• EVOLVE HESI
HEALTH 09/07/2026
ASSESSMENT
EXAM
EVOLVE HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM
PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE
When taking a health history from an adolescent, the interviewer should
ask every youth about the use of condoms.
have at least one parent present during the interview.
P 1
, • EVOLVE HESI
HEALTH 09/07/2026
ASSESSMENT
EXAM
ask about violence and abuse before asking about alcohol and drug use.
interview the youth alone with a parent in the waiting area. –
Correct Answer :interview the youth alone with a parent in the waiting area.
The adolescent interview during the health history should be with the youth alone; a parent may wait in the
waiting area and complete other past health questionnaire forms. Questions should move from expected and
less threatening questions to questions that are more personal. Ask about alcohol and drug use before asking
about safety (r/t injury and violence). Questions about condom use would be appropriate only if the youth is
sexually active. The HEEADSSS method of interviewing adolescents has essential questions, important
questions, and situational questions.
What information is included in greater detail when taking a health history on an infant?
Environmental hazards
History of present illness
Nutritional data
Family history –
Correct Answer :Nutritional data
The amount of nutritional information needed depends on the child's age; the younger the child is, the more
detailed and specific the data should be. The health history is adapted to include information specific for the age
and developmental stage of the child (e.g., mother's health during pregnancy, labor, and delivery and the
perinatal period). The developmental history and nutritional data are important for current health of infants and
children.
When preparing the physical setting for an interview, the interviewer should
P 2
, • EVOLVE HESI
HEALTH 09/07/2026
ASSESSMENT
EXAM
stand next to the patient to convey a professional demeanor.
conduct the interview at eye level and at a distance of 4 to 5 feet.
reduce noise by turning the volume on the television or radio down.
set the room temperature between 64° F and 66° F.
Correct Answer :conduct the interview at eye level and at a distance of 4 to 5 feet.
Both the interviewer and the patient should be at eye level at a distance of 4 to 5 feet. The room temperature
should be set at a comfortable level; a temperature between 64° F and 66° F is too cool. Turn off the television
or radio and any unnecessary equipment to reduce noise. The interviewer and the patient should be comfortably
seated; standing communicates haste and assumes superiority.
Parents or caregivers accompany children to the health care setting. Starting at ___ years of age, the interviewer
asks the child directly about his or her presenting symptoms.
11
7
9
5 - Correct Answer :7
School-age children (starting at age 7) have the verbal ability to add important data to the history. The nurse
should interview the parent and child together, but when a presenting symptom or sign exists, the nurse should
ask the child about it first and then gather data from the parent.
Which of the following statements made by the interviewer would be an appropriate response?
P 3
, • EVOLVE HESI
HEALTH 09/07/2026
ASSESSMENT
EXAM
"Tell me what you mean by 'bad blood.'"
"If I were you, I would have the surgery."
"I know just how you feel."
"Why did you wait so long to make an appointment?" –
Correct Answer :"Tell me what you mean by 'bad blood.'"
"Tell me what you mean by 'bad blood'" is an appropriate communication technique referred to as seeking
further clarification. "I know just how you feel" is an inappropriate communication technique referred to as false
reassurance. "If I were you, I would have the surgery" is an inappropriate communication technique referred to
as giving unwanted advice. "Why did you wait so long to make an appointment?" is an inappropriate
communication technique referred to as using "Why" questions.
While discussing the treatment plan, the nurse infers that the patient is uncomfortable asking the physician for a
different treatment because of fear of the physician's reaction. In this situation, the nurse's verbal interpretation
impedes further discussion.
helps the nurse understand his or her own feelings in relation to the patient's verbal message.
affects the nurse-physician relationship.
helps the patient understand personal feelings in relation to his or her verbal message. –
Correct Answer :helps the patient understand personal feelings in relation to his or her verbal message.
Patients may experience barriers to communication with a health care provider seen as an authority figure. The
patient may not share personal feelings if fear is experienced. In this situation, the nurse identified the patient's
personal feelings in relation to the patient's verbal message. The nurse-physician relationship is not the barrier to
communication in this situation. The interpretation by the nurse will improve communication. The nurse's
feelings are not the barrier to communication in this situation.
