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PN FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING EVOLVE HESI
EXAM 2026/2027 | NURSING FUNDAMENTALS |
100 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES |
PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: INFECTION CONTROL AND SAFETY - Questions 1-15
Q1: Hand Hygiene
The student is reviewing infection control. What is the single most effective method for
preventing the spread of infection?
A. Wearing gloves at all times
B. Hand hygiene
C. Using antibiotics prophylactically
D. Avoiding all patient contact
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene, including washing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand
rub, is the single most effective method for preventing infection transmission. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Standard Precautions
The student is reviewing standard precautions. Standard Precautions apply to:
A. Only clients with known infections
B. All clients
C. Only clients in isolation
D. Only clients with HIV
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard Precautions apply to all clients regardless of diagnosis to prevent
transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: PPE Removal
The student is reviewing PPE. Which item is removed first after client care?
A. Mask
B. Gloves
C. Gown
D. Goggles
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gloves are removed first, then goggles, gown, and mask. Perform hand hygiene after
removal. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Isolation Precautions
The student is reviewing isolation. Which type of precautions are required for a client with
active pulmonary tuberculosis?
A. Standard
B. Contact
C. Droplet
D. Airborne
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TB requires airborne precautions (N95 respirator, negative pressure room, door
closed). [100% CORRECT]
Q5: C. diff Precautions
The student is reviewing C. diff. What is the priority intervention to prevent C. diff transmission?
A. Hand sanitizer
B. Soap and water handwashing
C. Isolation gown only
D. Antibiotics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: C. diff spores are resistant to alcohol; use soap and water and contact precautions.
[100% CORRECT]
Q6: Sterile Technique
The student is reviewing sterile technique. Which action violates sterile technique?
A. Keeping sterile field above waist
B. Reaching over sterile field
C. Using sterile gloves
D. Opening sterile package away from body
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reaching over a sterile field contaminates it. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Fall Prevention
The student is reviewing safety. Which intervention is most important for a client at high risk for
falls?
, 3
A. Keep bed in highest position
B. Use bed alarm and keep call light within reach
C. Restrain the client
D. Leave side rails down
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bed alarms, call lights, and frequent rounding prevent falls. Restraints are a last
resort. [100% CORRECT]
Q8: Restraint Assessment
The student is reviewing restraints. How often should a client in restraints be assessed?
A. Every 15 minutes
B. Every 2 hours
C. Every 4 hours
D. Once per shift
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients in restraints require assessment every 15 minutes for circulation, safety, and
needs. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Seizure Precautions
The student is reviewing seizures. What should the nurse do during a tonic-clonic seizure?
A. Restrain the client
B. Protect the head and turn to side
C. Place objects in mouth
D. Give oral medications
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Protect the head, turn to side to maintain airway, and do not restrain or place objects
in mouth. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: Fire Safety
The student is reviewing fire safety. What does the acronym PASS stand for?
A. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
B. Push, Alert, Spray, Stop
C. Prepare, Assess, Secure, Save
D. Point, Activate, Shoot, Stand
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PASS: Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side. [100%
CORRECT]
PN FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING EVOLVE HESI
EXAM 2026/2027 | NURSING FUNDAMENTALS |
100 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES |
PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: INFECTION CONTROL AND SAFETY - Questions 1-15
Q1: Hand Hygiene
The student is reviewing infection control. What is the single most effective method for
preventing the spread of infection?
A. Wearing gloves at all times
B. Hand hygiene
C. Using antibiotics prophylactically
D. Avoiding all patient contact
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene, including washing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand
rub, is the single most effective method for preventing infection transmission. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Standard Precautions
The student is reviewing standard precautions. Standard Precautions apply to:
A. Only clients with known infections
B. All clients
C. Only clients in isolation
D. Only clients with HIV
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard Precautions apply to all clients regardless of diagnosis to prevent
transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: PPE Removal
The student is reviewing PPE. Which item is removed first after client care?
A. Mask
B. Gloves
C. Gown
D. Goggles
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gloves are removed first, then goggles, gown, and mask. Perform hand hygiene after
removal. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Isolation Precautions
The student is reviewing isolation. Which type of precautions are required for a client with
active pulmonary tuberculosis?
A. Standard
B. Contact
C. Droplet
D. Airborne
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TB requires airborne precautions (N95 respirator, negative pressure room, door
closed). [100% CORRECT]
Q5: C. diff Precautions
The student is reviewing C. diff. What is the priority intervention to prevent C. diff transmission?
A. Hand sanitizer
B. Soap and water handwashing
C. Isolation gown only
D. Antibiotics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: C. diff spores are resistant to alcohol; use soap and water and contact precautions.
[100% CORRECT]
Q6: Sterile Technique
The student is reviewing sterile technique. Which action violates sterile technique?
A. Keeping sterile field above waist
B. Reaching over sterile field
C. Using sterile gloves
D. Opening sterile package away from body
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reaching over a sterile field contaminates it. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Fall Prevention
The student is reviewing safety. Which intervention is most important for a client at high risk for
falls?
, 3
A. Keep bed in highest position
B. Use bed alarm and keep call light within reach
C. Restrain the client
D. Leave side rails down
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bed alarms, call lights, and frequent rounding prevent falls. Restraints are a last
resort. [100% CORRECT]
Q8: Restraint Assessment
The student is reviewing restraints. How often should a client in restraints be assessed?
A. Every 15 minutes
B. Every 2 hours
C. Every 4 hours
D. Once per shift
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients in restraints require assessment every 15 minutes for circulation, safety, and
needs. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Seizure Precautions
The student is reviewing seizures. What should the nurse do during a tonic-clonic seizure?
A. Restrain the client
B. Protect the head and turn to side
C. Place objects in mouth
D. Give oral medications
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Protect the head, turn to side to maintain airway, and do not restrain or place objects
in mouth. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: Fire Safety
The student is reviewing fire safety. What does the acronym PASS stand for?
A. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
B. Push, Alert, Spray, Stop
C. Prepare, Assess, Secure, Save
D. Point, Activate, Shoot, Stand
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PASS: Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side. [100%
CORRECT]
