HESI COMPASS MODULE EXAM 3 EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 ACUTE AND CRITICAL CARE
DECISION MAKING COMPLETE SOLUTION
VIEW
◉ A nurse gathering subjective data from a client asks about the
client's family history for the purpose of:
1. Formulating client goals
2. Developing a plan of care
3. Developing nursing diagnoses
4. Determining whether any genetic factors will affect the client's
health status
Answer: 4. Determining whether any genetic factors will affect the
client's health status
◉ A nurse at a health fair is conducting sessions on dietary
measures to help prevent cancer. Which of the following foods
should the nurse encourage clients attending the teaching sessions
to eat as a means of preventing cancer? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
,1. Fruits
2. Red Meats
3. Vegetables
4. Food low in fiber
5. High-Nitrate Foods
Answer: 1. Fruits
3. Vegetables
◉ A nurse is teaching a young adult male about testicular self-
examination. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
give the client?
1. Perform the self-examination at least every 2 weeks.
2. Use both hands and palpate both testes at the same time
3. Contact the physician immediately if any lumps are felt
4. Perform the self-examination just before getting into the shower
Answer: 3. Contact the physician immediately if any lumps are felt
◉ A nurse has collected subjective and objective data from an
African-American client who is at risk for cardiovascular disease.
The client tell the nurse that he is a cigarette smoker, drinks "a beer
or two" every day, and enjoys sitting around watching sports on
television. Which piece of data does the nurse identify as an
unmodifiable risk factor?
,1. The client is African-American
2. The client is a cigarette smoker
3. The client drinks beer everyday
4. The client sits around watching television
Answer: 1. The client is African-American
◉ A nurse has provided information to a client about measures to
prevent cardiovascular disease. Which statement by the client
indicates a need for further information?
1. " I need to reduce my salt intake"
2. "I need to cut down on my smoking"
3. " I need to start a regular exercise program"
4. " I need to watch my weight and cut down on my saturated fat"
Answer: 2. "I need to cut down on my smoking"
◉ A nurse provides information to a client about measures to
prevent infection with West Nile virus. Which statement by the client
indicates a need for further information?
1. "I need to avoid wooded or swampy areas when I'm outdoors"
, 2. " I don't need to use insect repellent if my clothes are covering my
skin"
3. " I should wear clothing that covers all of my skin, and I should
wear a hat"
4. " I should stay indoors at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are
most active"
Answer: 2. " I don't need to use insect repellent if my clothes are
covering my skin"
◉ A nurse is administering the hepatitis B vaccine to a newborn.
Which anatomic site should the nurse select for the injection?
1. Deltoid
2. Dorsogluteal
3. Rectus femoris
4. Vastus lateralis
Answer: 4. Vastus lateralis
◉ A nurse is preparing to administer the
diptheria/teatnus/acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP) to a 6-month-
old infant. Which action should the nurse take to minimize the
potential for a local reaction to the vaccine?
1. Use a 1.5-inch needle for injection
SCRIPT 2026 ACUTE AND CRITICAL CARE
DECISION MAKING COMPLETE SOLUTION
VIEW
◉ A nurse gathering subjective data from a client asks about the
client's family history for the purpose of:
1. Formulating client goals
2. Developing a plan of care
3. Developing nursing diagnoses
4. Determining whether any genetic factors will affect the client's
health status
Answer: 4. Determining whether any genetic factors will affect the
client's health status
◉ A nurse at a health fair is conducting sessions on dietary
measures to help prevent cancer. Which of the following foods
should the nurse encourage clients attending the teaching sessions
to eat as a means of preventing cancer? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
,1. Fruits
2. Red Meats
3. Vegetables
4. Food low in fiber
5. High-Nitrate Foods
Answer: 1. Fruits
3. Vegetables
◉ A nurse is teaching a young adult male about testicular self-
examination. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
give the client?
1. Perform the self-examination at least every 2 weeks.
2. Use both hands and palpate both testes at the same time
3. Contact the physician immediately if any lumps are felt
4. Perform the self-examination just before getting into the shower
Answer: 3. Contact the physician immediately if any lumps are felt
◉ A nurse has collected subjective and objective data from an
African-American client who is at risk for cardiovascular disease.
The client tell the nurse that he is a cigarette smoker, drinks "a beer
or two" every day, and enjoys sitting around watching sports on
television. Which piece of data does the nurse identify as an
unmodifiable risk factor?
,1. The client is African-American
2. The client is a cigarette smoker
3. The client drinks beer everyday
4. The client sits around watching television
Answer: 1. The client is African-American
◉ A nurse has provided information to a client about measures to
prevent cardiovascular disease. Which statement by the client
indicates a need for further information?
1. " I need to reduce my salt intake"
2. "I need to cut down on my smoking"
3. " I need to start a regular exercise program"
4. " I need to watch my weight and cut down on my saturated fat"
Answer: 2. "I need to cut down on my smoking"
◉ A nurse provides information to a client about measures to
prevent infection with West Nile virus. Which statement by the client
indicates a need for further information?
1. "I need to avoid wooded or swampy areas when I'm outdoors"
, 2. " I don't need to use insect repellent if my clothes are covering my
skin"
3. " I should wear clothing that covers all of my skin, and I should
wear a hat"
4. " I should stay indoors at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are
most active"
Answer: 2. " I don't need to use insect repellent if my clothes are
covering my skin"
◉ A nurse is administering the hepatitis B vaccine to a newborn.
Which anatomic site should the nurse select for the injection?
1. Deltoid
2. Dorsogluteal
3. Rectus femoris
4. Vastus lateralis
Answer: 4. Vastus lateralis
◉ A nurse is preparing to administer the
diptheria/teatnus/acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP) to a 6-month-
old infant. Which action should the nurse take to minimize the
potential for a local reaction to the vaccine?
1. Use a 1.5-inch needle for injection
