HESI LEVEL 1 EXAM QUESTION-ANSWERS
EXAM 2025/2026
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving 24-hour total parenteral nutrition (TPN) via
a central line at 54 ml/hr. When initially assessing the client, the nurse notes that the TPN
solution has run out and the next TPN solution is not available. What immediate action
should the nurse take?
A. Infuse normal saline at a keep vein open rate.
B. Discontinue the IV and flush the port with heparin.
C. Infuse 10% dextrose and water at 54 ml/hour.
D. Obtain a stat blood glucose level and notify the healthcare provider. Correct answer- C
A crying toddler has a blood pressure measurement of 120/70 mm Hg. What action should
the nurse implement?
A. Notify the healthcare provider of the measurement.
B. Quiet the child and retake the blood pressure.
C. Ask the parent if the child has a history of hypertension.
D. Document the finding and recheck in 4 hours. Correct answer- B
The mother of a neonate asks the nurse why it is so important to keep the infant warm.
What information should the nurse provide?
A. The kidneys and renal function are not fully developed.
B. Warmth promotes sleep so the infant will grow quickly.
C. A large body surface area favors heat loss to the environment.
D. The thick layer of subcutaneous fat is inadequate for insulation. Correct answer- C
What action by the nurse demonstrates culturally sensitive care?
A. Asks permission before touching a client.
B. Avoids questions about male-female relationships.
C. Explains the differences between Western medical care and cultural folk remedies.
D. Applies knowledge of a cultural group unless a client embraces Western customs. Correct
answer- A
A client has a nursing diagnosis of, "Spiritual distress related to a loss of hope, secondary to
impending death." What intervention is best for the nurse to implement when caring for
this client?
A. Help the client to accept the final stage of life.
B. Assist and support the client in establishing short-term goals.
C. Encourage the client to make future plans, even if they are unrealistic.
D. Instruct the client's family to focus on positive aspects of the client's life. Correct answer