HESI RN Exit Exam V1 Retake with NGN
(2026/2027) – NCLEX-RN® Remediation &
Readiness | Verified Questions, NGN Case Studies
& Answers
1. The nurse is performing hand hygiene. Which action is most effective in decreasing
bacteria on the hands?
A. Using cold water
B. Rubbing with soap for at least 20 seconds
C. Using only water
D. Drying with a cloth towel
✅ Answer: B
Rationale: Handwashing with soap for ≥20 seconds removes microbes effectively.
2. A patient reports pain at 8/10. What is the best nursing action?
A. Document and reassess in 2 hours
B. Administer prescribed analgesic
C. Tell the patient to relax
D. Offer a blanket
✅ Answer: B
Rationale: Pain management is a priority—not delaying treatment.
3. Which position is best for a patient after a tonsillectomy?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Side-lying
D. Trendelenburg
✅ Answer: C
Rationale: Side-lying helps maintain airway and prevents aspiration of secretions.
4. NGN: A patient with a nonblanchable red area on sacrum. What’s next?
A. Reposition every 4 hrs
B. Apply heat
C. Document stage II pressure injury
D. Reposition every 2 hrs
✅ Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent repositioning prevents worsening pressure injuries.
5. The correct sequence for donning PPE is:
A. Gown → Mask → Gloves
B. Gloves → Gown → Mask
C. Mask → Gloves → Gown
D. Gown → Gloves → Mask
✅ Answer: A
Rationale: Proper order prevents contamination.
, 6. What is the normal range for adult oral temperature?
A. 35–36°C
B. 36–38°C
C. 38–40°C
D. 34–35°C
✅ Answer: B
Rationale: Normal oral temp is 36–38°C (96.8–100.4°F).
7. A patient has a Stage III pressure ulcer. Which tool is used to assess healing?
A. Braden Scale
B. Glasgow Coma Scale
C. PUSH Tool
D. Morse Fall Scale
✅ Answer: C
Rationale: PUSH tracks wound healing over time.
8. A nasal cannula can deliver up to how much FiO₂?
A. 24–44%
B. 50–60%
C. 60–80%
D. 90–100%
✅ Answer: A
Rationale: Standard nasal cannulas deliver ~24–44%.
9. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
A. BP 118/76
B. HR 110 in pain
C. SpO₂ of 88%
D. Temp 37.4°C
✅ Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoxia needs urgent action.
10. Which technique prevents catheter-associated UTI?
A. Frequent irrigation
B. Clean technique
C. Aseptic insertion
D. Changing daily
✅ Answer: C
Rationale: Aseptic insertion reduces infection risk.
11. Patient teaching for incentive spirometer includes:
A. Exhale forcefully
B. Inhale slowly & deeply
C. Use hourly
D. Hold breath for 2 seconds
✅ Answer: B
Rationale: Deep breaths improve lung expansion.
12. Correct order of assessment?
A. Auscultation → Inspection → Palpation
B. Inspection → Palpation → Auscultation
C. Palpation → Auscultation → Inspection
(2026/2027) – NCLEX-RN® Remediation &
Readiness | Verified Questions, NGN Case Studies
& Answers
1. The nurse is performing hand hygiene. Which action is most effective in decreasing
bacteria on the hands?
A. Using cold water
B. Rubbing with soap for at least 20 seconds
C. Using only water
D. Drying with a cloth towel
✅ Answer: B
Rationale: Handwashing with soap for ≥20 seconds removes microbes effectively.
2. A patient reports pain at 8/10. What is the best nursing action?
A. Document and reassess in 2 hours
B. Administer prescribed analgesic
C. Tell the patient to relax
D. Offer a blanket
✅ Answer: B
Rationale: Pain management is a priority—not delaying treatment.
3. Which position is best for a patient after a tonsillectomy?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Side-lying
D. Trendelenburg
✅ Answer: C
Rationale: Side-lying helps maintain airway and prevents aspiration of secretions.
4. NGN: A patient with a nonblanchable red area on sacrum. What’s next?
A. Reposition every 4 hrs
B. Apply heat
C. Document stage II pressure injury
D. Reposition every 2 hrs
✅ Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent repositioning prevents worsening pressure injuries.
5. The correct sequence for donning PPE is:
A. Gown → Mask → Gloves
B. Gloves → Gown → Mask
C. Mask → Gloves → Gown
D. Gown → Gloves → Mask
✅ Answer: A
Rationale: Proper order prevents contamination.
, 6. What is the normal range for adult oral temperature?
A. 35–36°C
B. 36–38°C
C. 38–40°C
D. 34–35°C
✅ Answer: B
Rationale: Normal oral temp is 36–38°C (96.8–100.4°F).
7. A patient has a Stage III pressure ulcer. Which tool is used to assess healing?
A. Braden Scale
B. Glasgow Coma Scale
C. PUSH Tool
D. Morse Fall Scale
✅ Answer: C
Rationale: PUSH tracks wound healing over time.
8. A nasal cannula can deliver up to how much FiO₂?
A. 24–44%
B. 50–60%
C. 60–80%
D. 90–100%
✅ Answer: A
Rationale: Standard nasal cannulas deliver ~24–44%.
9. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
A. BP 118/76
B. HR 110 in pain
C. SpO₂ of 88%
D. Temp 37.4°C
✅ Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoxia needs urgent action.
10. Which technique prevents catheter-associated UTI?
A. Frequent irrigation
B. Clean technique
C. Aseptic insertion
D. Changing daily
✅ Answer: C
Rationale: Aseptic insertion reduces infection risk.
11. Patient teaching for incentive spirometer includes:
A. Exhale forcefully
B. Inhale slowly & deeply
C. Use hourly
D. Hold breath for 2 seconds
✅ Answer: B
Rationale: Deep breaths improve lung expansion.
12. Correct order of assessment?
A. Auscultation → Inspection → Palpation
B. Inspection → Palpation → Auscultation
C. Palpation → Auscultation → Inspection
