BSN 246 HESI Health Assessment V1 Exam 2025/2026
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The nurse is performing a thoracic assessment on a Barrel chest
client with chronic asthma and hyperinflation of the
lungs. Which finding should be expected for this client?
The nurse is assessing bowel sounds for a hospitalized Note the character and frequency of bowel sounds
client. The nurse has heard bowel sounds in the right
upper quadrant. What action should the nurse take
next?
During inspection of a client's mouth and pharynx, the Document an intact gag reflex.
nurse places a tongue blade on the back of the tongue
which causes the client to gag. After removing the
tongue blade, what action should the nurse take?
When teaching a client how to perform a monthly Upper outer quadrant.
breast self-assessment, the nurse should tell the client
that it is most important to assess which part of the
breast more closely for changes?
, The nurse is assessing a postmenopausal client who has A waist circumference is greater than 35 inches in women puts you at higher
a BMI of 32. The client has a chest measurement of 42 risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease."
inches, waist measurement of 45 inches, and hip
measurement of 50 inches. What important message
should the nurse explain to the client to promote health
promotion?
The nurse performs a physical assessment on an older Height reduction of 1.5 inches.
female client. Which change from the prior exam may
be an indication of osteoporosis?
While conducting an interview to obtain a health Sit quietly to allow the client to respond comfortably.
history, the nurse notices that the client pauses
frequently and looks at the nurse expectantly. Which
response is best for the nurse to provide?
A client is in the clinical for a yearly physical Ask the client to urinate before beginning the examination.
examination. Which action should the nurse take when
preparing to examine the client's abdomen?
Which respiratory condition should the nurse document Bradypnea.
after measuring a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/minute?
Which procedure should the nurse use to assessfor a Measure the apical pulse and compare it to the peripheral pulse.
pulse deficit?
*A pulse deficit is a palpable difference between the apical pulse at the point
of maximal impulse and the radial pulse palpated at the wrist.
A client has been diagnosed with bilateral lower lobe Dull, thud-like.
atelectasis. What percussion sound should the nurse
expect to hear when percussing over the client's lower
lobes?
A client is being assessed upon admission to the Inspect the hair and skin.
medical-surgical unit. The nurse is preparing to
complete a head-to-toe assessment and will begin at
the head of the client. Which technique should the
nurse use to begin the assessment?
The nurse is assessing a healthy young adult during an Deep palpation above and to the left of the umbilicus.
annual physical examination. Which assessment
technique should the nurse implement when palpating
the abdominal aorta?
(ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
(NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE)
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Health Assessment HESI HESI V2 health assessment Pharm HESI Module 9 Fu
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Terms in this set (197)
The nurse is performing a thoracic assessment on a Barrel chest
client with chronic asthma and hyperinflation of the
lungs. Which finding should be expected for this client?
The nurse is assessing bowel sounds for a hospitalized Note the character and frequency of bowel sounds
client. The nurse has heard bowel sounds in the right
upper quadrant. What action should the nurse take
next?
During inspection of a client's mouth and pharynx, the Document an intact gag reflex.
nurse places a tongue blade on the back of the tongue
which causes the client to gag. After removing the
tongue blade, what action should the nurse take?
When teaching a client how to perform a monthly Upper outer quadrant.
breast self-assessment, the nurse should tell the client
that it is most important to assess which part of the
breast more closely for changes?
, The nurse is assessing a postmenopausal client who has A waist circumference is greater than 35 inches in women puts you at higher
a BMI of 32. The client has a chest measurement of 42 risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease."
inches, waist measurement of 45 inches, and hip
measurement of 50 inches. What important message
should the nurse explain to the client to promote health
promotion?
The nurse performs a physical assessment on an older Height reduction of 1.5 inches.
female client. Which change from the prior exam may
be an indication of osteoporosis?
While conducting an interview to obtain a health Sit quietly to allow the client to respond comfortably.
history, the nurse notices that the client pauses
frequently and looks at the nurse expectantly. Which
response is best for the nurse to provide?
A client is in the clinical for a yearly physical Ask the client to urinate before beginning the examination.
examination. Which action should the nurse take when
preparing to examine the client's abdomen?
Which respiratory condition should the nurse document Bradypnea.
after measuring a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/minute?
Which procedure should the nurse use to assessfor a Measure the apical pulse and compare it to the peripheral pulse.
pulse deficit?
*A pulse deficit is a palpable difference between the apical pulse at the point
of maximal impulse and the radial pulse palpated at the wrist.
A client has been diagnosed with bilateral lower lobe Dull, thud-like.
atelectasis. What percussion sound should the nurse
expect to hear when percussing over the client's lower
lobes?
A client is being assessed upon admission to the Inspect the hair and skin.
medical-surgical unit. The nurse is preparing to
complete a head-to-toe assessment and will begin at
the head of the client. Which technique should the
nurse use to begin the assessment?
The nurse is assessing a healthy young adult during an Deep palpation above and to the left of the umbilicus.
annual physical examination. Which assessment
technique should the nurse implement when palpating
the abdominal aorta?
