HESI FUNDAMENTALS [2026] | UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | A+ VERIFIED
ANSWERS |
• The nurse mixes 50 mg of Nipride in 250 mL of D5W and plans to administer the
solution at a rate of 5 mcg/kg/min to a client weighting 182 lbs. Using a drip factor
of 60 gtt/mL, how many drops per minute should the client receive? -
✓✓ANSWER: 124 gtt/min
• The healthcare provider prescribes an IV infusion of 1000 ml of Ringer's Lactate
w/ 30 units of Pitocin to run in over 4 hours for a client who has just delivered a
10 pound infant by cesarean section. The tubing has been changed to a 20 gtt/ml
administration set. The nurse plans to set the flow rate at how many gtt/min? -
✓✓ANSWER: 83 gtt/min
• Which assessment data provides the most accurate determination of proper
placement of a nasogastric tube? -✓✓ANSWER: Examining a chest x-ray obtained
after the tubing was inserted
• Three days following a surgery, a male client observes his colostomy for the first
time. He becomes quite upset and tells the nurse that it is much bigger than he
expected. What is the best response by the nurse?
A. Reassure the client that he will become accustomed to the stoma appearance
in time.
B. Instruct the client that the stoma will become much smaller when the initial
swelling diminishes.
C. Offer to contact a member of the local ostomy support group to help him with
his concerns.
D. Encourage the client to handle the stoma equipment to gain confidence with
the procedure. -✓✓ANSWER: B. Instruct the client that the stoma will become
,smaller when the initial swelling diminishes (Postoperative swelling causes
enlargement of the stoma. The nurse can teach the client that the stoma will
become smaller when swelling is diminished (B). This will help reduce the client's
anxiety and promote acceptance of the colostomy. (A) does not provide helpful
teaching or support. (C) is a useful action, and may be taken after the nurse
provides pertinent teaching. The client is not yet demonstrating readiness to learn
colostomy care. (D)
• A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is
nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the
nasogastric tube in the last two hours. What action should the nurse take first?
A. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with sterile normal saline.
B. Reposition the client on her side.
C. Advance the nasogastric tube an additional five centimeters.
D. Administer an intravenous antiemetic prescribed for PRN use. -✓✓ANSWER: B.
Reposition the client on her side. (The immediate priority is to determine if the
tube is functioning correctly, which would then relieve the client's nausea. The
least invasive intervention (B) should be attempted first, followed by (A and C),
unless either of these interventions is contraindicated. If these measures are
unsuccessful, the client may require an antiemetic (D))
• A hospitalized male client is receiving nasogastric tube feedings via a small-bore
tube and a continuous pump infusion. He reports that he had a bad bout of
severe coughing a few minutes ago, but feels fine now. What action is best for the
nurse to take?
A. Record the coughing incident. No further action is required at this time.
B. Stop the feeding, explain to the family why it is being stopped, and notify the
HCP.
C. After clearing the tube with 30 ml of air, check the pH of fluid withdrawn from
the tube.
,D. Inject 30 ml of air into the tube while auscultating the epigastrium for gurgling.
-✓✓ANSWER: C. After clearing the tube with 30 ml of air, check the pH of fluid
withdrawn from the tube.
• A male client tells the nurse that he does not know where he is or what year it
is. What data should the nurse document that is most accurate?
A. demonstrates loss of remote memory
B. exhibits expressive dysphasia
C. has a diminished attention span
D. is disoriented to place and time -✓✓ANSWER: D. is disoriented to place and
time (The client is exhibiting disorientation (D). (A) refers to memory of the
distant past. The client is able to express himself without difficulty (B), and does
not demonstrate diminished attention span. (C).
• A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) selects a scrambled egg for his
breakfast. What action should the nurse take?
A. Commend the client for selecting a high biologic value protein.
B. Remind the client that protein in the diet should be avoided.
C. Suggest that the client also select orange juice, to promote absorption.
D. Encourage the client to attend classes on dietary management of CKD. -
✓✓ANSWER: A. Commend the client for selecting a high biologic value protein.
(Foods such as eggs and milk (A) are high biologic proteins which are allowed
because they are complete proteins and supply the essential amino acids that are
necessary for growth and cell repair. Orange juice is rich in potassium and should
not be encouraged. The client has made a good diet choice so (D) is not
necessary.)
