Comprehensive HESI Fundamentals Exam Practice:
200 Questions with Rationales Covering Safety,
Medication Administration, Infection Control,
Nutrition, Mobility, Legal Ethics, and Priority
Nursing Interventions.
Part 1: Safety & Infection Control
Question 1
When turning an immobile bedridden client without
assistance, which action by the nurse best ensures
client safety?
A. Securely grasp the client's arm and leg.
B. Put bed rails up on the side of the bed opposite
from the nurse.
C. Correctly position and use a turn sheet.
D. Lower the head of the client's bed slowly.
☑VERIFIED ANSWER & Rationale:
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B. Because the nurse
can only stand on one side of the bed, bed rails
,should be up on the opposite side to ensure the
client does not fall out of bed. Grasping the client's
arm and leg can cause injury to the skin or joint .
Question 2
The nurse identifies a potential for infection in a
client with partial-thickness and full-thickness
burns. What intervention has the highest priority in
decreasing the client's risk of infection?
A. Administration of plasma expanders
B. Use of careful handwashing technique
C. Application of a topical antibacterial cream
D. Limiting visitors to the client with burns
☑VERIFIED ANSWER & Rationale:
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B. Careful
handwashing technique is the single most effective
intervention for the prevention of contamination for
all clients .
Question 3
Which type of transmission-based precaution is
,required for a client with active pulmonary
tuberculosis?
A. Contact precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Airborne precautions
D. Protective (reverse) isolation
☑VERIFIED ANSWER & Rationale:
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C. Tuberculosis is
transmitted via airborne particles, requiring
airborne precautions, including an N95 respirator
and a negative-pressure room .
Question 4
A client under protective (reverse) isolation has a
low neutrophil count. Which intervention is most
important?
A. Limit visitors
B. Administer antibiotics
C. Monitor temperature frequently
D. Encourage ambulation
, ☑VERIFIED ANSWER & Rationale:
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: A. Limiting visitors
reduces exposure to potential pathogens for clients
with neutropenia .
Question 5
Which action indicates that an unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP) understands correct gloving
procedures?
A. Puts on new gloves when entering a client's room
B. Wears the same gloves for multiple clients
C. Removes gloves before leaving the client's room
D. Washes gloves between tasks
☑VERIFIED ANSWER & Rationale:
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C. Gloves should be
removed before leaving the client's room to prevent
the spread of microorganisms. Gloves are single-use
and should be changed between tasks and clients .
Question 6
The nurse notes that a client has cyanosis of the
200 Questions with Rationales Covering Safety,
Medication Administration, Infection Control,
Nutrition, Mobility, Legal Ethics, and Priority
Nursing Interventions.
Part 1: Safety & Infection Control
Question 1
When turning an immobile bedridden client without
assistance, which action by the nurse best ensures
client safety?
A. Securely grasp the client's arm and leg.
B. Put bed rails up on the side of the bed opposite
from the nurse.
C. Correctly position and use a turn sheet.
D. Lower the head of the client's bed slowly.
☑VERIFIED ANSWER & Rationale:
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B. Because the nurse
can only stand on one side of the bed, bed rails
,should be up on the opposite side to ensure the
client does not fall out of bed. Grasping the client's
arm and leg can cause injury to the skin or joint .
Question 2
The nurse identifies a potential for infection in a
client with partial-thickness and full-thickness
burns. What intervention has the highest priority in
decreasing the client's risk of infection?
A. Administration of plasma expanders
B. Use of careful handwashing technique
C. Application of a topical antibacterial cream
D. Limiting visitors to the client with burns
☑VERIFIED ANSWER & Rationale:
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B. Careful
handwashing technique is the single most effective
intervention for the prevention of contamination for
all clients .
Question 3
Which type of transmission-based precaution is
,required for a client with active pulmonary
tuberculosis?
A. Contact precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Airborne precautions
D. Protective (reverse) isolation
☑VERIFIED ANSWER & Rationale:
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C. Tuberculosis is
transmitted via airborne particles, requiring
airborne precautions, including an N95 respirator
and a negative-pressure room .
Question 4
A client under protective (reverse) isolation has a
low neutrophil count. Which intervention is most
important?
A. Limit visitors
B. Administer antibiotics
C. Monitor temperature frequently
D. Encourage ambulation
, ☑VERIFIED ANSWER & Rationale:
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: A. Limiting visitors
reduces exposure to potential pathogens for clients
with neutropenia .
Question 5
Which action indicates that an unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP) understands correct gloving
procedures?
A. Puts on new gloves when entering a client's room
B. Wears the same gloves for multiple clients
C. Removes gloves before leaving the client's room
D. Washes gloves between tasks
☑VERIFIED ANSWER & Rationale:
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C. Gloves should be
removed before leaving the client's room to prevent
the spread of microorganisms. Gloves are single-use
and should be changed between tasks and clients .
Question 6
The nurse notes that a client has cyanosis of the
