WGU HESI RN\PN FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE EXAM
NEWEST 2026/ 2027 TEST BANK| AHIP FINAL EXAM
REVIEW - REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST
RECENT!!)
A resident in a skilled nursing facility for short-term rehabilitation after a
hip replacement tells the nurse, "I don't want any more blood taken for
those useless tests." Which narrative documentation should the nurse
enter in the client's medical record?
A. HCP notified of failure to collect specimens for prescribed blood
studies.
B. Blood specimens not collected because client no longer wants blood
tests performed.
C. HCP notified of client's refusal to have blood specimens collected for
testing.
D. Client irritable, uncooperative, and refuses to have blood collected.
HCP notified.
C. HCP notified of client's refusal to have blood specimens collected for
testing.
,At the beginning of the shift, the nurse assesses a client who is admitted
from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). When should the nurse
document the client's findings?
A) At the beginning, middle, and end of the shift.
B) After client priorities are identified for the development of the nursing
care plan.
C) At the end of the shift so full attention can be given to the client's
needs.
D) Immediately after the assessments are completed
D. Immediately after the assessments are completed.
A Sub-Saharan African widowed immigrant woman lives with her
deceased husband's brother and his family, which includes the brother-
in-law's children and the widow's adult children. Each family member
speaks fluent English. Surgery was recommended for the client. What is
the best plan to obtain consent for surgery for this client?
D. Tell the surgeon that the brother-in-law will decide after explanation
of the proposed surgery is provided to him and the widow.
Which response by a client with a nursing diagnosis of "Spiritual
distress," indicates to the nurse that a desired outcome measure has
been met?
A. Expresses concern about the meaning and importance of life.
B. Remains angry at God for the continuation of the illness.
C. Accepts that punishment from God is not related to illness.
D. Refuses to participate in religious rituals that have no meaning.
C. Accepts that punishment from God is not related to illness.
(Acceptance that she is not being punished by God indicates a desired
outcome (C) for some degree of resolution of spiritual distress. (A, B,
and D) do NOT support the concept of grief, loss, and cultural/spiritual
acceptance.)
,During shift change report, the nurse receives report that a client has
abnormal heart sounds. Which placement of the stethoscope should the
nurse use to hear the client's heart sounds?
B. Use the stethoscope bell over the valvular areas of the anterior chest.
A nurse is preparing to give medications through a nasogastric feeding
tube. Which action should prevent complications during administration?
A. Mix each medication individually
B. Use sterile gloves for the procedure
C. Monitor vital signs before giving medications
D. Mix all medications together to facilitate administration
A. Mix each medication individually
(Medications should be mixed separately (A) to prevent clumping.)
During the admission interview, which technique is most efficient for the
nurse to use when obtaining information about signs and symptoms of a
client's primary health problem?
Close-ended questions
(Lay descriptors of health problems can be vague and nonspecific. To
efficiently obtain specific information, the nurse should use close-ended
questions (C) that focus on common signs and symptoms about the
client's health problem. (A, B, and D) are used when therapeutically
interacting and should be used after specific information is obtained
from the client)
, The nurse witnesses the signature of a client who has signed an
informed consent. Which statement best explains this nursing
responsibility?
A. The client voluntarily signed the form.
B. The client fully understands the procedure.
C. The client agrees with the procedure to be done.
D. The client authorizes continued treatment.
A. The client voluntarily signed the form.
(The nurse signs the consent form to witness that the client voluntarily
signs the consent (A), that the client signature is authentic, and that the
client is otherwise competent to give consent. It is the HCP
responsibility to ensure the client fully understands the procedure.)
An older client who is a resident in a long term care facility has been
bedridden for a week. Which finding should the nurse identify as a client
risk factor for pressure ulcers?
A. Generalized dry skin
B. Localized dry skin on lower extremities
C. Red flush over entire skin surface.
D. Rashes in axillary, groin, and skin fold regions.
D. Rashes in the axillary, groin, and skin fold regions.
(Immobility, constant contact with bed, clothing, and excessive heat and
moisture in areas where are flow is limited contributes to bacterial and
fungal growth, which increases the risk for rashes (D), skin breakdown,
and the development of pressure ulcers.)
