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Q1 Question 1 of 100
A nursing student is reading a passage about the history of handwashing in medicine that
begins by describing how Ignaz Semmelweis introduced handwashing in maternity wards
in 1847. The passage then details how his ideas were rejected by his peers and how he
died before his findings were widely accepted. Which statement best identifies the main
idea of this passage?
A. Semmelweis's discovery of the value of handwashing was initially rejected and only
recognized after his death
B. Handwashing became standard practice in hospitals during the 1840s
C. Semmelweis was the first physician to study infectious disease
D. Maternity wards in the 1800s were dangerous places for new mothers
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The main idea of the passage is that Semmelweis's discovery of the value of handwashing was initially
rejected by his peers and only gained acceptance after his death, which captures the central narrative of
rejection and posthumous recognition. The other options represent supporting details or misstate the
passage: handwashing did not become standard immediately in the 1840s, Semmelweis was not the
first to study infection, and the danger of maternity wards is supporting context rather than the central
thesis.
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, Q2 Question 2 of 100
A passage about patient-centered care states that nurses who actively listen to their
patients report higher job satisfaction and lower burnout rates. The passage then cites a
study showing a 30% reduction in medication errors when nurses used reflective listening
techniques. Based on this passage, what can be reasonably inferred about reflective
listening?
A. Reflective listening should be mandatory in all healthcare settings by law
B. Reflective listening is associated with both improved nurse well-being and fewer
medication errors
C. Reflective listening eliminates the need for double-checking medication orders
D. Reflective listening is the single most important skill in nursing practice
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The passage supports the inference that reflective listening is associated with both improved nurse
well-being (higher job satisfaction, lower burnout) and fewer medication errors (30% reduction). The
other options overstate the evidence: the passage does not call for legal mandates, does not claim
listening eliminates safety checks, and does not rank listening as the single most important skill.
Inferences must stay within the boundaries of the evidence presented.
Q3 Question 3 of 100
A reader encounters the sentence 'The elderly patient was despondent after learning she
would need to use a walker for the rest of her recovery.' Based on context clues, what is
the most likely meaning of the word 'despondent' in this sentence?
A. Physically weak and unable to walk without assistance
B. Confused about the medical instructions she received
C. Extremely sad and discouraged about her situation
D. Angry at the medical staff who recommended the walker
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The context of learning she will need a walker for the rest of her recovery suggests the elderly patient is
extremely sad and discouraged about her situation, which is the meaning of 'despondent.' The word
does not refer to physical weakness (option B), confusion (option C), or anger (option D). Context clues
such as the negative emotional situation help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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, Q4 Question 4 of 100
An author writes an editorial arguing that hospital visiting hours should be expanded to
allow family members more time with patients. The editorial cites studies showing
improved patient recovery rates when family visits are longer, includes quotes from
satisfied patients, and concludes with a call to action urging readers to contact hospital
administrators. What is the author's primary purpose in writing this editorial?
A. To inform readers about the history of hospital visiting hour policies
B. To entertain readers with humorous stories about hospital visits
C. To describe the daily routine of a typical hospital patient
D. To persuade readers that hospital visiting hours should be expanded and to motivate
them to take action
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
The author's primary purpose is to persuade readers that hospital visiting hours should be expanded
and to motivate them to take action, as evidenced by the argumentative structure, supportive studies,
and explicit call to action. The other options misidentify the purpose: informing about history would be
neutral, entertaining with humor is absent, and describing a daily routine is not the focus. The presence
of a call to action confirms persuasive intent.
Q5 Question 5 of 100
A reader is analyzing a passage that compares two methods of intravenous fluid
administration. The passage states that method A is faster but carries a higher risk of
fluid overload, while method B is slower but allows for more precise control. Which
organizational structure does this passage most clearly use?
A. Comparison and contrast, highlighting similarities and differences between two
methods
B. Chronological order, presenting events in the sequence they occurred
C. Cause and effect, explaining how one event led to another
D. Problem and solution, identifying an issue and proposing a fix
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The passage uses comparison and contrast, as it presents two methods side by side and highlights their
relative advantages and disadvantages (speed versus safety, precision versus risk). The passage is not
organized chronologically (no time sequence), does not show cause and effect (no causal chain), and
does not follow problem-solution structure (no issue is identified and solved). Comparison-contrast is the
dominant organizational pattern.
