HESI Comprehensive Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
2 year old child's normal speech level - Correct answer-Half of their speech is
understandable
Cushing's syndrome (hypersecretion of glucocorticoids) intervention - Correct
answer-Monitor blood glucose levels
Manic phase of bipolar disorder intervention - Correct answer-Provide structured
environment with little stimuli
To interpret Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), must know what other value - Correct
answer-Gestational age
Positioning when feeding thru a gastrostomy tube - Correct answer-Fowlers (semi
sitting)
Intervention for dermatitis or itching - Correct answer-Decrease bathing frequency
Test to determine adequate glomerular filtration - Correct answer-Serum Creatinine
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, Position to place newborn in crib after feeding - Correct answer-On the right side.
Never on back
To facilitate speech in fenestrated trach patient - Correct answer-Determine ability
to swallow
For speech in total laryngectomy and radical neck dissection - Correct answer-
Permanent removal of the voice box requires rehab to learn esophageal speech
When wearing 24 hour Holter monitor - Correct answer-Keep diary of activities
that took place while wearing the monitor
NSAIDS effect with gastritis - Correct answer-Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins
that protect the stomach lining
Lactulose (Cephulac) function with cirrhosis - Correct answer-Expels ammonia to
improve cerebral function.
Prevention of UTI with cystitis - Correct answer-Increased fluids, frequent bladder
emptying
Managing CKD - Correct answer-Prevent hypertension and cardiovascular disease
Effect of exercise on type 2 diabetes - Correct answer-Exercise facilitates weight
loss and decreases peripheral insulin resistance
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Questions and Answers
2 year old child's normal speech level - Correct answer-Half of their speech is
understandable
Cushing's syndrome (hypersecretion of glucocorticoids) intervention - Correct
answer-Monitor blood glucose levels
Manic phase of bipolar disorder intervention - Correct answer-Provide structured
environment with little stimuli
To interpret Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), must know what other value - Correct
answer-Gestational age
Positioning when feeding thru a gastrostomy tube - Correct answer-Fowlers (semi
sitting)
Intervention for dermatitis or itching - Correct answer-Decrease bathing frequency
Test to determine adequate glomerular filtration - Correct answer-Serum Creatinine
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, Position to place newborn in crib after feeding - Correct answer-On the right side.
Never on back
To facilitate speech in fenestrated trach patient - Correct answer-Determine ability
to swallow
For speech in total laryngectomy and radical neck dissection - Correct answer-
Permanent removal of the voice box requires rehab to learn esophageal speech
When wearing 24 hour Holter monitor - Correct answer-Keep diary of activities
that took place while wearing the monitor
NSAIDS effect with gastritis - Correct answer-Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins
that protect the stomach lining
Lactulose (Cephulac) function with cirrhosis - Correct answer-Expels ammonia to
improve cerebral function.
Prevention of UTI with cystitis - Correct answer-Increased fluids, frequent bladder
emptying
Managing CKD - Correct answer-Prevent hypertension and cardiovascular disease
Effect of exercise on type 2 diabetes - Correct answer-Exercise facilitates weight
loss and decreases peripheral insulin resistance
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