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HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT
EXAM V1 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Bilateral lower lobe atelectasis - ANSWER-Dull, thud-like
percussion sound.
Head-to-toe assessment technique - ANSWER-Inspect the hair
and skin.
Palpating the abdominal aorta - ANSWER-Deep palpation
above and to the left of the umbilicus.
Family medical history documentation - ANSWER-Document at
least 3 generations of the client's family medical history.
Normal internal rotation of the shoulder - ANSWER-Range of
90 degrees when the hands are placed at the small of the back.
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Objective examination for rash - ANSWER-Inspect the scalp
looking for nits.
Positive Thomas test - ANSWER-A flexion deformity when the
client cannot keep the thigh on the table.
Skin lesions assessment - ANSWER-Have you noticed any
irregular bleeding?
Communication with hearing loss client - ANSWER-Face the
client so the client can see the RN's mouth, check if the client's
hearing aids are working properly, reduce environmental noise
surrounding the client.
Lymphedema post-mastectomy - ANSWER-Swelling of the left
arm and non-pitting edema.
Orthostatic vital signs procedure - ANSWER-Position the client
lying.
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Benign fibroid tumors explanation - ANSWER-You have benign
fibroid tumors, a common occurrence in women your age.
Naturalistic belief in illness - ANSWER-"My life is really out of
balance."
Reliable hearing assessment test - ANSWER-Audiometry.
CAGE questionnaire - ANSWER-Have you ever felt guilty about
your drinking?
Knee joint evaluation - ANSWER-Most helpful in determining
the cause of the client's hip pain.
First cranial nerve damage test - ANSWER-Occlude one nostril
and have the client identify various odors.
HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT
EXAM V1 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Bilateral lower lobe atelectasis - ANSWER-Dull, thud-like
percussion sound.
Head-to-toe assessment technique - ANSWER-Inspect the hair
and skin.
Palpating the abdominal aorta - ANSWER-Deep palpation
above and to the left of the umbilicus.
Family medical history documentation - ANSWER-Document at
least 3 generations of the client's family medical history.
Normal internal rotation of the shoulder - ANSWER-Range of
90 degrees when the hands are placed at the small of the back.
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Objective examination for rash - ANSWER-Inspect the scalp
looking for nits.
Positive Thomas test - ANSWER-A flexion deformity when the
client cannot keep the thigh on the table.
Skin lesions assessment - ANSWER-Have you noticed any
irregular bleeding?
Communication with hearing loss client - ANSWER-Face the
client so the client can see the RN's mouth, check if the client's
hearing aids are working properly, reduce environmental noise
surrounding the client.
Lymphedema post-mastectomy - ANSWER-Swelling of the left
arm and non-pitting edema.
Orthostatic vital signs procedure - ANSWER-Position the client
lying.
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Benign fibroid tumors explanation - ANSWER-You have benign
fibroid tumors, a common occurrence in women your age.
Naturalistic belief in illness - ANSWER-"My life is really out of
balance."
Reliable hearing assessment test - ANSWER-Audiometry.
CAGE questionnaire - ANSWER-Have you ever felt guilty about
your drinking?
Knee joint evaluation - ANSWER-Most helpful in determining
the cause of the client's hip pain.
First cranial nerve damage test - ANSWER-Occlude one nostril
and have the client identify various odors.
