PN HESI EXIT EXAM PREP 2026/2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<LATEST VERSION>
1. Subcutaneous Insulin Injection - ANSWER A method of administering
insulin by injecting it into the subcutaneous tissue.
2. Injection Technique Reteach - ANSWER The process of instructing a client
on proper injection techniques, such as rotating injection sites.
3. Intra-site Rotation - ANSWER The practice of using different sites for
injections at different times of the day to ensure consistent absorption rates.
4. Radial Pulse Assessment - ANSWER The method of measuring the pulse at
the radial artery, typically located on the wrist.
5. Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - ANSWER Healthcare workers who
assist licensed professionals but are not licensed themselves.
6. Pulse Volume Check - ANSWER An assessment of the strength of the pulse,
which can indicate the patient's circulatory status.
,7. Gestational Diabetes - ANSWER A form of diabetes that occurs during
pregnancy, which can affect the birth weight of the infant.
8. Sublingual Tablet Administration - ANSWER Place the tablet under the
client's tongue.
9. Crushing Medication - ANSWER Crush the medication and administer in
applesauce.
10.Liquid Medication Form - ANSWER Obtain a liquid form of the
medication.
11.Cheek Tablet Placement - ANSWER Place the tablet inside the client's
cheek.
12.Croup Assessment - ANSWER In assessing a 2-year-old boy with croup, the
practical nurse finds that he has become increasingly irritable and has
developed tachypnea and resting stridor.
13.Child Stimulation - ANSWER Instruct the mother to play with the child for
stimulation and distraction.
14.Oxygen Saturation Monitoring - ANSWER Monitor the child's oxygen
saturation level via pulse oximeter.
15.Encouraging Fluid Intake - ANSWER Encourage the child to drink adequate
amounts of cool, clear liquids.
,16.The practical nurse (P) is removing the personal protective equipment (PPE)
worn when caring for a client. Which PPE should be removed first? -
ANSWER A.Cap.
B.Gloves.
C.Disposable gown.
D.Face mask.
Answer : B
17.A hospitalized client had difficulty falling asleep the last two nights and is
becoming irritable and restless. Which action by the practical nurse (PN) is
best? - ANSWER A.Determine the client's usual bedtime routine and
include rituals in the plan of care as safety allows.
B.Encourage the client to avoid pain medication during the day, which may
increase daytime napping.
C.Instruct the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) not to wake client under
any circumstances during the night.
D.Place a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door and change assessments from
every 4 hours to every 8 hours.
Answer:A
18.A client is admitted with a hemothorax following a motor vehicle collision,
and the surgeon inserts a chest tube that is attached to a chest drainage
system with suction at 20 cm water pressure. The practical nurse (P)
observes that the suction chamber fluid level is at 15 cm. Which action
should the PN implement to ensure effective functioning of the chest
drainage system? - ANSWER A.Additional sterile water should be added to
the suction chamber to the 20 cm level.
B .The tubing should be manipulated until the chest drainage collects in the
chamber.
C .The chest tube should be irrigated with 20 mL normal saline to ensure
patency.
, D .Suction at the wall unit should be increased to enhance the velocity of
bubbling.
Answer: A
19.The charge nurse overhears a staff member asking for a doughnut from a
client's meal tray. Which action should the charge nurse implement?
A.Advise the client that food from the meal tray should not be shared with
others.
B.Leave the room and discuss the incident privately with the staff member.
C.Objectively document the situation as observed on a variance report.
D.Call the nurse-manager to the client's room immediately. - ANSWER B
Discussing the incident privately (B) promotes open communication
between the charge nurse and staff member. The client is free to share
unwanted food (A) with family or friends, but the employee should not ask
for the client's food. (C) is not necessary, and the charge nurse can respond
to this situation without implementing (D).
20.A nurse-manager of a long-term care facility learns that the nursing
administrator plans to remove the television from the residents' day room
because night shift staff members are sitting around watching television.
How should the nurse-manager respond to this situation?
A.Advocate for the rights of the staff to watch television once their
assignments are complete.
B.Confront the administrator about making a decision that will negatively
affect the residents.
C.Offer to develop an alternate solution so that the residents can continue to
watch television.
