2023 HESI EXIT EXAM: Version 1 (V1) All 130 Q&A Included! Guaranteed A+
2023 HESI EXIT EXAM: Version 1 (V1) All 130 Q&A
Included! Guaranteed A++
An 85-year-old male with a history of congestive heart failure presents with bilateral leg
swelling, dyspnea, and fatigue. On examination, you note jugular venous distention and crackles
in the lung bases. Laboratory tests reveal elevated brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels. Which
of the following interventions is the most appropriate for this patient?
Initiate diuretic therapy
A 75-year-old female presents with sudden-onset severe headache, weakness in the left arm, and
difficulty speaking. On examination, you note right-sided facial droop and hemiparesis. A non-
contrast head CT scan shows an acute ischemic stroke in the leB middle cerebral artery territory.
Which of the following interventions)ons is the most appropriate for this patient?
Administer tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
An 88-year-old female residing in a long-term care facility presents with a cough, fever, and
increased sputum production. On examining), you note crackles in the lung bases and dullness to
percussion over the right lower lung field. Chest X-ray reveals consolidation. Which of the
following interventions is the most appropriate for this patient?
Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics
A 60-year-old male with diabetes mellitus presents with a non-healing foot ulcer that has become
red, swollen, and painful. The patient also reports fever and chills. Wound culture reveals the
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presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the following
infectious diseases is the most likely diagnosis?
Diabetic foot infection
Which condition is characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the colon and rectum,
resulting in bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain?
Ulcerative colitis
Which condition is characterized by a chronic airflow limit that is not fully reversible, resulting
in shortness of breath and wheezing?
Chronic Bronchitis
What is a condition characterized by the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
Scoliosis
Which condition is characterized by inadequate blood Fow and oxygen delivery to the tissues,
resulting in lactic acidosis and organ dysfunction?
Hypovolemic shock
Which condition is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of Fuid in the interstitial spaces,
leading to swelling and tissue damage?
Edema
Which condition is characterized by the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder, leading to
biliary colic and potential complications such as cholecystitis?
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Cholelithiasis
______________is a congenital heart defect characterized by a hole between the two lower
chambers of the heart
Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
Which condition is characterized by the presence of excessive thyroid hormone in the body,
leading to symptoms such as weight loss, tremors, and palpitations?
Hyperthyroidism
________________is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder
Cholecystectomy
Which condition is characterized by the impairment of glucose metabolism, resulting in elevated
blood glucose levels and potential complications?
Type 2 diabetes
Which condition is characterized by inflammation and damage of the liver or caused by viral
infections, alcohol abuse, or autoimmune disorders?
Hepatitis
________________is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that primarily affects the colon and
rectum
Ulcerative colitis
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2023 HESI EXIT EXAM: Version 1 (V1) All 130 Q&A
Included! Guaranteed A++
An 85-year-old male with a history of congestive heart failure presents with bilateral leg
swelling, dyspnea, and fatigue. On examination, you note jugular venous distention and crackles
in the lung bases. Laboratory tests reveal elevated brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels. Which
of the following interventions is the most appropriate for this patient?
Initiate diuretic therapy
A 75-year-old female presents with sudden-onset severe headache, weakness in the left arm, and
difficulty speaking. On examination, you note right-sided facial droop and hemiparesis. A non-
contrast head CT scan shows an acute ischemic stroke in the leB middle cerebral artery territory.
Which of the following interventions)ons is the most appropriate for this patient?
Administer tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
An 88-year-old female residing in a long-term care facility presents with a cough, fever, and
increased sputum production. On examining), you note crackles in the lung bases and dullness to
percussion over the right lower lung field. Chest X-ray reveals consolidation. Which of the
following interventions is the most appropriate for this patient?
Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics
A 60-year-old male with diabetes mellitus presents with a non-healing foot ulcer that has become
red, swollen, and painful. The patient also reports fever and chills. Wound culture reveals the
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, 2023 HESI EXIT EXAM: Version 1 (V1) All 130 Q&A Included! Guaranteed A+
presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the following
infectious diseases is the most likely diagnosis?
Diabetic foot infection
Which condition is characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the colon and rectum,
resulting in bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain?
Ulcerative colitis
Which condition is characterized by a chronic airflow limit that is not fully reversible, resulting
in shortness of breath and wheezing?
Chronic Bronchitis
What is a condition characterized by the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
Scoliosis
Which condition is characterized by inadequate blood Fow and oxygen delivery to the tissues,
resulting in lactic acidosis and organ dysfunction?
Hypovolemic shock
Which condition is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of Fuid in the interstitial spaces,
leading to swelling and tissue damage?
Edema
Which condition is characterized by the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder, leading to
biliary colic and potential complications such as cholecystitis?
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Cholelithiasis
______________is a congenital heart defect characterized by a hole between the two lower
chambers of the heart
Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
Which condition is characterized by the presence of excessive thyroid hormone in the body,
leading to symptoms such as weight loss, tremors, and palpitations?
Hyperthyroidism
________________is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder
Cholecystectomy
Which condition is characterized by the impairment of glucose metabolism, resulting in elevated
blood glucose levels and potential complications?
Type 2 diabetes
Which condition is characterized by inflammation and damage of the liver or caused by viral
infections, alcohol abuse, or autoimmune disorders?
Hepatitis
________________is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that primarily affects the colon and
rectum
Ulcerative colitis
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