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Level 1 HESI Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A client is admitted with dehydration. What is the first nursing action?✔✔Assess vital signs and level of consciousness.
A patient is scheduled for surgery and asks why NPO status is required. What is the nurse’s best response?✔✔Explain that fasting reduces the risk of aspiration during anesthesia.
A nurse notes a drop in blood pressure after giving a medication. What is the first action?✔✔Hold the medication and assess the patient’s condition.
A client with a history of asthma has wheezing. What is the nurse’s priority action?✔✔Assess respiratory status and administer prescribed bronchodilator.
A patient is confused and attempting to get out of bed unassisted. What is the most appropriate intervention? 1 / 2
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✔✔Implement fall precautions and stay with the patient as needed.
A patient reports severe pain after surgery. What should the nurse do first?✔✔Assess pain location, intensity, and characteristics.
A client has a new prescription for a diuretic. What is the most important assessment before administration?✔✔Check the patient’s potassium level.
A patient is experiencing shortness of breath and has oxygen prescribed. What is the nurse’s priority action?✔✔Apply oxygen and assess oxygen saturation.
A nurse notes a patient’s surgical wound is red and draining pus. What is the first action?✔✔Notify the provider and continue to monitor the wound.
A patient reports dizziness when standing. What should the nurse do first?✔✔Assist the patient to sit or lie down and assess vital signs.
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