HONDROS HESI EXIT EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS)
With patient's with hyperthyroidism, what type of diet should you expect them to
be ordered to have? - ANS ✓Continue with a high calorie diet.
When a patient experiences symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, what medication
can the PN expect to be ordered? - ANS ✓Ativan (Lorazepam)
The patient with liver cirrhosis needs an assessment, what findings would you be
looking for in this assessment? Select all that apply. - ANS ✓Assess the legs, feet,
and look for jaundice. (Assessing the legs shows any signs of oedema)
What mobility interventions would the PN expect to see for a patient with a
recent hip surgery? - ANS ✓Abduction positioning
The pregnant patient is taking prenatal vitamins, and reports changes in her
stool. What can the PN advise her is likely the cause of these changes? - ANS
✓This is common, especially with taking a vitamin loaded with Iron (FE Sulfate).
The pregnant patient is only comfortable laying flat on her back. What
interventions should the PN perform to prevent complications? - ANS ✓Place a
pillow under her right hip.
The baby just threw up their dose of Digoxin. What should the PN do next? -
ANS ✓Nothing, monitor, document, and wait for the next scheduled dose.
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What are normal haemoglobin levels? - ANS ✓For men - 13.5 to 17.5
For women - 12.0 to 15.5
When cleaning the enema, how should the PN hold the container? - ANS ✓Raise
the enema container 6 inches.
Video for shoulder extension - - ANS ✓Arm abduction, elbow flexion, and arm
supine.
The patient's husband has been told his wife is dying. What do you suggest he do
next? - ANS ✓Suggest hospice care.
The patient refused to bathe for 3 days, what should the PN do to address this
issue? - ANS ✓Ask him why.
The patient with cataracts just had surgery on his right side. How would you
assist him with movement to promote safety? - ANS ✓Guide him on the right side.
What type of cancer does a TN01n show? - ANS ✓Node
What questions should you ask a patient to determine if they are oriented? - ANS
✓Ask the patient their name, location, reason for hospitalization, and the season of the
year.
How do you assess a fistula? - ANS ✓Listen for a bruit, feel for a thrill.
Where can the apical pulse be heard at the best? - ANS ✓You need to go to the 5th
intercostal space for adults, and the fourth intercostal space for a young child or infant.
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