HESI PN Exit Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers | Complete Practical Nursing
Review Guide | Verified Rationales |
Graded A+
Subcutaneous insulin injection technique - ANSWER-The PN should reteach the client
to rotate the injection site to a site other than the same one used for the previous dose.
Counting radial pulse - ANSWER-The index and middle finger should be aligned with
the thumb for radial pulse assessment.
Infant birth weight with gestational diabetes - ANSWER-The birth weight of an infant
delivered by a woman with gestational diabetes is 10.1 pounds (4,581 grams).
Heel stick glucose level - ANSWER-The heel stick glucose level is 40 mg/dL (2.2
mmol/L) 30 minutes after birth.
Total intake calculation - ANSWER-Total intake = 1480 mL, calculated from 8 oz broth,
4 oz. apple juice, 4 oz. gelatin, 1 banana, and 1 liter of IV fluid.
Medication administration in unlabeled syringe - ANSWER-The PN should explain their
discomfort with administering medication from an unlabeled syringe.
UAP assignment of care - ANSWER-The scope of practice of UAP includes personal
care such as bowel and bladder care including intake and output measurements.
Intervention for pruritis - ANSWER-Keep fingernails trimmed short to minimize
excoriation from scratching the pruritic area.
Presbycusis - ANSWER-Age-related hearing loss, especially high frequencies.
Cefazolin - ANSWER-An antibiotic prescribed for infections, dosed 500 mg IM.
,Reconstitution - ANSWER-Mixing a powdered medication with a solvent for use.
Buck's traction - ANSWER-A type of skeletal traction used for limb immobilization.
Myocardial damage - ANSWER-Heart tissue injury indicated by elevated troponin
levels.
Cardiac dysrhythmias - ANSWER-Abnormal heart rhythms that can occur post-
myocardial infarction.
Hematuria - ANSWER-Presence of blood in urine, often requiring investigation.
Prednisone - ANSWER-A corticosteroid used for inflammation and immune response.
Status epilepticus - ANSWER-A prolonged seizure requiring immediate medical
intervention.
Filgrastim - ANSWER-A medication that stimulates white blood cell production.
Neutropenia - ANSWER-Low white blood cell count, increasing infection risk.
NSAIDs - ANSWER-Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, risk for GI bleeding.
Polyethylene glycol - ANSWER-A laxative used to cleanse the bowel before
procedures.
Troponin I - ANSWER-Cardiac biomarker indicating myocardial injury.
CK-MB - ANSWER-Creatine kinase-MB, a marker for heart muscle damage.
Gastrointestinal bleeding - ANSWER-Potential side effect of NSAIDs requiring
monitoring.
Urinalysis - ANSWER-Test to analyze urine for abnormalities or infections.
Analgesic - ANSWER-Medication used to relieve pain.
Dosing schedule - ANSWER-Timing and amount of medication to be administered.
, Evacuation procedures - ANSWER-Steps to safely remove residents during
emergencies.
IV Heparin - ANSWER-Anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.
Comfort care - ANSWER-Supportive care focused on relieving distress.
Documentation - ANSWER-Recording patient care actions and observations.
Monitoring - ANSWER-Regularly checking vital signs or symptoms.
Bone pain - ANSWER-Common side effect of filgrastim treatment.
Blood glucose monitoring - ANSWER-Checking blood sugar levels, especially with
corticosteroids.
Medication administration - ANSWER-Process of giving prescribed drugs to patients.
Traction maintenance - ANSWER-Ensuring proper application of weights and ropes.
Client assessment - ANSWER-Evaluating a patient's condition and needs.
SBAR technique - ANSWER-A communication framework used by healthcare providers
to convey client information, consisting of Situation, Background, Assessment, and
Recommendation.
Nystatin suspension administration - ANSWER-The method of applying nystatin to the
gums of an infant with a candida infection, typically using a gloved finger to rub the
suspension over the infected area.
Capillary blood sample for glucose measurement - ANSWER-The procedure of
obtaining a blood sample from a finger, which includes interventions like grasping the
subcutaneous tissue and pulling upward.
