Exit HESI Exam – Complete Review Questions
& Correct Answers 2025
The nurse is caring for a pre-adolescent client in skeletal Dunlop traction. Which nursing intervention is
appropriate for this child?
A) Make certain the child is maintained in correct body alignment.
B) Be sure the traction weights touch the end of the bed.
C) Adjust the head and foot of the bed for the child's comfort D) Release the traction for 15-20 minutes
every 6 hours PRN. - ANSWER ✔✨---A
The nurse is assessing a healthy child at the 2 year check up. Which of the following should the nurse
report immediately to the health care provider?
A) Height and weight percentiles vary widely
B) Growth pattern appears to have slowed
C) Recumbent and standing height are different
D) Short term weight changes are uneven - ANSWER ✔✨---A
The parents of a 2 year-old child report that he has been holding his breath whenever he has temper
tantrums. What is the best action by the nurse?
A) Teach the parents how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
B) Recommend that the parents give in when he holds his breath to prevent anoxia
C) Advise the parents to ignore breath holding because breathing will begin as a reflex D) Instruct the
parents on how to reason with the child about possible harmful effects - ANSWER ✔✨---c
, The nurse is assessing a client in the emergency room. Which statement suggests that the problem is
acute angina?
A) "My pain is deep in my chest behind my sternum."
B) "When I sit up the pain gets worse."
C) "As I take a deep breath the pain gets worse."
D) "The pain is right here in my stomach area." - ANSWER ✔✨---a
The nurse is assessing the mental status of a client admitted with possible organic brain disorder. Which
of these questions will best assess the function of the client's recent memory?
A) "Name the year." "What season is this?" (pause for ANSWERwer after each question)
B) "Subtract 7 from 100 and then subtract 7 from that." (pause for ANSWERwer) "Now continue to
subtract 7 from the new number."
C) "I am going to say the names of three things and I want you to repeat them after me: blue, ball, pen."
D) "What is this on my wrist?" (point to your watch) Then ask, "What is the purpose of it?" -
ANSWER ✔✨---c
In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the development of
trust?
A. food
B. warmth
C. security
D. comfort - ANSWER ✔✨---c
A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which statement best reflects
assertive communication?
A) "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of what you mean."
B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am reading it correctly?" C) "I am
having difficulty reading your handwriting. It would save me time if you would be more careful."
D) "Please print in the future so I do not have to spend extra time attempting to read your writing." -
ANSWER ✔✨---b
& Correct Answers 2025
The nurse is caring for a pre-adolescent client in skeletal Dunlop traction. Which nursing intervention is
appropriate for this child?
A) Make certain the child is maintained in correct body alignment.
B) Be sure the traction weights touch the end of the bed.
C) Adjust the head and foot of the bed for the child's comfort D) Release the traction for 15-20 minutes
every 6 hours PRN. - ANSWER ✔✨---A
The nurse is assessing a healthy child at the 2 year check up. Which of the following should the nurse
report immediately to the health care provider?
A) Height and weight percentiles vary widely
B) Growth pattern appears to have slowed
C) Recumbent and standing height are different
D) Short term weight changes are uneven - ANSWER ✔✨---A
The parents of a 2 year-old child report that he has been holding his breath whenever he has temper
tantrums. What is the best action by the nurse?
A) Teach the parents how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
B) Recommend that the parents give in when he holds his breath to prevent anoxia
C) Advise the parents to ignore breath holding because breathing will begin as a reflex D) Instruct the
parents on how to reason with the child about possible harmful effects - ANSWER ✔✨---c
, The nurse is assessing a client in the emergency room. Which statement suggests that the problem is
acute angina?
A) "My pain is deep in my chest behind my sternum."
B) "When I sit up the pain gets worse."
C) "As I take a deep breath the pain gets worse."
D) "The pain is right here in my stomach area." - ANSWER ✔✨---a
The nurse is assessing the mental status of a client admitted with possible organic brain disorder. Which
of these questions will best assess the function of the client's recent memory?
A) "Name the year." "What season is this?" (pause for ANSWERwer after each question)
B) "Subtract 7 from 100 and then subtract 7 from that." (pause for ANSWERwer) "Now continue to
subtract 7 from the new number."
C) "I am going to say the names of three things and I want you to repeat them after me: blue, ball, pen."
D) "What is this on my wrist?" (point to your watch) Then ask, "What is the purpose of it?" -
ANSWER ✔✨---c
In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the development of
trust?
A. food
B. warmth
C. security
D. comfort - ANSWER ✔✨---c
A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which statement best reflects
assertive communication?
A) "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of what you mean."
B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am reading it correctly?" C) "I am
having difficulty reading your handwriting. It would save me time if you would be more careful."
D) "Please print in the future so I do not have to spend extra time attempting to read your writing." -
ANSWER ✔✨---b
