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HESI 799 RN Exit Exam
Complete Study Guide
All Practice Questions with Detailed Rationales
Topic Focus: Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, Maternity, Mental Health,
Pharmacology, Leadership & Critical Care
Edition 1 · August 2026 · All Questions Complete
Table of Contents
1. Instructions for Use 2
2. Medical-Surgical Nursing (Questions 1–50) 2
3. Pharmacology & Medication Administration (Questions 51–75) 5
4. Pediatrics & Maternity (Questions 76–100) 7
,5. Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing (Questions 101–125) 9
6. Leadership, Delegation & Ethics (Questions 126–150) 11
7. Critical Care & Emergency (Questions 151–170) 13
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, HESI 799 RN EXIT EXAM STUDY GUIDE MEDICAL-SURGICAL — Q1–50
How to Use This Guide
Read each stem, choose your answer, then check the rationale directly below it. The correct
option is marked, and each wrong option is explained so you understand why it's wrong — not
just that it is. All questions are derived directly from the source material and verified for
accuracy.
Category: Medical-Surgical Nursing — Questions 1–50
1 In caring for the body of a client who just died, which tasks can be delegated to the
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.)
A Place personal religious artifacts on the body.
B Confirm the client's wishes for tissue donation
C Observe consent for autopsy signature by family.
D Attach identifying name tags to the body.
E Follow cultural beliefs in preparing the body.
Why A, D, E are correct: UAP can place religious artifacts, attach name tags, and follow
cultural beliefs in preparing the body. These are tasks within the UAP scope of practice.
Confirming tissue donation wishes and observing consent for autopsy are nursing
responsibilities.
B — Confirming tissue donation requires nursing judgment.
C — Observing consent for autopsy is a nursing responsibility.
HESI 799 RN Exit Exam
Complete Study Guide
All Practice Questions with Detailed Rationales
Topic Focus: Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, Maternity, Mental Health,
Pharmacology, Leadership & Critical Care
Edition 1 · August 2026 · All Questions Complete
Table of Contents
1. Instructions for Use 2
2. Medical-Surgical Nursing (Questions 1–50) 2
3. Pharmacology & Medication Administration (Questions 51–75) 5
4. Pediatrics & Maternity (Questions 76–100) 7
,5. Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing (Questions 101–125) 9
6. Leadership, Delegation & Ethics (Questions 126–150) 11
7. Critical Care & Emergency (Questions 151–170) 13
HESI 799 RN Exit Exam Page 1
, HESI 799 RN EXIT EXAM STUDY GUIDE MEDICAL-SURGICAL — Q1–50
How to Use This Guide
Read each stem, choose your answer, then check the rationale directly below it. The correct
option is marked, and each wrong option is explained so you understand why it's wrong — not
just that it is. All questions are derived directly from the source material and verified for
accuracy.
Category: Medical-Surgical Nursing — Questions 1–50
1 In caring for the body of a client who just died, which tasks can be delegated to the
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.)
A Place personal religious artifacts on the body.
B Confirm the client's wishes for tissue donation
C Observe consent for autopsy signature by family.
D Attach identifying name tags to the body.
E Follow cultural beliefs in preparing the body.
Why A, D, E are correct: UAP can place religious artifacts, attach name tags, and follow
cultural beliefs in preparing the body. These are tasks within the UAP scope of practice.
Confirming tissue donation wishes and observing consent for autopsy are nursing
responsibilities.
B — Confirming tissue donation requires nursing judgment.
C — Observing consent for autopsy is a nursing responsibility.
