HESI MANAGEMENT ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Nurse Practice Acts of each state govern policies r/t.
Answer: making assignments. Usually when determining who should be
assigned to do a sterile dressing change, for example, a licensed nurse
should be chosen--that is an RN or LPN who has been checked off on this
procedure.
◍ The RN is accountable for adhering to the three basic aspects of supervision
when delegating to other health care personnel (LPNs, graduate nurses,
inexperienced nurses, student nurses, and UAPs).
Answer: 1) Direction/guidance. 2) Evaluation/monitoring; 3) Follow-up.
◍ Invasion of privacy (Itorts).
Answer: encroachment/trespassing on anothers body/personality
◍ Hospital Policies (utorts).
Answer: provide guide for nursing actions-not laws-but courts usually rule
against nurses who have violated employer's policies.
◍ Injury/Damages.
Answer: Failure to meet standard of care, which causes actual injury or
damage to the client--physical or mental
◍ What procedures should only be assigned or supervised at all times by an
RN?.
Answer: Sterile and invasive procedures
◍ Assertive communication.
Answer: Begins with "I need" instead of "You must..."
,◍ Which clients should be assigned to a nursing assistant?.
Answer: 1. pt who requires transport to the radiology department2. pt w/ a
foley catheter for whom a 24 hr urine collection is in progress
◍ 1. After receiving report from the night shift charge nurse, which activities
should the nurse anticipate completing during the first hour? (Select all that
apply. One, some, or all options may be correct.).
Answer: -Delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP).(Delegating tasks to UAPs for the day is a charge nurse action that
should be performed during the first hour of the shift to make good use of
unit personnel resources.)-Identify tasks needed for assignment and
delegation.(The charge nurse should first identify the tasks needed for
assignment and delegation during the first hours of the shift.)-Assign clients
to staff nurses according to acuity.(Making client assignments is a charge
nurse action that must be performed before or during the first hour of the
shift to make the best use of unit personnel resources.)-Inspect the code cart
equipment and supplies(Inspecting the code cart is a charge nurse action that
must be performed during the first hour of the shift to ensure that emergency
equipment is available and functional on the unit.)
◍ A nurse is applying for a staff position to provide hospice care. The primary
objective of this type of nursing is focused on what?
A. Offer reassurance to client's family.
B. Keep client clean, dry, and nourished.
C. Help maintain client integrity and comfort.
D. Make referrals for spiritual distress..
Answer: C. Help maintain client integrity and comfort; dying peacefully
while maintaining integrity
◍ Skills of Nurse Manager-Supervision Skills-Evaluation/monitoring.
Answer: 1. Frequent Check-in, 2. Open Communication Lines, 3.
Achievement of outcome
◍ What types of procedures should be assigned to professional nurses?.
Answer: Sterile or invasive procedures
,◍ Who can sign their own operative permits?.
Answer: Adults and emancipated minors if they are mentally competent
◍ Skills of Nurse Manager-Delegation Skills-Responsibility.
Answer: is the obligation to complete a task
◍ What are the essential steps of effective supervision?.
Answer: Direction, evaluation, and follow-up
◍ Defamation (Itorts INV of Priv).
Answer: Divulgence of privileged info/communication (e.g. through charts,
conversations, observations)
◍ Commission of a crime involves the following behaviors:.
Answer: -Person commits a deed contrary to criminal law-Person omits an
act when there is a legal obligation to perform such an act (refusal to assist
with birth of a child if such refusal results in injury to child)-Assisting or
aiding a person in the commission of a crime makes that person equally
guilty of the offense -Criminal conspiracy- when two or more persons agree
to commit a crime-Assault is justified for self-defense--But only enough
force can be used as to maintain self-protection-Search warrants are required
prior to searching a person's property
◍ Define an intentional tort, and give one example.
Answer: Conducting or causing damage to another person is a willful or
intentional way without just cause. Ex: Hitting a client out of anger, not in a
manner of self-protection.
