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HESI RN Exit Exam (V2) 2025 Actual Qs & Ans to Pass the Exam, 100% Verified – PDF
Question 1: The nurse is caring for a pre-adolescent client in
skeletal Dunlop traction. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this child?
Choices:
a) Make certain the child is maintained in correct body
alignment.
b) Encourage active movement of the affected limb.
c) Adjust the traction weights daily.
Correct answer: a) Make certain the child is maintained in
correct body alignment.
Question 2: The nurse is assessing a healthy child at the 2 year
check up. Which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
Choices:
a) Height and weight percentiles vary widely.
b) Child can name colors correctly.
c) Child is able to hop on one foot.
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Correct answer: a) Height and weight percentiles vary widely.
Question 3: The parents of a 2 year-old child report that he has
been holding his breath whenever he has temper tantrums. What is the best action by the nurse?
Choices:
a) Advise the parents to ignore breath holding because breathing
will begin as a reflex.
b) Recommend the parents punish the child for holding his
breath.
c) Suggest the parents offer a reward for not holding his breath.
Correct answer: a) Advise the parents to ignore breath holding
because breathing will begin as a reflex.
Question 4: The nurse is assessing a client in the emergency
room. Which statement suggests that the problem is acute angina?
Choices:
- "My pain is deep in my chest behind my sternum."
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- "I feel a burning sensation after eating."
- "The pain radiates down my right arm only."
Correct answer: a) "My pain is deep in my chest behind my
sternum."
Question 5: The nurse is assessing the mental status of a client
admitted with possible organic brain disorder. Which of these questions will best assess the function of the client's recent memory?
Choices:
- "I am going to say the names of three things and I want you to
repeat them after me: blue, ball, pen."
- "Can you tell me what day it is today?"
- "What did you do last weekend?"
Correct answer: a) "I am going to say the names of three things
and I want you to repeat them after me: blue, ball, pen."
Question 6: In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must
the nurse provide to assist in the development of trust?
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Choices:
a) Security
b) Variety of stimuli
c) Bright lights
Correct answer: a) Security
Question 7: A nurse has just received a medication order which
is not legible. Which statement best reflects assertive communication?
Choices:
- "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure
- "I can’t give this medication because I can’t read it."
- "I’ll just assume this says what I think it does."
I am reading it correctly?"
Correct answer: a) "Would you please clarify what you have
written so I am sure I am reading it correctly?"
Question 8: What is the most important consideration when
teaching parents how to reduce risks in the home?