NSG 122 Final HESI Blueprint 2026/2027 | Latest Update |
High-Yield Questions & Answers | Graded A+
1. According to The Joint Commission's pain assessment and management
standards, which of the following are essential components of a
comprehensive pain assessment?
Intensity, variations, range of motion, and the client's goal for pain
control
Nutritional deficiencies, onset, duration, and effects of pain
Location, onset, alleviating factors, and aggravating factors
Quality, location, intensity, and family history
2. Name two types of assistive devices commonly used in nursing care.
Syringes and bandages
Walkers and wheelchairs
Scissors and tweezers
Stethoscopes and thermometers
3. Describe the impact of Relocation Stress Syndrome on individuals who have
recently moved.
Relocation Stress Syndrome has no significant impact on an
individual's health.
Relocation Stress Syndrome only causes emotional distress without
any physical symptoms.
Relocation Stress Syndrome can lead to both physical symptoms,
such as fatigue and anxiety, and emotional symptoms, including
sadness and confusion, affecting the individual's overall well-being.
, Relocation Stress Syndrome is only a temporary feeling of excitement
after moving.
4. Describe how lateral-assist devices improve the safety and comfort of patient
transfers.
They eliminate the need for additional staff during patient transfers.
They reduce patient-surface friction during side-to-side transfers,
making them safer and more comfortable.
They increase the speed of transfers, reducing the time patients are in
transition.
They provide emotional support to patients during transfers.
5. What is one key ethical consideration that involves respecting a patient's right
to make their own healthcare decisions?
Pain assessment
Patient autonomy
Informed consent
Confidentiality
6. How are Droplet Precautions implemented?
By wearing masks within patient proximity
By wearing goggles
By wearing gloves and gowns
By implementing room ventilation and wearing N95 masks
7. The client asks you why taking fish oil supplements can be good. He
explained that fish oil may help with atherosclerosis by:
, increasing inflammation
decreasing triglycerides
increasing platelet aggregation
decreasing cholesterol
8. In a scenario where a patient is unable to communicate their needs due to a
medical condition, how should a nurse apply patient advocacy principles?
By documenting the patient's condition without further action.
By focusing only on the medical treatment without considering the
patient's preferences.
By actively seeking to understand the patient's needs and
representing them to the healthcare team.
By making decisions for the patient without consulting them.
9. What are two key measures to enhance home safety for patients?
Administering medication and scheduling regular check-ups
Increasing social interactions and providing dietary advice
Providing emotional support and monitoring vital signs
Removing hazards and ensuring adequate lighting
10. A client is referred to a surgeon by the healthcare provider. After meeting
the surgeon, the client decides to consult with a different surgeon about
treatment options. The nurse supports the client's action. This represents
which ethical principle?
Autonomy
Beneficence
, Veracity
Privacy
11. Describe how effective communication can impact patient safety in a
healthcare environment.
Effective communication does not significantly impact patient
outcomes.
Effective communication is only necessary for administrative tasks.
Effective communication allows healthcare providers to work faster
without errors.
Effective communication helps to clarify instructions and ensures
that patients understand their treatment plans, which enhances
safety.
12. What is emotional response to loss including an array of emotions such as
hurt, anger, guilt, and confusion?
bereavement
grief
denial
mourning
13. What explanation is best for the nurse to provide a client who asks the
purpose of using the log-rolling technique for turning?
Using two or three people increases client safety.
The technique is intended to maintain straight spinal alignment.
working together can decrease the risk for back injury
turning instead of pulling reduces the likelihood of skin damage
High-Yield Questions & Answers | Graded A+
1. According to The Joint Commission's pain assessment and management
standards, which of the following are essential components of a
comprehensive pain assessment?
Intensity, variations, range of motion, and the client's goal for pain
control
Nutritional deficiencies, onset, duration, and effects of pain
Location, onset, alleviating factors, and aggravating factors
Quality, location, intensity, and family history
2. Name two types of assistive devices commonly used in nursing care.
Syringes and bandages
Walkers and wheelchairs
Scissors and tweezers
Stethoscopes and thermometers
3. Describe the impact of Relocation Stress Syndrome on individuals who have
recently moved.
Relocation Stress Syndrome has no significant impact on an
individual's health.
Relocation Stress Syndrome only causes emotional distress without
any physical symptoms.
Relocation Stress Syndrome can lead to both physical symptoms,
such as fatigue and anxiety, and emotional symptoms, including
sadness and confusion, affecting the individual's overall well-being.
, Relocation Stress Syndrome is only a temporary feeling of excitement
after moving.
4. Describe how lateral-assist devices improve the safety and comfort of patient
transfers.
They eliminate the need for additional staff during patient transfers.
They reduce patient-surface friction during side-to-side transfers,
making them safer and more comfortable.
They increase the speed of transfers, reducing the time patients are in
transition.
They provide emotional support to patients during transfers.
5. What is one key ethical consideration that involves respecting a patient's right
to make their own healthcare decisions?
Pain assessment
Patient autonomy
Informed consent
Confidentiality
6. How are Droplet Precautions implemented?
By wearing masks within patient proximity
By wearing goggles
By wearing gloves and gowns
By implementing room ventilation and wearing N95 masks
7. The client asks you why taking fish oil supplements can be good. He
explained that fish oil may help with atherosclerosis by:
, increasing inflammation
decreasing triglycerides
increasing platelet aggregation
decreasing cholesterol
8. In a scenario where a patient is unable to communicate their needs due to a
medical condition, how should a nurse apply patient advocacy principles?
By documenting the patient's condition without further action.
By focusing only on the medical treatment without considering the
patient's preferences.
By actively seeking to understand the patient's needs and
representing them to the healthcare team.
By making decisions for the patient without consulting them.
9. What are two key measures to enhance home safety for patients?
Administering medication and scheduling regular check-ups
Increasing social interactions and providing dietary advice
Providing emotional support and monitoring vital signs
Removing hazards and ensuring adequate lighting
10. A client is referred to a surgeon by the healthcare provider. After meeting
the surgeon, the client decides to consult with a different surgeon about
treatment options. The nurse supports the client's action. This represents
which ethical principle?
Autonomy
Beneficence
, Veracity
Privacy
11. Describe how effective communication can impact patient safety in a
healthcare environment.
Effective communication does not significantly impact patient
outcomes.
Effective communication is only necessary for administrative tasks.
Effective communication allows healthcare providers to work faster
without errors.
Effective communication helps to clarify instructions and ensures
that patients understand their treatment plans, which enhances
safety.
12. What is emotional response to loss including an array of emotions such as
hurt, anger, guilt, and confusion?
bereavement
grief
denial
mourning
13. What explanation is best for the nurse to provide a client who asks the
purpose of using the log-rolling technique for turning?
Using two or three people increases client safety.
The technique is intended to maintain straight spinal alignment.
working together can decrease the risk for back injury
turning instead of pulling reduces the likelihood of skin damage