◍ Which client to assess first?.
Answer: Which is most critical? Which is likely to experience a significant
change in condition? Which requires assessment by an RN?
◍ Tasks of a LVN/LPN/PN.
Answer: Give meds plus injectionsPerform routine data collection, dressing
changes, catheter insertion, NG suctioningREINFORCE teaching by RNCan
assist HCP with procedures if RN is not availableCANNOT: Do anything
, invasive (insert IV, or any step in the nursing process)
◍ Persons declared incompetent have the legal status of a minor-Meaning they
cannot do what?.
Answer: VoteMake contracts or willsDrive a carSue or be suedHold a
professional license
◍ Emergency admission-.
Answer: Any adult may apply for emergency detention of another.
However, medical or judicial approval is required to detain anyone beyond
24 hours- A person held against his or her will can file a writ of habeas
corpus to try and get the court to hear the case and release the person-The
court determines the sanity and alleged unlawful restraint of a person
◍ Disaster Nursing-Shelter Supervision.
Answer: 1. Coordinate activities of shelter workers, 2. Oversee records of
victims admitted+discharged from shelter, 3. Promote effective
interpersonal and group interactions among victims in shelter, 4. Promote
independence+involvement of victims housed in shelter
◍ Nurse Practice Act provide the laws that?.
Answer: control the practice of nursing in each state: 1. Assignments
commensurate w/education, experience and knowledge. 2. supervise care
provided by nursing personnel for which he/she is responsible
administratively responsible for. 3. Sterile/invasive procedures assigned to
prof. nurse (RN)
◍ Negligence is measured by reasonableness. What question might the nurse
ask when determining such reasonableness?.
Answer: Would a reasonable and prudent nurse act in the same manner unde
rthe same circumstances?
◍ the unit secretary says to the nurse "i read in mr. gage's medical record that
he has gonorrhea." how should the nurse respond to the secretary.
Answer: we cant discuss a clients medical condition
◍ Psych nursing Insanity.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Nurse Practice Acts of each state govern policies r/t.
Answer: making assignments. Usually when determining who should be
assigned to do a sterile dressing change, for example, a licensed nurse
should be chosen--that is an RN or LPN who has been checked off on this
procedure.
◍ The RN is accountable for adhering to the three basic aspects of supervision
when delegating to other health care personnel (LPNs, graduate nurses,
inexperienced nurses, student nurses, and UAPs).
Answer: 1) Direction/guidance. 2) Evaluation/monitoring; 3) Follow-up.
◍ Invasion of privacy (Itorts).
Answer: encroachment/trespassing on anothers body/personality
◍ Hospital Policies (utorts).
Answer: provide guide for nursing actions-not laws-but courts usually rule
against nurses who have violated employer's policies.
◍ Injury/Damages.
Answer: Failure to meet standard of care, which causes actual injury or
damage to the client--physical or mental
◍ What procedures should only be assigned or supervised at all times by an
RN?.
Answer: Sterile and invasive procedures
◍ Assertive communication.
Answer: Begins with "I need" instead of "You must..."
,◍ Which clients should be assigned to a nursing assistant?.
Answer: 1. pt who requires transport to the radiology department2. pt w/ a
foley catheter for whom a 24 hr urine collection is in progress
◍ 1. After receiving report from the night shift charge nurse, which activities
should the nurse anticipate completing during the first hour? (Select all that
apply. One, some, or all options may be correct.).
Answer: -Delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP).(Delegating tasks to UAPs for the day is a charge nurse action that
should be performed during the first hour of the shift to make good use of
unit personnel resources.)-Identify tasks needed for assignment and
delegation.(The charge nurse should first identify the tasks needed for
assignment and delegation during the first hours of the shift.)-Assign clients
to staff nurses according to acuity.(Making client assignments is a charge
nurse action that must be performed before or during the first hour of the
shift to make the best use of unit personnel resources.)-Inspect the code cart
equipment and supplies(Inspecting the code cart is a charge nurse action that
must be performed during the first hour of the shift to ensure that emergency
equipment is available and functional on the unit.)
