HESI RN HEALTH PROMOTION AND MAINTENANCE
ACCURATE COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM
WITH ALL POSSIBLE APPROVED WELL
ELABORATED PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES PLUS EXPERT ANSWER KEY (100%
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) 2026-2027
CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION Q&A
GUARANTEED PASS A+ INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Question 1
A nurse is planning a health education session for a group of older
adults regarding prevention of osteoporosis. Which of the following
statements by a participant indicates a need for further teaching?
A. “I should perform weight-bearing exercise most days of the week.”
B. “I will increase my intake of calcium-rich foods and take a vitamin D
supplement.”
C. “I should avoid all types of physical activity that cause mild muscle
soreness.”
D. “I need to limit my intake of cola beverages and excessive alcohol.”
C
Rationale: Mild muscle soreness after exercise is a normal response,
,especially when beginning a new routine. Weight-bearing activity,
adequate calcium and vitamin D, and limiting colas and alcohol are all
appropriate osteoporosis prevention strategies.
Question 2
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which
developmental milestone should the nurse expect?
A. Walking independently
B. Rolling from back to abdomen
C. Using a pincer grasp
D. Speaking two-word phrases
B
Rationale: Rolling from back to abdomen is typically achieved around
6 months of age. Walking independently occurs near 12 months,
pincer grasp around 9 to 10 months, and two-word phrases are
expected around 18 to 24 months.
Question 3
A nurse is teaching a client about modifiable risk factors for coronary
artery disease. Which client statement reflects understanding of the
teaching?
A. “My age is the most important risk factor I can change.”
B. “Quitting smoking and increasing my physical activity can reduce my
risk.”
C. “A family history of heart disease is something I can modify with
diet.”
D. “My male gender is a risk factor I can control through exercise.”
B
Rationale: Smoking cessation and increased physical activity are
modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease. Age, family history,
and gender are nonmodifiable risk factors.
,Question 4
A nurse is preparing to administer an immunization to a 2-month-old
infant. Which vaccine should the nurse anticipate giving?
A. Measles, mumps, rubella
B. Varicella
C. Hepatitis A
D. Inactivated poliovirus
D
Rationale: Inactivated poliovirus vaccine is part of the routine
immunization schedule at 2 months of age. Measles, mumps, rubella
and varicella are given at 12 months, and hepatitis A at 12 months.
Question 5
A nurse is conducting a health promotion class about breast self-
awareness. Which instruction should the nurse include?
A. “Perform breast self-examination only if you have a family history of
breast cancer.”
B. “Become familiar with the normal look and feel of your breasts and
report any changes.”
C. “Breast self-examination should be done only during menstruation.”
D. “Mammograms are unnecessary if you perform monthly breast self-
examination.”
B
Rationale: Breast self-awareness encourages clients to know the
normal appearance and texture of their breasts and promptly report
changes. Mammograms remain important screening tools regardless
of self-examination.
Question 6
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client with hypertension.
Which food choice indicates the client understands a low-sodium diet?
, A. Canned soup with crackers
B. Fresh fruit and unsalted nuts
C. Pickles and processed cheese
D. Frozen dinner with soy sauce
B
Rationale: Fresh fruit and unsalted nuts are naturally low in sodium.
Canned soup, pickles, processed cheese, frozen dinners, and soy sauce
are high in sodium and should be limited.
Question 7
A nurse is teaching parents about injury prevention for a toddler. Which
statement by a parent requires follow-up?
A. “I will place safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs.”
B. “I will keep the crib side rails up when my child is in the crib.”
C. “I will allow my toddler to play with small toy parts to improve fine
motor skills.”
D. “I will turn pot handles toward the back of the stove.”
C
Rationale: Small toy parts are a choking hazard for toddlers. Safety
gates, raised crib side rails, and turning pot handles inward are
appropriate injury prevention measures.
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client at 28 weeks of gestation. Which finding
should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?