Answers | Complete Practical Nursing
Review Guide | Verified Rationales |
Graded A+
Subcutaneous insulin injection technique - ANSWER-The PN should reteach the client
to rotate the injection site to a site other than the same one used for the previous dose.
Counting radial pulse - ANSWER-The index and middle finger should be aligned with
the thumb for radial pulse assessment.
Infant birth weight with gestational diabetes - ANSWER-The birth weight of an infant
delivered by a woman with gestational diabetes is 10.1 pounds (4,581 grams).
Heel stick glucose level - ANSWER-The heel stick glucose level is 40 mg/dL (2.2
mmol/L) 30 minutes after birth.
Total intake calculation - ANSWER-Total intake = 1480 mL, calculated from 8 oz broth,
4 oz. apple juice, 4 oz. gelatin, 1 banana, and 1 liter of IV fluid.
Medication administration in unlabeled syringe - ANSWER-The PN should explain their
discomfort with administering medication from an unlabeled syringe.
UAP assignment of care - ANSWER-The scope of practice of UAP includes personal
care such as bowel and bladder care including intake and output measurements.
Intervention for pruritis - ANSWER-Keep fingernails trimmed short to minimize
excoriation from scratching the pruritic area.
Presbycusis - ANSWER-Age-related hearing loss, especially high frequencies.
Cefazolin - ANSWER-An antibiotic prescribed for infections, dosed 500 mg IM.
,Reconstitution - ANSWER-Mixing a powdered medication with a solvent for use.
Buck's traction - ANSWER-A type of skeletal traction used for limb immobilization.
Myocardial damage - ANSWER-Heart tissue injury indicated by elevated troponin
levels.
Cardiac dysrhythmias - ANSWER-Abnormal heart rhythms that can occur post-
myocardial infarction.
Hematuria - ANSWER-Presence of blood in urine, often requiring investigation.
Prednisone - ANSWER-A corticosteroid used for inflammation and immune response.
Status epilepticus - ANSWER-A prolonged seizure requiring immediate medical
intervention.
Filgrastim - ANSWER-A medication that stimulates white blood cell production.
Neutropenia - ANSWER-Low white blood cell count, increasing infection risk.
NSAIDs - ANSWER-Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, risk for GI bleeding.
Polyethylene glycol - ANSWER-A laxative used to cleanse the bowel before
procedures.
Troponin I - ANSWER-Cardiac biomarker indicating myocardial injury.
CK-MB - ANSWER-Creatine kinase-MB, a marker for heart muscle damage.
Gastrointestinal bleeding - ANSWER-Potential side effect of NSAIDs requiring
monitoring.
Urinalysis - ANSWER-Test to analyze urine for abnormalities or infections.
Analgesic - ANSWER-Medication used to relieve pain.
Dosing schedule - ANSWER-Timing and amount of medication to be administered.
, Evacuation procedures - ANSWER-Steps to safely remove residents during
emergencies.
IV Heparin - ANSWER-Anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.
Comfort care - ANSWER-Supportive care focused on relieving distress.
Documentation - ANSWER-Recording patient care actions and observations.
Monitoring - ANSWER-Regularly checking vital signs or symptoms.
Bone pain - ANSWER-Common side effect of filgrastim treatment.
Blood glucose monitoring - ANSWER-Checking blood sugar levels, especially with
corticosteroids.
Medication administration - ANSWER-Process of giving prescribed drugs to patients.
Traction maintenance - ANSWER-Ensuring proper application of weights and ropes.
Client assessment - ANSWER-Evaluating a patient's condition and needs.
SBAR technique - ANSWER-A communication framework used by healthcare providers
to convey client information, consisting of Situation, Background, Assessment, and
Recommendation.
Nystatin suspension administration - ANSWER-The method of applying nystatin to the
gums of an infant with a candida infection, typically using a gloved finger to rub the
suspension over the infected area.
Capillary blood sample for glucose measurement - ANSWER-The procedure of
obtaining a blood sample from a finger, which includes interventions like grasping the
subcutaneous tissue and pulling upward.
