Fundamentals HESI TEST 2 questions and
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
patient had stage 5 mets, wife feels like it is a mistake. What stage of grieving is this?
- correct answer Denial
The practical nurse (PN) is preparing a client for discharge who was recently diagnosed with (chronic
gastritis), which diet teaching should the PN reinforce prior to the clients discharge from the hospital?
- correct answer Increase fiber to provide symptomatic relief
A urinary catheter with a 5ml balloon is being removed by the practical nurse after withdrawing 5 ml of
fluid from the balloon the PN begins to withdraw the catheter while the client is in a semi- fowlers
position, however the PN meets resistance and the clients voices discomfort. What action should the PN
take first?
- correct answer Attempt to withdraw additional fluid from ballon
The practical nurse is to obtain a wound cloture from a draining wound. In what order should the PN
implement these steps? ( place the first action on top and last action on the bottom)
- correct answer 1). Swab the wound bed with a sterile swab
2). Crush the ampule mode the cloture tube
3). Cleanse superficial drainage from wound
4). Secure a new dressing over the wound
The practical nurse is preparing to transfer an unresponsive client from the bed to a stretcher which
client data is most important for the PN to obtain before beginning the transfer?
- correct answer Blood pressure
The nurse is unable to count respiration ls because they are rapid and shallow what action should be
taken?
- correct answer Determine the rise and fall of the chest
, Patient with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic pain to hand/ waist. What information is important to
assess?
- correct answer Ability to perform ADL's
A client reports feeling numbness and tingling in the extremities. What action should the practical nurse
implement?
- correct answer Ask the client to move all extremities frequently
To prepare transfer mechanisms from bed to chair to wheelchair? What should the PN consider?
- correct answer Secure the knees
Which instructions should be reinforced by the practical nurse to promote increased peristalsis in the
client with narrated bowel patterns?
- correct answer Increase physical activity
The practical nurse notes that a client pulse rate has decreased by 10 beats/ minute. Under which
condition should the PN consider this normal finding?
- correct answer During a sound sleep when the PN takes vital signs @ 4:00 am
During morning care the practical nurse identifies sordes developing from a stroke. which intervention
should the PN implement?
- correct answer Provide oral hygiene every 2 hours
How to prevent colostomy from leaking?
- correct answer Cut bag opening to prepare size
High risk for miscommunication/ harm to patient?
- correct answer When receiving a telephone/ verbal order
After nurse has defibrillated patient what action will the PN prepare to do?
- correct answer Be prepared to resume CPR
What is included in fluid intake?
- correct answer 1). Ensure
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
patient had stage 5 mets, wife feels like it is a mistake. What stage of grieving is this?
- correct answer Denial
The practical nurse (PN) is preparing a client for discharge who was recently diagnosed with (chronic
gastritis), which diet teaching should the PN reinforce prior to the clients discharge from the hospital?
- correct answer Increase fiber to provide symptomatic relief
A urinary catheter with a 5ml balloon is being removed by the practical nurse after withdrawing 5 ml of
fluid from the balloon the PN begins to withdraw the catheter while the client is in a semi- fowlers
position, however the PN meets resistance and the clients voices discomfort. What action should the PN
take first?
- correct answer Attempt to withdraw additional fluid from ballon
The practical nurse is to obtain a wound cloture from a draining wound. In what order should the PN
implement these steps? ( place the first action on top and last action on the bottom)
- correct answer 1). Swab the wound bed with a sterile swab
2). Crush the ampule mode the cloture tube
3). Cleanse superficial drainage from wound
4). Secure a new dressing over the wound
The practical nurse is preparing to transfer an unresponsive client from the bed to a stretcher which
client data is most important for the PN to obtain before beginning the transfer?
- correct answer Blood pressure
The nurse is unable to count respiration ls because they are rapid and shallow what action should be
taken?
- correct answer Determine the rise and fall of the chest
, Patient with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic pain to hand/ waist. What information is important to
assess?
- correct answer Ability to perform ADL's
A client reports feeling numbness and tingling in the extremities. What action should the practical nurse
implement?
- correct answer Ask the client to move all extremities frequently
To prepare transfer mechanisms from bed to chair to wheelchair? What should the PN consider?
- correct answer Secure the knees
Which instructions should be reinforced by the practical nurse to promote increased peristalsis in the
client with narrated bowel patterns?
- correct answer Increase physical activity
The practical nurse notes that a client pulse rate has decreased by 10 beats/ minute. Under which
condition should the PN consider this normal finding?
- correct answer During a sound sleep when the PN takes vital signs @ 4:00 am
During morning care the practical nurse identifies sordes developing from a stroke. which intervention
should the PN implement?
- correct answer Provide oral hygiene every 2 hours
How to prevent colostomy from leaking?
- correct answer Cut bag opening to prepare size
High risk for miscommunication/ harm to patient?
- correct answer When receiving a telephone/ verbal order
After nurse has defibrillated patient what action will the PN prepare to do?
- correct answer Be prepared to resume CPR
What is included in fluid intake?
- correct answer 1). Ensure
