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This HESI RN Fundamentals Exit Exam preparation guide features 125 verified questions with provided
correct answers and comprehensive rationales, including diagrams. It covers essential nursing concepts for
foundational practice. This resource is ideal for in-depth study, comprehensive review, and thorough
certification exam preparation.
CONTENTS
01 • All Questions
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 125
The nurse is called to the waiting room of a pediatric clinic. The frantic mother states, "I think my 4-month-old
baby is choking!" What steps will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Compress the chest once between the nipples with two fingers.
B.
Note any obstruction or absence of breathing.
C.
Deliver five backslaps between the shoulder blades.
D.
Place the infant over the nurse's arm.
E.
Perform a blind finger sweep.
CORRECT ANSWER
B, C, D
Rationale: The fingers are placed at the same location on an infant as chest compressions for CPR; however, the
nurse must deliver five chest thrusts, after the five back slaps. Blind sweeps are not used as this action may
push the object deeper into the throat. The remaining steps are correct.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 125
Which fluid will the nurse select to administer with the prescribed blood transfusion?
A.
5% Dextrose and water
B.
Normal saline
C.
Lactated Ringers solution
D.
5% Dextrose and lactated ringers
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Rationale: Normal saline solution is the only solution that is compatible with blood.
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, Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 125
When assisting a client from the bed to a chair, which procedure is best for the nurse to follow?
A.
Place the chair parallel to the bed, with its back toward the head of the bed and assist the client in moving to
the chair.
B.
With the nurse's feet spread apart and knees aligned with the client's knees, stand and pivot the client into
the chair.
C.
Assist the client to a standing position by gently lifting upward, underneath the axillae.
D.
Stand beside the client, place the client's arms around the nurse's neck, and gently move the client to the
chair.
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Rationale: Option B describes the correct positioning of the nurse and affords the nurse a wide base of support
while stabilizing the client's knees when assisting to a standing position. The chair should be placed at a 45-
degree angle to the bed, with the back of the chair toward the head of the bed. Clients should never be lifted
under the axillae; this could damage nerves and strain the nurse's back. The client should be instructed to use
the arms of the chair and should never place his or her arms around the nurse's neck; this places undue stress on
the nurse's neck and back and increases the risk for a fall.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 125
How many mL will the nurse document on the client's intake and output record from the items listed? _____
mL
1200 mL water
4 ounce container of gelatin
8 ounces of orange juice
355 mL can of soda1 cup of soup
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: 2155
Rationale: 1200 + 240 (8 oz) + 240 (1 cup) + 120 (4 oz) + 355 = 2155
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 125
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, The nurse observes a UAP taking a client's blood pressure in the lower extremity. Which observation of this
procedure requires the nurse to intervene with the UAP's approach?
A.
The cuff wraps around the girth of the leg.
B.
The UAP auscultates the popliteal pulse with the cuff on the lower leg.
C.
The client is placed in a prone position.
D.
The systolic reading is 20 mm Hg higher than the blood pressure in the client's arm.
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Rationale: When obtaining the blood pressure in the lower extremities, the popliteal pulse is the site for
auscultation when the blood pressure cuff is applied around the thigh. The nurse should intervene with the UAP
who has applied the cuff on the lower leg. Option A ensures an accurate assessment, and option C provides the
best access to the artery. Systolic pressure in the popliteal artery is usually 10 to 40 mm Hg higher than in the
brachial artery.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 125
During a clinic visit, the mother of a 7-year-old reports to the nurse that her child is often awake until
midnight playing and is then very difficult to awaken in the morning for school. Which assessment data
should the nurse obtain in response to the mother's concern?
A.
The occurrence of any episodes of sleep apnea
B.
The child's blood pressure, pulse, and respirations
C.
Length of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep that the child is experiencing
D.
Description of the family's home environment
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Rationale: School-age children often resist bedtime. The nurse should begin by assessing the environment of
the home to determine factors that may not be conducive to the establishment of bedtime rituals that promote
sleep. Option A often causes daytime fatigue rather than resistance to going to sleep. Option B is unlikely to
provide useful data. The nurse cannot determine option C.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
HESI RN Fundamentals Exit
Exam Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest Verified
HESI Exam (Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
125 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This HESI RN Fundamentals Exit Exam preparation guide features 125 verified questions with provided
correct answers and comprehensive rationales, including diagrams. It covers essential nursing concepts for
foundational practice. This resource is ideal for in-depth study, comprehensive review, and thorough
certification exam preparation.
