HESI
Comprehensive Final 2026 | Practice Questions, Answers &
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Detailed Rationales | Complete HESI Nursing Study Guide
x x x x x x x x
Resource Features x
➢ Comprehensive final practice questions
x x x
➢ Answers for self-assessment
x x
➢ Detailed rationales
x
➢ NCLEX-style questions x
➢ Clinical judgment practice
x x
➢ Prioritization questions x
, HESI Comprehensive Final 2026 | Practice x x x x x
x Questions, Answers & Detailed Rationales | x x x x x
Complete HESI Nursing Study Guide x x x x x
1. When establishing realistic goals, the nurse:
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A. Bases the goals on the nurse's personal knowledge.
x x x x x x x x
B. Knows the resources of the health care facility, family, and the client.
x x x x x x x x x x x x
C. Must have a client who is physically and emotionally stable.
x x x x x x x x x x
D. Must have the client's cooperation.
x x x x x
Answer: B x
Rationale: Realistic goal setting requires awareness of available resources including
x x x x x x x x x
healthcare facility capabilities, family support, and client resources. Goals must be
x x x x x x x x x x x
achievable within these constraints. Personal knowledge alone is insufficient, and goals
x x x x x x x x x x x
should not be contingent on the client being perfectly stable or cooperative.
x x x x x x x x x x x x
2. A client is ordered to receive an intramuscular injection of
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x medication. When preparing to administer the injection, the nurse x x x x x x x x
x selects the ventrogluteal site based on which reason?
x x x x x x x
A. There is a high possibility of injecting into subcutaneous fat.
x x x x x x x x x x
B. The area is free of major blood vessels and fat.
x x x x x x x x x x
C. The site lies close to the radial nerve.
x x x x x x x x
D. The site is in close proximity to the sciatic nerve.
x x x x x x x x x x
Answer: B x
Rationale: The ventrogluteal site is preferred because it is free of major blood vessels
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and nerves, has a thick muscle mass, and less subcutaneous fat, reducing injury risk. It is
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
not near the radial or sciatic nerves.
x x x x x x x
,3. The student nurse is preparing to administer medication through
x x x x x x x x x
x a feeding tube. Which statement indicates correct understanding?
x x x x x x x
A. "I will perform hand hygiene. Gloves are only necessary for tube insertion, not
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
medication administration."
x x
B. "The head of the bed should be kept flat during medication administration."
x x x x x x x x x x x x
C. "I will aspirate gastric contents to check placement of the feeding tube and residual
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
volume and then I will dispose of the aspirate properly."
x x x x x x x x x x
D. "I will flush with 10 mL of tap water after each medicine and with 30–60 mL of water
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
after the last medication."
x x x x
Answer: D x
Rationale: Flushing with 10 mL between medications prevents clogging and drug
x x x x x x x x x x
interactions; a 30–60 mL flush after the last medication ensures all medication is
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
delivered. Gloves should be worn, HOB should be elevated, and aspirate should be
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
reinstilled unless contraindicated.
x x x
4. A nursing measure to promote sleep in school-age children is to:
x x x x x x x x x x x
1. Make sure the room is dark and quiet.x x x x x x x
2. Encourage evening exercise. x x
3. Encourage television watching. x x
4. Encourage quiet activities prior to bedtime. x x x x x
Answer: 4 x
Rationale: Quiet activities before bedtime help children wind down. A dark room is
x x x x x x x x x x x x
helpful but the key intervention is a calming routine. Evening exercise and TV are
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
stimulating and interfere with sleep.
x x x x x
5. Which actions would the nurse recommend to promote sleep?
x x x x x x x x x
x (Select all that apply.) x x x
, A. Eat a heavy snack before bedtime.
x x x x x x
B. Read in bed before shutting out the light.
x x x x x x x x
C. Leave the bedroom if you are unable to sleep.
x x x x x x x x x
D. Drink a cup of warm tea with milk at bedtime.
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E. Exercise in the afternoon rather than the evening.
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F. Count backwards from 100 to 0 when your mind is racing.
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Answer: C, E, F x x x
Rationale: Lying in bed when unable to sleep increases frustration and anxiety; leaving
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the bedroom helps break this cycle. Afternoon exercise promotes sleep; evening exercise
x x x x x x x x x x x x
is stimulating. Counting backwards requires minimal concentration but enough to block
x x x x x x x x x x x
distracting thoughts. Heavy snacks and reading in bed can interfere; warm tea with milk
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
contains caffeine.
x x
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of falls. Which
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
x action is the nurse's priority? x x x x
A. Complete a fall-risk assessment.
x x x x
B. Educate the client and family about fall risks.
x x x x x x x x
C. Eliminate safety hazards from the client's environment.
x x x x x x x
D. Make sure the client uses assistive aids in his possession.
x x x x x x x x x x
Answer: A x
Rationale: Assessment precedes intervention. A fall-risk assessment identifies specific
x x x x x x x x
risk factors and guides appropriate interventions. Education, hazard elimination, and
x x x x x x x x x x
assistive aids are important but cannot be properly implemented without first
x x x x x x x x x x x
completing the assessment.
