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