HESI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT STUDY GUIDE
2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS
◉ What is the importance of strict I&O tracking?
Answer: 1 kg ≈ 1 L of fluid retained or lost.
◉ What is the first action for chest pain in a patient?
Answer: Assess the patient and provide oxygen.
◉ What is the treatment for hypoglycemia?
Answer: Administer fast-acting carbohydrates.
◉ What does 'SATA' stand for in the context of exam questions?
Answer: Select-All-That-Apply.
◉ What is the role of the RN in patient teaching?
Answer: The RN initiates teaching, which the LPN/LVN can
reinforce.
◉ What should be monitored when administering opioids?
, Answer: Respiratory rate and sedation levels.
◉ What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with a
blocked airway?
Answer: Act immediately to clear the airway.
◉ What syndrome should you watch for when using MAOIs?
Answer: Serotonin syndrome (symptoms include agitation, fever,
tremor).
◉ What foods should be avoided to prevent hypertensive crisis
when taking MAOIs?
Answer: Tyramine foods such as aged cheese and cured meats.
◉ What is the first step in assessing suicide risk?
Answer: Ask directly about suicidal thoughts.
◉ What is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose?
Answer: Flumazenil.
◉ What is the most effective way to prevent infection?
Answer: Hand hygiene.
2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS
◉ What is the importance of strict I&O tracking?
Answer: 1 kg ≈ 1 L of fluid retained or lost.
◉ What is the first action for chest pain in a patient?
Answer: Assess the patient and provide oxygen.
◉ What is the treatment for hypoglycemia?
Answer: Administer fast-acting carbohydrates.
◉ What does 'SATA' stand for in the context of exam questions?
Answer: Select-All-That-Apply.
◉ What is the role of the RN in patient teaching?
Answer: The RN initiates teaching, which the LPN/LVN can
reinforce.
◉ What should be monitored when administering opioids?
, Answer: Respiratory rate and sedation levels.
◉ What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with a
blocked airway?
Answer: Act immediately to clear the airway.
◉ What syndrome should you watch for when using MAOIs?
Answer: Serotonin syndrome (symptoms include agitation, fever,
tremor).
◉ What foods should be avoided to prevent hypertensive crisis
when taking MAOIs?
Answer: Tyramine foods such as aged cheese and cured meats.
◉ What is the first step in assessing suicide risk?
Answer: Ask directly about suicidal thoughts.
◉ What is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose?
Answer: Flumazenil.
◉ What is the most effective way to prevent infection?
Answer: Hand hygiene.
