PN HESI EXIT EXAM COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
2026
◉ Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube. Answer: Tube with inflatable cuff for
airway management.
◉ Bolus Tube Feeding. Answer: Intermittent feeding through a tube.
◉ Synchronized Cardioversion. Answer: Controlled electrical shock
to restore normal heart rhythm.
◉ Atrial Fibrillation. Answer: Irregular heart rhythm with rapid
heart rate.
◉ Pedal Pulses. Answer: Blood flow assessment in the feet.
◉ Cirrhosis. Answer: Liver disease causing scarring and dysfunction.
◉ Ascites. Answer: Fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity.
◉ TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition). Answer: Nutritional support via
intravenous infusion.
,◉ NPH Insulin. Answer: Intermediate-acting insulin for blood sugar
control.
◉ Hepatitis B. Answer: Viral infection affecting the liver.
◉ Tumor Lysis Syndrome. Answer: Metabolic complications after
cancer treatment.
◉ IV Infusion. Answer: Delivery of fluids directly into the
bloodstream.
◉ Fluid Restriction. Answer: Limiting fluid intake to manage
conditions.
◉ Weak Pedal Pulses. Answer: Indicates poor circulation in the
extremities.
◉ Dietary Modification. Answer: Changes in diet to improve health
outcomes.
◉ Blood Glucose Monitoring. Answer: Regular checks of blood sugar
levels.
,◉ Capillary Refill. Answer: Test for peripheral circulation efficiency.
◉ Chest Tube Insertion. Answer: Procedure to drain air or fluid from
the chest.
◉ Hemothorax. Answer: Blood accumulation in the pleural cavity.
◉ Kinks in Tubing. Answer: Obstructions that can affect fluid flow.
◉ Fluid Intake Restriction. Answer: Limiting fluid consumption to
prevent overload.
◉ Diabetes Mellitus. Answer: Chronic condition affecting blood
sugar regulation.
◉ Kinks in tubing. Answer: Obstructions in medical tubing affecting
flow.
◉ Elevated BUN level. Answer: Indicates possible kidney
dysfunction or dehydration.
◉ Anorexia and vomiting. Answer: Can lead to elevated BUN levels.
, ◉ Anticholinergic medication. Answer: Causes pupillary dilation,
contraindicated in glaucoma.
◉ Pneumococcal vaccine. Answer: Administered once to older adults
or at-risk individuals.
◉ Acute pancreatitis. Answer: Inflammation of the pancreas
requiring immediate assessment.
◉ Carpal spasm. Answer: Muscle contraction indicating possible
electrolyte imbalance.
◉ Jugular vein distention. Answer: Sign of fluid overload or cardiac
issues.
◉ Pericardial tap. Answer: Procedure to remove fluid from around
the heart.
◉ Cancer risk reduction. Answer: Lifestyle changes to lower cancer
development chances.
◉ Subsequent recommendations. Answer: Suggestions for
improving dietary choices post-education.
2026
◉ Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube. Answer: Tube with inflatable cuff for
airway management.
◉ Bolus Tube Feeding. Answer: Intermittent feeding through a tube.
◉ Synchronized Cardioversion. Answer: Controlled electrical shock
to restore normal heart rhythm.
◉ Atrial Fibrillation. Answer: Irregular heart rhythm with rapid
heart rate.
◉ Pedal Pulses. Answer: Blood flow assessment in the feet.
◉ Cirrhosis. Answer: Liver disease causing scarring and dysfunction.
◉ Ascites. Answer: Fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity.
◉ TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition). Answer: Nutritional support via
intravenous infusion.
,◉ NPH Insulin. Answer: Intermediate-acting insulin for blood sugar
control.
◉ Hepatitis B. Answer: Viral infection affecting the liver.
◉ Tumor Lysis Syndrome. Answer: Metabolic complications after
cancer treatment.
◉ IV Infusion. Answer: Delivery of fluids directly into the
bloodstream.
◉ Fluid Restriction. Answer: Limiting fluid intake to manage
conditions.
◉ Weak Pedal Pulses. Answer: Indicates poor circulation in the
extremities.
◉ Dietary Modification. Answer: Changes in diet to improve health
outcomes.
◉ Blood Glucose Monitoring. Answer: Regular checks of blood sugar
levels.
,◉ Capillary Refill. Answer: Test for peripheral circulation efficiency.
◉ Chest Tube Insertion. Answer: Procedure to drain air or fluid from
the chest.
◉ Hemothorax. Answer: Blood accumulation in the pleural cavity.
◉ Kinks in Tubing. Answer: Obstructions that can affect fluid flow.
◉ Fluid Intake Restriction. Answer: Limiting fluid consumption to
prevent overload.
◉ Diabetes Mellitus. Answer: Chronic condition affecting blood
sugar regulation.
◉ Kinks in tubing. Answer: Obstructions in medical tubing affecting
flow.
◉ Elevated BUN level. Answer: Indicates possible kidney
dysfunction or dehydration.
◉ Anorexia and vomiting. Answer: Can lead to elevated BUN levels.
, ◉ Anticholinergic medication. Answer: Causes pupillary dilation,
contraindicated in glaucoma.
◉ Pneumococcal vaccine. Answer: Administered once to older adults
or at-risk individuals.
◉ Acute pancreatitis. Answer: Inflammation of the pancreas
requiring immediate assessment.
◉ Carpal spasm. Answer: Muscle contraction indicating possible
electrolyte imbalance.
◉ Jugular vein distention. Answer: Sign of fluid overload or cardiac
issues.
◉ Pericardial tap. Answer: Procedure to remove fluid from around
the heart.
◉ Cancer risk reduction. Answer: Lifestyle changes to lower cancer
development chances.
◉ Subsequent recommendations. Answer: Suggestions for
improving dietary choices post-education.
