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HESI RN Exit Exam Versions 1–7 (2022–2023) – Complete Practice Questions, Verified Answers, and Nursing Exit Exam Study Guide

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This document provides comprehensive preparation for the HESI RN Exit Exam, including Versions 1 through 7 (V1–V7), with exam-style practice questions and verified answer explanations covering the core nursing concepts assessed in RN programs. It includes review material on medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, fundamentals, maternal and newborn nursing, pediatric nursing, mental health, leadership, prioritization, delegation, and clinical judgment to help students prepare confidently for the HESI Exit Exam.

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HESI RN EXIT 2026, HESI EXIT
V2, HESI EXIT V 3, HESI EXIT V5,
HESI EXIT RN V4, HESI EXIT V6,
HESI EXIT V1 2026 QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS, GRADED A+, HESI
EXIT EXAM V1-7
HESI RN EXIT EXAM 2022/2023

1. In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the
development of trust? - answer-C) Security



HESI RN EXIT EXAM 2022/2023

1. In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the
development of trust? - answer-C) Security



2. A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which statement
best reflects assertive communication? - answer-B) "Would you please clarify what you
have written so I am sure I am reading it correctly?"



2. A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which statement
best reflects assertive communication? - answer-B) "Would you please clarify what you
have written so I am sure I am reading it correctly?"



3. What is the most important consideration when teaching parents how to reduce risks
in the home? - answer-D) Age of children in the home



3. What is the most important consideration when teaching parents how to reduce risks
in the home? - answer-D) Age of children in the home

,4. A 35 year-old client with sickle cell crisis is talking on the telephone but stops as the
nurse enters the room to request something for pain. The nurse should - answer-C)
Administer the prescribed analgesia



4. A 35 year-old client with sickle cell crisis is talking on the telephone but stops as the
nurse enters the room to request something for pain. The nurse should - answer-C)
Administer the prescribed analgesia



5. While caring for a toddler with croup, which initial sign of croup requires the nurse's
immediate attention? - answer-A) Respiratory rate of 42



5. While caring for a toddler with croup, which initial sign of croup requires the nurse's
immediate attention? - answer-A) Respiratory rate of 42



6. A client is admitted with low T3 and T4 levels and an elevated TSH level. On initial
assessment, the nurse would anticipate which of the following assessment findings? -
answer-A) Lethargy



6. A client is admitted with low T3 and T4 levels and an elevated TSH level. On initial
assessment, the nurse would anticipate which of the following assessment findings? -
answer-A) Lethargy



7. The emergency room nurse admits a child who experienced a seizure at school. The
father comments that this is the first occurrence, and denies any family history of
epilepsy. What is the best response by the nurse? - answer-B) "The seizure may or may
not mean your child has epilepsy."



7. The emergency room nurse admits a child who experienced a seizure at school. The
father comments that this is the first occurrence, and denies any family history of
epilepsy. What is the best response by the nurse? - answer-B) "The seizure may or may
not mean your child has epilepsy."

,8. Alcohol and drug abuse impairs judgment and increases risk taking behavior. What
nursing diagnosis best applies? - answer-A) Risk for injury



8. Alcohol and drug abuse impairs judgment and increases risk taking behavior. What
nursing diagnosis best applies? - answer-A) Risk for injury



9. Which these findings would the nurse more closely associate with anemia in a 10
month-old infant? - answer-B) Pale mucosa of the eyelids and lips



9. Which these findings would the nurse more closely associate with anemia in a 10
month-old infant? - answer-B) Pale mucosa of the eyelids and lips



10. The nurse is caring for a client in hypertensive crisis in an intensive care unit. The
priority assessment in the first hour of care is - answer-D) Pupil responses



10. The nurse is caring for a client in hypertensive crisis in an intensive care unit. The
priority assessment in the first hour of care is - answer-D) Pupil responses



11. Which of these clients who are all in the terminal stage of cancer is least
appropriate to suggest the use of patient controlled analgesia (PCA) with a pump? -
answer-D) A preschooler with intermittent episodes of alertness



11. Which of these clients who are all in the terminal stage of cancer is least
appropriate to suggest the use of patient controlled analgesia (PCA) with a pump? -
answer-D) A preschooler with intermittent episodes of alertness



12. The nurse is about to assess a 6 month-old child with nonorganic failure-to thrive

(NOFTT). Upon entering the room, the nurse would expect the baby to be - answer-D)
Pale, thin arms and legs, uninterested in surroundings



12. The nurse is about to assess a 6 month-old child with nonorganic failure-to thrive

, (NOFTT). Upon entering the room, the nurse would expect the baby to be - answer-D)
Pale, thin arms and legs, uninterested in surroundings



13. As the nurse is speaking with a group of teens which of these side effects of
chemotherapy for cancer would the nurse expect this group to be more interested in
during the discussion? - answer-D) Hair loss



13. As the nurse is speaking with a group of teens which of these side effects of
chemotherapy for cancer would the nurse expect this group to be more interested in
during the discussion? - answer-D) Hair loss



14. While caring for a client who was admitted with myocardial infarction (MI) 2 days
ago, the nurse notes today's temperature is 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit (38.5 degrees

Celsius). The appropriate nursing intervention is to - answer-B) Administer
acetaminophen as ordered as this is normal at this time



14. While caring for a client who was admitted with myocardial infarction (MI) 2 days
ago, the nurse notes today's temperature is 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit (38.5 degrees

Celsius). The appropriate nursing intervention is to - answer-B) Administer
acetaminophen as ordered as this is normal at this time



15. A client is admitted for first and second degree burns on the face, neck, anterior
chest and hands. The nurse's priority should be - answer-B) Assess for dyspnea or
stridor



15. A client is admitted for first and second degree burns on the face, neck, anterior
chest and hands. The nurse's priority should be - answer-B) Assess for dyspnea or
stridor



16. Which of these clients who call the community health clinic would the nurse ask to
come in that day to be seen by the health care provider? - answer-D) I went to the
bathroom and my urine looked very red and it didn't hurt when I went.

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