CONTENTS
01 • All Questions
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 125
The nurse is called to the waiting room of a pediatric clinic. The frantic mother states, "I think my 4-month-old
baby is choking!" What steps will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Compress the chest once between the nipples with two fingers.
B.
Note any obstruction or absence of breathing.
C.
Deliver five backslaps between the shoulder blades.
D.
Place the infant over the nurse's arm.
E.
Perform a blind finger sweep.
CORRECT ANSWER
B, C, D
Rationale: The fingers are placed at the same location on an infant as chest compressions for CPR; however, the
nurse must deliver five chest thrusts, after the five back slaps. Blind sweeps are not used as this action may
push the object deeper into the throat. The remaining steps are correct.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 125
Which fluid will the nurse select to administer with the prescribed blood transfusion?
A.
5% Dextrose and water
B.
Normal saline
C.
Lactated Ringers solution
D.
5% Dextrose and lactated ringers
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Rationale: Normal saline solution is the only solution that is compatible with blood.
Page 2
, Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 125
When assisting a client from the bed to a chair, which procedure is best for the nurse to follow?
A.
Place the chair parallel to the bed, with its back toward the head of the bed and assist the client in moving to
the chair.
B.
With the nurse's feet spread apart and knees aligned with the client's knees, stand and pivot the client into
the chair.
C.
Assist the client to a standing position by gently lifting upward, underneath the axillae.
D.
Stand beside the client, place the client's arms around the nurse's neck, and gently move the client to the
chair.
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Rationale: Option B describes the correct positioning of the nurse and affords the nurse a wide base of support
while stabilizing the client's knees when assisting to a standing position. The chair should be placed at a 45-
degree angle to the bed, with the back of the chair toward the head of the bed. Clients should never be lifted
under the axillae; this could damage nerves and strain the nurse's back. The client should be instructed to use
the arms of the chair and should never place his or her arms around the nurse's neck; this places undue stress on
the nurse's neck and back and increases the risk for a fall.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 125
How many mL will the nurse document on the client's intake and output record from the items listed? _____
mL
1200 mL water
4 ounce container of gelatin
8 ounces of orange juice
355 mL can of soda1 cup of soup
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: 2155
Rationale: 1200 + 240 (8 oz) + 240 (1 cup) + 120 (4 oz) + 355 = 2155
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 125
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, The nurse observes a UAP taking a client's blood pressure in the lower extremity. Which observation of this
procedure requires the nurse to intervene with the UAP's approach?
A.
The cuff wraps around the girth of the leg.
B.
The UAP auscultates the popliteal pulse with the cuff on the lower leg.
C.
The client is placed in a prone position.
D.
The systolic reading is 20 mm Hg higher than the blood pressure in the client's arm.
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Rationale: When obtaining the blood pressure in the lower extremities, the popliteal pulse is the site for
auscultation when the blood pressure cuff is applied around the thigh. The nurse should intervene with the UAP
who has applied the cuff on the lower leg. Option A ensures an accurate assessment, and option C provides the
best access to the artery. Systolic pressure in the popliteal artery is usually 10 to 40 mm Hg higher than in the
brachial artery.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 125
During a clinic visit, the mother of a 7-year-old reports to the nurse that her child is often awake until
midnight playing and is then very difficult to awaken in the morning for school. Which assessment data
should the nurse obtain in response to the mother's concern?
A.
The occurrence of any episodes of sleep apnea
B.
The child's blood pressure, pulse, and respirations
C.
Length of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep that the child is experiencing
D.
Description of the family's home environment
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Rationale: School-age children often resist bedtime. The nurse should begin by assessing the environment of
the home to determine factors that may not be conducive to the establishment of bedtime rituals that promote
sleep. Option A often causes daytime fatigue rather than resistance to going to sleep. Option B is unlikely to
provide useful data. The nurse cannot determine option C.
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