PN HESI EXIT EXAM / HESI PN EXIT EXAM WITH NGN COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST 2025/2026 ,ALREADY GRADED A+ (HESI
PN EXIT EXAM)
Following the dressing change of an abdominal surgical wound, a client expresses concern to
the practical nurse (P) about the scar that might result from the wound. Which response is best
for the PN to provide? - DETAILED ANSWERA."You can always wear clothing to cover the
scar."
B." know you are frightened about how you will appear later."
C. "Tell me more about your concerns regarding an abdominal scar."
D." have heard that rubbing coco butter on the scar helps it fade away
Answer :C
The practical nurse (P) is caring for a 17-year-old client who fell 20 feet while climbing the side
of a cliff and has been in a sustained vegetative state for 5 months since the accident. Which
intervention should the PN implement? - DETAILED ANSWERA.Inquire about food allergies
and food likes and dislikes.
B Monitor vital signs and neurological status every 2 hours.
C Talk directly to the adolescent while providing care.
D Initiate open communication with the teens parents.
Answer : C
The practical nurse (P) is assisting with the development of a plan of care for an older adult
client who reports blurred vision and who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (DM). Which
outcome should the PN include in the plan of care?
Reference Ranges:
,Glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) [4% to 5.9%]
Fasting Blood Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)] - DETAILED ANSWERA .The
client's fasting glucose reading will be greater than 140 mg/dL (8 mmol/L) every day. B.
The client will express acceptance of their newly diagnosed health status.
C. The client's hemoglobin AlC will be less than 7.0 % in 3 months.
D. The PN will reinforce with the client on how to perform stress management techniques.
Answer : C
at 39 weeks gestation is admitted in early labor. During the focused assessment, the practical
nurse (PN) reviews the obstetrical history with the client o reports that she has been pregnant
five times but has only two living children, both of whom were full term. The other three
pregnancies were miscarriages ing the first trimester. Which parity should the PN document for
term, premature, abortion, and living children (TPAL) for this client? - CORRECT
ANSWERA.Term 2, Premature 1, Abortion 0,Living 3.
B.Term 3, Premature 0, Abortion 3,Living 2.
C.Term 2, Premature 3, Abortion 3,Living 2
D. Term 6, Premature 3, Abortion 3,Living 2.
Answer: B
The home health practical nurse (P) visits a young male client with AIDS who has Kaposi's
sarcoma and peripheral neuropathies. His parents, who provide care for the client, state that
their son sleeps most of the time. The PN observes the client is semi-conscious with stable vital
signs and cries out in pain when turned or moved. A fentanyl patch is in place and skin lesions
are closed and dried. Which intervention should the PN implement? - DETAILED ANSWERA.
Call for ambulance transportation to the hospital immediately. B. Give a complete bed bath to
further assess the client.
C.Discuss end-of-life decisions with the client's parents.
,D.Remove the fentanyl patch as directed by prescription.
Answer: C
Twenty four hours after receiving a telephone prescription for a client's medication, the
practical nurse (P) observes that the prescription has not been signed by the prescriber, which
conflicts with agency policy. Which action should the PN take? - DETAILED ANSWERA.Hold
the next dose of medication and assess the client.
B.Continue to administer the medication as initially prescribed.
C.Contact the prescriber for a renewal of the prescription.
D.Discontinue the medication immediately.
Answer: c
An older adult female resident of a long-term care facility experiences frequent episodes of
urinary incontinence. Which focused assessment is most important for
the practical nurse (P) to perform regularly in response to the resident's incontinence? -
DETAILED ANSWERA. Ability to perform Kegel exercises. B.Fluctuations in the body
weight.
C.Appearance of skin in perineal area.
D.Sleep and rest patterns and routines.
Answer: C
Which is the first intervention for the practical nurse (P) to implement when a client refuses to
take a prescribed medication? - DETAILED ANSWERA.Determine the client's reason for
refusing the medication
B.Instruct the client about the purpose of the medication.
, C.Document the client's refusal on the medication record.
D.Explain to the client the potential harm in not taking the medication.
Answer:A
The practical nurse (P) is assisting a client who is multiparous in active labor with breathing
techniques during contractions. The client's contractions are occurring every 2 minutes, with a
duration of 80 seconds, when she suddenly wants to go to the bathroom to have a bowel
movement. Which should the PN do first? - DETAILED ANSWERA.Obtain fetal heart rate and
maternal vital signs.
B.Instruct the client to push with each contraction.
C.Notify the registered nurse (R) of the client's urge to push.
D.Provide the client with a bedpan to have a bowel movement.
Answer :C
At the end of a 12 hour shift, the practical nurse (P) observes the urine in a client's drainage bag
as seen in the picture. Which action should the PN take next? - DETAILED ANSWERA.Note the
most recent white blood cell count.
B.Obtain a fingerstick capillary glucose level.
C.Determine if the client's bladder feels distended.
D.Offer to administer a prescribed PRN analgesic.
Answer :A
The practical nurse (P) stops at a motor vehicle collision site to render aid until the emergency
personnel arrive, and applies pressure to a groin wound that is bleeding profusely. Which act
protects the PN from liability as long as the care provided is performed in a reasonable and
prudent manner? - DETAILED ANSWERA.The Standards of Practice for Practical Nurses.
