age 1 of 115
HESI Exit v4 (NGN style Qs & Case studies) TEST STUDY
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The nurse is caring for a pre-adolescent client in skeletal Dunlop
traction. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this child?
A) Make certain the child is maintained in correct body
alignment.
B) Be sure the traction weights touch the end of the bed.
C) Adjust the head and foot of the bed for the child's comfort
D) Release the traction for 15-20 minutes every 6 hours PRN.
.....Answer.....A
,age 2 of 115
The nurse is assessing a healthy child at the 2 year check up.
Which of the following should the nurse report immediately to
the health care provider?
A) Height and weight percentiles vary widely
B) Growth pattern appears to have slowed
C) Recumbent and standing height are different
D) Short term weight changes are uneven .....Answer.....A
The parents of a 2 year-old child report that he has been
holding his breath whenever he has temper tantrums. What is the
best action by the nurse?
A) Teach the parents how to perform cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
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B) Recommend that the parents give in when he holds his breath
to prevent anoxia
C) Advise the parents to ignore breath holding because
breathing will begin as a reflex
D) Instruct the parents on how to reason with the child about
possible harmful effects .....Answer.....C
The nurse is assessing a client in the emergency room. Which
statement suggests that the problem is acute angina?
A) "My pain is deep in my chest behind my sternum."
B) "When I sit up the pain gets worse."
C) "As I take a deep breath the pain gets worse."
D) "The pain is right here in my stomach area." .....Answer.....A
, age 4 of 115
The nurse is assessing the mental status of a client admitted with
possible organic brain disorder. Which of these questions will
best assess the function of the client's recent memory?
A) "Name the year." "What season is this?" (pause for answer
after each question)
B) "Subtract 7 from 100 and then subtract 7 from that." (pause
for answer) "Now
continue to subtract 7 from the new number."
C) "I am going to say the names of three things and I want you
to repeat them after me:
blue, ball, pen."
D) "What is this on my wrist?" (point to your watch) Then ask,
"What is the purpose of
HESI Exit v4 (NGN style Qs & Case studies) TEST STUDY
GUIDE 2025/2026 QUESTIONS BANK AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>
The nurse is caring for a pre-adolescent client in skeletal Dunlop
traction. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this child?
A) Make certain the child is maintained in correct body
alignment.
B) Be sure the traction weights touch the end of the bed.
C) Adjust the head and foot of the bed for the child's comfort
D) Release the traction for 15-20 minutes every 6 hours PRN.
.....Answer.....A
,age 2 of 115
The nurse is assessing a healthy child at the 2 year check up.
Which of the following should the nurse report immediately to
the health care provider?
A) Height and weight percentiles vary widely
B) Growth pattern appears to have slowed
C) Recumbent and standing height are different
D) Short term weight changes are uneven .....Answer.....A
The parents of a 2 year-old child report that he has been
holding his breath whenever he has temper tantrums. What is the
best action by the nurse?
A) Teach the parents how to perform cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
,age 3 of 115
B) Recommend that the parents give in when he holds his breath
to prevent anoxia
C) Advise the parents to ignore breath holding because
breathing will begin as a reflex
D) Instruct the parents on how to reason with the child about
possible harmful effects .....Answer.....C
The nurse is assessing a client in the emergency room. Which
statement suggests that the problem is acute angina?
A) "My pain is deep in my chest behind my sternum."
B) "When I sit up the pain gets worse."
C) "As I take a deep breath the pain gets worse."
D) "The pain is right here in my stomach area." .....Answer.....A
, age 4 of 115
The nurse is assessing the mental status of a client admitted with
possible organic brain disorder. Which of these questions will
best assess the function of the client's recent memory?
A) "Name the year." "What season is this?" (pause for answer
after each question)
B) "Subtract 7 from 100 and then subtract 7 from that." (pause
for answer) "Now
continue to subtract 7 from the new number."
C) "I am going to say the names of three things and I want you
to repeat them after me:
blue, ball, pen."
D) "What is this on my wrist?" (point to your watch) Then ask,
"What is the purpose of
