HESI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM SCRIPT FINAL
PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ A client with frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) asks the
nurse to explain a friend's advice about drinking a glass of juice daily
to prevent future UTIs. Which response is best for the nurse to
provide?
A.
"Orange juice has vitamin C that deters bacterial growth."
B.
"Apple juice is the most useful in acidifying the urine."
C.
"Cranberry juice stops pathogens' adherence to the bladder."
D.
"Grapefruit juice increases absorption of most antibiotics."
Answer: C
Rationale: Cranberry juice maintains urinary tract health by
reducing the adherence of Escherichia coli bacteria to cells within
the bladder. Options A, B, and D have not been shown to be as
effective as cranberry juice in preventing UTIs.
,◉ After receiving written and verbal instructions from a clinic nurse
about a newly prescribed medication, a client asks the nurse what to
do if questions arise about the medication after getting home. How
should the nurse respond?
A.
Provide the client with a list of Internet sites that answer frequently
asked questions about medications.
B.
Advise the client to obtain a current edition of a drug reference book
from a local bookstore or library.
C.
Reassure the client that information about the medication is
included in the written instructions.
D.
Encourage the client to call the clinic nurse or health care provider if
any questions arise.
Answer: D
Rationale: To ensure safe medication use, the nurse should
encourage the client to call the nurse or health care provider if any
questions arise. Options A, B, and C may all include useful
information, but these sources of information cannot evaluate the
nature of the client's questions and the follow-up needed.
,◉ The nurse is preparing a liquid medication for a 2-year-old. The
dose is 2.2 mL. What delivery devise will the nurse select to prepare
the medication?
A.
30 mL medication cup
B.
10 mL medication spoon
C.
3 mL needleless syringe
D.
5 mL medicine dropper
Answer: C
Rationale: Accuracy is most important when delivering small
amounts of medication to a child. The most accurate dispensing
devise is the 3 mL needleless syringe that is marked off in
increments of tenths.
◉ The nurse is providing care to a client receiving high doses of
chemotherapy. Which situation will cause the nurse to intervene for
this client?
A.
Co-workers walk into the room with a 2′ × 3′ get well card.
B.
A neighbor stops by with a box of chocolate candy.
, C.
A clergy member places a book of prayers at the client's bedside.
D.
The florist delivers an arrangement of fresh flowers.
Answer: D
Rationale: A common side effect of chemotherapy is the inability to
fight infection secondary to neutropenia. Fresh fruits and fresh
flowers are sources of infection that must be avoided for these
clients. The remaining options pose a low risk for infection.
◉ The nurse prepares to insert a nasogastric tube in a client with
hyperemesis who is awake and alert. Which nursing actions are
correct? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Place the client in a high Fowler position.
B.
Explain that placement of the tube is painless.
C.
Measure the tube from the tip of the nose to the umbilicus.
D.
Instruct the client to swallow after the tube has passed the pharynx.
E.
PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ A client with frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) asks the
nurse to explain a friend's advice about drinking a glass of juice daily
to prevent future UTIs. Which response is best for the nurse to
provide?
A.
"Orange juice has vitamin C that deters bacterial growth."
B.
"Apple juice is the most useful in acidifying the urine."
C.
"Cranberry juice stops pathogens' adherence to the bladder."
D.
"Grapefruit juice increases absorption of most antibiotics."
Answer: C
Rationale: Cranberry juice maintains urinary tract health by
reducing the adherence of Escherichia coli bacteria to cells within
the bladder. Options A, B, and D have not been shown to be as
effective as cranberry juice in preventing UTIs.
,◉ After receiving written and verbal instructions from a clinic nurse
about a newly prescribed medication, a client asks the nurse what to
do if questions arise about the medication after getting home. How
should the nurse respond?
A.
Provide the client with a list of Internet sites that answer frequently
asked questions about medications.
B.
Advise the client to obtain a current edition of a drug reference book
from a local bookstore or library.
C.
Reassure the client that information about the medication is
included in the written instructions.
D.
Encourage the client to call the clinic nurse or health care provider if
any questions arise.
Answer: D
Rationale: To ensure safe medication use, the nurse should
encourage the client to call the nurse or health care provider if any
questions arise. Options A, B, and C may all include useful
information, but these sources of information cannot evaluate the
nature of the client's questions and the follow-up needed.
,◉ The nurse is preparing a liquid medication for a 2-year-old. The
dose is 2.2 mL. What delivery devise will the nurse select to prepare
the medication?
A.
30 mL medication cup
B.
10 mL medication spoon
C.
3 mL needleless syringe
D.
5 mL medicine dropper
Answer: C
Rationale: Accuracy is most important when delivering small
amounts of medication to a child. The most accurate dispensing
devise is the 3 mL needleless syringe that is marked off in
increments of tenths.
◉ The nurse is providing care to a client receiving high doses of
chemotherapy. Which situation will cause the nurse to intervene for
this client?
A.
Co-workers walk into the room with a 2′ × 3′ get well card.
B.
A neighbor stops by with a box of chocolate candy.
, C.
A clergy member places a book of prayers at the client's bedside.
D.
The florist delivers an arrangement of fresh flowers.
Answer: D
Rationale: A common side effect of chemotherapy is the inability to
fight infection secondary to neutropenia. Fresh fruits and fresh
flowers are sources of infection that must be avoided for these
clients. The remaining options pose a low risk for infection.
◉ The nurse prepares to insert a nasogastric tube in a client with
hyperemesis who is awake and alert. Which nursing actions are
correct? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Place the client in a high Fowler position.
B.
Explain that placement of the tube is painless.
C.
Measure the tube from the tip of the nose to the umbilicus.
D.
Instruct the client to swallow after the tube has passed the pharynx.
E.
