HESI COMPASS MODULE EXAM 2 STUDY
GUIDE 2026 MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
AND PATIENT SAFETY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ A nurse is reviewing the findings of a physical examination that
have been documented in a client's record. Which piece of
information does the nurse recognize as objective data?
A 1 × 2-inch (5 cm) scar is present on the lower right portion of the
abdomen.
The client is allergic to strawberries.
The client takes acetaminophen for headaches.
The last menstrual period was 30 days ago.
Answer: A 1 × 2-inch (5 cm) scar is present on the lower right
portion of the abdomen.
◉ A nurse is making an initial home visit to a client with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease who was recently discharged from
the hospital. Which type of database does the nurse use to obtain
information from the client?
Episodic
,Follow-up
Emergency
Complete
Answer: Complete
◉ A nurse is examining a 25-year-old client who was seen in the
clinic 2 weeks ago for symptoms of a cold and is now complaining of
chest congestion and cough. The nurse should proceed with the
examination by collecting which?
Data related to follow-up care
A complete (total health) database
Data related to the respiratory system
Data related to the treatment for the cold
Answer: Data related to the respiratory system
◉ A client is brought to the emergency department after a motor
vehicle accident. The client is alert and cooperative but has
sustained multiple fractures of the legs. How should the nurse
proceed with data collection?
Collect all information requested on the history form, including
social support, strengths, and coping patterns
Collect health history information first, then perform the physical
examination
, Ask health history questions while performing the examination and
initiating emergency measures
Perform emergency measures and not ask any health history
questions until the client's fractures have been treated in the
operating room
Answer: Ask health history questions while performing the
examination and initiating emergency measures
◉ A client who was given a diagnosis of hypertension 3 months ago
is at the clinic for a checkup. Which type of database does the nurse
use in performing an assessment?
Complete (total)
Follow-up
Emergency
Problem-centered
Answer: Follow-up
◉ A Mexican-American client with epilepsy is being seen at the clinic
for an initial examination. What is the primary purpose of including
cultural information in the health assessment?
Determine what the client believes has caused the epilepsy
Confirm the medical diagnosis
Identify any hereditary traits related to the epilepsy
Make accurate nursing diagnoses
GUIDE 2026 MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
AND PATIENT SAFETY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ A nurse is reviewing the findings of a physical examination that
have been documented in a client's record. Which piece of
information does the nurse recognize as objective data?
A 1 × 2-inch (5 cm) scar is present on the lower right portion of the
abdomen.
The client is allergic to strawberries.
The client takes acetaminophen for headaches.
The last menstrual period was 30 days ago.
Answer: A 1 × 2-inch (5 cm) scar is present on the lower right
portion of the abdomen.
◉ A nurse is making an initial home visit to a client with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease who was recently discharged from
the hospital. Which type of database does the nurse use to obtain
information from the client?
Episodic
,Follow-up
Emergency
Complete
Answer: Complete
◉ A nurse is examining a 25-year-old client who was seen in the
clinic 2 weeks ago for symptoms of a cold and is now complaining of
chest congestion and cough. The nurse should proceed with the
examination by collecting which?
Data related to follow-up care
A complete (total health) database
Data related to the respiratory system
Data related to the treatment for the cold
Answer: Data related to the respiratory system
◉ A client is brought to the emergency department after a motor
vehicle accident. The client is alert and cooperative but has
sustained multiple fractures of the legs. How should the nurse
proceed with data collection?
Collect all information requested on the history form, including
social support, strengths, and coping patterns
Collect health history information first, then perform the physical
examination
, Ask health history questions while performing the examination and
initiating emergency measures
Perform emergency measures and not ask any health history
questions until the client's fractures have been treated in the
operating room
Answer: Ask health history questions while performing the
examination and initiating emergency measures
◉ A client who was given a diagnosis of hypertension 3 months ago
is at the clinic for a checkup. Which type of database does the nurse
use in performing an assessment?
Complete (total)
Follow-up
Emergency
Problem-centered
Answer: Follow-up
◉ A Mexican-American client with epilepsy is being seen at the clinic
for an initial examination. What is the primary purpose of including
cultural information in the health assessment?
Determine what the client believes has caused the epilepsy
Confirm the medical diagnosis
Identify any hereditary traits related to the epilepsy
Make accurate nursing diagnoses
