HESI RN EXIT V3 FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ The psychiatric nurse is caring for clients on an adolescent unit. Which
client requires the nurse's immediate attention? a. A 16-year-old client
diagnosed with major depression who refuses to participate in group. b. A
14-year-old client with anorexia nervosa who is refusing to eat the evening
snack. c. An 18-year-old client with antisocial behavior who is being yelled
at by other clients d. A 17-year-old client diagnosed with bipolar disorder
who is pacing around the lobby...
Answer: c. An 18-year-old client with antisocial behavior who is being
yelled at by other clients
◍ 30. The nurse is caring for a client undergoing the placement of a central
venous catheter line. Which of the following would require the nurse's
immediate attention?.
Answer: C) Dyspnea
◍ 126. Which task could be safely delegated by the nurse to an unlicensed
assistive personnel (UAP)?.
Answer: A) Be with a client who self-administers insulinB) Cleanse and
dress a small decubitus ulcerC) Monitor a client's response to passive range
of motion exercisesD) Apply and care for a client's rectal pouch
◍ 2. A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which
statement best reflects assertive communication?.
Answer: B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I
am reading it correctly?"
◍ The nurse caring for a child with mononucleosis can expect the child to
, exhibit which symptoms? a. Positive Epstein-Barr, and malaise. b. Ear pain
and fever. c. Elevated WBC and sedimentation rate. d. Increased BUN and
serum creatinine.
Answer: b. Ear pain and fever.
◍ patient who is feeding herself - has inelastic skin laceration -.
Answer: keep skin dry in folds
◍ client has an Unna boot applied for treatment of a venous stasis leg ulcer.
The LPN/LVN notes that the client's toes are mottled, and cool and the
client verbalizes some numbness and tingling of the foot. Which
interpretation should the nurse make of these findings?.
Answer: The boot has been applied too tightly
◍ The clinic nurse is obtaining cardiovascular data on a client. The LPN/LVN
prepares to check the client's apical pulse and places the stethoscope in
which position?.
Answer: At the midclavicular line at the fifth left intercostal space
◍ A patient with Acute Renal Failure, what instructions do you give if they are
getting dialysis?.
Answer: Report weight gain of 2 lbs in 24 hours
◍ Colorectal cancer - Surgical Care and care of Colostomy.
Answer: Monitor vital signs, stoma, Q 4 hours.Should be Beefy Red
-normal, Dusky appearance-necrotic .Small amount of bleeding is normal .
NG suctioning until bowel sounds are present . No lifting greater than 10 lbs
or pulling for 6 weeks . Wash with mild soap, warm water, pat dry . Do not
wash off markings. KNOW! Low fat, high fiber cruciferous diet (Brussel
Sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage ).
◍ 8. What is the most important consideration when teaching parents how to
reduce risks in the home? A) Age and knowledge level of the parents B)
Proximity to emergency services C) Number of children in the home D) Age
of children in the home.
Answer: D: Age of children in the home
,◍ A client with bacterial meningitis is receiving phenytoin. Which assessment
finding indication to the nurse that the client is experiencing a therapeutic
response to the phenytoin? a. Increased time of ambulation between periods
of rest. b. Decrease in intracranial pressure and cerebral edema. c. Absence
of seizure activity for the duration of treatment. d. Normal
electroencephalogram after drug administration..
Answer: c. Absence of seizure activity for the duration of treatment.
◍ The LPN/LVN is teaching the client with angina pectoris about disease
management and lifestyle changes that are necessary in order to control
disease progression. Which statement by the client indicates a need for
further teaching?.
Answer: "It is best to exercise once a week for an hour."
◍ The LPN/LVN carries out a standard prescription for a stat
electrocardiogram (ECG) on a client who has an episode of chest pain. The
nurse should take which action next?.
Answer: Give sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) per the health care
provider's prescriptions.
◍ The nurse assesses a client who has been prescribed furosemide (Lasix) for
cardiac disease. Which electrocardiographic change would be a concern for
a client taking a diuretic?.
