HESI PN Exit Exam
Questions and Answers
Actual Exam!!!2026
Total intake calculation - ANSWER -Total intake = 1480 mL, calculated from 8 oz broth, 4
oz apple juice, 4 oz gelatin, 1 banana, and 1 liter of IV fluid.
Medication administration in unlabeled syringe - ANSWER -The PN should explain their
discomfort with administering medication from an unlabeled syringe.
UAP assignment of care - ANSWER -The scope of practice of UAP includes personal care
such as bowel and bladder care including intake and output measurements.
Intervention for pruritis - ANSWER -Keep fingernails trimmed short to minimize
excoriation from scratching the pruritic area.
Presbycusis - ANSWER -Age-related hearing loss, especially high frequencies.
Cefazolin - ANSWER -An antibiotic prescribed for infections, dosed 500 mg IM.
Reconstitution - ANSWER -Mixing a powdered medication with a solvent for use.
Buck's traction - ANSWER -A type of skeletal traction used for limb immobilization.
,Myocardial damage - ANSWER -Heart tissue injury indicated by elevated troponin levels.
Cardiac dysrhythmias - ANSWER -Abnormal heart rhythms that can occur post-
myocardial infarction.
Hematuria - ANSWER -Presence of blood in urine, often requiring investigation.
Prednisone - ANSWER -A corticosteroid used for inflammation and immune response.
Status epilepticus - ANSWER -A prolonged seizure requiring immediate medical
intervention.
Filgrastim - ANSWER -A medication that stimulates white blood cell production.
Subcutaneous insulin injection technique - ANSWER -The PN should reteach the client to
rotate the injection site to a site other than the same one used for the previous dose.
Counting radial pulse - ANSWER -The index and middle finger should be aligned with the
thumb for radial pulse assessment.
Infant birth weight with gestational diabetes - ANSWER -The birth weight of an infant
delivered by a woman with gestational diabetes is 10.1 pounds (4,581 grams).
Heel stick glucose level - ANSWER -The heel stick glucose level is 40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L)
30 minutes after birth.
Neutropenia - ANSWER -Low white blood cell count, increasing infection risk.
NSAIDs - ANSWER -Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, risk for GI bleeding.
Polyethylene glycol - ANSWER -A laxative used to cleanse the bowel before procedures.
, Troponin I - ANSWER -Cardiac biomarker indicating myocardial injury.
CK-MB - ANSWER -Creatine kinase-MB, a marker for heart muscle damage.
Gastrointestinal bleeding - ANSWER -Potential side effect of NSAIDs requiring
monitoring.
Urinalysis - ANSWER -Test to analyze urine for abnormalities or infections.
Analgesic - ANSWER -Medication used to relieve pain.
Dosing schedule - ANSWER -Timing and amount of medication to be administered.
Evacuation procedures - ANSWER -Steps to safely remove residents during emergencies.
Bone pain - ANSWER -Common side effect of filgrastim treatment.
Blood glucose monitoring - ANSWER -Checking blood sugar levels, especially with
corticosteroids.
Medication administration - ANSWER -Process of giving prescribed drugs to patients.
Traction maintenance - ANSWER -Ensuring proper application of weights and ropes.
Client assessment - ANSWER -Evaluating a patient's condition and needs.
SBAR technique - ANSWER -A communication framework used by healthcare providers
to convey client information, consisting of Situation, Background, Assessment, and
Recommendation.
Questions and Answers
Actual Exam!!!2026
Total intake calculation - ANSWER -Total intake = 1480 mL, calculated from 8 oz broth, 4
oz apple juice, 4 oz gelatin, 1 banana, and 1 liter of IV fluid.
Medication administration in unlabeled syringe - ANSWER -The PN should explain their
discomfort with administering medication from an unlabeled syringe.
UAP assignment of care - ANSWER -The scope of practice of UAP includes personal care
such as bowel and bladder care including intake and output measurements.
Intervention for pruritis - ANSWER -Keep fingernails trimmed short to minimize
excoriation from scratching the pruritic area.
Presbycusis - ANSWER -Age-related hearing loss, especially high frequencies.
Cefazolin - ANSWER -An antibiotic prescribed for infections, dosed 500 mg IM.
Reconstitution - ANSWER -Mixing a powdered medication with a solvent for use.
Buck's traction - ANSWER -A type of skeletal traction used for limb immobilization.
,Myocardial damage - ANSWER -Heart tissue injury indicated by elevated troponin levels.
Cardiac dysrhythmias - ANSWER -Abnormal heart rhythms that can occur post-
myocardial infarction.
Hematuria - ANSWER -Presence of blood in urine, often requiring investigation.
Prednisone - ANSWER -A corticosteroid used for inflammation and immune response.
Status epilepticus - ANSWER -A prolonged seizure requiring immediate medical
intervention.
Filgrastim - ANSWER -A medication that stimulates white blood cell production.
Subcutaneous insulin injection technique - ANSWER -The PN should reteach the client to
rotate the injection site to a site other than the same one used for the previous dose.
Counting radial pulse - ANSWER -The index and middle finger should be aligned with the
thumb for radial pulse assessment.
Infant birth weight with gestational diabetes - ANSWER -The birth weight of an infant
delivered by a woman with gestational diabetes is 10.1 pounds (4,581 grams).
Heel stick glucose level - ANSWER -The heel stick glucose level is 40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L)
30 minutes after birth.
Neutropenia - ANSWER -Low white blood cell count, increasing infection risk.
NSAIDs - ANSWER -Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, risk for GI bleeding.
Polyethylene glycol - ANSWER -A laxative used to cleanse the bowel before procedures.
, Troponin I - ANSWER -Cardiac biomarker indicating myocardial injury.
CK-MB - ANSWER -Creatine kinase-MB, a marker for heart muscle damage.
Gastrointestinal bleeding - ANSWER -Potential side effect of NSAIDs requiring
monitoring.
Urinalysis - ANSWER -Test to analyze urine for abnormalities or infections.
Analgesic - ANSWER -Medication used to relieve pain.
Dosing schedule - ANSWER -Timing and amount of medication to be administered.
Evacuation procedures - ANSWER -Steps to safely remove residents during emergencies.
Bone pain - ANSWER -Common side effect of filgrastim treatment.
Blood glucose monitoring - ANSWER -Checking blood sugar levels, especially with
corticosteroids.
Medication administration - ANSWER -Process of giving prescribed drugs to patients.
Traction maintenance - ANSWER -Ensuring proper application of weights and ropes.
Client assessment - ANSWER -Evaluating a patient's condition and needs.
SBAR technique - ANSWER -A communication framework used by healthcare providers
to convey client information, consisting of Situation, Background, Assessment, and
Recommendation.
