Adult Health 2 HESI Exam – Questions &
Verified Answers | 2026 Latest Update
Graded A+
which finding is important to communicate to the healthcare provider when the nurse
assesses a client (patient) who has had a carotid endarterectomy? --SOLUTION--
a. poor appetite
b. impaired swallowing
c. decreased neck range of motion
d. slight swelling along the incision
impaired swallowing
which behavior would the nurse include when teaching a family what to expect from a
client (patient) who experienced a stroke on the left side of the brain? --SOLUTION--
select all that apply
a. impaired judgement
b. spatial perceptual deficits
c. slow performance and caution
d. impaired speech/language aphasias
e. tendency to deny or minimize problems
f. awareness of deficits with depression and anxiety
slow performance and caution, impaired speech/language aphasias, awareness of
deficits with depression and anxiety
which explanation would the nurse provide to a client (patient) about TIAs? --SOLUTION--
a. temporary episodes of neurological dysfunction
b. intermittent attacks caused by multiple small clots
,c. ischemic attacks that result in progressive neurological deterioration
d. exacerbations of neurological dysfunction alternating with remissions
temporary episodes of neurological dysfunction
which statement by a client (patient) who had an endarterectomy that is prescribed
clopidogrel would cause the nurse to conclude that teaching was effective? --
SOLUTION--
a. clopidogrel will limit inflammation around my incision
b. taking this medication will help prevent further clogging of my arteries
c. the medication will lower the slight fever I have had since surgery
d. I will take this medication to reduce the discomfort I feel at the surgical incision
taking this medication will help prevent further clogging of my arteries
which amount of time is the max amount the nurse would permit an older adult with a
CVA to remain in one position? --SOLUTION--
a. 1-2 hours
b. 3-4 hours
c. 15-20 minutes
d. 30-40 minutes
1-2 hours
which assessment finding indicates that a client (patient) has had a stroke? --SOLUTION--
select all that apply
a. lopsided smile
b. unilateral vision
c. incoherent speech
d. unable to raise right arm
e. symptoms started 2 hours ago
all of the above
a 50 year old client (patient) has difficulty communicating because of expressive aphasia
after a CVA. when the nurse inquired about the client (patient)s feelings, the spouse
responds, which communication strategy would the nurse use to address this behavior?
--SOLUTION--
a. ask the spouse how they know the client (patient)s feelings
b. instruct the spout to let the client (patient) answer
c. when the spouse levels, return to speak with the client (patient)
d. acknowledge the spouse, but look at the client (patient) for a
response acknowledge the spouse, but look at the client
,(patient) for a response
, a client (patient) with left sided weakness is learning how to use a cane. the nurse
would demonstrate proper use of the cane by holding it where? --SOLUTION--
a. on alternating sides
b. on the right side
c. on the side with weakness
d. one the side of client
(patient)s choice on the right
side
which dinging for a client (patient) who has a diagnosis of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
is most important to report quickly to the healthcare provider? --SOLUTION--
a. irregular heartbeat
b. right arm weakness
c. client (patient) report of palpitations
d. client (patient) report of
lightheadedness right arm
weakness
which action would the nurse implement to assist a client (patient)s development of
independence, after experiencing a CVA 2 weeks ago? --SOLUTION--
a. establish long range goals for the client (patient)
b. reinforce success in tasks accomplished
c. point out error in performance on which to focus
d. explain ways the client (patient) can regain independence in
activities reinforce success in tasks accomplished
which behavior by a client (patient) who has a CVA begging to eat lunch indicates the
client (patient) may be experiencing left hemianopsia? --SOLUTION--
a. the client (patient) asks to have food moved to the left side of the tray
b. the client (patient) drops the coffee cup when trying to use the right hand
c. the client (patient) ignores food on the left side of the tray
d. the client (patient) report not being able to use the right arm to help
eat meals the client (patient) ignores food on the left side of the tray
Verified Answers | 2026 Latest Update
Graded A+
which finding is important to communicate to the healthcare provider when the nurse
assesses a client (patient) who has had a carotid endarterectomy? --SOLUTION--
a. poor appetite
b. impaired swallowing
c. decreased neck range of motion
d. slight swelling along the incision
impaired swallowing
which behavior would the nurse include when teaching a family what to expect from a
client (patient) who experienced a stroke on the left side of the brain? --SOLUTION--
select all that apply
a. impaired judgement
b. spatial perceptual deficits
c. slow performance and caution
d. impaired speech/language aphasias
e. tendency to deny or minimize problems
f. awareness of deficits with depression and anxiety
slow performance and caution, impaired speech/language aphasias, awareness of
deficits with depression and anxiety
which explanation would the nurse provide to a client (patient) about TIAs? --SOLUTION--
a. temporary episodes of neurological dysfunction
b. intermittent attacks caused by multiple small clots
,c. ischemic attacks that result in progressive neurological deterioration
d. exacerbations of neurological dysfunction alternating with remissions
temporary episodes of neurological dysfunction
which statement by a client (patient) who had an endarterectomy that is prescribed
clopidogrel would cause the nurse to conclude that teaching was effective? --
SOLUTION--
a. clopidogrel will limit inflammation around my incision
b. taking this medication will help prevent further clogging of my arteries
c. the medication will lower the slight fever I have had since surgery
d. I will take this medication to reduce the discomfort I feel at the surgical incision
taking this medication will help prevent further clogging of my arteries
which amount of time is the max amount the nurse would permit an older adult with a
CVA to remain in one position? --SOLUTION--
a. 1-2 hours
b. 3-4 hours
c. 15-20 minutes
d. 30-40 minutes
1-2 hours
which assessment finding indicates that a client (patient) has had a stroke? --SOLUTION--
select all that apply
a. lopsided smile
b. unilateral vision
c. incoherent speech
d. unable to raise right arm
e. symptoms started 2 hours ago
all of the above
a 50 year old client (patient) has difficulty communicating because of expressive aphasia
after a CVA. when the nurse inquired about the client (patient)s feelings, the spouse
responds, which communication strategy would the nurse use to address this behavior?
--SOLUTION--
a. ask the spouse how they know the client (patient)s feelings
b. instruct the spout to let the client (patient) answer
c. when the spouse levels, return to speak with the client (patient)
d. acknowledge the spouse, but look at the client (patient) for a
response acknowledge the spouse, but look at the client
,(patient) for a response
, a client (patient) with left sided weakness is learning how to use a cane. the nurse
would demonstrate proper use of the cane by holding it where? --SOLUTION--
a. on alternating sides
b. on the right side
c. on the side with weakness
d. one the side of client
(patient)s choice on the right
side
which dinging for a client (patient) who has a diagnosis of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
is most important to report quickly to the healthcare provider? --SOLUTION--
a. irregular heartbeat
b. right arm weakness
c. client (patient) report of palpitations
d. client (patient) report of
lightheadedness right arm
weakness
which action would the nurse implement to assist a client (patient)s development of
independence, after experiencing a CVA 2 weeks ago? --SOLUTION--
a. establish long range goals for the client (patient)
b. reinforce success in tasks accomplished
c. point out error in performance on which to focus
d. explain ways the client (patient) can regain independence in
activities reinforce success in tasks accomplished
which behavior by a client (patient) who has a CVA begging to eat lunch indicates the
client (patient) may be experiencing left hemianopsia? --SOLUTION--
a. the client (patient) asks to have food moved to the left side of the tray
b. the client (patient) drops the coffee cup when trying to use the right hand
c. the client (patient) ignores food on the left side of the tray
d. the client (patient) report not being able to use the right arm to help
eat meals the client (patient) ignores food on the left side of the tray
