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HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT
EXAM 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
A client is reporting chest pain. What statement made by the
client, helps the nurse to understand this client has a
naturalistic belief in the cause of illness? - ANSWER-"My life is
really out of balance."
2. A nurse is working in a healthcare facility that serves a
diverse population. What action(s) by the nurse will allow the
nurse to empathize with and understand this population?
(Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-Be open to people who are
different
Have a curiosity about people.
Become culturally competent.
Which statement is accurate about assessing the spleen? -
ANSWER-It must be enlarged at least three times normal size
for it to be palpable.
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What is the best place for the nurse to hear lower lobe lung
sounds with a stethoscope? - ANSWER-Posterior chest below
the 3rd intercostalspace.
The nurse is assessing a client who has a history of mitral
stenosis. How should the nurse assess this client with a
stethoscope to listen for this condition? - ANSWER-Place the
bell on the 5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line.
The nurse is assessing a client who has a history of aortic
regurgitation. Where should the nurse place the stethoscope
diaphragm to listen for this condition? - ANSWER-2nd
intercostal space along the right sternal border.
The client is experiencing severe pruritus and small papules
and burrows on areas over one hand and the inner thighs.
Which assessment data best explains the condition the client is
experiencing? - ANSWER-The client works in a daycare setting
that has had a scabies outbreak.
A client comes to the clinic with a report of fever and a recent
exposure to someone who was diagnosed with meningitis.
HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT
EXAM 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
A client is reporting chest pain. What statement made by the
client, helps the nurse to understand this client has a
naturalistic belief in the cause of illness? - ANSWER-"My life is
really out of balance."
2. A nurse is working in a healthcare facility that serves a
diverse population. What action(s) by the nurse will allow the
nurse to empathize with and understand this population?
(Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-Be open to people who are
different
Have a curiosity about people.
Become culturally competent.
Which statement is accurate about assessing the spleen? -
ANSWER-It must be enlarged at least three times normal size
for it to be palpable.
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What is the best place for the nurse to hear lower lobe lung
sounds with a stethoscope? - ANSWER-Posterior chest below
the 3rd intercostalspace.
The nurse is assessing a client who has a history of mitral
stenosis. How should the nurse assess this client with a
stethoscope to listen for this condition? - ANSWER-Place the
bell on the 5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line.
The nurse is assessing a client who has a history of aortic
regurgitation. Where should the nurse place the stethoscope
diaphragm to listen for this condition? - ANSWER-2nd
intercostal space along the right sternal border.
The client is experiencing severe pruritus and small papules
and burrows on areas over one hand and the inner thighs.
Which assessment data best explains the condition the client is
experiencing? - ANSWER-The client works in a daycare setting
that has had a scabies outbreak.
A client comes to the clinic with a report of fever and a recent
exposure to someone who was diagnosed with meningitis.