P 4
HEALTH 09/07/2026
ASSESSMENT
EXAM
EVOLVE HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM
PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE
When taking a health history from an adolescent, the interviewer should
ask every youth about the use of condoms.
have at least one parent present during the interview.
P 1
, • EVOLVE HESI
HEALTH 09/07/2026
ASSESSMENT
EXAM
ask about violence and abuse before asking about alcohol and drug use.
interview the youth alone with a parent in the waiting area. –
Correct Answer :interview the youth alone with a parent in the waiting area.
The adolescent interview during the health history should be with the youth alone; a parent may wait in the
waiting area and complete other past health questionnaire forms. Questions should move from expected and
less threatening questions to questions that are more personal. Ask about alcohol and drug use before asking
about safety (r/t injury and violence). Questions about condom use would be appropriate only if the youth is
sexually active. The HEEADSSS method of interviewing adolescents has essential questions, important
questions, and situational questions.
What information is included in greater detail when taking a health history on an infant?
Environmental hazards
History of present illness
Nutritional data
Family history –
Correct Answer :Nutritional data
The amount of nutritional information needed depends on the child's age; the younger the child is, the more
detailed and specific the data should be. The health history is adapted to include information specific for the age
and developmental stage of the child (e.g., mother's health during pregnancy, labor, and delivery and the
perinatal period). The developmental history and nutritional data are important for current health of infants and
children.
When preparing the physical setting for an interview, the interviewer should
P 2
, • EVOLVE HESI
HEALTH 09/07/2026
ASSESSMENT
EXAM
stand next to the patient to convey a professional demeanor.
conduct the interview at eye level and at a distance of 4 to 5 feet.
reduce noise by turning the volume on the television or radio down.
set the room temperature between 64° F and 66° F.
Correct Answer :conduct the interview at eye level and at a distance of 4 to 5 feet.
Both the interviewer and the patient should be at eye level at a distance of 4 to 5 feet. The room temperature
should be set at a comfortable level; a temperature between 64° F and 66° F is too cool. Turn off the television
or radio and any unnecessary equipment to reduce noise. The interviewer and the patient should be comfortably
seated; standing communicates haste and assumes superiority.
Parents or caregivers accompany children to the health care setting. Starting at ___ years of age, the interviewer
asks the child directly about his or her presenting symptoms.
11
7
9
5 - Correct Answer :7
School-age children (starting at age 7) have the verbal ability to add important data to the history. The nurse
should interview the parent and child together, but when a presenting symptom or sign exists, the nurse should
ask the child about it first and then gather data from the parent.
Which of the following statements made by the interviewer would be an appropriate response?
P 3
, • EVOLVE HESI
HEALTH 09/07/2026
ASSESSMENT
EXAM
"Tell me what you mean by 'bad blood.'"
"If I were you, I would have the surgery."
"I know just how you feel."
"Why did you wait so long to make an appointment?" –
Correct Answer :"Tell me what you mean by 'bad blood.'"
"Tell me what you mean by 'bad blood'" is an appropriate communication technique referred to as seeking
further clarification. "I know just how you feel" is an inappropriate communication technique referred to as false
reassurance. "If I were you, I would have the surgery" is an inappropriate communication technique referred to
as giving unwanted advice. "Why did you wait so long to make an appointment?" is an inappropriate
communication technique referred to as using "Why" questions.
While discussing the treatment plan, the nurse infers that the patient is uncomfortable asking the physician for a
different treatment because of fear of the physician's reaction. In this situation, the nurse's verbal interpretation
impedes further discussion.
helps the nurse understand his or her own feelings in relation to the patient's verbal message.
affects the nurse-physician relationship.
helps the patient understand personal feelings in relation to his or her verbal message. –
Correct Answer :helps the patient understand personal feelings in relation to his or her verbal message.
Patients may experience barriers to communication with a health care provider seen as an authority figure. The
patient may not share personal feelings if fear is experienced. In this situation, the nurse identified the patient's
personal feelings in relation to the patient's verbal message. The nurse-physician relationship is not the barrier to
communication in this situation. The interpretation by the nurse will improve communication. The nurse's
feelings are not the barrier to communication in this situation.
P 4