D.Remind the administrator that watching television helps the night shift
staff remain awake. - ANSWER C
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<LATEST VERSION>
1. Subcutaneous Insulin Injection - ANSWER A method of administering
insulin by injecting it into the subcutaneous tissue.
2. Injection Technique Reteach - ANSWER The process of instructing a client
on proper injection techniques, such as rotating injection sites.
3. Intra-site Rotation - ANSWER The practice of using different sites for
injections at different times of the day to ensure consistent absorption rates.
4. Radial Pulse Assessment - ANSWER The method of measuring the pulse at
the radial artery, typically located on the wrist.
5. Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - ANSWER Healthcare workers who
assist licensed professionals but are not licensed themselves.
6. Pulse Volume Check - ANSWER An assessment of the strength of the pulse,
which can indicate the patient's circulatory status.
,7. Gestational Diabetes - ANSWER A form of diabetes that occurs during
pregnancy, which can affect the birth weight of the infant.
8. Sublingual Tablet Administration - ANSWER Place the tablet under the
client's tongue.
9. Crushing Medication - ANSWER Crush the medication and administer in
applesauce.
10.Liquid Medication Form - ANSWER Obtain a liquid form of the
medication.
11.Cheek Tablet Placement - ANSWER Place the tablet inside the client's
cheek.
12.Croup Assessment - ANSWER In assessing a 2-year-old boy with croup, the
practical nurse finds that he has become increasingly irritable and has
developed tachypnea and resting stridor.
13.Child Stimulation - ANSWER Instruct the mother to play with the child for
stimulation and distraction.
14.Oxygen Saturation Monitoring - ANSWER Monitor the child's oxygen
saturation level via pulse oximeter.
15.Encouraging Fluid Intake - ANSWER Encourage the child to drink adequate
amounts of cool, clear liquids.
,16.The practical nurse (P) is removing the personal protective equipment (PPE)
worn when caring for a client. Which PPE should be removed first? -
ANSWER A.Cap.
B.Gloves.
C.Disposable gown.
D.Face mask.
Answer : B
17.A hospitalized client had difficulty falling asleep the last two nights and is
becoming irritable and restless. Which action by the practical nurse (PN) is
best? - ANSWER A.Determine the client's usual bedtime routine and
include rituals in the plan of care as safety allows.
B.Encourage the client to avoid pain medication during the day, which may
increase daytime napping.
C.Instruct the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) not to wake client under
any circumstances during the night.
D.Place a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door and change assessments from
every 4 hours to every 8 hours.
Answer:A
18.A client is admitted with a hemothorax following a motor vehicle collision,
and the surgeon inserts a chest tube that is attached to a chest drainage
system with suction at 20 cm water pressure. The practical nurse (P)
observes that the suction chamber fluid level is at 15 cm. Which action
should the PN implement to ensure effective functioning of the chest
drainage system? - ANSWER A.Additional sterile water should be added to
the suction chamber to the 20 cm level.
B .The tubing should be manipulated until the chest drainage collects in the
chamber.
C .The chest tube should be irrigated with 20 mL normal saline to ensure
patency.
, D .Suction at the wall unit should be increased to enhance the velocity of
bubbling.
Answer: A
19.The charge nurse overhears a staff member asking for a doughnut from a
client's meal tray. Which action should the charge nurse implement?
A.Advise the client that food from the meal tray should not be shared with
others.
B.Leave the room and discuss the incident privately with the staff member.
C.Objectively document the situation as observed on a variance report.
D.Call the nurse-manager to the client's room immediately. - ANSWER B
Discussing the incident privately (B) promotes open communication
between the charge nurse and staff member. The client is free to share
unwanted food (A) with family or friends, but the employee should not ask
for the client's food. (C) is not necessary, and the charge nurse can respond
to this situation without implementing (D).
20.A nurse-manager of a long-term care facility learns that the nursing
administrator plans to remove the television from the residents' day room
because night shift staff members are sitting around watching television.
How should the nurse-manager respond to this situation?
A.Advocate for the rights of the staff to watch television once their
assignments are complete.
B.Confront the administrator about making a decision that will negatively
affect the residents.
C.Offer to develop an alternate solution so that the residents can continue to
watch television.
D.Remind the administrator that watching television helps the night shift
staff remain awake. - ANSWER C
