HESI MOBILITY TEST QUESTIONS
AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
, Mr. Matthew tells the nurse that he has never been hospitalized. He appears anxious and frequently
turns to his wife for reassurance. What is the best response by the nurse?
A. "Is there anything you would like to ask your healthcare provider?"
B. "What concerns do you have about being hospitalized."
C. "We give good care to all our clients in the hospital."
D. "Your healthcare provider the chosen the best hospital in the city." - Answer: B. "What concerns do
you have about being hospitalized?"
Rationale: This response utilizes principles of therapeutic communication. It is an open-ended question
designed to allow Mr. Matthew to verbalize any concerns about hospitalization that might be
contributing to his anxiety.
Mr. Matthew tells the nurse, "My sweetheart and I have never been apart during our 55-year marriage."
What action should the nurse implement to help reduce Mr. Matthew's anxiety during the admission
process?
A. Explain the room environment to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew.
B. Ask Mrs. Matthew if she would like to rest in the waiting room.
C. Ask Mr. Matthew if he would like a prescription for an antianxiety medication.
D. Reassure Mr. and Mrs. Matthew that everything will be okay. - Answer: A. Explain the room
environment to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew.
Rationale: This action will reduce the client's anxiety by including the spouse and orientating them both
to the room.
Mr. Matthew states the pain level in his right foot is 8 on a scale of 1-10. He says he has been favoring
his foot by staying in bed the past week. In planning his care, which nursing diagnosis should take
priority?
A. Risk for caregiver role strain.
B. Risk for social isolation.
AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
, Mr. Matthew tells the nurse that he has never been hospitalized. He appears anxious and frequently
turns to his wife for reassurance. What is the best response by the nurse?
A. "Is there anything you would like to ask your healthcare provider?"
B. "What concerns do you have about being hospitalized."
C. "We give good care to all our clients in the hospital."
D. "Your healthcare provider the chosen the best hospital in the city." - Answer: B. "What concerns do
you have about being hospitalized?"
Rationale: This response utilizes principles of therapeutic communication. It is an open-ended question
designed to allow Mr. Matthew to verbalize any concerns about hospitalization that might be
contributing to his anxiety.
Mr. Matthew tells the nurse, "My sweetheart and I have never been apart during our 55-year marriage."
What action should the nurse implement to help reduce Mr. Matthew's anxiety during the admission
process?
A. Explain the room environment to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew.
B. Ask Mrs. Matthew if she would like to rest in the waiting room.
C. Ask Mr. Matthew if he would like a prescription for an antianxiety medication.
D. Reassure Mr. and Mrs. Matthew that everything will be okay. - Answer: A. Explain the room
environment to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew.
Rationale: This action will reduce the client's anxiety by including the spouse and orientating them both
to the room.
Mr. Matthew states the pain level in his right foot is 8 on a scale of 1-10. He says he has been favoring
his foot by staying in bed the past week. In planning his care, which nursing diagnosis should take
priority?
A. Risk for caregiver role strain.
B. Risk for social isolation.
