PN HESI EXIT COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
COMPLETE
● Bilateral Pneumonia - Lung infection affecting both lungs.
● Living Will - Legal document outlining healthcare preferences.
● Hospice Care - Supportive care for terminally ill patients.
● Comfort Care - Focus on alleviating pain and distress.
● Long Term Facility - Residential care for individuals needing
assistance.
● Primigravida - A woman who is pregnant for the first time.
● External Fetal Monitor - Device used to monitor fetal heart rate.
● Contractions - Uterine muscle tightening during labor.
,● Gravida 1 Para 0 - One pregnancy, no births yet.
● Recovery Room - Post-anesthesia area for patient monitoring.
● Shaking Uncontrollably - Possible reaction to anesthesia or cold.
● Left Sided Heart Failure - Heart condition causing fluid buildup in
lungs.
● Difficulty Hearing - Impaired ability to perceive sounds.
● Iron-Rich Foods - Foods high in iron for anemia prevention.
● Prenatal Vitamin - Supplement for pregnant women to support health.
● Hemoglobin 8.2 g/dL - Low hemoglobin indicating possible anemia.
● Cyanotic Infant - Infant showing bluish skin due to oxygen deficiency.
● Episiotomy - Surgical incision made during childbirth.
● Pain in Stitches - Discomfort at incision site post-delivery.
,● Warm Blanket Application - Comfort measure for patients feeling
cold.
● Suture Line Observation - Checking incision for complications like
separation.
● Emotional Support - Providing psychological comfort to patients and
families.
● Fetal heart rate - Normal range is 110-160 beats per minute.
● Evisceration - Bowel protrusion through an abdominal incision.
● Immune thrombocytopenic purpura - Condition causing low platelet
count and bleeding.
● Minimum clutter - Ensures safety and prevents injury in client rooms.
● Submandibular lymph nodes - Palpated beneath the lower jaw for
enlargement.
● Maternal hypotension - Adverse effect of epidural anesthesia during
labor.
, ● Cancer of the larynx - Hoarseness is a danger sign for this cancer.
● Suspected abuse - Report to supervisor and protective services
immediately.
● Uterine atony - Massage the uterus to decrease postpartum bleeding.
● Cardiac dysrhythmias - Risk due to myocardial damage indicated by
labs.
● Pruritis interventions - Reinforce keeping fingernails trimmed short.
● Skin assessment - Observe mucous membranes for color changes.
● Hydrocephalus postoperative care - Document strict intake and output
after shunt placement.
● Head circumference measurement - Important for monitoring
hydrocephalus in infants.
● Body temperature monitoring - Check every 4 hours post-surgery for
stability.
2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
COMPLETE
● Bilateral Pneumonia - Lung infection affecting both lungs.
● Living Will - Legal document outlining healthcare preferences.
● Hospice Care - Supportive care for terminally ill patients.
● Comfort Care - Focus on alleviating pain and distress.
● Long Term Facility - Residential care for individuals needing
assistance.
● Primigravida - A woman who is pregnant for the first time.
● External Fetal Monitor - Device used to monitor fetal heart rate.
● Contractions - Uterine muscle tightening during labor.
,● Gravida 1 Para 0 - One pregnancy, no births yet.
● Recovery Room - Post-anesthesia area for patient monitoring.
● Shaking Uncontrollably - Possible reaction to anesthesia or cold.
● Left Sided Heart Failure - Heart condition causing fluid buildup in
lungs.
● Difficulty Hearing - Impaired ability to perceive sounds.
● Iron-Rich Foods - Foods high in iron for anemia prevention.
● Prenatal Vitamin - Supplement for pregnant women to support health.
● Hemoglobin 8.2 g/dL - Low hemoglobin indicating possible anemia.
● Cyanotic Infant - Infant showing bluish skin due to oxygen deficiency.
● Episiotomy - Surgical incision made during childbirth.
● Pain in Stitches - Discomfort at incision site post-delivery.
,● Warm Blanket Application - Comfort measure for patients feeling
cold.
● Suture Line Observation - Checking incision for complications like
separation.
● Emotional Support - Providing psychological comfort to patients and
families.
● Fetal heart rate - Normal range is 110-160 beats per minute.
● Evisceration - Bowel protrusion through an abdominal incision.
● Immune thrombocytopenic purpura - Condition causing low platelet
count and bleeding.
● Minimum clutter - Ensures safety and prevents injury in client rooms.
● Submandibular lymph nodes - Palpated beneath the lower jaw for
enlargement.
● Maternal hypotension - Adverse effect of epidural anesthesia during
labor.
, ● Cancer of the larynx - Hoarseness is a danger sign for this cancer.
● Suspected abuse - Report to supervisor and protective services
immediately.
● Uterine atony - Massage the uterus to decrease postpartum bleeding.
● Cardiac dysrhythmias - Risk due to myocardial damage indicated by
labs.
● Pruritis interventions - Reinforce keeping fingernails trimmed short.
● Skin assessment - Observe mucous membranes for color changes.
● Hydrocephalus postoperative care - Document strict intake and output
after shunt placement.
● Head circumference measurement - Important for monitoring
hydrocephalus in infants.
● Body temperature monitoring - Check every 4 hours post-surgery for
stability.