NEWEST 2026/ 2027 TEST BANK| AHIP FINAL EXAM
REVIEW - REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST
RECENT!!)
A resident in a skilled nursing facility for short-term rehabilitation after a
hip replacement tells the nurse, "I don't want any more blood taken for
those useless tests." Which narrative documentation should the nurse
enter in the client's medical record?
A. HCP notified of failure to collect specimens for prescribed blood
studies.
B. Blood specimens not collected because client no longer wants blood
tests performed.
C. HCP notified of client's refusal to have blood specimens collected for
testing.
D. Client irritable, uncooperative, and refuses to have blood collected.
HCP notified.
C. HCP notified of client's refusal to have blood specimens collected for
testing.
,At the beginning of the shift, the nurse assesses a client who is admitted
from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). When should the nurse
document the client's findings?
A) At the beginning, middle, and end of the shift.
B) After client priorities are identified for the development of the nursing
care plan.
C) At the end of the shift so full attention can be given to the client's
needs.
D) Immediately after the assessments are completed
D. Immediately after the assessments are completed.
A Sub-Saharan African widowed immigrant woman lives with her
deceased husband's brother and his family, which includes the brother-
in-law's children and the widow's adult children. Each family member
speaks fluent English. Surgery was recommended for the client. What is
the best plan to obtain consent for surgery for this client?
D. Tell the surgeon that the brother-in-law will decide after explanation
of the proposed surgery is provided to him and the widow.
Which response by a client with a nursing diagnosis of "Spiritual
distress," indicates to the nurse that a desired outcome measure has
been met?
A. Expresses concern about the meaning and importance of life.
B. Remains angry at God for the continuation of the illness.
C. Accepts that punishment from God is not related to illness.
D. Refuses to participate in religious rituals that have no meaning.
C. Accepts that punishment from God is not related to illness.
(Acceptance that she is not being punished by God indicates a desired
outcome (C) for some degree of resolution of spiritual distress. (A, B,
and D) do NOT support the concept of grief, loss, and cultural/spiritual
acceptance.)
,During shift change report, the nurse receives report that a client has
abnormal heart sounds. Which placement of the stethoscope should the
nurse use to hear the client's heart sounds?
B. Use the stethoscope bell over the valvular areas of the anterior chest.
A nurse is preparing to give medications through a nasogastric feeding
tube. Which action should prevent complications during administration?
A. Mix each medication individually
B. Use sterile gloves for the procedure
C. Monitor vital signs before giving medications
D. Mix all medications together to facilitate administration
A. Mix each medication individually
(Medications should be mixed separately (A) to prevent clumping.)
During the admission interview, which technique is most efficient for the
nurse to use when obtaining information about signs and symptoms of a
client's primary health problem?
Close-ended questions
(Lay descriptors of health problems can be vague and nonspecific. To
efficiently obtain specific information, the nurse should use close-ended
questions (C) that focus on common signs and symptoms about the
client's health problem. (A, B, and D) are used when therapeutically
interacting and should be used after specific information is obtained
from the client)
, The nurse witnesses the signature of a client who has signed an
informed consent. Which statement best explains this nursing
responsibility?
A. The client voluntarily signed the form.
B. The client fully understands the procedure.
C. The client agrees with the procedure to be done.
D. The client authorizes continued treatment.
A. The client voluntarily signed the form.
(The nurse signs the consent form to witness that the client voluntarily
signs the consent (A), that the client signature is authentic, and that the
client is otherwise competent to give consent. It is the HCP
responsibility to ensure the client fully understands the procedure.)
An older client who is a resident in a long term care facility has been
bedridden for a week. Which finding should the nurse identify as a client
risk factor for pressure ulcers?
A. Generalized dry skin
B. Localized dry skin on lower extremities
C. Red flush over entire skin surface.
D. Rashes in axillary, groin, and skin fold regions.
D. Rashes in the axillary, groin, and skin fold regions.
(Immobility, constant contact with bed, clothing, and excessive heat and
moisture in areas where are flow is limited contributes to bacterial and
fungal growth, which increases the risk for rashes (D), skin breakdown,
and the development of pressure ulcers.)