, • 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-- -✓✓ANSWER:
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 -✓✓ANSWER: 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 -✓✓ANSWER: 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)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | A+ VERIFIED
ANSWERS |
• The nurse mixes 50 mg of Nipride in 250 mL of D5W and plans to administer the
solution at a rate of 5 mcg/kg/min to a client weighting 182 lbs. Using a drip factor
of 60 gtt/mL, how many drops per minute should the client receive? -
✓✓ANSWER: 124 gtt/min
• The healthcare provider prescribes an IV infusion of 1000 ml of Ringer's Lactate
w/ 30 units of Pitocin to run in over 4 hours for a client who has just delivered a
10 pound infant by cesarean section. The tubing has been changed to a 20 gtt/ml
administration set. The nurse plans to set the flow rate at how many gtt/min? -
✓✓ANSWER: 83 gtt/min
• Which assessment data provides the most accurate determination of proper
placement of a nasogastric tube? -✓✓ANSWER: Examining a chest x-ray obtained
after the tubing was inserted
• Three days following a surgery, a male client observes his colostomy for the first
time. He becomes quite upset and tells the nurse that it is much bigger than he
expected. What is the best response by the nurse?
A. Reassure the client that he will become accustomed to the stoma appearance
in time.
B. Instruct the client that the stoma will become much smaller when the initial
swelling diminishes.
C. Offer to contact a member of the local ostomy support group to help him with
his concerns.
D. Encourage the client to handle the stoma equipment to gain confidence with
the procedure. -✓✓ANSWER: B. Instruct the client that the stoma will become
,smaller when the initial swelling diminishes (Postoperative swelling causes
enlargement of the stoma. The nurse can teach the client that the stoma will
become smaller when swelling is diminished (B). This will help reduce the client's
anxiety and promote acceptance of the colostomy. (A) does not provide helpful
teaching or support. (C) is a useful action, and may be taken after the nurse
provides pertinent teaching. The client is not yet demonstrating readiness to learn
colostomy care. (D)
• A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is
nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the
nasogastric tube in the last two hours. What action should the nurse take first?
A. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with sterile normal saline.
B. Reposition the client on her side.
C. Advance the nasogastric tube an additional five centimeters.
D. Administer an intravenous antiemetic prescribed for PRN use. -✓✓ANSWER: B.
Reposition the client on her side. (The immediate priority is to determine if the
tube is functioning correctly, which would then relieve the client's nausea. The
least invasive intervention (B) should be attempted first, followed by (A and C),
unless either of these interventions is contraindicated. If these measures are
unsuccessful, the client may require an antiemetic (D))
• A hospitalized male client is receiving nasogastric tube feedings via a small-bore
tube and a continuous pump infusion. He reports that he had a bad bout of
severe coughing a few minutes ago, but feels fine now. What action is best for the
nurse to take?
A. Record the coughing incident. No further action is required at this time.
B. Stop the feeding, explain to the family why it is being stopped, and notify the
HCP.
C. After clearing the tube with 30 ml of air, check the pH of fluid withdrawn from
the tube.
,D. Inject 30 ml of air into the tube while auscultating the epigastrium for gurgling.
-✓✓ANSWER: C. After clearing the tube with 30 ml of air, check the pH of fluid
withdrawn from the tube.
• A male client tells the nurse that he does not know where he is or what year it
is. What data should the nurse document that is most accurate?
A. demonstrates loss of remote memory
B. exhibits expressive dysphasia
C. has a diminished attention span
D. is disoriented to place and time -✓✓ANSWER: D. is disoriented to place and
time (The client is exhibiting disorientation (D). (A) refers to memory of the
distant past. The client is able to express himself without difficulty (B), and does
not demonstrate diminished attention span. (C).
• A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) selects a scrambled egg for his
breakfast. What action should the nurse take?
A. Commend the client for selecting a high biologic value protein.
B. Remind the client that protein in the diet should be avoided.
C. Suggest that the client also select orange juice, to promote absorption.
D. Encourage the client to attend classes on dietary management of CKD. -
✓✓ANSWER: A. Commend the client for selecting a high biologic value protein.
(Foods such as eggs and milk (A) are high biologic proteins which are allowed
because they are complete proteins and supply the essential amino acids that are
necessary for growth and cell repair. Orange juice is rich in potassium and should
not be encouraged. The client has made a good diet choice so (D) is not
necessary.)
, • 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-- -✓✓ANSWER:
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 -✓✓ANSWER: 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 -✓✓ANSWER: 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)
