2023 HESI EXIT V2 EXAM WITH BEST SOLUTIONS

2023 HESI EXIT V2 EXAM WITH BEST SOLUTIONS


• The nurse has admitted a 4 year-old with the diagnosis of possible rheumatic fever.
Which statement by the parent would cause the nurse to suspect an association with this
disease?
A) Our child had chickenpox 6 months ago.
B) Strep throat went through all the children at the day care last month.
C) Both ears were infected over 3 months age.
D) Last week both feet had a fungal skin infection.
• A nurse assigned to a manipulative client for 5 days becomes aware of feelings for a
reluctance to interact with the client. The next action by the nurse should be to
A) Discuss the feeling of reluctance with an objective peer or supervisor
B) Limit contacts with the client to avoid reinforcement of the manipulative behavior

C) Confront the client about the negative effects of behaviors on other clients and staff
D) Develop a behavior modification plan that will promote more functional behavior
• A client is being treated for paranoid schizophrenia. When the client became loud and
boisterous, the nurse immediately placed him in seclusion as a precautionary measure.
The client willingly complied. The nurse’s action
A) May result in charges of unlawful seclusion and restraint
B) Leaves the nurse vulnerable for charges of assault and battery
C) Was appropriate in view of the client’s history of violence
D) Was necessary to maintain the therapeutic milieu of the unit
• A client has been admitted to the Coronary Care Unit with a myocardial infarction.
Which nursing diagnosis should have priority?
A) Pain related to ischemia
B) Risk for altered elimination: constipation
C) Risk for complication: dysrhythmias
D) Anxiety related to pain
• The provisions of the law for the Americans with Disabilities Act require nurse
managers to
A) Maintain an environment free from associated hazards
B) Provide reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals
C) Make all necessary accommodations for disabled individuals
D) Consider both mental and physical disabilities
• A 42 year-old male client refuses to take propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal) as
prescribed. Which client statement s from the assessment data is likely to explain his
noncompliance?
A) "I have problems with diarrhea."
B) "I have difficulty falling asleep."
C) "I have diminished sexual function."
D) "I often feel jittery."

The correct answer is C: "I have diminished sexual function."
• A school-aged child has had a long leg (hip to ankle) synthetic cast applied 4 hours
ago. Which statement from the mother indicates that teaching has been inadequate?
A) ”I will keep the cast for the next day uncovered to prevent burning of the skin."
B) ”I can apply an ice pack over the area to relieve itching inside the cast."
C) ”The cast should be propped on at least 2 pillows when my child is lying down."
D) ”I think I remember that standing cannot be done until after 72 hours."