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HESI RN EXIT NEWEST 2026/2027 VERSION 3 / RN HESI EXIT
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A nurse is assessing several clients in a long term health care
facility. Which client is at highest risk for development of
decubitus ulcers?
A) A 79 year-old malnourished client on bed rest
B) An obese client who uses a wheelchair
C) A client who had 3 incontinent diarrhea stools
D) An 80 year-old ambulatory diabetic client - ANSWER-The
correct answer is A: A 79 year-old malnourished client on bed
rest
Constipation is one of the most frequent complaints of elders.
When assessing this
problem, which action should be the nurse's priority?
A) Obtain a complete blood count
B) Obtain a health and dietary history
C) Refer to a provider for a physical examination
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D) Measure height and weight - ANSWER-The correct answer is
B: Obtain a health and dietary history
After a client has an enteral feeding tube inserted, the most
accurate method for verification of placement is
A) Abdominal x-ray
B) Auscultation
C) Flushing tube with saline
D) Aspiration for gastric contents - ANSWER-The correct answer
is A: Abdominal x-ray
A client was just taken off the ventilator after surgery and has a
nasogastric tube draining bile colored liquids. Which nursing
measure will provide the most comfort to the client?
A) Allow the client to melt ice chips in the mouth
B) Provide mints to freshen the breath
C) Perform frequent oral care with a tooth sponge
D) Swab the mouth with glycerin swabs - ANSWER-The correct
answer is C: Perform frequent oral care with a tooth sponge
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The nurse is instructing a 65 year-old female client diagnosed
with osteoporosis. The most important instruction regarding
exercise would be to
A) Exercise doing weight bearing activities
B) Exercise to reduce weight
C) Avoid exercise activities that increase the risk of fracture
D) Exercise to strengthen muscles and thereby protect bones -
ANSWER-The correct answer is A: Exercise doing weight bearing
activities
The nurse has been teaching a client with congestive heart
failure about proper nutrition. The selection of which lunch
indicates the client has learned about sodium restriction?
A)Cheese sandwich with a glass of 2% milk
B) Sliced turkey sandwich and canned pineapple
C) Cheeseburger and baked potato
D) Mushroom pizza and ice cream - ANSWER-The correct
answer is B: Sliced turkey sandwich and canned pineapple
Which bed position is preferred for use with a client in an
extended care facility on falls risk prevention protocol?
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A) All 4 side rails up, wheels locked, bed closest to door
B) Lower side rails up, bed facing doorway
C) Knees bent, head slightly elevated, bed in lowest position
D) Bed in lowest position, wheels locked, place bed against wall
- ANSWER-The correct answer is D: Bed in lowest position,
wheels locked, place bed against wall
When administering enteral feeding to a client via a
jejunostomy tube, the nurse should administer the formula
A) Every four to six hours
B) Continuously
C) In a bolus
D) Every hour - ANSWER-B: Continuously
The nurse is teaching an 87 year-old client methods for
maintaining regular bowel movements. The nurse would
caution the client to AVOID
A) Glycerine suppositories
B) Fiber supplements
C) Laxatives
HESI RN EXIT NEWEST 2026/2027 VERSION 3 / RN HESI EXIT
COMPLETE ALL 160 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||JUST OUT!!!
A nurse is assessing several clients in a long term health care
facility. Which client is at highest risk for development of
decubitus ulcers?
A) A 79 year-old malnourished client on bed rest
B) An obese client who uses a wheelchair
C) A client who had 3 incontinent diarrhea stools
D) An 80 year-old ambulatory diabetic client - ANSWER-The
correct answer is A: A 79 year-old malnourished client on bed
rest
Constipation is one of the most frequent complaints of elders.
When assessing this
problem, which action should be the nurse's priority?
A) Obtain a complete blood count
B) Obtain a health and dietary history
C) Refer to a provider for a physical examination
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D) Measure height and weight - ANSWER-The correct answer is
B: Obtain a health and dietary history
After a client has an enteral feeding tube inserted, the most
accurate method for verification of placement is
A) Abdominal x-ray
B) Auscultation
C) Flushing tube with saline
D) Aspiration for gastric contents - ANSWER-The correct answer
is A: Abdominal x-ray
A client was just taken off the ventilator after surgery and has a
nasogastric tube draining bile colored liquids. Which nursing
measure will provide the most comfort to the client?
A) Allow the client to melt ice chips in the mouth
B) Provide mints to freshen the breath
C) Perform frequent oral care with a tooth sponge
D) Swab the mouth with glycerin swabs - ANSWER-The correct
answer is C: Perform frequent oral care with a tooth sponge
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The nurse is instructing a 65 year-old female client diagnosed
with osteoporosis. The most important instruction regarding
exercise would be to
A) Exercise doing weight bearing activities
B) Exercise to reduce weight
C) Avoid exercise activities that increase the risk of fracture
D) Exercise to strengthen muscles and thereby protect bones -
ANSWER-The correct answer is A: Exercise doing weight bearing
activities
The nurse has been teaching a client with congestive heart
failure about proper nutrition. The selection of which lunch
indicates the client has learned about sodium restriction?
A)Cheese sandwich with a glass of 2% milk
B) Sliced turkey sandwich and canned pineapple
C) Cheeseburger and baked potato
D) Mushroom pizza and ice cream - ANSWER-The correct
answer is B: Sliced turkey sandwich and canned pineapple
Which bed position is preferred for use with a client in an
extended care facility on falls risk prevention protocol?
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A) All 4 side rails up, wheels locked, bed closest to door
B) Lower side rails up, bed facing doorway
C) Knees bent, head slightly elevated, bed in lowest position
D) Bed in lowest position, wheels locked, place bed against wall
- ANSWER-The correct answer is D: Bed in lowest position,
wheels locked, place bed against wall
When administering enteral feeding to a client via a
jejunostomy tube, the nurse should administer the formula
A) Every four to six hours
B) Continuously
C) In a bolus
D) Every hour - ANSWER-B: Continuously
The nurse is teaching an 87 year-old client methods for
maintaining regular bowel movements. The nurse would
caution the client to AVOID
A) Glycerine suppositories
B) Fiber supplements
C) Laxatives