◍ A nurse is applying for a staff position to provide hospice care. The primary
objective of this type of nursing is focused on what?
A. Offer reassurance to client's family.
B. Keep client clean, dry, and nourished.
C. Help maintain client integrity and comfort.
D. Make referrals for spiritual distress..
Answer: C. Help maintain client integrity and comfort; dying peacefully
while maintaining integrity
◍ Skills of Nurse Manager-Supervision Skills-Evaluation/monitoring.
Answer: 1. Frequent Check-in, 2. Open Communication Lines, 3.
Achievement of outcome
◍ What types of procedures should be assigned to professional nurses?.
Answer: Sterile or invasive procedures
,◍ Who can sign their own operative permits?.
Answer: Adults and emancipated minors if they are mentally competent
◍ Skills of Nurse Manager-Delegation Skills-Responsibility.
Answer: is the obligation to complete a task
◍ What are the essential steps of effective supervision?.
Answer: Direction, evaluation, and follow-up
◍ Defamation (Itorts INV of Priv).
Answer: Divulgence of privileged info/communication (e.g. through charts,
conversations, observations)
◍ Commission of a crime involves the following behaviors:.
Answer: -Person commits a deed contrary to criminal law-Person omits an
act when there is a legal obligation to perform such an act (refusal to assist
with birth of a child if such refusal results in injury to child)-Assisting or
aiding a person in the commission of a crime makes that person equally
guilty of the offense -Criminal conspiracy- when two or more persons agree
to commit a crime-Assault is justified for self-defense--But only enough
force can be used as to maintain self-protection-Search warrants are required
prior to searching a person's property
◍ Define an intentional tort, and give one example.
Answer: Conducting or causing damage to another person is a willful or
intentional way without just cause. Ex: Hitting a client out of anger, not in a
manner of self-protection.
◍ Which client to assess first?.
Answer: Which is most critical? Which is likely to experience a significant
change in condition? Which requires assessment by an RN?
◍ Tasks of a LVN/LPN/PN.
Answer: Give meds plus injectionsPerform routine data collection, dressing
changes, catheter insertion, NG suctioningREINFORCE teaching by RNCan
assist HCP with procedures if RN is not availableCANNOT: Do anything
, invasive (insert IV, or any step in the nursing process)
◍ Persons declared incompetent have the legal status of a minor-Meaning they
cannot do what?.
Answer: VoteMake contracts or willsDrive a carSue or be suedHold a
professional license
◍ Emergency admission-.
Answer: Any adult may apply for emergency detention of another.
However, medical or judicial approval is required to detain anyone beyond
24 hours- A person held against his or her will can file a writ of habeas
corpus to try and get the court to hear the case and release the person-The
court determines the sanity and alleged unlawful restraint of a person
◍ Disaster Nursing-Shelter Supervision.
Answer: 1. Coordinate activities of shelter workers, 2. Oversee records of
victims admitted+discharged from shelter, 3. Promote effective
interpersonal and group interactions among victims in shelter, 4. Promote
independence+involvement of victims housed in shelter
◍ Nurse Practice Act provide the laws that?.
Answer: control the practice of nursing in each state: 1. Assignments
commensurate w/education, experience and knowledge. 2. supervise care
provided by nursing personnel for which he/she is responsible
administratively responsible for. 3. Sterile/invasive procedures assigned to
prof. nurse (RN)
◍ Negligence is measured by reasonableness. What question might the nurse
ask when determining such reasonableness?.
Answer: Would a reasonable and prudent nurse act in the same manner unde
rthe same circumstances?
◍ the unit secretary says to the nurse "i read in mr. gage's medical record that
he has gonorrhea." how should the nurse respond to the secretary.
Answer: we cant discuss a clients medical condition
◍ Psych nursing Insanity.
