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Evolve HESI Fundamentals Practice Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which of the following is the most important action to prevent the spread of infection in a healthcare setting?
- Wearing gloves at all times
- Wearing a mask at all times
- Disinfecting the floor daily
✔✔C. Performing hand hygiene regularly
A client reports pain rated 8 out of 10. Which nursing action is the priority?
- Administering prescribed antibiotics
- Documenting the pain in the chart
- Encouraging the client to rest
✔✔B. Assessing the pain further and providing appropriate pain relief
Which position is best for a client experiencing shortness of breath?✔✔A. High Fowler’s position 1 / 4
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- Supine
- Prone
- Trendelenburg
A nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube. Which action is correct?
- Clamping the tube before administering medications
- Positioning the client flat in bed
- Using cold water for irrigation
✔✔C. Checking tube placement before use
Which is the most appropriate action for a client with a stage 2 pressure ulcer?
- Applying adhesive bandage
- Massaging the surrounding skin
- Leaving it open to air
✔✔C. Cleaning the ulcer and applying prescribed dressing
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection. Which site is preferred for adults?
- Deltoid in infants 2 / 4
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✔✔B. Ventrogluteal
- Dorsogluteal
- Vastus lateralis in adults
Which nursing intervention promotes effective communication with a client who is hearing impaired?
- Speaking loudly without facing the client
- Using complex medical terms
- Ignoring gestures and facial expressions
✔✔C. Facing the client and using written communication if needed
A client is at risk for falls. Which intervention is most important?
- Offering fluids frequently
- Providing high-protein meals
- Encouraging exercise only
✔✔B. Keeping the call light within reach
Which of the following indicates correct handwashing technique? 3 / 4
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- Rinsing hands quickly under cold water
- Using hand sanitizer without removing gloves
- Drying hands on a shared towel
✔✔B. Washing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds
A client is receiving oxygen therapy. Which action is correct?
- Smoking is allowed if oxygen is turned off
- Using petroleum-based products near oxygen
- Placing oxygen tubing under blankets
✔✔B. Keeping oxygen at the prescribed flow rate
Which is the priority assessment for a client with chest pain?
- Measuring temperature
- Assessing urine output
- Checking bowel sounds
✔✔C. Monitoring vital signs and cardiac status
A nurse is caring for a client on a fall precaution protocol. Which action is appropriate?
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