HESI RN FUNDAMENTALS
PRACTICE EXAM 2026 2027
NURSING QUESTIONS ANSWERS
When assisting an 82 year old client to ambulate, it
is important for the nurse to realize that the center of
gravity for an elderly person is the-- - CORRECT
ANSWERS -Upper torso (The center of gravity for
adults is the hips. However, as the person grows
older, a stooped posture is common because of the
changes from osteoporosis and normal bone
degeneration, and the knees, hips, and elbows flex.
This stooped posture results in the upper torso
becoming the center of gravity for older persons.)
In developing a plan of care for a client with
dementia, the nurse should remember that
confusion in the elderly
,A. is to be expected, and progresses with age
B. often follows relocation to new surroundings
C. is a result of irreversible brain pathology
D. can be prevented with adequate sleep -
CORRECT ANSWERS -B. often follows
relocation to new surroundings (Relocation (B) often
results in confusion among elderly clients-- moving
is stressful for anyone. (A) is stereotypical
judgement. Stress in the elderly often manifests
itself as confusion, so (C) is wrong. Adequate sleep is
not a prevention (D) for confusion.)
A postoperative client will need to perform daily
dressing changes after discharge. Which outcome
statement best demonstrates the client's readiness to
manage his wound care after discharge? The client
A. asks relevant questions regarding the dressing
change
B. states he will be able to complete the wound care
regimen
C. demonstrates the wound care procedure correctly
,D. has all the necessary supplies for wound care -
CORRECT ANSWERS -C. demonstrates the
wound care procedure correctly
(A return demonstration of a procedure (C) provides
an objective assessment of the client's ability to
perform a task, while (A and B) are subjective
measures. (D) is important, but is less of a priority
than the the nurse's assessment of the client's ability
to complete wound care.)
A client who is 5 '5" tall and weighs 200 pounds is
scheduled for surgery the next day. What question is
most important for the nurse to include during the
preoperative assessment?
A. What is your daily calorie consumption?
B. What vitamin and mineral supplements do you
take?"
C. "Do you feel that you are overweight?"
, D. "Will a clear liquid diet be okay after surgery?" -
CORRECT ANSWERS -B. "What vitamin and
mineral supplements do you take?"
(Vitamin and mineral supplements (B) may impact
medications used during the operative period. (A
and C) are appropriate questions for long-term
dietary counseling. The nature of the surgery and
anesthesia will determine the need for a clear liquid
diet (D), rather than the client's preference.)
During the initial morning assessment, a male client
denies dysuria but reports that his urine appears
dark amber. Which intervention should the nurse
implement?
A. Provide additional coffee on the client's breakfast
tray.
B. Exchange the client's grape juice for cranberry
juice.
C. Bring the client additional fruit at mid-morning.
PRACTICE EXAM 2026 2027
NURSING QUESTIONS ANSWERS
When assisting an 82 year old client to ambulate, it
is important for the nurse to realize that the center of
gravity for an elderly person is the-- - CORRECT
ANSWERS -Upper torso (The center of gravity for
adults is the hips. However, as the person grows
older, a stooped posture is common because of the
changes from osteoporosis and normal bone
degeneration, and the knees, hips, and elbows flex.
This stooped posture results in the upper torso
becoming the center of gravity for older persons.)
In developing a plan of care for a client with
dementia, the nurse should remember that
confusion in the elderly
,A. is to be expected, and progresses with age
B. often follows relocation to new surroundings
C. is a result of irreversible brain pathology
D. can be prevented with adequate sleep -
CORRECT ANSWERS -B. often follows
relocation to new surroundings (Relocation (B) often
results in confusion among elderly clients-- moving
is stressful for anyone. (A) is stereotypical
judgement. Stress in the elderly often manifests
itself as confusion, so (C) is wrong. Adequate sleep is
not a prevention (D) for confusion.)
A postoperative client will need to perform daily
dressing changes after discharge. Which outcome
statement best demonstrates the client's readiness to
manage his wound care after discharge? The client
A. asks relevant questions regarding the dressing
change
B. states he will be able to complete the wound care
regimen
C. demonstrates the wound care procedure correctly
,D. has all the necessary supplies for wound care -
CORRECT ANSWERS -C. demonstrates the
wound care procedure correctly
(A return demonstration of a procedure (C) provides
an objective assessment of the client's ability to
perform a task, while (A and B) are subjective
measures. (D) is important, but is less of a priority
than the the nurse's assessment of the client's ability
to complete wound care.)
A client who is 5 '5" tall and weighs 200 pounds is
scheduled for surgery the next day. What question is
most important for the nurse to include during the
preoperative assessment?
A. What is your daily calorie consumption?
B. What vitamin and mineral supplements do you
take?"
C. "Do you feel that you are overweight?"
, D. "Will a clear liquid diet be okay after surgery?" -
CORRECT ANSWERS -B. "What vitamin and
mineral supplements do you take?"
(Vitamin and mineral supplements (B) may impact
medications used during the operative period. (A
and C) are appropriate questions for long-term
dietary counseling. The nature of the surgery and
anesthesia will determine the need for a clear liquid
diet (D), rather than the client's preference.)
During the initial morning assessment, a male client
denies dysuria but reports that his urine appears
dark amber. Which intervention should the nurse
implement?
A. Provide additional coffee on the client's breakfast
tray.
B. Exchange the client's grape juice for cranberry
juice.
C. Bring the client additional fruit at mid-morning.
