HESI RN EXIT Exam Questions
and Verified Answers
1. If a nurse encounters a pregnant woman who is hesitant to quit smoking,
what should be the nurse's primary focus in their discussion?
Assuring her that the placenta protects the fetus from nicotine.
Educating her on the risks of smoking to her baby's health,
particularly low birth weight.
Encouraging her to switch to low tar cigarettes.
Discussing the benefits of moderate smoking for weight control.
2. An elderly client with heart failure wants to know how much longer they
should keep taking the diuretic. What should be the nurse's response to a
client?
Kindly ask the prescriber as they know the answer to that
You need to take it for another year
You need to take it for 14 days
You must take your medications for as long as the fluids in your
body need to be controlled
3. Why is the age of children a critical factor in teaching parents about
home safety?
Parents' knowledge level is more important than children's age.
,The age of children influences the types of risks present and the
safety measures needed.
Home safety is the same regardless of children's age.
Emergency services are the primary concern in home safety.
,4. If a nurse observes that a client with late-stage multiple myeloma is
experiencing increased pain during position changes, what should be
the nurse's immediate action?
Administer pain medication without further assessment.
Immediately notify the physician without assessing the situation.
Continue with position changes as planned.
Assess the client's pain level and adjust the care plan
accordingly.
5. In Chinese folk medicine, what does Yin represent in relation to illness?
Darkness, cold, and emptiness
Balance with nature and others
Improper hot foods
Light, warmth, and fullness
6. Which of these findings would the RN more closely associate with
anemia in a 10-month-old infant?
HR 140-160 bpm
Hypoactivity
Pale mucosa of eyelids & lips
Hgb 12 g/dL
7. Why is it important for the nurse to instruct the UAP to have the client sit
on the side of the bed for a few minutes before standing?
This allows the UAP to take a break before assisting the client.
This helps prevent dizziness and ensures the client is stable
before ambulation.
, This is a standard procedure that all nurses follow without
exception.
This ensures the client has enough energy to walk to the
bathroom.
8. A client is hospitalised for complications from progressive multiple
myeloma. The nurse should include which in the plan of care?
Be cautious with repositioning.
Place on airborne isolation.
Monitor for hypocalcemia.
Treat pain with non-opioid pain medications.
9. In a scenario where a parent has a toddler and an infant, what should the
nurse prioritize when discussing home safety measures?
Teach general safety tips without considering the children's ages.
Focus on safety measures specific to both toddlers and infants.
Emphasize the importance of emergency services availability.
Discuss the number of children in the home as the main concern.
10. In a scenario where a patient presents with a heart murmur, what should
the nurse prioritize in their assessment?
Further evaluation of the patient's cardiac function and history.
Immediate administration of medication for heart failure.
Scheduling a follow-up appointment in one month.
Referral to a dietitian for nutritional advice.
11. How does the nurse's comment about the Catholic client reflect a lack of
cultural sensitivity?
and Verified Answers
1. If a nurse encounters a pregnant woman who is hesitant to quit smoking,
what should be the nurse's primary focus in their discussion?
Assuring her that the placenta protects the fetus from nicotine.
Educating her on the risks of smoking to her baby's health,
particularly low birth weight.
Encouraging her to switch to low tar cigarettes.
Discussing the benefits of moderate smoking for weight control.
2. An elderly client with heart failure wants to know how much longer they
should keep taking the diuretic. What should be the nurse's response to a
client?
Kindly ask the prescriber as they know the answer to that
You need to take it for another year
You need to take it for 14 days
You must take your medications for as long as the fluids in your
body need to be controlled
3. Why is the age of children a critical factor in teaching parents about
home safety?
Parents' knowledge level is more important than children's age.
,The age of children influences the types of risks present and the
safety measures needed.
Home safety is the same regardless of children's age.
Emergency services are the primary concern in home safety.
,4. If a nurse observes that a client with late-stage multiple myeloma is
experiencing increased pain during position changes, what should be
the nurse's immediate action?
Administer pain medication without further assessment.
Immediately notify the physician without assessing the situation.
Continue with position changes as planned.
Assess the client's pain level and adjust the care plan
accordingly.
5. In Chinese folk medicine, what does Yin represent in relation to illness?
Darkness, cold, and emptiness
Balance with nature and others
Improper hot foods
Light, warmth, and fullness
6. Which of these findings would the RN more closely associate with
anemia in a 10-month-old infant?
HR 140-160 bpm
Hypoactivity
Pale mucosa of eyelids & lips
Hgb 12 g/dL
7. Why is it important for the nurse to instruct the UAP to have the client sit
on the side of the bed for a few minutes before standing?
This allows the UAP to take a break before assisting the client.
This helps prevent dizziness and ensures the client is stable
before ambulation.
, This is a standard procedure that all nurses follow without
exception.
This ensures the client has enough energy to walk to the
bathroom.
8. A client is hospitalised for complications from progressive multiple
myeloma. The nurse should include which in the plan of care?
Be cautious with repositioning.
Place on airborne isolation.
Monitor for hypocalcemia.
Treat pain with non-opioid pain medications.
9. In a scenario where a parent has a toddler and an infant, what should the
nurse prioritize when discussing home safety measures?
Teach general safety tips without considering the children's ages.
Focus on safety measures specific to both toddlers and infants.
Emphasize the importance of emergency services availability.
Discuss the number of children in the home as the main concern.
10. In a scenario where a patient presents with a heart murmur, what should
the nurse prioritize in their assessment?
Further evaluation of the patient's cardiac function and history.
Immediate administration of medication for heart failure.
Scheduling a follow-up appointment in one month.
Referral to a dietitian for nutritional advice.
11. How does the nurse's comment about the Catholic client reflect a lack of
cultural sensitivity?