A. Fetal movement several times per hour
B. Mild ankle edema after prolonged standing
C. Blurred vision and persistent headache
D. Occasional Braxton Hicks contractions
ACCURATE COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM
WITH ALL POSSIBLE APPROVED WELL
ELABORATED PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES PLUS EXPERT ANSWER KEY (100%
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) 2026-2027
CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION Q&A
GUARANTEED PASS A+ INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Question 1
A nurse is planning a health education session for a group of older
adults regarding prevention of osteoporosis. Which of the following
statements by a participant indicates a need for further teaching?
A. “I should perform weight-bearing exercise most days of the week.”
B. “I will increase my intake of calcium-rich foods and take a vitamin D
supplement.”
C. “I should avoid all types of physical activity that cause mild muscle
soreness.”
D. “I need to limit my intake of cola beverages and excessive alcohol.”
C
Rationale: Mild muscle soreness after exercise is a normal response,
,especially when beginning a new routine. Weight-bearing activity,
adequate calcium and vitamin D, and limiting colas and alcohol are all
appropriate osteoporosis prevention strategies.
Question 2
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which
developmental milestone should the nurse expect?
A. Walking independently
B. Rolling from back to abdomen
C. Using a pincer grasp
D. Speaking two-word phrases
B
Rationale: Rolling from back to abdomen is typically achieved around
6 months of age. Walking independently occurs near 12 months,
pincer grasp around 9 to 10 months, and two-word phrases are
expected around 18 to 24 months.
Question 3
A nurse is teaching a client about modifiable risk factors for coronary
artery disease. Which client statement reflects understanding of the
teaching?
A. “My age is the most important risk factor I can change.”
B. “Quitting smoking and increasing my physical activity can reduce my
risk.”
C. “A family history of heart disease is something I can modify with
diet.”
D. “My male gender is a risk factor I can control through exercise.”
B
Rationale: Smoking cessation and increased physical activity are
modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease. Age, family history,
and gender are nonmodifiable risk factors.
,Question 4
A nurse is preparing to administer an immunization to a 2-month-old
infant. Which vaccine should the nurse anticipate giving?
A. Measles, mumps, rubella
B. Varicella
C. Hepatitis A
D. Inactivated poliovirus
D
Rationale: Inactivated poliovirus vaccine is part of the routine
immunization schedule at 2 months of age. Measles, mumps, rubella
and varicella are given at 12 months, and hepatitis A at 12 months.
Question 5
A nurse is conducting a health promotion class about breast self-
awareness. Which instruction should the nurse include?
A. “Perform breast self-examination only if you have a family history of
breast cancer.”
B. “Become familiar with the normal look and feel of your breasts and
report any changes.”
C. “Breast self-examination should be done only during menstruation.”
D. “Mammograms are unnecessary if you perform monthly breast self-
examination.”
B
Rationale: Breast self-awareness encourages clients to know the
normal appearance and texture of their breasts and promptly report
changes. Mammograms remain important screening tools regardless
of self-examination.
Question 6
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client with hypertension.
Which food choice indicates the client understands a low-sodium diet?
, A. Canned soup with crackers
B. Fresh fruit and unsalted nuts
C. Pickles and processed cheese
D. Frozen dinner with soy sauce
B
Rationale: Fresh fruit and unsalted nuts are naturally low in sodium.
Canned soup, pickles, processed cheese, frozen dinners, and soy sauce
are high in sodium and should be limited.
Question 7
A nurse is teaching parents about injury prevention for a toddler. Which
statement by a parent requires follow-up?
A. “I will place safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs.”
B. “I will keep the crib side rails up when my child is in the crib.”
C. “I will allow my toddler to play with small toy parts to improve fine
motor skills.”
D. “I will turn pot handles toward the back of the stove.”
C
Rationale: Small toy parts are a choking hazard for toddlers. Safety
gates, raised crib side rails, and turning pot handles inward are
appropriate injury prevention measures.
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client at 28 weeks of gestation. Which finding
should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?
A. Fetal movement several times per hour
B. Mild ankle edema after prolonged standing
C. Blurred vision and persistent headache
D. Occasional Braxton Hicks contractions
