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2026 HESI PN Exit Exam 3 1000+ Questions,
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Which serum blood findings with diabetic ketoacidosis alerts the nurse that
immediate action is required?
A) pH below3
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B) Potassium of 5.0
C) HCT of 60
D) Pa O2 of 79
- Correct Answer :is C: HCT of 60
7
The nurse is preparing the teaching plan for a group of parents about risks to toddlers.
The nurse plans to explain proper communication in the event of accidental poisoning.
The nurse should plan to tell the parents to first state what substance was ingested and
then what information should be the priority for the parents to communicate?
A) The parents' name and telephone number
B) The currency of the immunization and allergy history of the child
C) The estimated time of the accidental poisoning and a confirmation that the parents will
bring the containers of the ingested substance
D) The affected child's age and weight –
Correct Answer :is D: The affected child''s age and weight
7
A 2 year-old child is brought to the health care provider's office with a chief
complaint of mild diarrhea for 2 days. Nutritional counseling by the nurse should include
which statement?
A) Place the child on clear liquids and gelatin for 24 hours
B) Continue with the regular diet and include oral rehydration fluids
C) Give bananas, apples, rice and toast as tolerated
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D) Place NPO for 24 hours, then rehydrate with milk and water –
Correct Answer :is B: Continue with the regular diet and include oral rehydration
fluids
7
The nurse is teaching an elderly client how to use MDI's (multi-dose inhalers). The
nurse is concerned that the client is unable to coordinate the release of the medication
with the inhalation phase. What is the nurse's best recommendation to improve delivery
of the medication?
A) Nebulized treatments for home care
B) Adding a spacer device to the MDI canister
C) Asking a family member to assist the client with the MDI
D) Request a visiting nurse to follow the client at home –
Correct Answer :is B: Adding a spacer device to the MDI canister
7
Which of the following manifestations observed by the school nurse confirms the
presence of pediculosis capitis in students?
A) Scratching the head more than usual
B) Flakes evident on a student's shoulders
C) Oval pattern occipital hair loss
D) Whitish oval specks sticking to the hair –
Correct Answer :is D: Whitish oval specks sticking to the hair
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When parents call the emergency room to report that a toddler has swallowed drain
cleaner, the nurse instructs them to call for emergency transport to the hospital. While
waiting for an ambulance,
the nurse would suggest for the parents to give sips of which substance?
A) Tea
B) Water
C) Milk
D) Soda –
Correct Answer :is B: Water
7
A client is scheduled for an IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram). Which of the following
data from the client's history indicate a potential hazard for this test?
A) Reflex incontinence
B) Allergic to shellfish
C) Claustrophobia
D) Hypertension –
Correct Answer :is B: Allergic to shellfish
7
The nurse is preparing a handout on infant feeding to be distributed to families
visiting the clinic. Which notation should be included in the teaching materials?
A) Solid foods are introduced 1 at a time beginning with cereal
B) Finely ground meat should be started early to provide iron
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2026 HESI PN Exit Exam 3 1000+ Questions,
NGN-Style Questions & Case Scenarios | (100%
Guarantee Pass) (2026/2027) –Practice
Questions & Answers Exam VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+. (A+
Guarantee) | | Graded A+
Which serum blood findings with diabetic ketoacidosis alerts the nurse that
immediate action is required?
A) pH below3
P a g e 1 | 180
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B) Potassium of 5.0
C) HCT of 60
D) Pa O2 of 79
- Correct Answer :is C: HCT of 60
7
The nurse is preparing the teaching plan for a group of parents about risks to toddlers.
The nurse plans to explain proper communication in the event of accidental poisoning.
The nurse should plan to tell the parents to first state what substance was ingested and
then what information should be the priority for the parents to communicate?
A) The parents' name and telephone number
B) The currency of the immunization and allergy history of the child
C) The estimated time of the accidental poisoning and a confirmation that the parents will
bring the containers of the ingested substance
D) The affected child's age and weight –
Correct Answer :is D: The affected child''s age and weight
7
A 2 year-old child is brought to the health care provider's office with a chief
complaint of mild diarrhea for 2 days. Nutritional counseling by the nurse should include
which statement?
A) Place the child on clear liquids and gelatin for 24 hours
B) Continue with the regular diet and include oral rehydration fluids
C) Give bananas, apples, rice and toast as tolerated
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D) Place NPO for 24 hours, then rehydrate with milk and water –
Correct Answer :is B: Continue with the regular diet and include oral rehydration
fluids
7
The nurse is teaching an elderly client how to use MDI's (multi-dose inhalers). The
nurse is concerned that the client is unable to coordinate the release of the medication
with the inhalation phase. What is the nurse's best recommendation to improve delivery
of the medication?
A) Nebulized treatments for home care
B) Adding a spacer device to the MDI canister
C) Asking a family member to assist the client with the MDI
D) Request a visiting nurse to follow the client at home –
Correct Answer :is B: Adding a spacer device to the MDI canister
7
Which of the following manifestations observed by the school nurse confirms the
presence of pediculosis capitis in students?
A) Scratching the head more than usual
B) Flakes evident on a student's shoulders
C) Oval pattern occipital hair loss
D) Whitish oval specks sticking to the hair –
Correct Answer :is D: Whitish oval specks sticking to the hair
7
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When parents call the emergency room to report that a toddler has swallowed drain
cleaner, the nurse instructs them to call for emergency transport to the hospital. While
waiting for an ambulance,
the nurse would suggest for the parents to give sips of which substance?
A) Tea
B) Water
C) Milk
D) Soda –
Correct Answer :is B: Water
7
A client is scheduled for an IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram). Which of the following
data from the client's history indicate a potential hazard for this test?
A) Reflex incontinence
B) Allergic to shellfish
C) Claustrophobia
D) Hypertension –
Correct Answer :is B: Allergic to shellfish
7
The nurse is preparing a handout on infant feeding to be distributed to families
visiting the clinic. Which notation should be included in the teaching materials?
A) Solid foods are introduced 1 at a time beginning with cereal
B) Finely ground meat should be started early to provide iron
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