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Adult Health 2 HESI – Verified
Questions & Answers | Latest
2026/2027 Update – 100% Correct &
Graded A+
HESI Adult Health II Assessment
Verified Questions & Correct Answers
Latest Edition | Nursing Exam Review
Core Content Areas:
Cardiovascular Disorders, Respiratory Conditions, Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders, Renal &
Genitourinary Conditions, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Neurological Conditions, Hematologic
Disorders, Infection & Immune Response, Pharmacology Integration, Priority Nursing Interventions
| HESI-Aligned Blueprint
Exam Structure
The Adult Health 2 HESI Exam is a computer-based, proctored-style assessment consisting of
NCLEX-style multiple-choice questions and clinical application scenarios. The exam evaluates a
student’s ability to apply nursing knowledge, prioritize care, and make safe clinical decisions in
adult medical–surgical settings.
Introduction
This Adult Health 2 HESI (2026/2027 Update) reflects current HESI testing standards used in
nursing programs to assess readiness for advanced medical–surgical practice and NCLEX-style
exams. The content emphasizes critical thinking, patient safety, and evidence-based nursing
interventions.
Answer Format
• Correct answers are clearly highlighted in bold
• Each question includes a clear, exam-focused rationale
• Rationales emphasize priority setting, safety, and nursing judgment
• Structured for fast review, remediation, and exam retakes
,Question:
A nurse is caring for a client with DI. Which data warrants the most immediate intervention by
the nurse?
a. Serum sodium of 185
b. Dry skin with inelastic turgor
c. Apical rate of 110 beats per minute
d. Polyuria and excessive thirst
a. Serum sodium of 185
Question:
The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected peptic ulcer disease
(PUD). Which subjective data reported by the client supports this medical diagnosis?
a. Frequent use of chewable and liquid antacids for indigestion
b. severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea after eating spicy foods
c. upper mid-abdominal pain described as gnawing and burning.
d. Marked loss of weight and appetite over the last 3 or 4 months
Answer
c. upper mid-abdominal pain described as gnawing and burning.
Question:
The nurse assess a client who is newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and observes that the
client's eyeballs are protuberant, causing a wide-eyed appearance and eye discomfort. Based on
this finding, which action should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
a. Assess for signs of increased intracranial pressure
b. Prepare to administer intravenous levothyroxine
c. Review the client's serum electrolyte values
d. Obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops
Answer
d. Obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops
Question:
To reduce the risk for pulmonary complication for a client with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
(ALS), which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all)
a. Perform chest physiotherapy
b. Teach the client breathing exercises
c. Initiate passive range of motion exercises
d. Establish a regular bladder routine
e. Encourage use of incentive spriometer
a. Perform chest physiotherapy
b. Teach the client breathing exercises
Answer
e. Encourage use of incentive spriometer
, Question:
A client hospitalized with heart failure (HF). Which intervention should the nurse implement to
improve ventilation and reduce venous return?
a. Perform passive range of motion exercises
b. Place the client in high fowler position
c. Administer oxygen per nasal canula
d. Increase the client's activity level
Answer
b. Place the client in high fowler position
Question:
A client who was involved in a motor vehicle collision is admitted with a fractured left femur
which is immobilized using a fracture traction splint in preparation for an open reduction internal
fixation (ORIF). The nurse determines that the client's distal pulses are diminished in the left
foot. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (select all)
a. Verify pedal pulses using a doppler pulse device
b. Evaluate the application of the splint to the left leg.
c. Offer ice chips and oral clear liquids.
d. Monitor left leg for pain, pallor, paresthesia, paralysis, pressure
3. Administer oral antispasmodics and narcotic analgesics
Answer
a. Verify pedal pulses using a doppler pulse device
b. Evaluate the application of the splint to the left leg
d. Monitor left leg for pain, pallor, paresthesia, paralysis, pressure
Question:
The healthcare provider prescribes diagnostic tests for a client whose chest X-ray indicates
pneumonia. Which diagnostic test should the nurse review for implementation in the most
therapeutic treatment of the pneumonia?
a. Sputum culture and sensitivity
b. Blood cultures
c. Arterial blood gases (ABG)
d. Computerized tomography (CT) of the chest
Answer
a. Sputum culture and sensitivity
Question:
A client with a history of asthma and bronchitis arrives a the clinic with shortness of breath,
productive cough with thickened, tenacious mucous, and the inability to walk up a flight of stairs
without experiencing breathlessness. Which is most important for the nurses to instruct the client
about self-care?