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OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
HESI LPN to ADN Entrance Exam 2026/2027 | Practice
Questions | HESI iNET for LPN to RN Bridge Programs
**2026/2027** - 2026/2027 Official Exam
100 100%
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS EDITION
TOPICS COVERED
Reading Comprehension Biology & Anatomy/Physiology
Grammar & Vocabulary Critical Thinking & Test-Taking Strategies
Mathematics & Calculations
COVER PAGE - 1
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Q1 Question 1 of 100
A nursing student is reading a passage about the history of handwashing in medicine that
begins by describing how Ignaz Semmelweis introduced handwashing in maternity wards
in 1847. The passage then details how his ideas were rejected by his peers and how he
died before his findings were widely accepted. Which statement best identifies the main
idea of this passage?
A. Semmelweis's discovery of the value of handwashing was initially rejected and only
recognized after his death
B. Handwashing became standard practice in hospitals during the 1840s
C. Semmelweis was the first physician to study infectious disease
D. Maternity wards in the 1800s were dangerous places for new mothers
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The main idea of the passage is that Semmelweis's discovery of the value of handwashing was initially
rejected by his peers and only gained acceptance after his death, which captures the central narrative of
rejection and posthumous recognition. The other options represent supporting details or misstate the
passage: handwashing did not become standard immediately in the 1840s, Semmelweis was not the
first to study infection, and the danger of maternity wards is supporting context rather than the central
thesis.
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, Q2 Question 2 of 100
A passage about patient-centered care states that nurses who actively listen to their
patients report higher job satisfaction and lower burnout rates. The passage then cites a
study showing a 30% reduction in medication errors when nurses used reflective listening
techniques. Based on this passage, what can be reasonably inferred about reflective
listening?
A. Reflective listening should be mandatory in all healthcare settings by law
B. Reflective listening is associated with both improved nurse well-being and fewer
medication errors
C. Reflective listening eliminates the need for double-checking medication orders
D. Reflective listening is the single most important skill in nursing practice
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The passage supports the inference that reflective listening is associated with both improved nurse
well-being (higher job satisfaction, lower burnout) and fewer medication errors (30% reduction). The
other options overstate the evidence: the passage does not call for legal mandates, does not claim
listening eliminates safety checks, and does not rank listening as the single most important skill.
Inferences must stay within the boundaries of the evidence presented.
Q3 Question 3 of 100
A reader encounters the sentence 'The elderly patient was despondent after learning she
would need to use a walker for the rest of her recovery.' Based on context clues, what is
the most likely meaning of the word 'despondent' in this sentence?
A. Physically weak and unable to walk without assistance
B. Confused about the medical instructions she received
C. Extremely sad and discouraged about her situation
D. Angry at the medical staff who recommended the walker
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The context of learning she will need a walker for the rest of her recovery suggests the elderly patient is
extremely sad and discouraged about her situation, which is the meaning of 'despondent.' The word
does not refer to physical weakness (option B), confusion (option C), or anger (option D). Context clues
such as the negative emotional situation help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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, Q4 Question 4 of 100
An author writes an editorial arguing that hospital visiting hours should be expanded to
allow family members more time with patients. The editorial cites studies showing
improved patient recovery rates when family visits are longer, includes quotes from
satisfied patients, and concludes with a call to action urging readers to contact hospital
administrators. What is the author's primary purpose in writing this editorial?
A. To inform readers about the history of hospital visiting hour policies
B. To entertain readers with humorous stories about hospital visits
C. To describe the daily routine of a typical hospital patient
D. To persuade readers that hospital visiting hours should be expanded and to motivate
them to take action
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
The author's primary purpose is to persuade readers that hospital visiting hours should be expanded
and to motivate them to take action, as evidenced by the argumentative structure, supportive studies,
and explicit call to action. The other options misidentify the purpose: informing about history would be
neutral, entertaining with humor is absent, and describing a daily routine is not the focus. The presence
of a call to action confirms persuasive intent.
Q5 Question 5 of 100
A reader is analyzing a passage that compares two methods of intravenous fluid
administration. The passage states that method A is faster but carries a higher risk of
fluid overload, while method B is slower but allows for more precise control. Which
organizational structure does this passage most clearly use?
A. Comparison and contrast, highlighting similarities and differences between two
methods
B. Chronological order, presenting events in the sequence they occurred
C. Cause and effect, explaining how one event led to another
D. Problem and solution, identifying an issue and proposing a fix
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The passage uses comparison and contrast, as it presents two methods side by side and highlights their
relative advantages and disadvantages (speed versus safety, precision versus risk). The passage is not
organized chronologically (no time sequence), does not show cause and effect (no causal chain), and
does not follow problem-solution structure (no issue is identified and solved). Comparison-contrast is the
dominant organizational pattern.
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