HESI Fundamentals of Nursing Test
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1. When prioritizing care using Maslow’s hierarchy, which client
should the nurse see first?
A. Client with anxiety about surgery
B. Client with urinary retention
C. Client with shortness of breath
D. Client with a fractured arm
Answer: C
Airway and breathing are the highest priority according to Maslow’s
hierarchy.
2. Which action demonstrates proper hand hygiene?
A. Washing hands for 5 seconds
B. Using hot water
C. Rubbing hands with soap for 20 seconds
D. Drying hands on uniform
Answer: C
Effective hand hygiene requires scrubbing with soap for at least 20
seconds.
3. A nurse delegates ambulation of a stable client to a UAP. What is
the nurse’s responsibility?
,A. Document the distance ambulated
B. Supervise the UAP
C. Assess the client before ambulation
D. Allow UAP to determine safety
Answer: C
Assessment cannot be delegated; the nurse must determine stability
first.
4. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
A. BP 138/88
B. HR 58
C. RR 8
D. Temp 99°F
Answer: C
Respiratory depression (RR 8) is life-threatening and requires
immediate action.
5. Proper body mechanics include:
A. Bending at the waist
B. Keeping feet close together
C. Holding object away from body
D. Using leg muscles to lift
Answer: D
Using leg muscles reduces back strain and injury.
6. A client refuses medication. What is the nurse’s best response?
A. Document refusal
B. Force medication
, C. Explore reason for refusal
D. Notify provider immediately
Answer: C
Understanding the reason supports client autonomy and therapeutic
communication.
7. Which is an example of subjective data?
A. BP 120/70
B. Client reports pain 8/10
C. Skin warm
D. Pulse 90
Answer: B
Subjective data are what the client reports.
8. The best position for a client with dyspnea is:
A. Supine
B. Sims
C. Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Answer: C
Fowler’s position promotes lung expansion.
9. Which task can be delegated to a UAP?
A. Initial assessment
B. Teaching insulin injection
C. Measuring intake/output
D. Evaluating pain
Bank Exam 2025-2026 With complete
Questions and Correct Answers|Brand
new version.
1. When prioritizing care using Maslow’s hierarchy, which client
should the nurse see first?
A. Client with anxiety about surgery
B. Client with urinary retention
C. Client with shortness of breath
D. Client with a fractured arm
Answer: C
Airway and breathing are the highest priority according to Maslow’s
hierarchy.
2. Which action demonstrates proper hand hygiene?
A. Washing hands for 5 seconds
B. Using hot water
C. Rubbing hands with soap for 20 seconds
D. Drying hands on uniform
Answer: C
Effective hand hygiene requires scrubbing with soap for at least 20
seconds.
3. A nurse delegates ambulation of a stable client to a UAP. What is
the nurse’s responsibility?
,A. Document the distance ambulated
B. Supervise the UAP
C. Assess the client before ambulation
D. Allow UAP to determine safety
Answer: C
Assessment cannot be delegated; the nurse must determine stability
first.
4. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
A. BP 138/88
B. HR 58
C. RR 8
D. Temp 99°F
Answer: C
Respiratory depression (RR 8) is life-threatening and requires
immediate action.
5. Proper body mechanics include:
A. Bending at the waist
B. Keeping feet close together
C. Holding object away from body
D. Using leg muscles to lift
Answer: D
Using leg muscles reduces back strain and injury.
6. A client refuses medication. What is the nurse’s best response?
A. Document refusal
B. Force medication
, C. Explore reason for refusal
D. Notify provider immediately
Answer: C
Understanding the reason supports client autonomy and therapeutic
communication.
7. Which is an example of subjective data?
A. BP 120/70
B. Client reports pain 8/10
C. Skin warm
D. Pulse 90
Answer: B
Subjective data are what the client reports.
8. The best position for a client with dyspnea is:
A. Supine
B. Sims
C. Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Answer: C
Fowler’s position promotes lung expansion.
9. Which task can be delegated to a UAP?
A. Initial assessment
B. Teaching insulin injection
C. Measuring intake/output
D. Evaluating pain
