PN HESI FUNDAMENTALS EXIT EXAM PRACTICE
ASSESSMENT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS COMPLETE
REVISION GUIDE
◉ The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a newborn whose mother
has poorly controlled type 1 diabetes mellitus and observes the
newborn is grunting with mild sternal retractions. The PN should
recognize the newborn is exhibiting signs of which condition.
Answer: Patent ductus arteriosus.
◉ A client is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Upon
admission, the client was drowsy and nauseated with reports of a
headache. An hour after admission, the practical nurse (PN) is
assisting with the care of the client. Which finding is most
important for the PN to report to the charge nurse?.
Answer: Client is not responsive.
◉ A newborn is choking and turning cyanotic with the first sips of
sterile water. The healthcare provider prescribe xray and explains
that ine newborn may have a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF).
Which intervention should the practical nurse (PN) Inglement unti
Ihe
, diagnosis of TEF is confirmed?.
Answer: Offer sterile water per nipple to moisten the oral mucosa
then place the infant in a prone position.
◉ The practical nurse (PN) is monitoring a client's neurologic status
following a closed head injury. What assassmortis) should the PN
include? Select all that apply..
Answer: Consciousness level.
Pupillary reactions
Vital sign measurements
◉ A clear liquid diet is prescribed the first postoperative day for a
client who had an abdominal hysterectomy. What choice(s) should
the practical nurse (PN) provide for this client? Select all that apply..
Answer: Popsicle and beef bouillon broth.
Clear carbonated drinks and apple juice.
◉ A client who was being cared for in a home has a low serum level
of 125 (125 mmol) to determine the cause of this value which
information will the PN request from the client.
Answer: The amount of ice chips and water consumed daily
ASSESSMENT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS COMPLETE
REVISION GUIDE
◉ The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a newborn whose mother
has poorly controlled type 1 diabetes mellitus and observes the
newborn is grunting with mild sternal retractions. The PN should
recognize the newborn is exhibiting signs of which condition.
Answer: Patent ductus arteriosus.
◉ A client is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Upon
admission, the client was drowsy and nauseated with reports of a
headache. An hour after admission, the practical nurse (PN) is
assisting with the care of the client. Which finding is most
important for the PN to report to the charge nurse?.
Answer: Client is not responsive.
◉ A newborn is choking and turning cyanotic with the first sips of
sterile water. The healthcare provider prescribe xray and explains
that ine newborn may have a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF).
Which intervention should the practical nurse (PN) Inglement unti
Ihe
, diagnosis of TEF is confirmed?.
Answer: Offer sterile water per nipple to moisten the oral mucosa
then place the infant in a prone position.
◉ The practical nurse (PN) is monitoring a client's neurologic status
following a closed head injury. What assassmortis) should the PN
include? Select all that apply..
Answer: Consciousness level.
Pupillary reactions
Vital sign measurements
◉ A clear liquid diet is prescribed the first postoperative day for a
client who had an abdominal hysterectomy. What choice(s) should
the practical nurse (PN) provide for this client? Select all that apply..
Answer: Popsicle and beef bouillon broth.
Clear carbonated drinks and apple juice.
◉ A client who was being cared for in a home has a low serum level
of 125 (125 mmol) to determine the cause of this value which
information will the PN request from the client.
Answer: The amount of ice chips and water consumed daily