a. Call the clinic if undesirable side effects of medications occur
b. Avoid crowded enclosed areas to reduce pathogen exposure
c. Increase the daily intake of oral fluids to liquefy secretions
d. Teach anxiety reduction methods for feelings of suffocation
Answer
c. Increase the daily intake of oral fluids to liquefy secretions
Adult Health 2 HESI – Verified
Questions & Answers | Latest
2026/2027 Update – 100% Correct &
Graded A+
HESI Adult Health II Assessment
Verified Questions & Correct Answers
Latest Edition | Nursing Exam Review
Core Content Areas:
Cardiovascular Disorders, Respiratory Conditions, Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders, Renal &
Genitourinary Conditions, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Neurological Conditions, Hematologic
Disorders, Infection & Immune Response, Pharmacology Integration, Priority Nursing Interventions
| HESI-Aligned Blueprint
Exam Structure
The Adult Health 2 HESI Exam is a computer-based, proctored-style assessment consisting of
NCLEX-style multiple-choice questions and clinical application scenarios. The exam evaluates a
student’s ability to apply nursing knowledge, prioritize care, and make safe clinical decisions in
adult medical–surgical settings.
Introduction
This Adult Health 2 HESI (2026/2027 Update) reflects current HESI testing standards used in
nursing programs to assess readiness for advanced medical–surgical practice and NCLEX-style
exams. The content emphasizes critical thinking, patient safety, and evidence-based nursing
interventions.
Answer Format
• Correct answers are clearly highlighted in bold
• Each question includes a clear, exam-focused rationale
• Rationales emphasize priority setting, safety, and nursing judgment
• Structured for fast review, remediation, and exam retakes
,Question:
A nurse is caring for a client with DI. Which data warrants the most immediate intervention by
the nurse?
a. Serum sodium of 185
b. Dry skin with inelastic turgor
c. Apical rate of 110 beats per minute
d. Polyuria and excessive thirst
a. Serum sodium of 185
Question:
The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected peptic ulcer disease
(PUD). Which subjective data reported by the client supports this medical diagnosis?
a. Frequent use of chewable and liquid antacids for indigestion
b. severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea after eating spicy foods
c. upper mid-abdominal pain described as gnawing and burning.
d. Marked loss of weight and appetite over the last 3 or 4 months
Answer
c. upper mid-abdominal pain described as gnawing and burning.
Question:
The nurse assess a client who is newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and observes that the
client's eyeballs are protuberant, causing a wide-eyed appearance and eye discomfort. Based on
this finding, which action should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
a. Assess for signs of increased intracranial pressure
b. Prepare to administer intravenous levothyroxine
c. Review the client's serum electrolyte values
d. Obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops
Answer
d. Obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops
Question:
To reduce the risk for pulmonary complication for a client with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
(ALS), which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all)
a. Perform chest physiotherapy
b. Teach the client breathing exercises
c. Initiate passive range of motion exercises
d. Establish a regular bladder routine
e. Encourage use of incentive spriometer
a. Perform chest physiotherapy
b. Teach the client breathing exercises
Answer
e. Encourage use of incentive spriometer
, Question:
A client hospitalized with heart failure (HF). Which intervention should the nurse implement to
improve ventilation and reduce venous return?
a. Perform passive range of motion exercises
b. Place the client in high fowler position
c. Administer oxygen per nasal canula
d. Increase the client's activity level
Answer
b. Place the client in high fowler position
Question:
A client who was involved in a motor vehicle collision is admitted with a fractured left femur
which is immobilized using a fracture traction splint in preparation for an open reduction internal
fixation (ORIF). The nurse determines that the client's distal pulses are diminished in the left
foot. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (select all)
a. Verify pedal pulses using a doppler pulse device
b. Evaluate the application of the splint to the left leg.
c. Offer ice chips and oral clear liquids.
d. Monitor left leg for pain, pallor, paresthesia, paralysis, pressure
3. Administer oral antispasmodics and narcotic analgesics
Answer
a. Verify pedal pulses using a doppler pulse device
b. Evaluate the application of the splint to the left leg
d. Monitor left leg for pain, pallor, paresthesia, paralysis, pressure
Question:
The healthcare provider prescribes diagnostic tests for a client whose chest X-ray indicates
pneumonia. Which diagnostic test should the nurse review for implementation in the most
therapeutic treatment of the pneumonia?
a. Sputum culture and sensitivity
b. Blood cultures
c. Arterial blood gases (ABG)
d. Computerized tomography (CT) of the chest
Answer
a. Sputum culture and sensitivity
Question:
A client with a history of asthma and bronchitis arrives a the clinic with shortness of breath,
productive cough with thickened, tenacious mucous, and the inability to walk up a flight of stairs
without experiencing breathlessness. Which is most important for the nurses to instruct the client
about self-care?
a. Call the clinic if undesirable side effects of medications occur
b. Avoid crowded enclosed areas to reduce pathogen exposure
c. Increase the daily intake of oral fluids to liquefy secretions
d. Teach anxiety reduction methods for feelings of suffocation
Answer
c. Increase the daily intake of oral fluids to liquefy secretions
