HESI RN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024
In-planning-care-for-a-6-month-old-infant,-what-must-the-nurse-provide-to-assist-in-the-
development-of-trust?
A)-Food
B)-Warmth
C)-Security
D)-Comfort---ans-✔✔C)-Security
A-nurse-has-just-received-a-medication-order-which-is-not-legible.-Which-statement-best-
reflects-assertive-communication?
A)-"I-cannot-give-this-medication-as-it-is-written.-I-have-no-idea-of-what-you-mean."
B)-"Would-you-please-clarify-what-you-have-written-so-I-am-sure-I-am-reading-it
correctly?"
C)-"I-am-having-difficulty-reading-your-handwriting.-It-would-save-me-time-if-you-would-be-
more-careful."
D)-"Please-print-in-the-future-so-I-do-not-have-to-spend-extra-time-attempting-to-read-your-
writing."---ans-✔✔B)-"Would-you-please-clarify-what-you-have-written-so-I-am-sure-I-am-
reading-it
correctly?"
What-is-the-most-important-consideration-when-teaching-parents-how-to-reduce-risks-in-
the-home?
A)-Age-and-knowledge-level-of-the-parents
B)-Proximity-to-emergency-services
C)-Number-of-children-in-the-home
D)-Age-of-children-in-the-home---ans-✔✔D)-Age-of-children-in-the-home
A-35-year-old-client-with-sickle-cell-crisis-is-talking-on-the-telephone-but-stops-as-the-
nurse-enters-the-room-to-request-something-for-pain.-The-nurse-should
A)-Administer-a-placebo
B)-Encourage-increased-fluid-intake
C)-Administer-the-prescribed-analgesia
D)-Recommend-relaxation-exercises-for-pain-control---ans-✔✔C)-Administer-the-
prescribed-analgesia
,While-caring-for-a-toddler-with-croup,-which-initial-sign-of-croup-requires-the-nurse's-
immediate-attention?
A)-Respiratory-rate-of-42
B)-Lethargy-for-the-past-hour
C)-Apical-pulse-of-54
D)-Coughing-up-copious-secretions---ans-✔✔A)-Respiratory-rate-of-42
A-client-is-admitted-with-low-T3-and-T4-levels-and-an-elevated-TSH-level.-On-initial-
assessment,-the-nurse-would-anticipate-which-of-the-following-assessment-findings?
A)-Lethargy
B)-Heat-intolerance
C)-Diarrhea
D)-Skin-eruptions---ans-✔✔A)-Lethargy
The-emergency-room-nurse-admits-a-child-who-experienced-a-seizure-at-school.-The-
father-comments-that-this-is-the-first-occurrence,-and-denies-any-family-history-of-
epilepsy.-What-is-the-best-response-by-the-nurse?
A)-"Do-not-worry.-Epilepsy-can-be-treated-with-medications."
B)-"The-seizure-may-or-may-not-mean-your-child-has-epilepsy."
C)-"Since-this-was-the-first-convulsion,-it-may-not-happen-again."-
D)-"Long-term-treatment-will-prevent-future-seizures."---ans-✔✔B)-"The-seizure-may-or-
may-not-mean-your-child-has-epilepsy."
Alcohol-and-drug-abuse-impairs-judgment-and-increases-risk-taking-behavior.-What-
nursing-diagnosis-best-applies?
A)-Risk-for-injury
B)-Risk-for-knowledge-deficit
C)-Altered-thought-process-
D)-Disturbance-in-self-esteem---ans-✔✔A)-Risk-for-injury
Which-these-findings-would-the-nurse-more-closely-associate-with-anemia-in-a-10-month-
old-infant?
A)-Hemoglobin-level-of-12-g/dI
B)-Pale-mucosa-of-the-eyelids-and-lips
C)-Hypoactivity
D)-A-heart-rate-between-140-to-160---ans-✔✔B)-Pale-mucosa-of-the-eyelids-and-lips
The-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-in-hypertensive-crisis-in-an-intensive-care-unit.-The-priority-
assessment-in-the-first-hour-of-care-is
A)-Heart-rate
B)-Pedal-pulses
C)-Lung-sounds
D)-Pupil-responses---ans-✔✔D)-Pupil-responses
Which-of-these-clients-who-are-all-in-the-terminal-stage-of-cancer-is-least-appropriate-to-
suggest-the-use-of-patient-controlled-analgesia-(PCA)-with-a-pump?
