PN HESI EXIT EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
2026
◉ Glomerular filtration rate. Answer: Rate of blood filtered by the
kidneys per minute.
◉ Sodium resorption. Answer: Reabsorption of sodium in the
kidneys.
◉ Potassium excretion. Answer: Elimination of potassium through
urine.
◉ Micturition. Answer: The act of urination.
◉ Alcohol abuse treatment. Answer: Identifies relationship between
problems and alcohol consumption.
◉ Passive-aggressive behavior. Answer: Indirect expression of anger
through subtle actions.
◉ Cryptosporidium infection. Answer: Caused by protozoa, requires
fluid replacement.
,◉ Necrotizing fasciitis symptom. Answer: Pressure-like pain
indicates severe tissue infection.
◉ Shingles diagnosis. Answer: Confirmed by pain, lesions, fever, and
malaise.
◉ Advance directives discussion. Answer: Should be initiated by the
client, not LPN.
◉ Restrictive safety device. Answer: Lap tray on wheelchair limits
movement for dementia.
◉ Impetigo prevention. Answer: Proper hand washing reduces the
spread of infection.
◉ Insulin need increase. Answer: Infection and fever raise insulin
requirements in diabetes.
◉ Client confidentiality. Answer: Essential ethical principle in
nursing practice.
◉ Patient's Bill of Rights. Answer: Ensures respect and dignity in
client care.
,◉ Fluid replacement therapy. Answer: Critical for clients with severe
dehydration.
◉ Erythema. Answer: Redness of skin, often associated with
inflammation.
◉ Leukocytosis. Answer: Elevated white blood cell count indicating
infection.
◉ High-calorie nutrition. Answer: Important for clients with
increased metabolic needs.
◉ Severe pain in shingles. Answer: Typically localized around the
affected thorax area.
◉ Malaise. Answer: General feeling of discomfort or unease.
◉ Diarrhea in infections. Answer: Common symptom but not
specific to shingles.
◉ Childproof locks. Answer: Safety measure to prevent access to
harmful items.
◉ Walker. Answer: Assistive device for mobility, less restrictive.
, ◉ Electronic monitoring system. Answer: Used for safety, less
restrictive than lap tray.
◉ Comfort care options. Answer: Focus on quality of life in terminal
illness.
◉ General anesthesia. Answer: A medically induced state of
unconsciousness.
◉ Deficient knowledge. Answer: Lack of understanding regarding
food restrictions.
◉ Skin grafts. Answer: Tissue transplanted to cover damaged skin.
◉ Third-degree burns. Answer: Severe burns affecting all skin
layers.
◉ Elastic bandages. Answer: Flexible bandages used for
compression and support.
◉ Hyperemesis gravidarum. Answer: Severe nausea and vomiting
during pregnancy.
2026
◉ Glomerular filtration rate. Answer: Rate of blood filtered by the
kidneys per minute.
◉ Sodium resorption. Answer: Reabsorption of sodium in the
kidneys.
◉ Potassium excretion. Answer: Elimination of potassium through
urine.
◉ Micturition. Answer: The act of urination.
◉ Alcohol abuse treatment. Answer: Identifies relationship between
problems and alcohol consumption.
◉ Passive-aggressive behavior. Answer: Indirect expression of anger
through subtle actions.
◉ Cryptosporidium infection. Answer: Caused by protozoa, requires
fluid replacement.
,◉ Necrotizing fasciitis symptom. Answer: Pressure-like pain
indicates severe tissue infection.
◉ Shingles diagnosis. Answer: Confirmed by pain, lesions, fever, and
malaise.
◉ Advance directives discussion. Answer: Should be initiated by the
client, not LPN.
◉ Restrictive safety device. Answer: Lap tray on wheelchair limits
movement for dementia.
◉ Impetigo prevention. Answer: Proper hand washing reduces the
spread of infection.
◉ Insulin need increase. Answer: Infection and fever raise insulin
requirements in diabetes.
◉ Client confidentiality. Answer: Essential ethical principle in
nursing practice.
◉ Patient's Bill of Rights. Answer: Ensures respect and dignity in
client care.
,◉ Fluid replacement therapy. Answer: Critical for clients with severe
dehydration.
◉ Erythema. Answer: Redness of skin, often associated with
inflammation.
◉ Leukocytosis. Answer: Elevated white blood cell count indicating
infection.
◉ High-calorie nutrition. Answer: Important for clients with
increased metabolic needs.
◉ Severe pain in shingles. Answer: Typically localized around the
affected thorax area.
◉ Malaise. Answer: General feeling of discomfort or unease.
◉ Diarrhea in infections. Answer: Common symptom but not
specific to shingles.
◉ Childproof locks. Answer: Safety measure to prevent access to
harmful items.
◉ Walker. Answer: Assistive device for mobility, less restrictive.
, ◉ Electronic monitoring system. Answer: Used for safety, less
restrictive than lap tray.
◉ Comfort care options. Answer: Focus on quality of life in terminal
illness.
◉ General anesthesia. Answer: A medically induced state of
unconsciousness.
◉ Deficient knowledge. Answer: Lack of understanding regarding
food restrictions.
◉ Skin grafts. Answer: Tissue transplanted to cover damaged skin.
◉ Third-degree burns. Answer: Severe burns affecting all skin
layers.
◉ Elastic bandages. Answer: Flexible bandages used for
compression and support.
◉ Hyperemesis gravidarum. Answer: Severe nausea and vomiting
during pregnancy.
