HESI 1 - V1 AND V2 REVIEW - HEALTH
ASSESSMENT 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
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
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
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.
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.
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."
HESI 1 - V1 and V2 REVIEW - Health Assessment 1 exam questions with correct answers
, 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.
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.
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.
Which respiratory condition should the nurse document after measuring a
respiratory rate of 8 breaths/minute? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bradypnea.
Which procedure should the nurse use to assessfor a pulse deficit? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Measure the apical pulse and compare it to the peripheral pulse.
*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.
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.
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
HESI 1 - V1 and V2 REVIEW - Health Assessment 1 exam questions with correct answers
ASSESSMENT 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
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
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
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.
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.
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."
HESI 1 - V1 and V2 REVIEW - Health Assessment 1 exam questions with correct answers
, 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.
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.
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.
Which respiratory condition should the nurse document after measuring a
respiratory rate of 8 breaths/minute? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bradypnea.
Which procedure should the nurse use to assessfor a pulse deficit? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Measure the apical pulse and compare it to the peripheral pulse.
*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.
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.
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
HESI 1 - V1 and V2 REVIEW - Health Assessment 1 exam questions with correct answers
