HESI Exit NGN | HESI RN Exit Exam V2 |
over 800 Questions & Verified Correct
Answer | 2026/ 2027 Edition |Grade A
(100 out of 100)
A pt presses the call bell and requests pain medication for a severe headache. To assess the
quality of the pt. Pain, which approach should the nurse use?
Ask the patient to describe the pain
The nurse is wearing personal protective equipment while caring for a pt. When exiting the
room, which PPE should be removed first?
Gloves
An older pt is brought to the ED with a sudden onset of confusion that occurred after
experiencing a fall at home. The daughter, who has power of attorney, has brought the client's
prescriptions. Which information should the nurse provide first when reporting to the healthcare
provider using SBAR communication?
Increasing confusion of the pt.
A pt tells the nurse about working out with a personal trainer and swimming three times a week
in an effort to lose weight and sleep better. The pt states that it still is taking hours to fall asleep
at night. Which action should the nurse implement?
Ask the pt for a description of the exercise schedule that is being followed
1
,HESI Exit NGN | HESI RN Exit Exam V2 |
over 800 Questions & Verified Correct
Answer | 2026/ 2027 Edition |Grade A
(100 out of 100)
2 days prior to discharge from the rehab facility, the nurse is teaching a pt who is recovering
from Guillain-Barre syndrome about home. Which actions should the nurse include when
providing discharge teaching to the pt and spouse? SATA
-review safe transfer strategies
-develop a nutritional plan
-help identify community support
The nurse implements a tertiary prevention program for type 2 diabetes in a rural health clinic.
Which outcome indicates that the program was effective?
pt who develop disease complications promptly received rehabilitation
The nurse has received funding to design a health promotion project for African American
women who are at risk for developing breast cancer. Which resource is most important in
designing this program?
participation of community leaders in planning the program
A pt with multiple injuries is being treated in the burn trauma unit just hours after the injuries
occurred. The healthcare provider instructs the nurse to avoid auto contamination when
performing dressing changes. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
use gown, mask, and gloves with dressing changes
2
,HESI Exit NGN | HESI RN Exit Exam V2 |
over 800 Questions & Verified Correct
Answer | 2026/ 2027 Edition |Grade A
(100 out of 100)
A pt is recovering in the critical care unit following a cardiac cath. IV nitro and heparin are
infusing. The pt is sedated but responds to instructions. After changing positions, the pt
complains of pain at the right groin insertion site. What action should the nurse implement?
Stimulate the pt to take deep breaths
Prior to obtaining a trapeze bar for a pt with limited mobility, which pt assessment is most
important for the nurse to obtain?
upper body muscle strength
While the nurse is assessing an older pt fall risk, the pt reports living at home alone and never
falling. Which action should the nurse take?
Continue to obtain pt data needed to complete the fall risk survey
The nurse is feeding an older adult who was admitted with aspiration pneumonia. The pt is weak
and begins coughing while attempting to drink through a straw. Which intervention should the
nurse implement?
Teach coughing and deep breathing exercises
The nurse is teaching the pt about home care after surgery for an ileal conduit placement. When
reviewing the information, which statement should the nurse recognize as needing additional
education?
3
, HESI Exit NGN | HESI RN Exit Exam V2 |
over 800 Questions & Verified Correct
Answer | 2026/ 2027 Edition |Grade A
(100 out of 100)
Empty the pouch when it is half full.
A 12 week gestation is admitted to the antepartum unit with a dx of hyperemesis gravidarum.
Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?
initiate prescribed IV fluids
A pt with dyspnea is being admitted to the medical unit. To best prepare for the pt arrival, the
nurse should ensure that the pt bed is in which position?
Picture with the bed sitting up
A pt who is scheduled for a bronchoscopy in the morning is anxious and asking the nurse
numerous questions about the procedure. In preparing the pt for the procedure, which
intervention has the highest priority?
Instruct pt to write down questions
While caring for a pt post operative dressing, the nurse observes purulent drainage at the wound.
