BSN 266 HESI V2 FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Step 1 of the Sequential Evaluation Process.
Answer: Is the client engaging in SGA? SGA is work that involves 1) doing
significant physical or mental activities 2) it is usually done for pay or
profit, whether or not profit is realized. SGA for 2023 is $1470 for non-blind
individuals, statutorily blind is $2460
◍ 5 types of "basic work activities".
Answer: 1) exertional activities2) nonexertional activities3) postural
activities4) manipulative activities5) mental activities
◍ Self employed individuals are engaging in SGA when.
Answer: they perform significant services in a business, work comparable to
unimpaired individuals, and or work which is worth the prescribed monthly
SGA amount
◍ Impairment.
Answer: An impairment is a medical condition that is medically diagnosed
(aka medically determinable). At step 2, the claimant must have a medically
determinable impairment (MDI) to proceed to step 3. Prove MDI show
that symptoms are linked to the MDI prove limitations (exertional or
nonexertional) that prevent the claimant from competitive work
◍ Medically determinable illness (MDI).
Answer: (1) A disease, illness, injury, or other bodily condition that has
lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death and that
reasonably gives rise to limitations of function, which in turn (2) prevent the
individual from engaging in competitive work (8 hrs/day, 5 days/week)
, ◍ Exertional activities.
Answer: Walking;Standing;Sitting;Pushing;Pulling;Carrying; and Lifting
◍ CFR's regarding the Sequential Evaluation Process.
Answer: 20 CFR 404.1520(a) and 416.920 (a). If it is determined that that a
claimant is not disabled at any step, the analysis stops.
◍ Step 2 of the Sequential Evaluation Process.
Answer: Does the claimant have a medical determinable impairment and if
so, is it severe (it significantly limits one or more basic work activities
required to do most jobs). Work activities include standing, walking, lifting,
seeing, pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying, handling, and speaking. Can
also include mental functions such as understanding, carrying out or
remembering simple instructions, using judgement, responding
appropriately to c-workers and supervisors, dealing with changes in a
routine work setting
◍ Physical requirements for SEDENTARY work (exertional):.
Answer: Sitting: 6 of 8 hoursStanding and walking: 2 of 8 hoursLifting and
carrying: under 10 lbs. frequently
◍ Step 3 of the Sequential Evaluation Process.
Answer: Does the claimant have an impairment that meets or medically
equals a listing in Listing of Impairments? Found in Title 20, Chp. 3,
Appendix 1, Subpart P of Part 404. Must meet the duration requirement (has
lasted or is expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 1 year).
The listings describe medically determinable impairments and associated
findings that are severe enough to prevent an adult from doing any gainful
activity, regardless of his or her age, education and work experience. If the
claimant does have at least 1 severe impairment that does not meet or equal
a listing, the ALJ must assess the claimant's RFC which is the most the
claimant can do on a regular and continuing basis despite his or her
impairment(s), even those impairments that are not severe.
◍ Physical requirements for LIGHT work (exertional):.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Step 1 of the Sequential Evaluation Process.
Answer: Is the client engaging in SGA? SGA is work that involves 1) doing
significant physical or mental activities 2) it is usually done for pay or
profit, whether or not profit is realized. SGA for 2023 is $1470 for non-blind
individuals, statutorily blind is $2460
◍ 5 types of "basic work activities".
Answer: 1) exertional activities2) nonexertional activities3) postural
activities4) manipulative activities5) mental activities
◍ Self employed individuals are engaging in SGA when.
Answer: they perform significant services in a business, work comparable to
unimpaired individuals, and or work which is worth the prescribed monthly
SGA amount
◍ Impairment.
Answer: An impairment is a medical condition that is medically diagnosed
(aka medically determinable). At step 2, the claimant must have a medically
determinable impairment (MDI) to proceed to step 3. Prove MDI show
that symptoms are linked to the MDI prove limitations (exertional or
nonexertional) that prevent the claimant from competitive work
◍ Medically determinable illness (MDI).
Answer: (1) A disease, illness, injury, or other bodily condition that has
lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death and that
reasonably gives rise to limitations of function, which in turn (2) prevent the
individual from engaging in competitive work (8 hrs/day, 5 days/week)
, ◍ Exertional activities.
Answer: Walking;Standing;Sitting;Pushing;Pulling;Carrying; and Lifting
◍ CFR's regarding the Sequential Evaluation Process.
Answer: 20 CFR 404.1520(a) and 416.920 (a). If it is determined that that a
claimant is not disabled at any step, the analysis stops.
◍ Step 2 of the Sequential Evaluation Process.
Answer: Does the claimant have a medical determinable impairment and if
so, is it severe (it significantly limits one or more basic work activities
required to do most jobs). Work activities include standing, walking, lifting,
seeing, pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying, handling, and speaking. Can
also include mental functions such as understanding, carrying out or
remembering simple instructions, using judgement, responding
appropriately to c-workers and supervisors, dealing with changes in a
routine work setting
◍ Physical requirements for SEDENTARY work (exertional):.
Answer: Sitting: 6 of 8 hoursStanding and walking: 2 of 8 hoursLifting and
carrying: under 10 lbs. frequently
◍ Step 3 of the Sequential Evaluation Process.
Answer: Does the claimant have an impairment that meets or medically
equals a listing in Listing of Impairments? Found in Title 20, Chp. 3,
Appendix 1, Subpart P of Part 404. Must meet the duration requirement (has
lasted or is expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 1 year).
The listings describe medically determinable impairments and associated
findings that are severe enough to prevent an adult from doing any gainful
activity, regardless of his or her age, education and work experience. If the
claimant does have at least 1 severe impairment that does not meet or equal
a listing, the ALJ must assess the claimant's RFC which is the most the
claimant can do on a regular and continuing basis despite his or her
impairment(s), even those impairments that are not severe.
◍ Physical requirements for LIGHT work (exertional):.
