BSN 225 Hesi Practice Test 1
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During the admission interview, which technique is most efficient for the
nurse to use when obtaining information about signs and symptoms of a
client's primary health problem?
Restatement of responses.
Open-ended questions.
Closed-ended questions.
Problem-seeking responses. - ANSWER ✔✔Closed-ended
questions.
,Which snack food is best for the nurse to provide a client with
myasthenia gravis who is at risk for altered nutritional status?
Chocolate pudding.
Graham crackers.
Sugar free gelatin.
Apple slices. - ANSWER ✔✔Chocolate pudding.
What is the most important reason for starting intravenous infusions in
the upper extremities rather than the lower extremities of adults?
It is more difficult to find a superficial vein in the feet and ankles.
A decreased flow rate could result in the formation of a thrombosis.
A cannulated extremity is more difficult to move when the leg or foot is
used.
Veins are located deep in the feet and ankles, resulting in a more painful
procedure. - ANSWER ✔✔A decreased flow rate could result in the
formation of a thrombosis.
,The nurse assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to obtain
vital signs from a very anxious client. What instructions should the nurse
give the UAP?
Remain calm with the client and record abnormal results in the chart.
Notify the medication nurse immediately if the pulse or blood pressure is
low.
Report the results of the vital signs to the nurse.
Reassure the client that the vital signs are normal. - ANSWER
✔✔Report the results of the vital signs to the nurse.
Which assessment data provides the most accurate determination of
proper placement of a nasogastric tube?
Aspirating gastric contents to assure a pH value of 4 or less.
Hearing air pass in the stomach after injecting air into the tubing.
Examining a chest x-ray obtained after the tubing was inserted.
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, Checking the remaining length of tubing to ensure that the correct length
was inserted. - ANSWER ✔✔Examining a chest x-ray obtained after
the tubing was inserted.
A young mother of three children complains of increased anxiety during
her annual physical exam. What information should the nurse obtain
first?
Sexual activity patterns.
Nutritional history.
Leisure activities.
Financial stressors. - ANSWER ✔✔Nutritional history.
Caffeine, sugars, and alcohol can lead to increased levels of anxiety, so
a nutritional history (C) should be obtained first so that health teaching
can be initiated if indicated. (A and C) can be used for stress
management. Though (D) can be a source of anxiety, a nutritional
history should be obtained first.
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working on a chronic neuro
unit asks the nurse to help determine the safest way to transfer an older
2026/2027 Exam Questions and
Answers | Already Graded A+
During the admission interview, which technique is most efficient for the
nurse to use when obtaining information about signs and symptoms of a
client's primary health problem?
Restatement of responses.
Open-ended questions.
Closed-ended questions.
Problem-seeking responses. - ANSWER ✔✔Closed-ended
questions.
,Which snack food is best for the nurse to provide a client with
myasthenia gravis who is at risk for altered nutritional status?
Chocolate pudding.
Graham crackers.
Sugar free gelatin.
Apple slices. - ANSWER ✔✔Chocolate pudding.
What is the most important reason for starting intravenous infusions in
the upper extremities rather than the lower extremities of adults?
It is more difficult to find a superficial vein in the feet and ankles.
A decreased flow rate could result in the formation of a thrombosis.
A cannulated extremity is more difficult to move when the leg or foot is
used.
Veins are located deep in the feet and ankles, resulting in a more painful
procedure. - ANSWER ✔✔A decreased flow rate could result in the
formation of a thrombosis.
,The nurse assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to obtain
vital signs from a very anxious client. What instructions should the nurse
give the UAP?
Remain calm with the client and record abnormal results in the chart.
Notify the medication nurse immediately if the pulse or blood pressure is
low.
Report the results of the vital signs to the nurse.
Reassure the client that the vital signs are normal. - ANSWER
✔✔Report the results of the vital signs to the nurse.
Which assessment data provides the most accurate determination of
proper placement of a nasogastric tube?
Aspirating gastric contents to assure a pH value of 4 or less.
Hearing air pass in the stomach after injecting air into the tubing.
Examining a chest x-ray obtained after the tubing was inserted.
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, Checking the remaining length of tubing to ensure that the correct length
was inserted. - ANSWER ✔✔Examining a chest x-ray obtained after
the tubing was inserted.
A young mother of three children complains of increased anxiety during
her annual physical exam. What information should the nurse obtain
first?
Sexual activity patterns.
Nutritional history.
Leisure activities.
Financial stressors. - ANSWER ✔✔Nutritional history.
Caffeine, sugars, and alcohol can lead to increased levels of anxiety, so
a nutritional history (C) should be obtained first so that health teaching
can be initiated if indicated. (A and C) can be used for stress
management. Though (D) can be a source of anxiety, a nutritional
history should be obtained first.
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working on a chronic neuro
unit asks the nurse to help determine the safest way to transfer an older
