HESI Fundamentals Practice Test 2026-2027 and Free Sample Questions

A nurse is teaching a group of new staff about the single most effective measure to prevent the spread of infection in a health care setting. Which action should the nurse identify?

A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who is at high risk for falls. Which intervention is most appropriate to reduce this patient's fall risk?

A nurse is preparing to assist a patient with repositioning in bed. Which technique demonstrates proper body mechanics to prevent injury to the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a patient who reports shortness of breath. Which position should the nurse place the patient in to ease breathing?

A nurse is preparing to administer medications. Which set of checks represents three of the rights of medication administration the nurse must verify?

A nurse is monitoring the intake and output of a patient. Which of the following is counted as part of the patient's fluid intake?

A nurse is caring for a patient who is on bed rest and at risk for pressure injuries. Which intervention best helps prevent skin breakdown?

A nurse is assisting a patient at risk for aspiration with a meal. Which intervention helps reduce the risk of aspiration during eating?

A nurse is documenting in a patient's medical record. Which entry follows the principles of accurate and appropriate documentation?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has not had a bowel movement in four days and reports abdominal discomfort. Which initial nursing intervention is most appropriate to promote normal bowel elimination?

A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change. Which action would break sterile technique and contaminate the sterile field?

A nurse is helping a patient who has been on bed rest begin to ambulate. The patient stands up and reports feeling dizzy and lightheaded. Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is assessing a patient's pain. Which approach reflects the best practice for pain assessment?

A nurse is caring for a patient who does not speak the same language as the staff. Which action is most appropriate to ensure accurate communication about the patient's care?

A nurse is caring for a patient with a fever of 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Which nursing intervention is appropriate to help lower the patient's temperature?

A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a patient on contact precautions. In which order should the nurse don personal protective equipment?

A nurse is teaching a patient about measures to promote restful sleep. Which recommendation should the nurse include?

A nurse is preparing to give a bed bath to a patient. In which general order should the nurse wash the patient's body to follow principles of cleanliness?

A nurse is using the nursing process to care for a patient. Which activity is part of the assessment step of the nursing process?