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HESI (Block 1) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A patient has a blood glucose reading of 58 mg/dL and is conscious. What should the nurse do first?✔✔Administer a fast-acting carbohydrate and recheck blood glucose.
A child presents with a high fever and lethargy. What is the nurse’s first priority?✔✔Assess vital signs and level of consciousness to evaluate for infection severity.
A patient with a history of heart failure reports sudden weight gain and edema. What is the priority nursing action?✔✔Assess lung sounds, vital signs, and notify the provider.
A client is scheduled for surgery and asks why they cannot eat. What should the nurse explain?✔✔Fasting helps prevent aspiration during anesthesia.
A patient is experiencing dizziness when standing. What is the first nursing intervention? 1 / 2
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✔✔Assist the patient to sit or lie down and assess blood pressure.
A postoperative patient reports severe pain not relieved by prescribed analgesics. What should the nurse do first?✔✔Assess pain intensity, location, and characteristics before notifying the provider.
A patient has shortness of breath and wheezing after exposure to an allergen. What is the priority action?✔✔Administer prescribed bronchodilator and assess oxygen saturation.
A client reports sudden onset of confusion and slurred speech. What is the first nursing action?✔✔Assess neurological status and notify the provider immediately.
A patient with hypertension is prescribed a new medication and reports dizziness. What should the nurse assess first?✔✔Check blood pressure and heart rate before administering the medication.
A patient is scheduled for a blood transfusion and has a history of reaction. What is the nurse’s priority action?
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