residents during emergencies.
IV Heparin - ANS Anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.
Comfort care - ANS Supportive care focused on relieving distress.
Documentation - ANS Recording patient care actions and observations.
Monitoring - ANS Regularly checking vital signs or symptoms.
Bone pain - ANS Common side effect of filgrastim treatment.
Blood glucose monitoring - ANS Checking blood sugar levels, especially with corticosteroids.
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