, A)-A-young-adult-with-a-history-of-Down's-syndrome
B)-A-teenager-who-reads-at-a-4th-grade-level
C)-An-elderly-client-with-numerous-arthritic-nodules-on-the-hands
D)-A-preschooler-with-intermittent-episodes-of-alertness---ans-✔✔D)-A-preschooler-with-
intermittent-episodes-of-alertness
The-nurse-is-about-to-assess-a-6-month-old-child-with-nonorganic-failure-to-thrive-
(NOFTT).-Upon-entering-the-room,-the-nurse-would-expect-the-baby-to-be
A)-Irritable-and-"colicky"-with-no-attempts-to-pull-to-standing
B)-Alert,-laughing-and-playing-with-a-rattle,-sitting-with-support
C)-Skin-color-dusky-with-poor-skin-turgor-over-abdomen
D)-Pale,-thin-arms-and-legs,-uninterested-in-surroundings---ans-✔✔D)-Pale,-thin-arms-
and-legs,-uninterested-in-surroundings
As-the-nurse-is-speaking-with-a-group-of-teens-which-of-these-side-effects-of-
chemotherapy-for-cancer-would-the-nurse-expect-this-group-to-be-more-interested-in-
during-the-discussion?-
A)-Mouth-sores
B)-Fatigue
C)-Diarrhea
D)-Hair-loss---ans-✔✔D)-Hair-loss
While-caring-for-a-client-who-was-admitted-with-myocardial-infarction-(MI)-2-days-ago,-the-
nurse-notes-today's-temperature-is-101.1-degrees-Fahrenheit-(38.5-degreesCelsius).-
The-appropriate-nursing-intervention-is-to
A)-Call-the-health-care-provider-immediately
B)-Administer-acetaminophen-as-ordered-as-this-is-normal-at-this-time
C)-Send-blood,-urine-and-sputum-for-culture-
D)-Increase-the-client's-fluid-intake---ans-✔✔B)-Administer-acetaminophen-as-ordered-as-
this-is-normal-at-this-time
A-client-is-admitted-for-first-and-second-degree-burns-on-the-face,-neck,-anterior-chest-
and-hands.-The-nurse's-priority-should-be
A)-Cover-the-areas-with-dry-sterile-dressings
B)-Assess-for-dyspnea-or-stridor
C)-Initiate-intravenous-therapy-
D)-Administer-pain-medication---ans-✔✔B)-Assess-for-dyspnea-or-stridor
Which-of-these-clients-who-call-the-community-health-clinic-would-the-nurse-ask-to-come-
in-that-day-to-be-seen-by-the-health-care-provider?
A)-I-started-my-period-and-now-my-urine-has-turned-bright-red.
B)-I-am-an-diabetic-and-today-I-have-been-going-to-the-bathroom-every-hour.
C)-I-was-started-on-medicine-yesterday-for-a-urine-infection.-Now-my-lower-belly-hurts-
when-I-go-to-the-bathroom.
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024
In-planning-care-for-a-6-month-old-infant,-what-must-the-nurse-provide-to-assist-in-the-
development-of-trust?
A)-Food
B)-Warmth
C)-Security
D)-Comfort---ans-✔✔C)-Security
A-nurse-has-just-received-a-medication-order-which-is-not-legible.-Which-statement-best-
reflects-assertive-communication?
A)-"I-cannot-give-this-medication-as-it-is-written.-I-have-no-idea-of-what-you-mean."
B)-"Would-you-please-clarify-what-you-have-written-so-I-am-sure-I-am-reading-it
correctly?"
C)-"I-am-having-difficulty-reading-your-handwriting.-It-would-save-me-time-if-you-would-be-
more-careful."
D)-"Please-print-in-the-future-so-I-do-not-have-to-spend-extra-time-attempting-to-read-your-
writing."---ans-✔✔B)-"Would-you-please-clarify-what-you-have-written-so-I-am-sure-I-am-
reading-it
correctly?"
What-is-the-most-important-consideration-when-teaching-parents-how-to-reduce-risks-in-
the-home?
A)-Age-and-knowledge-level-of-the-parents
B)-Proximity-to-emergency-services
C)-Number-of-children-in-the-home
D)-Age-of-children-in-the-home---ans-✔✔D)-Age-of-children-in-the-home
A-35-year-old-client-with-sickle-cell-crisis-is-talking-on-the-telephone-but-stops-as-the-
nurse-enters-the-room-to-request-something-for-pain.-The-nurse-should
A)-Administer-a-placebo
B)-Encourage-increased-fluid-intake
C)-Administer-the-prescribed-analgesia
D)-Recommend-relaxation-exercises-for-pain-control---ans-✔✔C)-Administer-the-
prescribed-analgesia
,While-caring-for-a-toddler-with-croup,-which-initial-sign-of-croup-requires-the-nurse's-
immediate-attention?
A)-Respiratory-rate-of-42
B)-Lethargy-for-the-past-hour
C)-Apical-pulse-of-54
D)-Coughing-up-copious-secretions---ans-✔✔A)-Respiratory-rate-of-42
A-client-is-admitted-with-low-T3-and-T4-levels-and-an-elevated-TSH-level.-On-initial-
assessment,-the-nurse-would-anticipate-which-of-the-following-assessment-findings?
