RN HESI EXIT EXAM 100 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED 2025
1. A client is diagnosed with methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
pneumonia. What type of isolation is most appropriate for this client?
A) Reverse
B) Airborne
C) Standard precautions
D) Contac
(ANS- The correct answer is D: Contact
2. The school nurse is teaching the faculty the most effective methods to prevent
the spread of lice in the school. The information that would be most important to
include would be which of these statements?
A) "The treatment requires reapplication in 8 to 10 days."
B) "Bedding and clothing can be boiled or steamed."
C) Children are not to share hats, scarves and combs.
D) Nit combs are necessary to comb out nits.
(ANS- The correct answer is C: "Children are not to share hats, scarves and
combs."
3. During the care of a client with a salmonella infection, the primary nursing
intervention to limit transmission is which of these approaches?
A) Wash hands thoroughly before and after client contact
,B) Wear gloves when in contact with body secretions
C) Double glove when in contact with feces or vomitus
D) Wear gloves when disposing of contaminated linens
(ANS- The correct answer is A: Wash hands thoroughly before and after client
contact
4. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about compromised host
precautions. The client is receiving filgrastim (Neupogen) for neutropenia. The
selection of which
lunch suggests the client has
learned about necessary dietary changes?
A) grilled chicken sandwich and skim milk
B) roast beef, mashed potatoes, and green beans
C) peanut butter sandwich, banana, and iced tea
D) barbecue beef, baked beans, and cole slaw
(ANS- The correct answer is B: roast beef, mashed potatoes, and green beans
5. Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after
intravenous pylegraphy?
A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day
,B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring.
C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every hour for the
next 2
days
D) Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health
care
provider if it should decrease.
The correct answer is D: Measure the urine output for the next day and
immediately
notify the health care provider if it should decrease.
6. A client has altered renal function and is being treated at home. The nurse
recognizes
that the most accurate indicator of fluid balance during the weekly visits is
A) difference in the intake and output
B) changes in the mucous membranes
C) skin turgor
D) weekly weight
The correct answer is D: weekly weight
, 7. A client has been diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.Which
information is most important for the nurse to reinforce with the client?
A) It is a condition in which one or more tumors called gastrinomas form in the
pancreas
or in the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum)
B) It is critical to report promptly to your health care provider any findings of
peptic
ulcers
c)Treatment consists of medications to reduce acid and heal any peptic ulcers and,
if
possible, surgery to remove any tumors
D)With the average age at diagnosis at 50 years the peptic ulcers may occur at
unusual
areas of the stomach or intestine
The correct answer is B: It is critical to report promptly to your health care
provider any
findings of peptic ulcers.
8. A primigravida in the third trimester is hospitalized for preeclampsia. The nurse
determines that the client's blood pressure is increasing. Which action should the
nurse
take first?
A) Check the protein level in urine
B) Have the client turn to the left side
C) Take the temperature
D) Monitor the urine output
The correct answer is B: Have the client turn to the left side
CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED 2025
1. A client is diagnosed with methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
pneumonia. What type of isolation is most appropriate for this client?
A) Reverse
B) Airborne
C) Standard precautions
D) Contac
(ANS- The correct answer is D: Contact
2. The school nurse is teaching the faculty the most effective methods to prevent
the spread of lice in the school. The information that would be most important to
include would be which of these statements?
A) "The treatment requires reapplication in 8 to 10 days."
B) "Bedding and clothing can be boiled or steamed."
C) Children are not to share hats, scarves and combs.
D) Nit combs are necessary to comb out nits.
(ANS- The correct answer is C: "Children are not to share hats, scarves and
combs."
3. During the care of a client with a salmonella infection, the primary nursing
intervention to limit transmission is which of these approaches?
A) Wash hands thoroughly before and after client contact
,B) Wear gloves when in contact with body secretions
C) Double glove when in contact with feces or vomitus
D) Wear gloves when disposing of contaminated linens
(ANS- The correct answer is A: Wash hands thoroughly before and after client
contact
4. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about compromised host
precautions. The client is receiving filgrastim (Neupogen) for neutropenia. The
selection of which
lunch suggests the client has
learned about necessary dietary changes?
A) grilled chicken sandwich and skim milk
B) roast beef, mashed potatoes, and green beans
C) peanut butter sandwich, banana, and iced tea
D) barbecue beef, baked beans, and cole slaw
(ANS- The correct answer is B: roast beef, mashed potatoes, and green beans
5. Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after
intravenous pylegraphy?
A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day
,B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring.
C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every hour for the
next 2
days
D) Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health
care
provider if it should decrease.
The correct answer is D: Measure the urine output for the next day and
immediately
notify the health care provider if it should decrease.
6. A client has altered renal function and is being treated at home. The nurse
recognizes
that the most accurate indicator of fluid balance during the weekly visits is
A) difference in the intake and output
B) changes in the mucous membranes
C) skin turgor
D) weekly weight
The correct answer is D: weekly weight
, 7. A client has been diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.Which
information is most important for the nurse to reinforce with the client?
A) It is a condition in which one or more tumors called gastrinomas form in the
pancreas
or in the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum)
B) It is critical to report promptly to your health care provider any findings of
peptic
ulcers
c)Treatment consists of medications to reduce acid and heal any peptic ulcers and,
if
possible, surgery to remove any tumors
D)With the average age at diagnosis at 50 years the peptic ulcers may occur at
unusual
areas of the stomach or intestine
The correct answer is B: It is critical to report promptly to your health care
provider any
findings of peptic ulcers.
8. A primigravida in the third trimester is hospitalized for preeclampsia. The nurse
determines that the client's blood pressure is increasing. Which action should the
nurse
take first?
A) Check the protein level in urine
B) Have the client turn to the left side
C) Take the temperature
D) Monitor the urine output
The correct answer is B: Have the client turn to the left side