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST 2025/2026 ,ALREADY GRADED A+ (HESI
PN EXIT EXAM)
Following the dressing change of an abdominal surgical wound, a client expresses concern to
the practical nurse (P) about the scar that might result from the wound. Which response is best
for the PN to provide? - DETAILED ANSWERA."You can always wear clothing to cover the
scar."
B." know you are frightened about how you will appear later."
C. "Tell me more about your concerns regarding an abdominal scar."
D." have heard that rubbing coco butter on the scar helps it fade away
Answer :C
The practical nurse (P) is caring for a 17-year-old client who fell 20 feet while climbing the side
of a cliff and has been in a sustained vegetative state for 5 months since the accident. Which
intervention should the PN implement? - DETAILED ANSWERA.Inquire about food allergies
and food likes and dislikes.
B Monitor vital signs and neurological status every 2 hours.
C Talk directly to the adolescent while providing care.
D Initiate open communication with the teens parents.
Answer : C
The practical nurse (P) is assisting with the development of a plan of care for an older adult
client who reports blurred vision and who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (DM). Which
outcome should the PN include in the plan of care?
Reference Ranges:
,Glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) [4% to 5.9%]
Fasting Blood Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)] - DETAILED ANSWERA .The
client's fasting glucose reading will be greater than 140 mg/dL (8 mmol/L) every day. B.
The client will express acceptance of their newly diagnosed health status.
C. The client's hemoglobin AlC will be less than 7.0 % in 3 months.
D. The PN will reinforce with the client on how to perform stress management techniques.
Answer : C
at 39 weeks gestation is admitted in early labor. During the focused assessment, the practical
nurse (PN) reviews the obstetrical history with the client o reports that she has been pregnant
five times but has only two living children, both of whom were full term. The other three
pregnancies were miscarriages ing the first trimester. Which parity should the PN document for
term, premature, abortion, and living children (TPAL) for this client? - CORRECT
ANSWERA.Term 2, Premature 1, Abortion 0,Living 3.
B.Term 3, Premature 0, Abortion 3,Living 2.
C.Term 2, Premature 3, Abortion 3,Living 2
D. Term 6, Premature 3, Abortion 3,Living 2.
Answer: B
The home health practical nurse (P) visits a young male client with AIDS who has Kaposi's
sarcoma and peripheral neuropathies. His parents, who provide care for the client, state that
their son sleeps most of the time. The PN observes the client is semi-conscious with stable vital
signs and cries out in pain when turned or moved. A fentanyl patch is in place and skin lesions
are closed and dried. Which intervention should the PN implement? - DETAILED ANSWERA.
Call for ambulance transportation to the hospital immediately. B. Give a complete bed bath to
further assess the client.
C.Discuss end-of-life decisions with the client's parents.
,D.Remove the fentanyl patch as directed by prescription.
Answer: C
Twenty four hours after receiving a telephone prescription for a client's medication, the
practical nurse (P) observes that the prescription has not been signed by the prescriber, which
conflicts with agency policy. Which action should the PN take? - DETAILED ANSWERA.Hold
the next dose of medication and assess the client.
B.Continue to administer the medication as initially prescribed.
C.Contact the prescriber for a renewal of the prescription.
D.Discontinue the medication immediately.
Answer: c
An older adult female resident of a long-term care facility experiences frequent episodes of
urinary incontinence. Which focused assessment is most important for
the practical nurse (P) to perform regularly in response to the resident's incontinence? -
DETAILED ANSWERA. Ability to perform Kegel exercises. B.Fluctuations in the body
weight.
C.Appearance of skin in perineal area.
D.Sleep and rest patterns and routines.
Answer: C
Which is the first intervention for the practical nurse (P) to implement when a client refuses to
take a prescribed medication? - DETAILED ANSWERA.Determine the client's reason for
refusing the medication
B.Instruct the client about the purpose of the medication.
, C.Document the client's refusal on the medication record.
D.Explain to the client the potential harm in not taking the medication.
Answer:A
The practical nurse (P) is assisting a client who is multiparous in active labor with breathing
techniques during contractions. The client's contractions are occurring every 2 minutes, with a
duration of 80 seconds, when she suddenly wants to go to the bathroom to have a bowel
movement. Which should the PN do first? - DETAILED ANSWERA.Obtain fetal heart rate and
maternal vital signs.
B.Instruct the client to push with each contraction.
C.Notify the registered nurse (R) of the client's urge to push.
D.Provide the client with a bedpan to have a bowel movement.
Answer :C
At the end of a 12 hour shift, the practical nurse (P) observes the urine in a client's drainage bag
as seen in the picture. Which action should the PN take next? - DETAILED ANSWERA.Note the
most recent white blood cell count.
B.Obtain a fingerstick capillary glucose level.
C.Determine if the client's bladder feels distended.
D.Offer to administer a prescribed PRN analgesic.
Answer :A
The practical nurse (P) stops at a motor vehicle collision site to render aid until the emergency
personnel arrive, and applies pressure to a groin wound that is bleeding profusely. Which act
protects the PN from liability as long as the care provided is performed in a reasonable and
prudent manner? - DETAILED ANSWERA.The Standards of Practice for Practical Nurses.
