2025/2026 HESI PN EXIT EXAM V1, V2, V3 2025
UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED
A+!!!
Influenza - CORRECT ANSWER-A viral infection that affects the respiratory
system, often leading to fever, cough, and body aches.
Decrease the spread of microorganisms - CORRECT ANSWER-The most effective
method is washing hands frequently.
Antihypertensive medication - CORRECT ANSWER-A drug prescribed to lower
blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
Assess blood pressure in supine, sitting, and standing positions - CORRECT
ANSWER-A method to evaluate blood pressure changes and potential orthostatic
hypotension.
Intermediate-acting insulin - CORRECT ANSWER-Insulin that has a delayed onset
and lasts longer than regular insulin, used to manage blood sugar levels in
diabetes.
,Regular insulin - CORRECT ANSWER-A fast-acting insulin used to control blood
sugar levels, typically administered before meals.
White blood cell (WBC) count - CORRECT ANSWER-A measure of the number of
white blood cells in the blood, important for diagnosing infections and other
conditions.
Neutrophil count - CORRECT ANSWER-A specific measure of a type of white
blood cell that fights infection, often decreased in leukemia.
Protect your child from infections - CORRECT ANSWER-An important
intervention for parents of a child with acute lymphocytic leukemia due to
decreased resistance to infections.
Prevent late night hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWER-The purpose of a bedtime
snack of milk and cereal for a client with diabetes.
Breach of confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER-Accessing a patient's medical
record without authorization, violating privacy regulations.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia - CORRECT ANSWER-A type of cancer that affects
the blood and bone marrow, characterized by the overproduction of immature
white blood cells.
Soft wrist-safety device - CORRECT ANSWER-A device used to prevent a
patient's wrist from moving, often used in medical settings.
,Cool, pale fingers - CORRECT ANSWER-An assessment finding that may indicate
compromised circulation and should be investigated further.
Total abdominal hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy - CORRECT
ANSWER-A surgical procedure involving the removal of the uterus and ovaries.
Clarification regarding surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-What the nurse should seek
for the client who misunderstands the implications of her surgery.
Schizophrenia - CORRECT ANSWER-A mental disorder characterized by
distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, and sense of self.
Best initial response by the nurse - CORRECT ANSWER-Asking the client about
activities they enjoyed in the past to encourage engagement.
Anemia - CORRECT ANSWER-A condition characterized by a deficiency of red
blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Iron deficiency anemia - CORRECT ANSWER-A common type of anemia that
occurs when the body lacks enough iron to produce hemoglobin.
Nausea, vomiting, and anorexia - CORRECT ANSWER-Symptoms that may
indicate a medical issue.
, Dyspnea, tachycardia, and pallor - CORRECT ANSWER-Signs that may indicate a
patient is in distress.
Intravenous catheter removal - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of discontinuing
an IV line.
Apply firm pressure on the site for 5 minutes after removal - CORRECT
ANSWER-The most important intervention for a client with hemophilia after IV
catheter removal.
Postmastectomy assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Initial assessment performed
by the nurse after a client returns from surgery.
Checking the dressing, drain, and amount of drainage - CORRECT ANSWER-An
action that is not the priority assessment after postmastectomy.
Assessing the vital signs and oxygen saturation levels - CORRECT ANSWER-The
nurse's priority assessment after a client returns from recovery.
Uncomplicated term pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER-A normal pregnancy
without complications.
UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED
A+!!!
Influenza - CORRECT ANSWER-A viral infection that affects the respiratory
system, often leading to fever, cough, and body aches.
Decrease the spread of microorganisms - CORRECT ANSWER-The most effective
method is washing hands frequently.
Antihypertensive medication - CORRECT ANSWER-A drug prescribed to lower
blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
Assess blood pressure in supine, sitting, and standing positions - CORRECT
ANSWER-A method to evaluate blood pressure changes and potential orthostatic
hypotension.
Intermediate-acting insulin - CORRECT ANSWER-Insulin that has a delayed onset
and lasts longer than regular insulin, used to manage blood sugar levels in
diabetes.
,Regular insulin - CORRECT ANSWER-A fast-acting insulin used to control blood
sugar levels, typically administered before meals.
White blood cell (WBC) count - CORRECT ANSWER-A measure of the number of
white blood cells in the blood, important for diagnosing infections and other
conditions.
Neutrophil count - CORRECT ANSWER-A specific measure of a type of white
blood cell that fights infection, often decreased in leukemia.
Protect your child from infections - CORRECT ANSWER-An important
intervention for parents of a child with acute lymphocytic leukemia due to
decreased resistance to infections.
Prevent late night hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWER-The purpose of a bedtime
snack of milk and cereal for a client with diabetes.
Breach of confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER-Accessing a patient's medical
record without authorization, violating privacy regulations.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia - CORRECT ANSWER-A type of cancer that affects
the blood and bone marrow, characterized by the overproduction of immature
white blood cells.
Soft wrist-safety device - CORRECT ANSWER-A device used to prevent a
patient's wrist from moving, often used in medical settings.
,Cool, pale fingers - CORRECT ANSWER-An assessment finding that may indicate
compromised circulation and should be investigated further.
Total abdominal hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy - CORRECT
ANSWER-A surgical procedure involving the removal of the uterus and ovaries.
Clarification regarding surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-What the nurse should seek
for the client who misunderstands the implications of her surgery.
Schizophrenia - CORRECT ANSWER-A mental disorder characterized by
distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, and sense of self.
Best initial response by the nurse - CORRECT ANSWER-Asking the client about
activities they enjoyed in the past to encourage engagement.
Anemia - CORRECT ANSWER-A condition characterized by a deficiency of red
blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Iron deficiency anemia - CORRECT ANSWER-A common type of anemia that
occurs when the body lacks enough iron to produce hemoglobin.
Nausea, vomiting, and anorexia - CORRECT ANSWER-Symptoms that may
indicate a medical issue.
, Dyspnea, tachycardia, and pallor - CORRECT ANSWER-Signs that may indicate a
patient is in distress.
Intravenous catheter removal - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of discontinuing
an IV line.
Apply firm pressure on the site for 5 minutes after removal - CORRECT
ANSWER-The most important intervention for a client with hemophilia after IV
catheter removal.
Postmastectomy assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Initial assessment performed
by the nurse after a client returns from surgery.
Checking the dressing, drain, and amount of drainage - CORRECT ANSWER-An
action that is not the priority assessment after postmastectomy.
Assessing the vital signs and oxygen saturation levels - CORRECT ANSWER-The
nurse's priority assessment after a client returns from recovery.
Uncomplicated term pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER-A normal pregnancy
without complications.
