HESI FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE
TEST/FINAL 2 (NCLEX) QUESTIONS
WITH 100%CORRECT ANSWERS
[GRADED A+]
An adult is now alert and oriented following abdominal surgery. What
position is most appropriate for the client?
A. Semi-Fowler's
B. Prone
C. Supine
D. Sim's - ✔✔A
This position allows for greater thoracic expansion and puts less pressure
on the suture line
Following a craniotomy, the nurse positioned a client in low fowler's for
which reason?
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,A. To promote comfort
B. To promote drainage from operation site
C. To promote thoracic expansion
D. To prevent circulatory overload - ✔✔B
The nurse is caring for a woman who had a CVA and has right-sided
hemiplegia. Which action is least appropriate?
a. Performing ROM exercise when bathing her
b. Changing her position every two hours
c. Suctioning the client supine and pulling the bed sheets tightly across her
feet
d. Placing her in the prone position for one hour three times a day - ✔✔C
The sheets should not be drawn tightly across the feet as this may cause
foot drop
The nurse is to help their client with right-sided hemiplegia get up into the
wheelchair. How should the nurse place the wheelchair?
a. On the left side of the bed facing the foot of the bed
b. On the right side of the bed facing the head of the bed
c. Perpendicular to the bed on the right side
©morren2026/2027.Year published 2026.
, d. Facing the bed in the left side of the bed - ✔✔A
The client can then stand on the unaffected foot and pivot to sit down
When caring for a client in hemorrhagic shock, how should the nurse
position the client?
a. Flat in bed with legs elevated
b. Flat in bed
c. Trendelenburg position
d. Semi-Fowler's position - ✔✔A
Mr. Landon is to have a tracheostomy performed. What is the top nursing
priority?
a. Shave the neck
b. Establish a means of communication
c. Insert a Foley catheter
d. Start an IV - ✔✔B
Mr. Landon is to have a tracheostomy performed. Which nursing action is
essential during tracheal suctioning?
a. Using a lubricant such as petroleum jelly
©morren2026/2027.Year published 2026.
TEST/FINAL 2 (NCLEX) QUESTIONS
WITH 100%CORRECT ANSWERS
[GRADED A+]
An adult is now alert and oriented following abdominal surgery. What
position is most appropriate for the client?
A. Semi-Fowler's
B. Prone
C. Supine
D. Sim's - ✔✔A
This position allows for greater thoracic expansion and puts less pressure
on the suture line
Following a craniotomy, the nurse positioned a client in low fowler's for
which reason?
©morren2026/2027.Year published 2026.
,A. To promote comfort
B. To promote drainage from operation site
C. To promote thoracic expansion
D. To prevent circulatory overload - ✔✔B
The nurse is caring for a woman who had a CVA and has right-sided
hemiplegia. Which action is least appropriate?
a. Performing ROM exercise when bathing her
b. Changing her position every two hours
c. Suctioning the client supine and pulling the bed sheets tightly across her
feet
d. Placing her in the prone position for one hour three times a day - ✔✔C
The sheets should not be drawn tightly across the feet as this may cause
foot drop
The nurse is to help their client with right-sided hemiplegia get up into the
wheelchair. How should the nurse place the wheelchair?
a. On the left side of the bed facing the foot of the bed
b. On the right side of the bed facing the head of the bed
c. Perpendicular to the bed on the right side
©morren2026/2027.Year published 2026.
, d. Facing the bed in the left side of the bed - ✔✔A
The client can then stand on the unaffected foot and pivot to sit down
When caring for a client in hemorrhagic shock, how should the nurse
position the client?
a. Flat in bed with legs elevated
b. Flat in bed
c. Trendelenburg position
d. Semi-Fowler's position - ✔✔A
Mr. Landon is to have a tracheostomy performed. What is the top nursing
priority?
a. Shave the neck
b. Establish a means of communication
c. Insert a Foley catheter
d. Start an IV - ✔✔B
Mr. Landon is to have a tracheostomy performed. Which nursing action is
essential during tracheal suctioning?
a. Using a lubricant such as petroleum jelly
©morren2026/2027.Year published 2026.
