HESI RN Exit
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Table Of Contents:
HESI RN Exit Exam V1.....02
HESI RN Exit Exam V2.....148
HESI RN Exit V3...............203
HESI Exit RN V4...............260
HESI Exit RN V5...............303
HESI Exit RN V6...............348
HESI EXIT RN V7..............390
ADDITIONAL HESI EXIT RN EXAM V1-V7 PAST
PAPER FROM 2022-2024 WITH
PICTURES,RATIONALES AND DIAGRAMS 527
, HESI RN Exit Exam v1
The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a 3-year-old who
is admitted with bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus. Which
assessment finding is evidence that the child is experiencing increased
intracranial pressure (ICP)?
A. Tachycardia and tachypnea
B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses
C. Increased head circumference and bulging fontanels
D. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope
ANSWER:
B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary
responses
Rationale:
Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses are a direct sign of increased
intracranial pressure affecting cranial nerves, particularly the
oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III). These findings indicate
neurologic deterioration and warrant immediate intervention.
Explanation of Incorrect Options:
A. Tachycardia and tachypnea: These are nonspecific findings
and may occur with fever or infection but are not reliable
indicators of increased ICP. In fact, bradycardia (not
tachycardia) is often seen with rising ICP.
C. Increased head circumference and bulging fontanels: These
are signs more typically seen in infants due to open sutures.
By 3 years of age, the fontanels are generally closed, making
this less likely.
D. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope: While late signs of
,increased ICP can include changes in vital signs, syncope is not
typically associated with elevated ICP in children and is more
common with cardiac or vasovagal events.
, Test-Taking Tip:
In pediatric patients, neurologic signs like pupillary changes and
altered level of consciousness are more reliable indicators of
increased ICP than general signs such as changes in heart rate or
respiratory rate. Know which signs are age-appropriate.
DIF: Analysis
REF: Pediatric Nursing: Content Review and NCLEX®-Style Q&A
OBJ: Neurological assessment and prioritization in pediatrics
TOP: Pediatric Neurological Disorders
A client with acute pancreatitis is admitted with severe, piercing
abdominal pain and an elevated serum amylase. Which additional
information is the client most likely to report to the nurse?
A. Abdominal pain decreases when lying supine
B. Pain lasts an hour and leaves the abdomen tender
C. Right upper quadrant pain refers to right scapula
D. Drinks alcohol until intoxicated at least twice weekly.
ANSWER:A. Abdominal pain decreases when lying supine
Rationale:
Chronic or binge alcohol consumption is one of the most common
causes of acute pancreatitis. Alcohol leads to inflammation of the
pancreatic ducts and premature activation of pancreatic enzymes,
which results in autodigestion of the pancreas and intense abdominal
pain.
Explanation of Incorrect Options:
A. Abdominal pain decreases when lying supine: This is
incorrect. Pancreatic pain typically worsens when lying flat
and improves when siFng up and leaning forward.
B. Pain lasts an hour and leaves the abdomen tender: Pancreatic
pain is persistent and severe, often lasting for hours to days. It is
not typically transient.
Test Bank For HESI RN Exit Exam 2026/2027
Versions 1–7 & Past Papers For HESI RN Exit Exams
From 2026-2027 With Diagrams, Rationales &
Pictures | Pass On First Attempt
Successm aestro Stuvia
Table Of Contents:
HESI RN Exit Exam V1.....02
HESI RN Exit Exam V2.....148
HESI RN Exit V3...............203
HESI Exit RN V4...............260
HESI Exit RN V5...............303
HESI Exit RN V6...............348
HESI EXIT RN V7..............390
ADDITIONAL HESI EXIT RN EXAM V1-V7 PAST
PAPER FROM 2022-2024 WITH
PICTURES,RATIONALES AND DIAGRAMS 527
, HESI RN Exit Exam v1
The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a 3-year-old who
is admitted with bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus. Which
assessment finding is evidence that the child is experiencing increased
intracranial pressure (ICP)?
A. Tachycardia and tachypnea
B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses
C. Increased head circumference and bulging fontanels
D. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope
ANSWER:
B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary
responses
Rationale:
Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses are a direct sign of increased
intracranial pressure affecting cranial nerves, particularly the
oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III). These findings indicate
neurologic deterioration and warrant immediate intervention.
Explanation of Incorrect Options:
A. Tachycardia and tachypnea: These are nonspecific findings
and may occur with fever or infection but are not reliable
indicators of increased ICP. In fact, bradycardia (not
tachycardia) is often seen with rising ICP.
C. Increased head circumference and bulging fontanels: These
are signs more typically seen in infants due to open sutures.
By 3 years of age, the fontanels are generally closed, making
this less likely.
D. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope: While late signs of
,increased ICP can include changes in vital signs, syncope is not
typically associated with elevated ICP in children and is more
common with cardiac or vasovagal events.
, Test-Taking Tip:
In pediatric patients, neurologic signs like pupillary changes and
altered level of consciousness are more reliable indicators of
increased ICP than general signs such as changes in heart rate or
respiratory rate. Know which signs are age-appropriate.
DIF: Analysis
REF: Pediatric Nursing: Content Review and NCLEX®-Style Q&A
OBJ: Neurological assessment and prioritization in pediatrics
TOP: Pediatric Neurological Disorders
A client with acute pancreatitis is admitted with severe, piercing
abdominal pain and an elevated serum amylase. Which additional
information is the client most likely to report to the nurse?
A. Abdominal pain decreases when lying supine
B. Pain lasts an hour and leaves the abdomen tender
C. Right upper quadrant pain refers to right scapula
D. Drinks alcohol until intoxicated at least twice weekly.
ANSWER:A. Abdominal pain decreases when lying supine
Rationale:
Chronic or binge alcohol consumption is one of the most common
causes of acute pancreatitis. Alcohol leads to inflammation of the
pancreatic ducts and premature activation of pancreatic enzymes,
which results in autodigestion of the pancreas and intense abdominal
pain.
Explanation of Incorrect Options:
A. Abdominal pain decreases when lying supine: This is
incorrect. Pancreatic pain typically worsens when lying flat
and improves when siFng up and leaning forward.
B. Pain lasts an hour and leaves the abdomen tender: Pancreatic
pain is persistent and severe, often lasting for hours to days. It is
not typically transient.
