HESI EXIT Family Nurse

Practitioner FINAL EXAMS

(GRADED A,RATIONALE

AND VERIFIED).

1. The following sequence is recommended for well-child examinations up to

the age of 5 years:

1. 2 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 1 year, 15 months, 18 months, and

every year from ages 2-5.

2. 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, and annually from years 1- 5.

3. 2 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18

months, and annually years 2-5.

4. The same intervals recommended for immunizations.

3. 2 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18

months, and annually years 2-5.

Rationale: These are the recommended health evaluation intervals for

children to obtain regular assessment information regarding growth and

development and to administer recommended immunizations.

2. An appropriate treatment for overweight children under 8 years of age would

be to:

1. Administer an appetite suppressant.

2. Eliminate all carbohydrates in the diet.

3. Plan a program of activity, balanced diet, and exercise.

4. Use vitamin therapy and herbal teas.

3. Plan a program of activity, balanced diet, and exercise.

Rationale: An approach with a well-balanced diet, activity, and exercise is

necessary for weight reduction. This allows for a slow approach to weight loss

that incorporates healthy behavior habits.

3. The family nurse practitioner examines a 2-week-old newborn during a first

clinic visit. The family nurse practitioner notes dysmorphic facial features. The

family nurse practitioner's evaluation includes:

1. Ordering a chromosome analysis.

2. Completing a postnatal history.

3. Writing a detailed physical exam and perinatal history.

4. Avoiding discussion with parents until diagnostic studies are completed