HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM VERSION 3
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS ANDCORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025 A+ GRADE
The registered nurse (RN) recognizes which client group is at the greatest risk for developing a urinary
tract infection (UTI)? (Rank from highest risk to lowest risk.)
- School-aged females
- Older males
- Older females
- Adolescent males - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. older females
2. school-aged females
3. older males
4. adolescent males
The registered nurse (RN) is interviewing a female client who states she has a persistent productive
cough during the winter caused by bronchitis. Which additional finding should the RN assess for
bronchitis?
A.) Phlegm production & wheezing
B.) Smoking history
C.) Hemoptysis
D.) Night sweats - CORRECT ANSWERS A.) phlegm production & wheezing
The registered nurse (RN) is caring for a client with tuberculosis (TB) who is taking a combination drug
regimen. The client complains about taking "so many pills." What information should the RN provide to
the client about the prescribed treatement?
A.) The development of resistant strains of TB are decreased with a combination of drugs.
B.) Compliance to the medication regimen is challenging but should be maintained.
,HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM VERSION 3
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS ANDCORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025 A+ GRADE
C.) Side effects are minimized with the use of a single medication but is less effective.
D.) The treatment time is decreased from 6 months to 3 months with this standard regimen. - CORRECT
ANSWERS A.) The development of resistant strains of TB are decreased with a combination of
drugs.
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?
(SATA)
A.) Face the client so the client can see the RN's mouth.
B.) Increase one's speech volume when interacting with the client.
C.) Repeat information to the client if misunderstood.
D.) Check if the client's hearing aides are working properly.
E.) Reduce environmental noise surrounding the client. - CORRECT ANSWERS A.) Face the client so
the client can see the RN's mouth.
D.) Check if the client's hearing aides are working properly.
E.) Reduce environmental noise surrounding the client.
Speaking clearly with enunciation and in a regular tone is easier for a client to understand than
increasing the volume of speech. If a client shows signs of confusion, rephrasing the question, instead of
repeating, should be done to decrease client anxiety and facilitate understanding.
The registered nurse (RN) is administering haloperidol 0.5 mg IM PRN to a client for the first time. What
side effects should the RN assess the client for during the initial dose?
A.) Bradykinesia.
B.) Dystonia.
, HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM VERSION 3
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS ANDCORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025 A+ GRADE
C.) Somatization.
D.) Akathisia. - CORRECT ANSWERS B.) Dystonia
An older client is admitted to the hospital with severe diarrhea. The registered nurse (RN) is completing
an assessment and notes the client has dry mucous membranes and poor skin turgor. Which assessment
data should the RN gather to determine if the client has a fluid volume deficit?
A.) Lower extremity edema.
B.) Orthostatic hypotension.
C.) Elevated blood pressure.
D.) Cheyne-Stokes respirations - CORRECT ANSWERS B.) Orthostatic hypotension.
Orthostatic hypotension can be a sign of fluid volume deficit in an older client who has experienced
severe diarrhea.
The registered nurse (RN) notifies the spouse of a client who was admitted to hospice with shallow
respirations, of a change in the client's condition. Over the past hour, the client's respiratory pattern has
changed to a Cheyne Stokes pattern. After receiving this information, the client's spouse begins
vacuuming around the bed. Which stage of grief is the spouse displaying during the visit?
A.) Acceptance.
B.) Denial.
C.) Bargaining.
D.) Depression. - CORRECT ANSWERS B.) Denial.
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS ANDCORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025 A+ GRADE
The registered nurse (RN) recognizes which client group is at the greatest risk for developing a urinary
tract infection (UTI)? (Rank from highest risk to lowest risk.)
- School-aged females
- Older males
- Older females
- Adolescent males - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. older females
2. school-aged females
3. older males
4. adolescent males
The registered nurse (RN) is interviewing a female client who states she has a persistent productive
cough during the winter caused by bronchitis. Which additional finding should the RN assess for
bronchitis?
A.) Phlegm production & wheezing
B.) Smoking history
C.) Hemoptysis
D.) Night sweats - CORRECT ANSWERS A.) phlegm production & wheezing
The registered nurse (RN) is caring for a client with tuberculosis (TB) who is taking a combination drug
regimen. The client complains about taking "so many pills." What information should the RN provide to
the client about the prescribed treatement?
A.) The development of resistant strains of TB are decreased with a combination of drugs.
B.) Compliance to the medication regimen is challenging but should be maintained.
,HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM VERSION 3
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS ANDCORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025 A+ GRADE
C.) Side effects are minimized with the use of a single medication but is less effective.
D.) The treatment time is decreased from 6 months to 3 months with this standard regimen. - CORRECT
ANSWERS A.) The development of resistant strains of TB are decreased with a combination of
drugs.
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?
(SATA)
A.) Face the client so the client can see the RN's mouth.
B.) Increase one's speech volume when interacting with the client.
C.) Repeat information to the client if misunderstood.
D.) Check if the client's hearing aides are working properly.
E.) Reduce environmental noise surrounding the client. - CORRECT ANSWERS A.) Face the client so
the client can see the RN's mouth.
D.) Check if the client's hearing aides are working properly.
E.) Reduce environmental noise surrounding the client.
Speaking clearly with enunciation and in a regular tone is easier for a client to understand than
increasing the volume of speech. If a client shows signs of confusion, rephrasing the question, instead of
repeating, should be done to decrease client anxiety and facilitate understanding.
The registered nurse (RN) is administering haloperidol 0.5 mg IM PRN to a client for the first time. What
side effects should the RN assess the client for during the initial dose?
A.) Bradykinesia.
B.) Dystonia.
, HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM VERSION 3
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS ANDCORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025 A+ GRADE
C.) Somatization.
D.) Akathisia. - CORRECT ANSWERS B.) Dystonia
An older client is admitted to the hospital with severe diarrhea. The registered nurse (RN) is completing
an assessment and notes the client has dry mucous membranes and poor skin turgor. Which assessment
data should the RN gather to determine if the client has a fluid volume deficit?
A.) Lower extremity edema.
B.) Orthostatic hypotension.
C.) Elevated blood pressure.
D.) Cheyne-Stokes respirations - CORRECT ANSWERS B.) Orthostatic hypotension.
Orthostatic hypotension can be a sign of fluid volume deficit in an older client who has experienced
severe diarrhea.
The registered nurse (RN) notifies the spouse of a client who was admitted to hospice with shallow
respirations, of a change in the client's condition. Over the past hour, the client's respiratory pattern has
changed to a Cheyne Stokes pattern. After receiving this information, the client's spouse begins
vacuuming around the bed. Which stage of grief is the spouse displaying during the visit?
A.) Acceptance.
B.) Denial.
C.) Bargaining.
D.) Depression. - CORRECT ANSWERS B.) Denial.
