age 1 of 118
HESI Exit v5 (NGN style Qs & Case studies) TEST STUDY
GUIDE 2025/2026 QUESTIONS BANK AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>
An adult woman who has a history of inferior myocardial
infarction, esophageal reflux, and type 1 diabetes mellitus is
admitted to the telemetry unit for sudden onset of dizziness with
palpitations and a burning sensation in her chest. Which
intervention should the nurse implement first?
a. Evaluate telemetry cardiac rhythm
b. Administer an oral antacid
c. Assess blood glucose level
,age 2 of 118
d. Review clients last meal choices ......ANSWER........a. Evaluate
telemetry cardiac rhythm
When conducting diet teaching for a client who was diagnosed
with a myocardial infarction, which snack foods should the nurse
encourage the client to eat? Select all that apply.
a. Chicken bouillon soup and toast
b. Fresh vegetables with mayonnaise dip
c. Fresh Turkey slices and berries
d. Raw unsalted almonds and apples
e. Soda crackers and peanut butter ......ANSWER........c. Fresh
Turkey slices and berries
d. Raw unsalted almonds and apples
,age 3 of 118
A male client who is experiencing musculoskeletal pain is
discharged with instructions to take ibuprofen, on non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drug by mouth BID. After receiving discharge
teaching, the client states he plans to take the medication twice
daily, with breakfast and dinner. How should the nurse respond?
a. Review the need to limit intake of leafy, green vegetables
such as spinach
b. Confirm that the client has an effective plan for when to take
the medication
c. Explain the need to take the medication before meals to
increase absorption
d. Remind the client to increase fluid intake while taking the
medication ......ANSWER........b. Confirm that the client has an
effective plan for when to take the medication
, age 4 of 118
A client at 28 weeks' gestation is admitted to the obstetrical unit
following her involvement in a motor vehicle collision. After
stabilizing the client, the nurse obtains a fetal monitor reading.
What action should the nurse take if fetal tachycardia is
assessed on the monitor?
a. Recount the heart rate manually to confirm a monitor
malfunction
b. Contact the health care provider after initiating oxygen per
face mask
c. Explain that there is no indication the fetal heart rate is due to
trauma
d. Evaluate the presence of preterm labor by performing a
vaginal examination ......ANSWER........b. Contact the health care
provider after initiating oxygen per face mask
HESI Exit v5 (NGN style Qs & Case studies) TEST STUDY
GUIDE 2025/2026 QUESTIONS BANK AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>
An adult woman who has a history of inferior myocardial
infarction, esophageal reflux, and type 1 diabetes mellitus is
admitted to the telemetry unit for sudden onset of dizziness with
palpitations and a burning sensation in her chest. Which
intervention should the nurse implement first?
a. Evaluate telemetry cardiac rhythm
b. Administer an oral antacid
c. Assess blood glucose level
,age 2 of 118
d. Review clients last meal choices ......ANSWER........a. Evaluate
telemetry cardiac rhythm
When conducting diet teaching for a client who was diagnosed
with a myocardial infarction, which snack foods should the nurse
encourage the client to eat? Select all that apply.
a. Chicken bouillon soup and toast
b. Fresh vegetables with mayonnaise dip
c. Fresh Turkey slices and berries
d. Raw unsalted almonds and apples
e. Soda crackers and peanut butter ......ANSWER........c. Fresh
Turkey slices and berries
d. Raw unsalted almonds and apples
,age 3 of 118
A male client who is experiencing musculoskeletal pain is
discharged with instructions to take ibuprofen, on non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drug by mouth BID. After receiving discharge
teaching, the client states he plans to take the medication twice
daily, with breakfast and dinner. How should the nurse respond?
a. Review the need to limit intake of leafy, green vegetables
such as spinach
b. Confirm that the client has an effective plan for when to take
the medication
c. Explain the need to take the medication before meals to
increase absorption
d. Remind the client to increase fluid intake while taking the
medication ......ANSWER........b. Confirm that the client has an
effective plan for when to take the medication
, age 4 of 118
A client at 28 weeks' gestation is admitted to the obstetrical unit
following her involvement in a motor vehicle collision. After
stabilizing the client, the nurse obtains a fetal monitor reading.
What action should the nurse take if fetal tachycardia is
assessed on the monitor?
a. Recount the heart rate manually to confirm a monitor
malfunction
b. Contact the health care provider after initiating oxygen per
face mask
c. Explain that there is no indication the fetal heart rate is due to
trauma
d. Evaluate the presence of preterm labor by performing a
vaginal examination ......ANSWER........b. Contact the health care
provider after initiating oxygen per face mask
