HESI PRACTICE QUESTIONS MIXED
ACTUAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A client with a dysrhythmia is admitted to telemetry for observation.
In the morning, the client asks for a cup of coffee. What is the nurse's
best response? Answer: Coffee has caffeine, which can affect your heart.
It should be avoided."
◉ A nurse reinforces teaching a client about Coumadin (warfarin) and
concludes that the teaching is effective when the client states, "I must
not drink: Answer: cranberry juice
◉ The primary health care provider prescribes a transfusion of two units
of packed red blood cells for a client. When caring for the patient
receiving administering blood, the priority nursing intervention is to:
Answer: Make sure the blood is infused at a slow rate during the first 15
minutes
◉ A client with a history of endometriosis has abdominal surgery to
remove abdominal adhesions. What should this client's postoperative
plan of care include?
1
Encouraging the client to ambulate in the hallway
2
Elevating the client's legs by gatching the bed
,3
Helping the client dangle her legs over the side of the bed
4
Maintaining the client on bed rest until the dressings have been removed
Answer: 1
Encouraging the client to ambulate in the hallway
Muscle contraction during ambulation improves venous return, which
prevents venous stasis and thrombus formation. Gatching the bed and
dangling the legs each place pressure on the popliteal spaces, limiting
venous return and increasing the risk of thrombus formation. Bed rest is
associated with venous stasis, which increases the risk of thrombus
formation.
◉ A new mother is concerned that her 1-month-old infant is nursing
every 2 hours. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1
"It's common for newborns to nurse this often. Let's talk about how
you're adjusting with the new baby."
2
"Breast milk is easily digested; giving your infant a little rice cereal will
keep him full longer."
3
"It sounds as though your baby is a little spoiled; try to resist feeding
more often than every 4 hours."
, 4
"You may not be producing enough milk; it'll be important for you to
supplement feedings with formula." Answer: 1
"It's common for newborns to nurse this often. Let's talk about how
you're adjusting with the new baby."
Newborns typically nurse every 2 to 3 hours. Although breast milk is
easily digested, feeding solids to an infant is not recommended at this
age. Feeding satisfies a fundamental need; one does not spoil an infant
by nursing as needed. Adequate intake is evidenced in infant weight gain
and adequate urinary and bowel elimination. Supplementing feedings
with formula may lead to decreased milk production.
◉ A client who is receiving combination chemotherapy for stage II
Hodgkin disease is at risk for stomatitis. The nurse's teaching plan
should include instructions to: Answer: Clean the mouth with a soft
toothbrush or a gentle spray
Chemotherapy destroys the rapidly dividing cells of the oral mucosa;
frequent gentle oral hygiene limits additional trauma. Although it is
recommended to rinse the mouth every 2 hours, the client does not need
to brush teeth and clean the mouth as often. Lemon juice is too caustic to
the compromised mucosa. Flossing can disrupt and traumatize the gum
surfaces; oral hygiene is needed more than once a day. Commercial
mouthwashes contain alcohol, which is irritating to the mucosa.
ACTUAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A client with a dysrhythmia is admitted to telemetry for observation.
In the morning, the client asks for a cup of coffee. What is the nurse's
best response? Answer: Coffee has caffeine, which can affect your heart.
It should be avoided."
◉ A nurse reinforces teaching a client about Coumadin (warfarin) and
concludes that the teaching is effective when the client states, "I must
not drink: Answer: cranberry juice
◉ The primary health care provider prescribes a transfusion of two units
of packed red blood cells for a client. When caring for the patient
receiving administering blood, the priority nursing intervention is to:
Answer: Make sure the blood is infused at a slow rate during the first 15
minutes
◉ A client with a history of endometriosis has abdominal surgery to
remove abdominal adhesions. What should this client's postoperative
plan of care include?
1
Encouraging the client to ambulate in the hallway
2
Elevating the client's legs by gatching the bed
,3
Helping the client dangle her legs over the side of the bed
4
Maintaining the client on bed rest until the dressings have been removed
Answer: 1
Encouraging the client to ambulate in the hallway
Muscle contraction during ambulation improves venous return, which
prevents venous stasis and thrombus formation. Gatching the bed and
dangling the legs each place pressure on the popliteal spaces, limiting
venous return and increasing the risk of thrombus formation. Bed rest is
associated with venous stasis, which increases the risk of thrombus
formation.
◉ A new mother is concerned that her 1-month-old infant is nursing
every 2 hours. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1
"It's common for newborns to nurse this often. Let's talk about how
you're adjusting with the new baby."
2
"Breast milk is easily digested; giving your infant a little rice cereal will
keep him full longer."
3
"It sounds as though your baby is a little spoiled; try to resist feeding
more often than every 4 hours."
, 4
"You may not be producing enough milk; it'll be important for you to
supplement feedings with formula." Answer: 1
"It's common for newborns to nurse this often. Let's talk about how
you're adjusting with the new baby."
Newborns typically nurse every 2 to 3 hours. Although breast milk is
easily digested, feeding solids to an infant is not recommended at this
age. Feeding satisfies a fundamental need; one does not spoil an infant
by nursing as needed. Adequate intake is evidenced in infant weight gain
and adequate urinary and bowel elimination. Supplementing feedings
with formula may lead to decreased milk production.
◉ A client who is receiving combination chemotherapy for stage II
Hodgkin disease is at risk for stomatitis. The nurse's teaching plan
should include instructions to: Answer: Clean the mouth with a soft
toothbrush or a gentle spray
Chemotherapy destroys the rapidly dividing cells of the oral mucosa;
frequent gentle oral hygiene limits additional trauma. Although it is
recommended to rinse the mouth every 2 hours, the client does not need
to brush teeth and clean the mouth as often. Lemon juice is too caustic to
the compromised mucosa. Flossing can disrupt and traumatize the gum
surfaces; oral hygiene is needed more than once a day. Commercial
mouthwashes contain alcohol, which is irritating to the mucosa.
