HESI EXIT EXAM 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

HESI EXIT EXAM ( 2026/2027 )
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
• By what authority may RNs delegate nursing care to others?:
Answer:
State Nurse Practice Act
• A UAP may perform care that falls within which component of the nursing
process?:
Answer:
Implementation
• Which type of communication is necessary to implement a democratic
leadership style?:
Answer:
Assertive communication skills
• What are the 5 rights of delegation?:
Answer:
1. Right task- can it be delegated
2. Right Circumstance- Should it be delegated
3. Right person- can this person do the task
4. Right direction/ communication- is the task being conveyed in a clear manner
5. Right supervision- is the task being followed up on once complete.
• Which tasks can be delegated to a UAP?
A. Inserting a Foley catheter.
B. Measuring and recording the client's output through a Foley catheter.
C. Teaching a client how to care for a catheter after discharge.
D. Assessing for symptoms of a UTI:
Answer:
A. Is a sterile invasive procedure and should not be delegated to a UAP
B. Faills w/in the implementation phase of the nursing process and does not require
nursing judgment. Evaluation of the I&O must be done by the nurse
C. Client teaching requires the abilities of a nurse and should not be delegated.