BSN 246 HESI Health Assessment V1
(NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE)
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
1. The nurse is performing a thoracic assessment on a client with chronic
asthma and hyperinflation of the lungs. Which finding should be expected
for this client? - Correct Answer: Barrel chest
2. The nurse is assessing bowel sounds for a hospitalized client. The nurse has
heard bowel sounds in the right upper quadrant. What action should the
nurse take next? - Correct Answer: Note the character and frequency of
bowel sounds
3. During inspection of a client's mouth and pharynx, the nurse places a
tongue blade on the back of the tongue which causes the client to gag.
After removing the tongue blade, what action should the nurse take? -
Correct Answer: Document an intact gag reflex.
4. When teaching a client how to perform a monthly breast self-assessment,
the nurse should tell the client that it is most important to assess which
part of the breast more closely for changes? - Correct Answer: Upper
outer quadrant.
,5. The nurse is assessing a postmenopausal client who has a BMI of 32. The
client has a chest measurement of 42 inches, waist measurement of 45
inches, and hip measurement of 50 inches. What important message should
the nurse explain to the client to promote health promotion? - Correct
Answer: A waist circumference is greater than 35 inches in women puts you
at higher risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease."
6. The nurse performs a physical assessment on an older female client. Which
change from the prior exam may be an indication of osteoporosis? -
Correct Answer: Height reduction of 1.5 inches.
7. While conducting an interview to obtain a health history, the nurse notices
that the client pauses frequently and looks at the nurse expectantly. Which
response is best for the nurse to provide? - Correct Answer: Sit quietly
to allow the client to respond comfortably.
8. A client is in the clinical for a yearly physical examination. Which action
should the nurse take when preparing to examine the client's abdomen? -
Correct Answer: Ask the client to urinate before beginning the
examination.
9. Which respiratory condition should the nurse document after measuring a
respiratory rate of 8 breaths/minute? - Correct Answer: Bradypnea.
,10.Which procedure should the nurse use to assessfor a pulse deficit? -
Correct Answer: Measure the apical pulse and compare it to the peripheral
pulse.
11.*A pulse deficit is a palpable difference between the apical pulse at the
point of maximal impulse and the radial pulse palpated at the wrist.
12.A client has been diagnosed with bilateral lower lobe atelectasis. What
percussion sound should the nurse expect to hear when percussing over the
client's lower lobes? - Correct Answer: Dull, thud-like.
13.A client is being assessed upon admission to the medical-surgical unit. The
nurse is preparing to complete a head-to-toe assessment and will begin at
the head of the client. Which technique should the nurse use to begin the
assessment? - Correct Answer: Inspect the hair and skin.
14.The nurse is assessing a healthy young adult during an annual physical
examination. Which assessment technique should the nurse implement
when palpating the abdominal aorta? - Correct Answer: Deep palpation
above and to the left of the umbilicus.
15.The nurse is conducting a family history as part of the assessment interview.
Which action should the nurse take to ensure that sufficient information
about the client's blood relatives is obtained? - Correct Answer:
Document at least 3 generations of the client's family medical history.
, 16.The nurse is testing the client's shoulders for range of motion. What should
the nurse document to record normal internal rotation? - Correct
Answer: Range of 90 degrees when the hands are placed at the small of the
back.
17.A client presents with a rash along the occipital area of the hairline and
reports intense itching. How should the nurse begin the objective part of
the examination? - Correct Answer: Inspect the scalp looking for nits.
18.The nurse is assessing a client's range of motion as the client bends the
right knee up to the chest while keeping the left leg straight, but is unable
to keep the left thigh on the table. The assessment is repeated for the left
knee, and the client is unable to keep the right thigh on the table. How
should the nurse document this finding? - Correct Answer: A flexion
deformity referred to as a positive Thomas test.
19.During a skin asssessment, the nurse notes, round and discrete lesions that
are dark red in color and will not blanch. The lesions range from 1 to 3 mm
in size. What is the first question the nurse should ask the client? -
Correct Answer: Have you notice any irregular bleeding
20.A client with progressive hearing loss appears distressed when the
registered nurse (RN) asks open-ended questions about the client's health
history. Which forms of communication should the RN use? - Correct
Answer: Face the client so the client can see the RN's mouth.
21.Check if the client's hearing aides are working properly.
22.Reduce environmental noise surrounding the client.
(NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE)
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
1. The nurse is performing a thoracic assessment on a client with chronic
asthma and hyperinflation of the lungs. Which finding should be expected
for this client? - Correct Answer: Barrel chest
2. The nurse is assessing bowel sounds for a hospitalized client. The nurse has
heard bowel sounds in the right upper quadrant. What action should the
nurse take next? - Correct Answer: Note the character and frequency of
bowel sounds
3. During inspection of a client's mouth and pharynx, the nurse places a
tongue blade on the back of the tongue which causes the client to gag.
After removing the tongue blade, what action should the nurse take? -
Correct Answer: Document an intact gag reflex.
4. When teaching a client how to perform a monthly breast self-assessment,
the nurse should tell the client that it is most important to assess which
part of the breast more closely for changes? - Correct Answer: Upper
outer quadrant.
,5. The nurse is assessing a postmenopausal client who has a BMI of 32. The
client has a chest measurement of 42 inches, waist measurement of 45
inches, and hip measurement of 50 inches. What important message should
the nurse explain to the client to promote health promotion? - Correct
Answer: A waist circumference is greater than 35 inches in women puts you
at higher risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease."
6. The nurse performs a physical assessment on an older female client. Which
change from the prior exam may be an indication of osteoporosis? -
Correct Answer: Height reduction of 1.5 inches.
7. While conducting an interview to obtain a health history, the nurse notices
that the client pauses frequently and looks at the nurse expectantly. Which
response is best for the nurse to provide? - Correct Answer: Sit quietly
to allow the client to respond comfortably.
8. A client is in the clinical for a yearly physical examination. Which action
should the nurse take when preparing to examine the client's abdomen? -
Correct Answer: Ask the client to urinate before beginning the
examination.
9. Which respiratory condition should the nurse document after measuring a
respiratory rate of 8 breaths/minute? - Correct Answer: Bradypnea.
,10.Which procedure should the nurse use to assessfor a pulse deficit? -
Correct Answer: Measure the apical pulse and compare it to the peripheral
pulse.
11.*A pulse deficit is a palpable difference between the apical pulse at the
point of maximal impulse and the radial pulse palpated at the wrist.
12.A client has been diagnosed with bilateral lower lobe atelectasis. What
percussion sound should the nurse expect to hear when percussing over the
client's lower lobes? - Correct Answer: Dull, thud-like.
13.A client is being assessed upon admission to the medical-surgical unit. The
nurse is preparing to complete a head-to-toe assessment and will begin at
the head of the client. Which technique should the nurse use to begin the
assessment? - Correct Answer: Inspect the hair and skin.
14.The nurse is assessing a healthy young adult during an annual physical
examination. Which assessment technique should the nurse implement
when palpating the abdominal aorta? - Correct Answer: Deep palpation
above and to the left of the umbilicus.
15.The nurse is conducting a family history as part of the assessment interview.
Which action should the nurse take to ensure that sufficient information
about the client's blood relatives is obtained? - Correct Answer:
Document at least 3 generations of the client's family medical history.
, 16.The nurse is testing the client's shoulders for range of motion. What should
the nurse document to record normal internal rotation? - Correct
Answer: Range of 90 degrees when the hands are placed at the small of the
back.
17.A client presents with a rash along the occipital area of the hairline and
reports intense itching. How should the nurse begin the objective part of
the examination? - Correct Answer: Inspect the scalp looking for nits.
18.The nurse is assessing a client's range of motion as the client bends the
right knee up to the chest while keeping the left leg straight, but is unable
to keep the left thigh on the table. The assessment is repeated for the left
knee, and the client is unable to keep the right thigh on the table. How
should the nurse document this finding? - Correct Answer: A flexion
deformity referred to as a positive Thomas test.
19.During a skin asssessment, the nurse notes, round and discrete lesions that
are dark red in color and will not blanch. The lesions range from 1 to 3 mm
in size. What is the first question the nurse should ask the client? -
Correct Answer: Have you notice any irregular bleeding
20.A client with progressive hearing loss appears distressed when the
registered nurse (RN) asks open-ended questions about the client's health
history. Which forms of communication should the RN use? - Correct
Answer: Face the client so the client can see the RN's mouth.
21.Check if the client's hearing aides are working properly.
22.Reduce environmental noise surrounding the client.
