HESI RN Exit Exam | Verified NCLEX-Style Q&A | A+ Graded | 2025/2026 Edition Section 1: Introduction This full-length HESI RN Exit Exam is designed based on the 2025/2026 NCLEX testing model. The exam includes 150 questions, reflecting the typical HESI RN Exit Exam structure, with a mix of multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply, and NGN item types like case studies and bow-tie questions. It assesses core nursing domainsmedical-surgical, maternal, pediatrics, mental health, pharmacology, and critical thinkingto predict NCLEX-RN readiness, aligning with a benchmark score of 850 for a 96% NCLEX pass rate. Section 2: Exam Questions 1. A client with newly diagnosed heart failure has shortness of breath. What is the nurses priority action? A. Administer oxygen B. Provide education on fluid restriction C. Check weight daily D. Initiate a low-sodium diet Correct Answer: A Rationale: Administering oxygen addresses acute respiratory distress, the priority in heart failure exacerbation. 2. A client post-cholecystectomy develops jaundice. What should the nurse do first? A. Administer pain medication B. Assess for bile duct obstruction C. Encourage ambulation D. Notify the surgeon Correct Answer: B Rationale: Assessing for bile duct obstruction identifies the cause of postoperative jaundice. 3. A client at 40 weeks gestation reports ruptured membranes