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Description: This comprehensive revision set contains 200 multiple-choice
questions covering essential practical nursing fundamentals, including patient
care, safety, infection control, medication administration, vital signs, mobility,
nutrition, and documentation. Each question includes the correct answer with a ✅
for effective self-assessment.
Keywords: HESI PN, Fundamentals, Practical Nursing, 2026 Exam, Test Bank,
NCLEX-PN, Patient Care, Infection Control, Vital Signs, Medication Administration,
Safety, Mobility, Nutrition, Documentation, Revision MCQs.
1. A nurse is preparing to administer a medication via a nasogastric (NG) tube.
Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Flush the tube with 30 mL of air
B. Verify tube placement by aspirating gastric contents
C. Crush the medication into a fine powder
D. Mix the medication with 10 mL of water
Correct Answer: B ✅
,2. When assessing a client's pain, which characteristic is most important for the
nurse to evaluate?
A. The client's cultural background
B. The location and intensity of the pain
C. The client's previous pain experiences
D. The client's vital signs
Correct Answer: B ✅
3. A nurse is performing a sterile dressing change. Which action indicates a break
in sterile technique?
A. Opening the sterile package away from the body
B. Placing the sterile drape on the bed
C. Touching the sterile dressing with clean gloves
D. Keeping the sterile field above waist level
Correct Answer: C ✅
4. Which intervention is most appropriate for a client at risk for falls?
A. Apply wrist restraints
B. Keep the bed in the lowest position
C. Place the call light out of reach
D. Administer a sedative at bedtime
Correct Answer: B ✅
,5. A nurse is teaching a client about a low-sodium diet. Which food should the
nurse instruct the client to avoid?
A. Fresh apples
B. Canned soup
C. Steamed broccoli
D. Grilled chicken
Correct Answer: B ✅
6. What is the correct order for removing personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A. Gloves, goggles, gown, mask
B. Mask, gown, gloves, goggles
C. Gown, gloves, mask, goggles
D. Goggles, mask, gloves, gown
Correct Answer: A ✅
7. A nurse is assessing a client's radial pulse. Which finding should be reported
immediately?
A. Pulse rate of 72 beats/min
B. Pulse rate of 110 beats/min
C. Pulse rate of 68 beats/min
D. Pulse rate of 80 beats/min
Correct Answer: B ✅
, 8. Which action should a nurse take when a client refuses a prescribed medication?
A. Crush the medication and hide it in food
B. Document the refusal and notify the provider
C. Threaten the client with consequences
D. Administer the medication intramuscularly instead
Correct Answer: B ✅
9. A nurse is caring for a client with a new colostomy. Which statement by the
client indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I should empty the pouch when it is one-third full."
B. "I can use a skin barrier to protect the skin."
C. "I should change the pouch every day."
D. "I need to clean the stoma with warm water."
Correct Answer: C ✅
10. What is the priority nursing action when a client is experiencing anaphylaxis?
A. Administer epinephrine as prescribed
B. Document the event
C. Apply oxygen
D. Obtain a blood pressure
Correct Answer: A ✅