A)-Lethargy
B)-Heat-intolerance
C)-Diarrhea
D)-Skin-eruptions---ans-✔✔A)-Lethargy
The-emergency-room-nurse-admits-a-child-who-experienced-a-seizure-at-school.-The-
father-comments-that-this-is-the-first-occurrence,-and-denies-any-family-history-of-
epilepsy.-What-is-the-best-response-by-the-nurse?
A)-"Do-not-worry.-Epilepsy-can-be-treated-with-medications."
B)-"The-seizure-may-or-may-not-mean-your-child-has-epilepsy."
C)-"Since-this-was-the-first-convulsion,-it-may-not-happen-again."-
D)-"Long-term-treatment-will-prevent-future-seizures."---ans-✔✔B)-"The-seizure-may-or-
may-not-mean-your-child-has-epilepsy."
Alcohol-and-drug-abuse-impairs-judgment-and-increases-risk-taking-behavior.-What-
nursing-diagnosis-best-applies?
A)-Risk-for-injury
B)-Risk-for-knowledge-deficit
C)-Altered-thought-process-
D)-Disturbance-in-self-esteem---ans-✔✔A)-Risk-for-injury
Which-these-findings-would-the-nurse-more-closely-associate-with-anemia-in-a-10-month-
old-infant?
A)-Hemoglobin-level-of-12-g/dI
B)-Pale-mucosa-of-the-eyelids-and-lips
C)-Hypoactivity
D)-A-heart-rate-between-140-to-160---ans-✔✔B)-Pale-mucosa-of-the-eyelids-and-lips
The-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-in-hypertensive-crisis-in-an-intensive-care-unit.-The-priority-
assessment-in-the-first-hour-of-care-is
A)-Heart-rate
B)-Pedal-pulses
C)-Lung-sounds
D)-Pupil-responses---ans-✔✔D)-Pupil-responses
Which-of-these-clients-who-are-all-in-the-terminal-stage-of-cancer-is-least-appropriate-to-
suggest-the-use-of-patient-controlled-analgesia-(PCA)-with-a-pump?
, A)-A-young-adult-with-a-history-of-Down's-syndrome
B)-A-teenager-who-reads-at-a-4th-grade-level
C)-An-elderly-client-with-numerous-arthritic-nodules-on-the-hands
D)-A-preschooler-with-intermittent-episodes-of-alertness---ans-✔✔D)-A-preschooler-with-
intermittent-episodes-of-alertness
The-nurse-is-about-to-assess-a-6-month-old-child-with-nonorganic-failure-to-thrive-
(NOFTT).-Upon-entering-the-room,-the-nurse-would-expect-the-baby-to-be
A)-Irritable-and-"colicky"-with-no-attempts-to-pull-to-standing
B)-Alert,-laughing-and-playing-with-a-rattle,-sitting-with-support
C)-Skin-color-dusky-with-poor-skin-turgor-over-abdomen
D)-Pale,-thin-arms-and-legs,-uninterested-in-surroundings---ans-✔✔D)-Pale,-thin-arms-
and-legs,-uninterested-in-surroundings
As-the-nurse-is-speaking-with-a-group-of-teens-which-of-these-side-effects-of-
chemotherapy-for-cancer-would-the-nurse-expect-this-group-to-be-more-interested-in-
during-the-discussion?-
A)-Mouth-sores
B)-Fatigue
C)-Diarrhea
D)-Hair-loss---ans-✔✔D)-Hair-loss
While-caring-for-a-client-who-was-admitted-with-myocardial-infarction-(MI)-2-days-ago,-the-
nurse-notes-today's-temperature-is-101.1-degrees-Fahrenheit-(38.5-degreesCelsius).-
The-appropriate-nursing-intervention-is-to
A)-Call-the-health-care-provider-immediately
B)-Administer-acetaminophen-as-ordered-as-this-is-normal-at-this-time
C)-Send-blood,-urine-and-sputum-for-culture-
D)-Increase-the-client's-fluid-intake---ans-✔✔B)-Administer-acetaminophen-as-ordered-as-
this-is-normal-at-this-time
A-client-is-admitted-for-first-and-second-degree-burns-on-the-face,-neck,-anterior-chest-
and-hands.-The-nurse's-priority-should-be
A)-Cover-the-areas-with-dry-sterile-dressings
B)-Assess-for-dyspnea-or-stridor
C)-Initiate-intravenous-therapy-
D)-Administer-pain-medication---ans-✔✔B)-Assess-for-dyspnea-or-stridor
Which-of-these-clients-who-call-the-community-health-clinic-would-the-nurse-ask-to-come-
in-that-day-to-be-seen-by-the-health-care-provider?
A)-I-started-my-period-and-now-my-urine-has-turned-bright-red.
B)-I-am-an-diabetic-and-today-I-have-been-going-to-the-bathroom-every-hour.
C)-I-was-started-on-medicine-yesterday-for-a-urine-infection.-Now-my-lower-belly-hurts-
when-I-go-to-the-bathroom.
