HESI RN EXIT EXAM
A 2 year-old child has just been diagnosed with
cystic fibrosis. The child's father asks the nurse
"What is our major concern now, and what will we
have to deal with in the future?" Which of the
following is the best response?
A) "There is a probability of life-long complications."
B) "Cystic fibrosis results in nutritional concerns that
can be dealt with."
C) "Thin, tenacious secretions from the lungs are a
constant struggle in cystic fibrosis."
D) "You will work with a team of experts and also
have access to a support group that the family can
attend." - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>C) "Thin, tenacious
,secretions from the lungs are a constant struggle in
cystic fibrosis."
A 20 year-old client has an infected leg wound from
a motorcycle accident, and the client has returned
home from the hospital. The client is to keep the
affected leg elevated and is on contact precautions.
The client wants to know if visitors can come. The
appropriate response from the home health nurse is
that:
A) Visitors must wear a mask and a gown
B) There are no special requirements for visitors of
clients on contact precautions
C) Visitors should wash their hands before and after
touching the client
D) Visitors - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>C) Visitors should
wash their hands before and after touching the
client
,A 26-year-old female client is admitted to the
hospital for treatment of a simple goiter, and
levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) is prescribed.
Which symptoms indicate to the nurse that the
prescribed dosage is too high for this client? The
client experiences:
A. Bradycardia and constipation
B. Lethargy and lack of appetite
C. Muscle cramping and dry, flushed skin
D. Palpitations and shortness of breath -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>D. Palpitations and shortness of
breath
A 30 month-old child is admitted to the hospital
unit. Which of the following toys would be
appropriate for the nurse to select from the toy
room for this child?
A) Cartoon stickers
, B) Large wooden puzzle
C) Blunt scissors and paper
D) Beach ball - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>B) Large wooden
puzzle
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
- ✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>C) Administer the prescribed
analgesia
A 38 year-old female client is admitted to the
hospital with an acute exacerbation of asthma. This
A 2 year-old child has just been diagnosed with
cystic fibrosis. The child's father asks the nurse
"What is our major concern now, and what will we
have to deal with in the future?" Which of the
following is the best response?
A) "There is a probability of life-long complications."
B) "Cystic fibrosis results in nutritional concerns that
can be dealt with."
C) "Thin, tenacious secretions from the lungs are a
constant struggle in cystic fibrosis."
D) "You will work with a team of experts and also
have access to a support group that the family can
attend." - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>C) "Thin, tenacious
,secretions from the lungs are a constant struggle in
cystic fibrosis."
A 20 year-old client has an infected leg wound from
a motorcycle accident, and the client has returned
home from the hospital. The client is to keep the
affected leg elevated and is on contact precautions.
The client wants to know if visitors can come. The
appropriate response from the home health nurse is
that:
A) Visitors must wear a mask and a gown
B) There are no special requirements for visitors of
clients on contact precautions
C) Visitors should wash their hands before and after
touching the client
D) Visitors - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>C) Visitors should
wash their hands before and after touching the
client
,A 26-year-old female client is admitted to the
hospital for treatment of a simple goiter, and
levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) is prescribed.
Which symptoms indicate to the nurse that the
prescribed dosage is too high for this client? The
client experiences:
A. Bradycardia and constipation
B. Lethargy and lack of appetite
C. Muscle cramping and dry, flushed skin
D. Palpitations and shortness of breath -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>D. Palpitations and shortness of
breath
A 30 month-old child is admitted to the hospital
unit. Which of the following toys would be
appropriate for the nurse to select from the toy
room for this child?
A) Cartoon stickers
, B) Large wooden puzzle
C) Blunt scissors and paper
D) Beach ball - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>B) Large wooden
puzzle
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
- ✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>C) Administer the prescribed
analgesia
A 38 year-old female client is admitted to the
hospital with an acute exacerbation of asthma. This