Answer: Presence of a U wave
◍ The LPN/LVN is working with a client who has been diagnosed
withPrinzmetal's (variant) angina. The nurse plans to reinforce which
information about this type of angina when teaching the client?.
Answer: Prinzmetal's angina is generally treated with calcium channel
blocking agents.
◍ Child arriving by ambulance with flu like symptoms, Respirations 16, BP
90/60, Heart Rate 168 -.
Answer: Start an I.V.
◍ The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who reports tingling of the
, feet and who is newly diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease. Which
outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client? a. The
client will express acceptance of their newly diagnosed health status. b. The
nurse will encourage the client to walk thirty minutes everyday. c. The
client's blood pressure readings will be less than 160/90 mmHg. d. The
client's skin on the lower legs will be intact at the next clinical visit..
Answer: d. The client's skin on the lower legs will be intact at the next
clinical visit.
◍ The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is assisting in caring for a client with a
diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI). The client is experiencing chest
pain that is unrelieved by the administration of nitroglycerin. The registered
nurse administers morphine sulfate to the client as prescribed by the health
care provider. Following administration of the morphine sulfate, the LPN
plans to monitor which indicator(s)?.
Answer: Respirations and blood pressure
◍ An adult client just admitted to the hospital with heart failure also has a
history of diabetes mellitus. The nurse calls the health care provider to
verify a prescription for which medication that the client was taking before
admission?.
Answer: Chlorpropamide
◍ 100. Which of these nursing diagnoses of 4 elderly clients would place 1
client at the greatest risk for falls?.
Answer: A) Sensory perceptual alterations related to decreased visionB)
Alteration in mobility related to fatigueC) Impaired gas exchange related to
retained secretionsD) Altered patterns of urinary elimination related to
nocturia
◍ 4. A 35 year-old client with sickle cell crisis is talking on the telephone but
stops as the nurse enters the room to request something for pain. The nurse
should.
Answer: C) Administer the prescribed analgesia
◍ 4. The nurse is assessing a client in the emergency room. Which statement
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ The psychiatric nurse is caring for clients on an adolescent unit. Which
client requires the nurse's immediate attention? a. A 16-year-old client
diagnosed with major depression who refuses to participate in group. b. A
14-year-old client with anorexia nervosa who is refusing to eat the evening
snack. c. An 18-year-old client with antisocial behavior who is being yelled
at by other clients d. A 17-year-old client diagnosed with bipolar disorder
who is pacing around the lobby...
Answer: c. An 18-year-old client with antisocial behavior who is being
yelled at by other clients
◍ 30. The nurse is caring for a client undergoing the placement of a central
venous catheter line. Which of the following would require the nurse's
immediate attention?.
Answer: C) Dyspnea
◍ 126. Which task could be safely delegated by the nurse to an unlicensed
assistive personnel (UAP)?.
Answer: A) Be with a client who self-administers insulinB) Cleanse and
dress a small decubitus ulcerC) Monitor a client's response to passive range
of motion exercisesD) Apply and care for a client's rectal pouch
◍ 2. A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which
statement best reflects assertive communication?.
Answer: B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I
am reading it correctly?"
◍ The nurse caring for a child with mononucleosis can expect the child to
, exhibit which symptoms? a. Positive Epstein-Barr, and malaise. b. Ear pain
and fever. c. Elevated WBC and sedimentation rate. d. Increased BUN and
serum creatinine.
Answer: b. Ear pain and fever.
◍ patient who is feeding herself - has inelastic skin laceration -.
Answer: keep skin dry in folds
◍ client has an Unna boot applied for treatment of a venous stasis leg ulcer.
The LPN/LVN notes that the client's toes are mottled, and cool and the
client verbalizes some numbness and tingling of the foot. Which
interpretation should the nurse make of these findings?.
Answer: The boot has been applied too tightly
◍ The clinic nurse is obtaining cardiovascular data on a client. The LPN/LVN
prepares to check the client's apical pulse and places the stethoscope in
which position?.
