OB PEDS HESI EXIT EXAM 2024 /2025
VERSION 1, 2, 3 AND 4 ACTUAL EXAM
EACH VERSION CONTAINS 110
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
,When it comes to X-linked recessive linked recessive trait, the trait is carried on the x
chromosome, therefore, usually affects male offspring. What is the chance for a pregnant
woman carrier her offspring to get the disease?
A. Male child: 75% of having the disease
B. Female child: 50% of having the disease
C. Male child: 50% of having the disease
D. Female child: 25% of having disease - ANSWER-C.
With each pregnancy of a woman who is a carrier there is a 25% chance of having a child with
hemophilia. If the child is male, he has a 50% chance of having hemophilia. If the child is female,
she has a 50% chance of being a carrier.
Supplemental iron is not givento clients with sickle cell anemia because the anemia is not
caused by iron deficiency. What aspect is very important in treatment of sickle cell disease
because it promotes hemodilution and circulation of red cells through the blood vessels?
A. HgbAS
B. HGBS
C. Hydration
D. Hydrotherapy - ANSWER-C.
Hydration is very important in treatment of sickle cell disease because it promotes hemodilution
and curculation of red cells through blood vessels
An infant with hypothyroidism is often described as a "good, quite baby" by the parents. What
early disease detection is essential in preventing mental retardation in infants?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Phenylketonuria
C. Diabetes Mellitus
D. Ketoacidosis - ANSWER-B.
Early detection of hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria is essential in preventing mental
retardation in infants. Knowledge of normal groth and development is important, sin a lack of
attaintment can be used to detect the existence of these metabolic/endocrine disorders and
attainment can be used for evaluating the treatments effecct
,Diabetis mellitus (DM) in children was typically diagnosed as insulin dependent diabetes until
recently. What diabetes type has been discovered to occur more often in Native Americans,
African Americans, and Hispanic children and adolescents?
A. Type 1
B. Type 2
C. Type 3
D. Type 4 - ANSWER-B.
DM in children was typicall diagnosed as insulin dependent until recently. A marked increase in
Type 2 DM has occurred recently in the US.
There has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes with the
increasing rate of obesity in children thought to be a contributing factor. What other factors are
thought to be contributing in the increase of Type 2 cases?
A. Hypotension
B. Hypokalemia
C. Lack of physical activity
D. Hyperkalemia - ANSWER-C.
There has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. The
increasing rate of obesity is children is thought to be a contributing factor. Other contributing
factors include lack of physical activity, and a family history of Type 2 diabetes.
Fractures in older children are common as they fall during play and are involved in motor
vehicle accidents. What fractures in children are related to child abuse?
A. Greenstick Fracture
B. Growth plate Fracture
C. Torus Fracture
D. Spiral fracture - ANSWER-D.
Spiral fractures (caused by twisting) anf fractures in infants may be related to child abuse
Skin traction for fracture reduction should not be removed unless prescribed by healthcare
provider. What fractures have serious consequences interms of growth of the affected limb?
A. Greenstick fracture
, B. Plate fracture
C. Torus fracture
D. Spiral fracture - ANSWER-B.
Fractures involving the epiphyseal plate ( growth plate) can have serious consequences in terms
of growth of the affected limb
Corticosteroids are used shor term in low doses suring exacerbations. What side effect do
corticosteroids have on long term?
A. Adverse effects on growth
B. Adverse effects on bone structure
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Hypocalcemia - ANSWER-A.
Corticosteroids are used short term in low doses during exacerbations. Long term use is avoided
due to side effects and their adverse effect on growth
Skin traction for fracture reduction should not be removed unless prescribed by healthcare
provider. What do the pin sites usually cause in an infant client?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Hypocalcemia
C. Infection
D. Low vitamin K concentration - ANSWER-C.
Pin sites can be sources of infection. The nurse should monitor signs of infection and cleanse
and dress sites as prescribed.
The menstrual phase varies in length for most women. How many days usually are from
ovulation to the beginning of the next menstrual cycle?