x x x
7. When a fall results in injury and hospitalization, a cycle of disuse
x x x x x x x x x x x x
x may occur. Disuse is most likely a result of:
x x x x x x x x
Comprehensive Final 2026 | Practice Questions, Answers &
x x x x x x x
Detailed Rationales | Complete HESI Nursing Study Guide
x x x x x x x x
Resource Features x
➢ Comprehensive final practice questions
x x x
➢ Answers for self-assessment
x x
➢ Detailed rationales
x
➢ NCLEX-style questions x
➢ Clinical judgment practice
x x
➢ Prioritization questions x
, HESI Comprehensive Final 2026 | Practice x x x x x
x Questions, Answers & Detailed Rationales | x x x x x
Complete HESI Nursing Study Guide x x x x x
1. When establishing realistic goals, the nurse:
x x x x x x
A. Bases the goals on the nurse's personal knowledge.
x x x x x x x x
B. Knows the resources of the health care facility, family, and the client.
x x x x x x x x x x x x
C. Must have a client who is physically and emotionally stable.
x x x x x x x x x x
D. Must have the client's cooperation.
x x x x x
Answer: B x
Rationale: Realistic goal setting requires awareness of available resources including
x x x x x x x x x
healthcare facility capabilities, family support, and client resources. Goals must be
x x x x x x x x x x x
achievable within these constraints. Personal knowledge alone is insufficient, and goals
x x x x x x x x x x x
should not be contingent on the client being perfectly stable or cooperative.
x x x x x x x x x x x x
2. A client is ordered to receive an intramuscular injection of
x x x x x x x x x x
x medication. When preparing to administer the injection, the nurse x x x x x x x x
x selects the ventrogluteal site based on which reason?
x x x x x x x
A. There is a high possibility of injecting into subcutaneous fat.
x x x x x x x x x x
B. The area is free of major blood vessels and fat.
x x x x x x x x x x
C. The site lies close to the radial nerve.
x x x x x x x x
D. The site is in close proximity to the sciatic nerve.
x x x x x x x x x x
Answer: B x
Rationale: The ventrogluteal site is preferred because it is free of major blood vessels
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
and nerves, has a thick muscle mass, and less subcutaneous fat, reducing injury risk. It is
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
not near the radial or sciatic nerves.
x x x x x x x
,3. The student nurse is preparing to administer medication through
x x x x x x x x x
x a feeding tube. Which statement indicates correct understanding?
x x x x x x x
A. "I will perform hand hygiene. Gloves are only necessary for tube insertion, not
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
medication administration."
x x
B. "The head of the bed should be kept flat during medication administration."
x x x x x x x x x x x x
C. "I will aspirate gastric contents to check placement of the feeding tube and residual
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
volume and then I will dispose of the aspirate properly."
x x x x x x x x x x
D. "I will flush with 10 mL of tap water after each medicine and with 30–60 mL of water
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
after the last medication."
x x x x
Answer: D x
Rationale: Flushing with 10 mL between medications prevents clogging and drug
x x x x x x x x x x
interactions; a 30–60 mL flush after the last medication ensures all medication is
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
delivered. Gloves should be worn, HOB should be elevated, and aspirate should be
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
reinstilled unless contraindicated.
x x x
4. A nursing measure to promote sleep in school-age children is to:
x x x x x x x x x x x
1. Make sure the room is dark and quiet.x x x x x x x
2. Encourage evening exercise. x x
3. Encourage television watching. x x
4. Encourage quiet activities prior to bedtime. x x x x x
Answer: 4 x
Rationale: Quiet activities before bedtime help children wind down. A dark room is
x x x x x x x x x x x x
helpful but the key intervention is a calming routine. Evening exercise and TV are
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
stimulating and interfere with sleep.
x x x x x
5. Which actions would the nurse recommend to promote sleep?
x x x x x x x x x
x (Select all that apply.) x x x
, A. Eat a heavy snack before bedtime.
x x x x x x
B. Read in bed before shutting out the light.
x x x x x x x x
C. Leave the bedroom if you are unable to sleep.
x x x x x x x x x
D. Drink a cup of warm tea with milk at bedtime.
x x x x x x x x x x
E. Exercise in the afternoon rather than the evening.
x x x x x x x x
F. Count backwards from 100 to 0 when your mind is racing.
x x x x x x x x x x x
Answer: C, E, F x x x
Rationale: Lying in bed when unable to sleep increases frustration and anxiety; leaving
x x x x x x x x x x x x
the bedroom helps break this cycle. Afternoon exercise promotes sleep; evening exercise
x x x x x x x x x x x x
is stimulating. Counting backwards requires minimal concentration but enough to block
x x x x x x x x x x x
distracting thoughts. Heavy snacks and reading in bed can interfere; warm tea with milk
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
contains caffeine.
x x
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of falls. Which
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
x action is the nurse's priority? x x x x
A. Complete a fall-risk assessment.
x x x x
B. Educate the client and family about fall risks.
x x x x x x x x
C. Eliminate safety hazards from the client's environment.
x x x x x x x
D. Make sure the client uses assistive aids in his possession.
x x x x x x x x x x
Answer: A x
Rationale: Assessment precedes intervention. A fall-risk assessment identifies specific
x x x x x x x x
risk factors and guides appropriate interventions. Education, hazard elimination, and
x x x x x x x x x x
assistive aids are important but cannot be properly implemented without first
x x x x x x x x x x x
completing the assessment.
x x x
7. When a fall results in injury and hospitalization, a cycle of disuse
x x x x x x x x x x x x
x may occur. Disuse is most likely a result of:
x x x x x x x x