Before reporting this finding to the provider, the nurse should review which of the pt lab values?
culture for sensitive organisms
4
over 800 Questions & Verified Correct
Answer | 2026/ 2027 Edition |Grade A
(100 out of 100)
A pt presses the call bell and requests pain medication for a severe headache. To assess the
quality of the pt. Pain, which approach should the nurse use?
Ask the patient to describe the pain
The nurse is wearing personal protective equipment while caring for a pt. When exiting the
room, which PPE should be removed first?
Gloves
An older pt is brought to the ED with a sudden onset of confusion that occurred after
experiencing a fall at home. The daughter, who has power of attorney, has brought the client's
prescriptions. Which information should the nurse provide first when reporting to the healthcare
provider using SBAR communication?
Increasing confusion of the pt.
A pt tells the nurse about working out with a personal trainer and swimming three times a week
in an effort to lose weight and sleep better. The pt states that it still is taking hours to fall asleep
at night. Which action should the nurse implement?
Ask the pt for a description of the exercise schedule that is being followed
1
,HESI Exit NGN | HESI RN Exit Exam V2 |
over 800 Questions & Verified Correct
Answer | 2026/ 2027 Edition |Grade A
(100 out of 100)
2 days prior to discharge from the rehab facility, the nurse is teaching a pt who is recovering
from Guillain-Barre syndrome about home. Which actions should the nurse include when
providing discharge teaching to the pt and spouse? SATA
-review safe transfer strategies
-develop a nutritional plan
-help identify community support
The nurse implements a tertiary prevention program for type 2 diabetes in a rural health clinic.
Which outcome indicates that the program was effective?
pt who develop disease complications promptly received rehabilitation
The nurse has received funding to design a health promotion project for African American
women who are at risk for developing breast cancer. Which resource is most important in
designing this program?
participation of community leaders in planning the program
A pt with multiple injuries is being treated in the burn trauma unit just hours after the injuries
occurred. The healthcare provider instructs the nurse to avoid auto contamination when
performing dressing changes. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
use gown, mask, and gloves with dressing changes
2
,HESI Exit NGN | HESI RN Exit Exam V2 |
over 800 Questions & Verified Correct
Answer | 2026/ 2027 Edition |Grade A
(100 out of 100)
A pt is recovering in the critical care unit following a cardiac cath. IV nitro and heparin are
infusing. The pt is sedated but responds to instructions. After changing positions, the pt
complains of pain at the right groin insertion site. What action should the nurse implement?
Stimulate the pt to take deep breaths
Prior to obtaining a trapeze bar for a pt with limited mobility, which pt assessment is most
important for the nurse to obtain?
upper body muscle strength
While the nurse is assessing an older pt fall risk, the pt reports living at home alone and never
falling. Which action should the nurse take?
Continue to obtain pt data needed to complete the fall risk survey
The nurse is feeding an older adult who was admitted with aspiration pneumonia. The pt is weak
and begins coughing while attempting to drink through a straw. Which intervention should the
nurse implement?
Teach coughing and deep breathing exercises
The nurse is teaching the pt about home care after surgery for an ileal conduit placement. When
reviewing the information, which statement should the nurse recognize as needing additional
education?
3
, HESI Exit NGN | HESI RN Exit Exam V2 |
over 800 Questions & Verified Correct
Answer | 2026/ 2027 Edition |Grade A
(100 out of 100)
Empty the pouch when it is half full.
A 12 week gestation is admitted to the antepartum unit with a dx of hyperemesis gravidarum.
Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?
initiate prescribed IV fluids
A pt with dyspnea is being admitted to the medical unit. To best prepare for the pt arrival, the
nurse should ensure that the pt bed is in which position?
Picture with the bed sitting up
A pt who is scheduled for a bronchoscopy in the morning is anxious and asking the nurse
numerous questions about the procedure. In preparing the pt for the procedure, which
intervention has the highest priority?
Instruct pt to write down questions
While caring for a pt post operative dressing, the nurse observes purulent drainage at the wound.
Before reporting this finding to the provider, the nurse should review which of the pt lab values?
culture for sensitive organisms
4
