HESI COMPASS COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
TEST 2026 EXAM SCRIPT WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◉ Cushing's syndrome (hypersecretion of glucocorticoids) intervention.
Answer: Monitor blood glucose levels
◉ Manic phase of bipolar disorder intervention. Answer: Provide
structured environment with little stimuli
◉ To interpret Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), must know what other value.
Answer: Gestational age
◉ Positioning when feeding thru a gastrostomy tube. Answer: Fowlers
(semi sitting)
◉ Intervention for dermatitis or itching. Answer: Decrease bathing
frequency
◉ Test to determine adequate glomerular filtration. Answer: Serum
Creatinine
, ◉ Position to place newborn in crib after feeding. Answer: On the right
side. Never on back
◉ To facilitate speech in fenestrated trach patient. Answer: Determine
ability to swallow
◉ For speech in total laryngectomy and radical neck dissection. Answer:
Permanent removal of the voice box requires rehab to learn esophageal
speech
◉ When wearing 24 hour Holter monitor. Answer: Keep diary of
activities that took place while wearing the monitor
◉ NSAIDS effect with gastritis. Answer: Inhibits synthesis of
prostaglandins that protect the stomach lining
◉ Lactulose (Cephulac) function with cirrhosis. Answer: Expels
ammonia to improve cerebral function.
◉ Prevention of UTI with cystitis. Answer: Increased fluids, frequent
bladder emptying
TEST 2026 EXAM SCRIPT WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◉ Cushing's syndrome (hypersecretion of glucocorticoids) intervention.
Answer: Monitor blood glucose levels
◉ Manic phase of bipolar disorder intervention. Answer: Provide
structured environment with little stimuli
◉ To interpret Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), must know what other value.
Answer: Gestational age
◉ Positioning when feeding thru a gastrostomy tube. Answer: Fowlers
(semi sitting)
◉ Intervention for dermatitis or itching. Answer: Decrease bathing
frequency
◉ Test to determine adequate glomerular filtration. Answer: Serum
Creatinine
, ◉ Position to place newborn in crib after feeding. Answer: On the right
side. Never on back
◉ To facilitate speech in fenestrated trach patient. Answer: Determine
ability to swallow
◉ For speech in total laryngectomy and radical neck dissection. Answer:
Permanent removal of the voice box requires rehab to learn esophageal
speech
◉ When wearing 24 hour Holter monitor. Answer: Keep diary of
activities that took place while wearing the monitor
◉ NSAIDS effect with gastritis. Answer: Inhibits synthesis of
prostaglandins that protect the stomach lining
◉ Lactulose (Cephulac) function with cirrhosis. Answer: Expels
ammonia to improve cerebral function.
◉ Prevention of UTI with cystitis. Answer: Increased fluids, frequent
bladder emptying
