BSN 225 HESI VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS - LATEST VERSION 2026 /2027
1. 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? Closed-ended
questions.
2. 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.
3. What is the most important reason for starting intravenous
infusions in the upper extremities rather than the lower extremities
of adults? A decreased flow rate could result in the formation of a
thrombosis.
4. 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? Report the results of the vital signs to the
nurse.
5. Which assessment data provides the most accurate determination of
proper placement of a nasogastric tube? Examining a chest x-ray
obtained after the tubing was inserted.
6. A young mother of three children complains of increased anxiety
during her annual physical exam. What information should the
nurse obtain first? Nutritional history.
7. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working on a chronic
neuro unit asks the nurse to help determine the safest way to
transfer an older client with left-sided weakness from the bed to the
chair. Which method describes the correct transfer procedure for
, this client? Move the chair parallel to the right side of the bed, and
stand the client on the right foot.
8. During shift change report, the nurse receives report that a client
has abnormal heart sounds. Which placement of the stethoscope
should the nurse use to hear the client's heart sounds? Use the
stethoscope bell over the valvular areas of the anterior chest.
9. A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction
states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been
no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last two hours.
Which action should the nurse take first? Reposition the client on
her side.
10. The nurse is evaluating a client learning about a low-sodium
diet. Selection of which meal would indicate to the nurse that this
client understands the dietary restrictions? Skim milk, turkey salad,
roll, vanilla ice cream.
11. The nurse witnesses the signature of a client who has signed
an informed consent. Which statement best explains this nursing
responsibility? The client voluntarily signed the form.
12. A postoperative client will need to perform daily dressing
changes after discharge. Which outcome response best
demonstrates the client's readiness to manage wound care after
discharge? Demonstrating the wound care procedure correctly.
13. A male client being discharged with a prescription for the
bronchodilator theophylline tells the nurse that he understands he
is to take three doses of the medication each day. Since, at the time
of discharge, timed-release capsules are not available, which dosing
schedule should the nurse advise the client to follow? 8 a.m., 4 p.m.,
and midnight.
14. A female client asks the nurse to find someone who can
translate her treatment concerns into her native language. Which
action should the nurse take? Request and document the name of
the certified translator.
ANSWERS - LATEST VERSION 2026 /2027
1. 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? Closed-ended
questions.
2. 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.
3. What is the most important reason for starting intravenous
infusions in the upper extremities rather than the lower extremities
of adults? A decreased flow rate could result in the formation of a
thrombosis.
4. 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? Report the results of the vital signs to the
nurse.
5. Which assessment data provides the most accurate determination of
proper placement of a nasogastric tube? Examining a chest x-ray
obtained after the tubing was inserted.
6. A young mother of three children complains of increased anxiety
during her annual physical exam. What information should the
nurse obtain first? Nutritional history.
7. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working on a chronic
neuro unit asks the nurse to help determine the safest way to
transfer an older client with left-sided weakness from the bed to the
chair. Which method describes the correct transfer procedure for
, this client? Move the chair parallel to the right side of the bed, and
stand the client on the right foot.
8. During shift change report, the nurse receives report that a client
has abnormal heart sounds. Which placement of the stethoscope
should the nurse use to hear the client's heart sounds? Use the
stethoscope bell over the valvular areas of the anterior chest.
9. A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction
states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been
no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last two hours.
Which action should the nurse take first? Reposition the client on
her side.
10. The nurse is evaluating a client learning about a low-sodium
diet. Selection of which meal would indicate to the nurse that this
client understands the dietary restrictions? Skim milk, turkey salad,
roll, vanilla ice cream.
11. The nurse witnesses the signature of a client who has signed
an informed consent. Which statement best explains this nursing
responsibility? The client voluntarily signed the form.
12. A postoperative client will need to perform daily dressing
changes after discharge. Which outcome response best
demonstrates the client's readiness to manage wound care after
discharge? Demonstrating the wound care procedure correctly.
13. A male client being discharged with a prescription for the
bronchodilator theophylline tells the nurse that he understands he
is to take three doses of the medication each day. Since, at the time
of discharge, timed-release capsules are not available, which dosing
schedule should the nurse advise the client to follow? 8 a.m., 4 p.m.,
and midnight.
14. A female client asks the nurse to find someone who can
translate her treatment concerns into her native language. Which
action should the nurse take? Request and document the name of
the certified translator.
