EXIT HESI 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
◉ A client is admitted with a diagnosis of hepatitis B. In reviewing
the initial laboratory
results, the nurse would expect to find elevation in which of the
following values?
A) Blood urea nitrogen
B) Acid phosphatase
C) Bilirubin
D) Sedimentation Rate. Answer: C) Bilirubin
◉ The nurse is discussing nutritional requirements with the parents
of an 18 month-old
child. Which of these statements about milk consumption is correct?
A) May drink as much milk as desired
B) Can have milk mixed with other foods
C) Will benefit from fat-free cow's milk
D) Should be limited to 3-4 cups of milk daily. Answer: D) Should be
limited to 3-4 cups of milk daily
,◉ The nurse is talking with a client. The client abruptly says to the
nurse, "The moon is full. Astronauts walk on the moon. Walking is a
good health habit." The client's behavior most likely indicates
A) Neologisms
B) Dissociation
C) Flight of ideas
D) Word salad. Answer: C) Flight of ideas
◉ A mother asks about expected motor skills for a 3 year-old child.
Which of the
following would the nurse emphasize as normal at this age? A)
Jumping rope
B) Tying shoelaces
C) Riding a tricycle
D) Playing hopscotch. Answer: C) Riding a tricycle
◉ A home health nurse is caring for a client with a pressure sore
that is red, with serous drainage, is 2 inches in diameter with loss of
subcutaneous tissue. The appropriate dressing for this wound is
A) A transparent film dressing
B) Wet dressing with debridement granules
C) Wet to dry with hydrogen peroxide
D) Moist saline dressing. Answer: D) Moist saline dressing
,◉ The nurse enters a 2 year-old child's hospital room in order to
administer an oral medication. When the child is asked if he is ready
to take his medicine, he immediately says, "No!" What would be the
most appropriate next action?
A) Leave the room and return five minutes later and give the
medicine
B) Explain to the child that the medicine must be taken now C) Give
the medication to the father and ask him to give it
D) Mix the medication with ice cream or applesauce. Answer: A)
Leave the room and return five minutes later and give the medicine
◉ A nurse is doing pre conceptual counseling with a woman who is
planning a pregnancy. Which of the following statements suggests
that the client understands the connection between alcohol
consumption and fetal alcohol syndrome?
A) "I understand that a glass of wine with dinner is healthy.
"B) "Beer is not really hard alcohol, so I guess I can drink some.
"C) "If I drink, my baby may be harmed before I know I am pregnant.
" D) "Drinking with meals reduces the effects of alcohol.". Answer:
"C) "If I drink, my baby may be harmed before I know I am pregnant.
◉ A client has returned from a cardiac catheterization. Which one of
the following assessments would indicate the client is experiencing a
complication from the procedure?
, A) Increased blood pressure
B) Increased heart rate
C) Loss of pulse in the extremity
D) Decreased urine output. Answer: C) Loss of pulse in the extremity
◉ A 60 year-old male client had a hernia repair in an outpatient
surgery clinic. He is awake and alert, but has not been able to void
since he returned from surgery 6 hours ago.He received 1000 mL of
IV fluid. Which action would be most likely to help him void?
A) Have him drink several glasses of water
B) Crede' the bladder from the bottom to the top
C) Assist him to stand by the side of the bed to void
D) Wait 2 hours and have him try to void again. Answer: C) Assist
him to stand by the side of the bed to void
◉ The nurse is caring for a client who requires a mechanical
ventilator for breathing.The high pressure alarm goes off on the
ventilator. What is the first action the nurse should perform?
A) Disconnect the client from the ventilator and use a manual
resuscitation bag
B) Perform a quick assessment of the client's condition
C) Call the respiratory therapist for help
D) Press the alarm re-set button on the ventilator. Answer: B)
Perform a quick assessment of the client's condition
ANSWERS 2026
◉ A client is admitted with a diagnosis of hepatitis B. In reviewing
the initial laboratory
results, the nurse would expect to find elevation in which of the
following values?
A) Blood urea nitrogen
B) Acid phosphatase
C) Bilirubin
D) Sedimentation Rate. Answer: C) Bilirubin
◉ The nurse is discussing nutritional requirements with the parents
of an 18 month-old
child. Which of these statements about milk consumption is correct?
A) May drink as much milk as desired
B) Can have milk mixed with other foods
C) Will benefit from fat-free cow's milk
D) Should be limited to 3-4 cups of milk daily. Answer: D) Should be
limited to 3-4 cups of milk daily
,◉ The nurse is talking with a client. The client abruptly says to the
nurse, "The moon is full. Astronauts walk on the moon. Walking is a
good health habit." The client's behavior most likely indicates
A) Neologisms
B) Dissociation
C) Flight of ideas
D) Word salad. Answer: C) Flight of ideas
◉ A mother asks about expected motor skills for a 3 year-old child.
Which of the
following would the nurse emphasize as normal at this age? A)
Jumping rope
B) Tying shoelaces
C) Riding a tricycle
D) Playing hopscotch. Answer: C) Riding a tricycle
◉ A home health nurse is caring for a client with a pressure sore
that is red, with serous drainage, is 2 inches in diameter with loss of
subcutaneous tissue. The appropriate dressing for this wound is
A) A transparent film dressing
B) Wet dressing with debridement granules
C) Wet to dry with hydrogen peroxide
D) Moist saline dressing. Answer: D) Moist saline dressing
,◉ The nurse enters a 2 year-old child's hospital room in order to
administer an oral medication. When the child is asked if he is ready
to take his medicine, he immediately says, "No!" What would be the
most appropriate next action?
A) Leave the room and return five minutes later and give the
medicine
B) Explain to the child that the medicine must be taken now C) Give
the medication to the father and ask him to give it
D) Mix the medication with ice cream or applesauce. Answer: A)
Leave the room and return five minutes later and give the medicine
◉ A nurse is doing pre conceptual counseling with a woman who is
planning a pregnancy. Which of the following statements suggests
that the client understands the connection between alcohol
consumption and fetal alcohol syndrome?
A) "I understand that a glass of wine with dinner is healthy.
"B) "Beer is not really hard alcohol, so I guess I can drink some.
"C) "If I drink, my baby may be harmed before I know I am pregnant.
" D) "Drinking with meals reduces the effects of alcohol.". Answer:
"C) "If I drink, my baby may be harmed before I know I am pregnant.
◉ A client has returned from a cardiac catheterization. Which one of
the following assessments would indicate the client is experiencing a
complication from the procedure?
, A) Increased blood pressure
B) Increased heart rate
C) Loss of pulse in the extremity
D) Decreased urine output. Answer: C) Loss of pulse in the extremity
◉ A 60 year-old male client had a hernia repair in an outpatient
surgery clinic. He is awake and alert, but has not been able to void
since he returned from surgery 6 hours ago.He received 1000 mL of
IV fluid. Which action would be most likely to help him void?
A) Have him drink several glasses of water
B) Crede' the bladder from the bottom to the top
C) Assist him to stand by the side of the bed to void
D) Wait 2 hours and have him try to void again. Answer: C) Assist
him to stand by the side of the bed to void
◉ The nurse is caring for a client who requires a mechanical
ventilator for breathing.The high pressure alarm goes off on the
ventilator. What is the first action the nurse should perform?
A) Disconnect the client from the ventilator and use a manual
resuscitation bag
B) Perform a quick assessment of the client's condition
C) Call the respiratory therapist for help
D) Press the alarm re-set button on the ventilator. Answer: B)
Perform a quick assessment of the client's condition