Answer: At the midclavicular line at the fifth left intercostal space
◍ A patient with Acute Renal Failure, what instructions do you give if they are
getting dialysis?.
Answer: Report weight gain of 2 lbs in 24 hours
◍ Colorectal cancer - Surgical Care and care of Colostomy.
Answer: Monitor vital signs, stoma, Q 4 hours.Should be Beefy Red
-normal, Dusky appearance-necrotic .Small amount of bleeding is normal .
NG suctioning until bowel sounds are present . No lifting greater than 10 lbs
or pulling for 6 weeks . Wash with mild soap, warm water, pat dry . Do not
wash off markings. KNOW! Low fat, high fiber cruciferous diet (Brussel
Sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage ).
◍ 8. What is the most important consideration when teaching parents how to
reduce risks in the home? A) Age and knowledge level of the parents B)
Proximity to emergency services C) Number of children in the home D) Age
of children in the home.
Answer: D: Age of children in the home
,◍ A client with bacterial meningitis is receiving phenytoin. Which assessment
finding indication to the nurse that the client is experiencing a therapeutic
response to the phenytoin? a. Increased time of ambulation between periods
of rest. b. Decrease in intracranial pressure and cerebral edema. c. Absence
of seizure activity for the duration of treatment. d. Normal
electroencephalogram after drug administration..
Answer: c. Absence of seizure activity for the duration of treatment.
◍ The LPN/LVN is teaching the client with angina pectoris about disease
management and lifestyle changes that are necessary in order to control
disease progression. Which statement by the client indicates a need for
further teaching?.
Answer: "It is best to exercise once a week for an hour."
◍ The LPN/LVN carries out a standard prescription for a stat
electrocardiogram (ECG) on a client who has an episode of chest pain. The
nurse should take which action next?.
Answer: Give sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) per the health care
provider's prescriptions.
◍ The nurse assesses a client who has been prescribed furosemide (Lasix) for
cardiac disease. Which electrocardiographic change would be a concern for
a client taking a diuretic?.
Answer: Presence of a U wave
◍ The LPN/LVN is working with a client who has been diagnosed
withPrinzmetal's (variant) angina. The nurse plans to reinforce which
information about this type of angina when teaching the client?.
Answer: Prinzmetal's angina is generally treated with calcium channel
blocking agents.
◍ Child arriving by ambulance with flu like symptoms, Respirations 16, BP
90/60, Heart Rate 168 -.
Answer: Start an I.V.
◍ The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who reports tingling of the
, feet and who is newly diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease. Which
outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client? a. The
client will express acceptance of their newly diagnosed health status. b. The
nurse will encourage the client to walk thirty minutes everyday. c. The
client's blood pressure readings will be less than 160/90 mmHg. d. The
client's skin on the lower legs will be intact at the next clinical visit..
Answer: d. The client's skin on the lower legs will be intact at the next
clinical visit.
◍ The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is assisting in caring for a client with a
diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI). The client is experiencing chest
pain that is unrelieved by the administration of nitroglycerin. The registered
nurse administers morphine sulfate to the client as prescribed by the health
care provider. Following administration of the morphine sulfate, the LPN
plans to monitor which indicator(s)?.
Answer: Respirations and blood pressure
◍ An adult client just admitted to the hospital with heart failure also has a
history of diabetes mellitus. The nurse calls the health care provider to
verify a prescription for which medication that the client was taking before
admission?.
Answer: Chlorpropamide
◍ 100. Which of these nursing diagnoses of 4 elderly clients would place 1
client at the greatest risk for falls?.
Answer: A) Sensory perceptual alterations related to decreased visionB)
Alteration in mobility related to fatigueC) Impaired gas exchange related to
retained secretionsD) Altered patterns of urinary elimination related to
nocturia
◍ 4. A 35 year-old client with sickle cell crisis is talking on the telephone but
stops as the nurse enters the room to request something for pain. The nurse
should.
Answer: C) Administer the prescribed analgesia
◍ 4. The nurse is assessing a client in the emergency room. Which statement
