HESI: Mobility Exam Questions and
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Mr. Matthew tells the nurse that he has never been hospitalized. He appears
anxious and frequently turns to his wife for reassurance. What is the best response
by the nurse?
A. "Is there anything you would like to ask your healthcare provider?"
B. "What concerns do you have about being hospitalized."
C. "We give good care to all our clients in the hospital."
D. "Your healthcare provider the chosen the best hospital in the city." -
ANSWER-B. "What concerns do you have about being hospitalized?"
Rationale: This response utilizes principles of therapeutic communication. It is an
open-ended question designed to allow Mr. Matthew to verbalize any concerns
about hospitalization that might be contributing to his anxiety.
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,Mr. Matthew tells the nurse, "My sweetheart and I have never been apart during
our 55-year marriage." What action should the nurse implement to help reduce Mr.
Matthew's anxiety during the admission process?
A. Explain the room environment to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew.
B. Ask Mrs. Matthew if she would like to rest in the waiting room.
C. Ask Mr. Matthew if he would like a prescription for an antianxiety medication.
D. Reassure Mr. and Mrs. Matthew that everything will be okay. - ANSWER-A.
Explain the room environment to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew.
Rationale: This action will reduce the client's anxiety by including the spouse and
orientating them both to the room.
Mr. Matthew states the pain level in his right foot is 8 on a scale of 1-10. He says
he has been favoring his foot by staying in bed the past week. In planning his care,
which nursing diagnosis should take priority?
A. Risk for caregiver role strain.
B. Risk for social isolation.
C. Impaired physical mobility.
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, D. Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements. - ANSWER-C. Impaired
physical mobility.
Rationale: Mr. Matthew's limited activities support this nursing diagnosis.
Improving mobility is a nursing priority to prevent the many potential
complications.
In developing a plan of care, the nurse consults with Mr. Matthew to identify a
short-term goal. Which goal is correct for Mr. Matthew's diagnosis for impaired
mobility?
A. The client will demonstrate better mobility by time of discharge.
B. The nurse will reposition the client every 2 hours while awake.
C. The client will sit in the chair for each meal beginning on the day of admission.
D. The nurse will assist the client to ambulate in the hall by the second hospital
day. - ANSWER-C. The client will sit in the chair for each meal beginning on the
day of admission.
Rationale: This is a correctly stated goal. The client is always the subject of the
goal, and the action is always measurable. This goal includes what Mr. Matthew is
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Mr. Matthew tells the nurse that he has never been hospitalized. He appears
anxious and frequently turns to his wife for reassurance. What is the best response
by the nurse?
A. "Is there anything you would like to ask your healthcare provider?"
B. "What concerns do you have about being hospitalized."
C. "We give good care to all our clients in the hospital."
D. "Your healthcare provider the chosen the best hospital in the city." -
ANSWER-B. "What concerns do you have about being hospitalized?"
Rationale: This response utilizes principles of therapeutic communication. It is an
open-ended question designed to allow Mr. Matthew to verbalize any concerns
about hospitalization that might be contributing to his anxiety.
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,Mr. Matthew tells the nurse, "My sweetheart and I have never been apart during
our 55-year marriage." What action should the nurse implement to help reduce Mr.
Matthew's anxiety during the admission process?
A. Explain the room environment to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew.
B. Ask Mrs. Matthew if she would like to rest in the waiting room.
C. Ask Mr. Matthew if he would like a prescription for an antianxiety medication.
D. Reassure Mr. and Mrs. Matthew that everything will be okay. - ANSWER-A.
Explain the room environment to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew.
Rationale: This action will reduce the client's anxiety by including the spouse and
orientating them both to the room.
Mr. Matthew states the pain level in his right foot is 8 on a scale of 1-10. He says
he has been favoring his foot by staying in bed the past week. In planning his care,
which nursing diagnosis should take priority?
A. Risk for caregiver role strain.
B. Risk for social isolation.
C. Impaired physical mobility.
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, D. Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements. - ANSWER-C. Impaired
physical mobility.
Rationale: Mr. Matthew's limited activities support this nursing diagnosis.
Improving mobility is a nursing priority to prevent the many potential
complications.
In developing a plan of care, the nurse consults with Mr. Matthew to identify a
short-term goal. Which goal is correct for Mr. Matthew's diagnosis for impaired
mobility?
A. The client will demonstrate better mobility by time of discharge.
B. The nurse will reposition the client every 2 hours while awake.
C. The client will sit in the chair for each meal beginning on the day of admission.
D. The nurse will assist the client to ambulate in the hall by the second hospital
day. - ANSWER-C. The client will sit in the chair for each meal beginning on the
day of admission.
Rationale: This is a correctly stated goal. The client is always the subject of the
goal, and the action is always measurable. This goal includes what Mr. Matthew is
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