HESI EXIT EXAM: RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, DIABETES,
ANEMIA: QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS.
1) A client has requested that what she is about to talk to you about not be put in
her record, your electronic coaching notes, or even written down. Which
response is most͘ appropriate?
A) "Your confidentiality is important͘ to me and I will not put anything in
your record, in my electronic notes, or write anything down."͘
B) "I am happy to honor your confidentiality but if it is anything do with
a health-endangering behavior or something illegal for example I will
not be able to keep that private."
C) "I am required by HIPAA to keep a record of everything."
D) "Everything you say to me is 100% confidential." -- Correct Answer
✔✔ B. "I am happy to honor your confidentiality but if it is
anything do with a health-endangering behavior or something illegal
for example I will not be able to keep that private."
2) Describe how heated paraffin dips can benefit clients with rheumatoid arthritis.
A) Heated paraffin dips provide comfort and relieve stiffness in the
joints.
B) Heated paraffin dips are a form of medication administration.
, C) Heated paraffin dips are used to cool down inflamed areas.
D) Heated paraffin dips are primarily͘ for muscle strengthening. --
Correct Answer ✔✔ A. Heated paraffin dips provide comfort and
relieve stiffness in the joints.
3) A nurse is caring for a client with iron-deficiency anemia͘ who has been prescribed
oral ferrous sulfate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide
to the client to improve͘ absorption of this medication?͘
A) Take the medication on an empty stomach
B) Take the medication with a high-fiber meal
C) Take the medication with an antacid
D) Take the medication with a glass of milk -- Correct Answer ✔✔ A.
Take the medication on an empty stomach
4) What is a key aspect for a nurse to consider when communicating with an elderly
patient?
A) Tailoring communication style to the patient's preferences and
abilities.
B) Relying solely on written communication to avoid misunderstandings.
C) Using complex medical terminology to demonstrate expertise.
D) Speaking loudly and slowly, assuming the patient has hearing issues. --
Correct Answer ✔✔ A. Tailoring communication style to the
patient's preferences and abilities.
5) What is one of the key functions of a hydrocolloid-based stoma adhesive
product?
A) It provides nutritional support.
B) It reduces blood sugar levels.
C) It protects the peristomal͘ area.
, D) It enhances medication absorption. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C. It
protects the peristomal͘ area.
6) Describe the relationship between calcium intake and bone health in early
adulthood.
A) Calcium has no significant impact on bone health during early
adulthood.
B) Calcium intake is only important͘ for older adults, not for those in
early adulthood.
C) Adequate calcium intake is essential for building strong bones, which
helps prevent bone loss later in life.
D) Calcium intake is primarily for improving dental health rather than
bone strength. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C. Adequate calcium intake
is essential for building strong bones, which helps prevent bone loss
later in life.
7) Describe the significance of identifying the specific types of deficiency anemias͘ in
nursing care.
A) Identifying specific types of deficiency anemias is crucial for
determining appropriate treatment and dietary interventions.
B) It is not significant as all anemias are treated the same way.
C) It only affects the patient's mental health.
D) It helps in diagnosing unrelated health conditions. -- Correct Answer
✔✔ A. Identifying specific types of deficiency anemias is crucial for
determining appropriate treatment and dietary interventions.
8) Describe how nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications can affect the
gastrointestinal system despite their pain-relieving properties.
A) They have no effect on the gastrointestinal system.
B) They only cause constipation without any other effects.
C) They enhance digestion and nutrient absorption.
ANEMIA: QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS.
1) A client has requested that what she is about to talk to you about not be put in
her record, your electronic coaching notes, or even written down. Which
response is most͘ appropriate?
A) "Your confidentiality is important͘ to me and I will not put anything in
your record, in my electronic notes, or write anything down."͘
B) "I am happy to honor your confidentiality but if it is anything do with
a health-endangering behavior or something illegal for example I will
not be able to keep that private."
C) "I am required by HIPAA to keep a record of everything."
D) "Everything you say to me is 100% confidential." -- Correct Answer
✔✔ B. "I am happy to honor your confidentiality but if it is
anything do with a health-endangering behavior or something illegal
for example I will not be able to keep that private."
2) Describe how heated paraffin dips can benefit clients with rheumatoid arthritis.
A) Heated paraffin dips provide comfort and relieve stiffness in the
joints.
B) Heated paraffin dips are a form of medication administration.
, C) Heated paraffin dips are used to cool down inflamed areas.
D) Heated paraffin dips are primarily͘ for muscle strengthening. --
Correct Answer ✔✔ A. Heated paraffin dips provide comfort and
relieve stiffness in the joints.
3) A nurse is caring for a client with iron-deficiency anemia͘ who has been prescribed
oral ferrous sulfate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide
to the client to improve͘ absorption of this medication?͘
A) Take the medication on an empty stomach
B) Take the medication with a high-fiber meal
C) Take the medication with an antacid
D) Take the medication with a glass of milk -- Correct Answer ✔✔ A.
Take the medication on an empty stomach
4) What is a key aspect for a nurse to consider when communicating with an elderly
patient?
A) Tailoring communication style to the patient's preferences and
abilities.
B) Relying solely on written communication to avoid misunderstandings.
C) Using complex medical terminology to demonstrate expertise.
D) Speaking loudly and slowly, assuming the patient has hearing issues. --
Correct Answer ✔✔ A. Tailoring communication style to the
patient's preferences and abilities.
5) What is one of the key functions of a hydrocolloid-based stoma adhesive
product?
A) It provides nutritional support.
B) It reduces blood sugar levels.
C) It protects the peristomal͘ area.
, D) It enhances medication absorption. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C. It
protects the peristomal͘ area.
6) Describe the relationship between calcium intake and bone health in early
adulthood.
A) Calcium has no significant impact on bone health during early
adulthood.
B) Calcium intake is only important͘ for older adults, not for those in
early adulthood.
C) Adequate calcium intake is essential for building strong bones, which
helps prevent bone loss later in life.
D) Calcium intake is primarily for improving dental health rather than
bone strength. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C. Adequate calcium intake
is essential for building strong bones, which helps prevent bone loss
later in life.
7) Describe the significance of identifying the specific types of deficiency anemias͘ in
nursing care.
A) Identifying specific types of deficiency anemias is crucial for
determining appropriate treatment and dietary interventions.
B) It is not significant as all anemias are treated the same way.
C) It only affects the patient's mental health.
D) It helps in diagnosing unrelated health conditions. -- Correct Answer
✔✔ A. Identifying specific types of deficiency anemias is crucial for
determining appropriate treatment and dietary interventions.
8) Describe how nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications can affect the
gastrointestinal system despite their pain-relieving properties.
A) They have no effect on the gastrointestinal system.
B) They only cause constipation without any other effects.
C) They enhance digestion and nutrient absorption.