A. 12 days
B. 14 days
C. 16 days
D. 18 days - ANSWER-B.
VERSION 1, 2, 3 AND 4 ACTUAL EXAM
EACH VERSION CONTAINS 110
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
,When it comes to X-linked recessive linked recessive trait, the trait is carried on the x
chromosome, therefore, usually affects male offspring. What is the chance for a pregnant
woman carrier her offspring to get the disease?
A. Male child: 75% of having the disease
B. Female child: 50% of having the disease
C. Male child: 50% of having the disease
D. Female child: 25% of having disease - ANSWER-C.
With each pregnancy of a woman who is a carrier there is a 25% chance of having a child with
hemophilia. If the child is male, he has a 50% chance of having hemophilia. If the child is female,
she has a 50% chance of being a carrier.
Supplemental iron is not givento clients with sickle cell anemia because the anemia is not
caused by iron deficiency. What aspect is very important in treatment of sickle cell disease
because it promotes hemodilution and circulation of red cells through the blood vessels?
A. HgbAS
B. HGBS
C. Hydration
D. Hydrotherapy - ANSWER-C.
Hydration is very important in treatment of sickle cell disease because it promotes hemodilution
and curculation of red cells through blood vessels
An infant with hypothyroidism is often described as a "good, quite baby" by the parents. What
early disease detection is essential in preventing mental retardation in infants?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Phenylketonuria
C. Diabetes Mellitus
D. Ketoacidosis - ANSWER-B.
Early detection of hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria is essential in preventing mental
retardation in infants. Knowledge of normal groth and development is important, sin a lack of
attaintment can be used to detect the existence of these metabolic/endocrine disorders and
attainment can be used for evaluating the treatments effecct
,Diabetis mellitus (DM) in children was typically diagnosed as insulin dependent diabetes until
recently. What diabetes type has been discovered to occur more often in Native Americans,
African Americans, and Hispanic children and adolescents?
A. Type 1
B. Type 2
C. Type 3
D. Type 4 - ANSWER-B.
DM in children was typicall diagnosed as insulin dependent until recently. A marked increase in
Type 2 DM has occurred recently in the US.
There has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes with the
increasing rate of obesity in children thought to be a contributing factor. What other factors are
thought to be contributing in the increase of Type 2 cases?
A. Hypotension
B. Hypokalemia
C. Lack of physical activity
D. Hyperkalemia - ANSWER-C.
There has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. The
increasing rate of obesity is children is thought to be a contributing factor. Other contributing
factors include lack of physical activity, and a family history of Type 2 diabetes.
Fractures in older children are common as they fall during play and are involved in motor
vehicle accidents. What fractures in children are related to child abuse?
A. Greenstick Fracture
B. Growth plate Fracture
C. Torus Fracture
D. Spiral fracture - ANSWER-D.
Spiral fractures (caused by twisting) anf fractures in infants may be related to child abuse
Skin traction for fracture reduction should not be removed unless prescribed by healthcare
provider. What fractures have serious consequences interms of growth of the affected limb?
A. Greenstick fracture
, B. Plate fracture
C. Torus fracture
D. Spiral fracture - ANSWER-B.
Fractures involving the epiphyseal plate ( growth plate) can have serious consequences in terms
of growth of the affected limb
Corticosteroids are used shor term in low doses suring exacerbations. What side effect do
corticosteroids have on long term?
A. Adverse effects on growth
B. Adverse effects on bone structure
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Hypocalcemia - ANSWER-A.
Corticosteroids are used short term in low doses during exacerbations. Long term use is avoided
due to side effects and their adverse effect on growth
Skin traction for fracture reduction should not be removed unless prescribed by healthcare
provider. What do the pin sites usually cause in an infant client?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Hypocalcemia
C. Infection
D. Low vitamin K concentration - ANSWER-C.
Pin sites can be sources of infection. The nurse should monitor signs of infection and cleanse
and dress sites as prescribed.
The menstrual phase varies in length for most women. How many days usually are from
ovulation to the beginning of the next menstrual cycle?
A. 12 days
B. 14 days
C. 16 days
D. 18 days - ANSWER-B.
