HESI EXIT RN VERSION 2 FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE SOLVED QUESTIONS PRACTICE
REVISION PACK EXPERT REVIEW
◉ Which clinical manifestation further supports an assessment of a
left-sided brain attack?
A) Visual field deficit on the left side.
B) Spatial-perceptual deficits.
C) Paresthesia of the left side.
D) Global aphasia.
Answer: D
◉ When preparing a patient for a noncontrast computed
tomography (CT) scan STAT, what nursing intervention should the
nurse implement?
A) Determine if the client has any allergies to iodine
B) Explain that the client will not be able to move her head
throughout the CT scan.
C) Premedicate the client to decrease pain prior to having the
procedure.
D) Provide an explanation of relaxation exercises prior to the
procedure..
,Answer: B
◉ A neurologist prescribes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of
the head STAT for a patient. Which data warrants immediate
intervention by the nurse concerning this diagnostic test?
A) Elevated blood pressure.
B) Allergy to shell fish.
C) Right hip replacement.
D) History of atrial fibrillation..
Answer: C
◉ A client's daughter is sitting by her mother's bedside who was
recently transferred to the Intermediate Care Unit. She states "I don't
understand what a brain attack is. The healthcare provider told me
my mother is in serious condition and they are going to run several
tests. I just don't know what is going on. What happened to my
mother?" What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "I am sorry, but according to the Health Insurance Portability and
Accounting Act (HIPAA), I cannot give you any information."
B) "Your mother has had a stroke, and the blood supply to the brain
has been blocked."
C) "How do you feel about what the healthcare provider said?"
D) "I will call the healthcare provider so he/she can talk to you about
your mother's serious condition.".
,Answer: B
◉ What is the normal range for cardiac output?.
Answer: 4-8L/min
◉ A client was admitted with the diagnosis of a brain attack. Their
symptoms began 24 hours before being admitted. Why would this
client not be a candidate for for thrombolytic therapy?.
Answer: Thrombolytic therapy is contraindicated in clients with
symptom onset longer than 3 hours prior to admission. This client
had symptoms for 24 hours before being brought to the medical
center
◉ What are plate guards?.
Answer: Plate guards prevent food from being pushed off the plate.
Using plate guards and other assistive devices will encourage
independence in a client with a self-care deficit.
◉ Which condition is considered a non-modifiable risk factor for a
brain attack?
A) High cholesterol levels.
B) Obesity.
C) History of atrial fibrillation.
D) Advanced age..
, Answer: D
◉ A client is experiencing homonymous hemianopsia as the result of
a brain attack. Which nursing intervention would the nurse
implement to address this condition?
A) Turn Nancy every two hours and perform active range of motion
exercises.
B) Place the objects Nancy needs for activities of daily living on the
left side of the table.
C) Speak slowly and clearly to assist Nancy in forming sounds to
words.
D) Request that the dietary department thicken all liquids on
Nancy's meal and snack trays..
Answer: B
◉ A physical therapist (PT) places a gait belt on a client and is
assisting them with ambulation from the bed to the chair. As they get
up out of the bed, they report being dizzy and begin to fall. The PT
carefully allows them to fall back to the bed and notifies the primary
nurse. Which written documentation should the nurse put in the
client's record?
A) Client experienced orthostatic hypotension when getting out of
bed.
B) PT reported client complained of dizziness when getting out of
bed, and gait belt was used to allow client to fall back onto the bed.
COMPLETE SOLVED QUESTIONS PRACTICE
REVISION PACK EXPERT REVIEW
◉ Which clinical manifestation further supports an assessment of a
left-sided brain attack?
A) Visual field deficit on the left side.
B) Spatial-perceptual deficits.
C) Paresthesia of the left side.
D) Global aphasia.
Answer: D
◉ When preparing a patient for a noncontrast computed
tomography (CT) scan STAT, what nursing intervention should the
nurse implement?
A) Determine if the client has any allergies to iodine
B) Explain that the client will not be able to move her head
throughout the CT scan.
C) Premedicate the client to decrease pain prior to having the
procedure.
D) Provide an explanation of relaxation exercises prior to the
procedure..
,Answer: B
◉ A neurologist prescribes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of
the head STAT for a patient. Which data warrants immediate
intervention by the nurse concerning this diagnostic test?
A) Elevated blood pressure.
B) Allergy to shell fish.
C) Right hip replacement.
D) History of atrial fibrillation..
Answer: C
◉ A client's daughter is sitting by her mother's bedside who was
recently transferred to the Intermediate Care Unit. She states "I don't
understand what a brain attack is. The healthcare provider told me
my mother is in serious condition and they are going to run several
tests. I just don't know what is going on. What happened to my
mother?" What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "I am sorry, but according to the Health Insurance Portability and
Accounting Act (HIPAA), I cannot give you any information."
B) "Your mother has had a stroke, and the blood supply to the brain
has been blocked."
C) "How do you feel about what the healthcare provider said?"
D) "I will call the healthcare provider so he/she can talk to you about
your mother's serious condition.".
,Answer: B
◉ What is the normal range for cardiac output?.
Answer: 4-8L/min
◉ A client was admitted with the diagnosis of a brain attack. Their
symptoms began 24 hours before being admitted. Why would this
client not be a candidate for for thrombolytic therapy?.
Answer: Thrombolytic therapy is contraindicated in clients with
symptom onset longer than 3 hours prior to admission. This client
had symptoms for 24 hours before being brought to the medical
center
◉ What are plate guards?.
Answer: Plate guards prevent food from being pushed off the plate.
Using plate guards and other assistive devices will encourage
independence in a client with a self-care deficit.
◉ Which condition is considered a non-modifiable risk factor for a
brain attack?
A) High cholesterol levels.
B) Obesity.
C) History of atrial fibrillation.
D) Advanced age..
, Answer: D
◉ A client is experiencing homonymous hemianopsia as the result of
a brain attack. Which nursing intervention would the nurse
implement to address this condition?
A) Turn Nancy every two hours and perform active range of motion
exercises.
B) Place the objects Nancy needs for activities of daily living on the
left side of the table.
C) Speak slowly and clearly to assist Nancy in forming sounds to
words.
D) Request that the dietary department thicken all liquids on
Nancy's meal and snack trays..
Answer: B
◉ A physical therapist (PT) places a gait belt on a client and is
assisting them with ambulation from the bed to the chair. As they get
up out of the bed, they report being dizzy and begin to fall. The PT
carefully allows them to fall back to the bed and notifies the primary
nurse. Which written documentation should the nurse put in the
client's record?
A) Client experienced orthostatic hypotension when getting out of
bed.
B) PT reported client complained of dizziness when getting out of
bed, and gait belt was used to allow client to fall back onto the bed.
