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The nurse completes palpitation of the abdomen on an older adult client. Which finding is considered
normal for the client? A. Non-tender.
B. Gallop.
C. Thrill.
D. Peristaltic waves. - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct answer is D. The small intestine undergoes
segmental contractions and peristaltic waves Segmental contractions occur for short distances only
along the small intestine Peristaltic waves occur for variable distances to cause the chyme to move along
the small intestine.
The nurse has just completed palpitation maneuvers for lymph nodes on a 75-year-old female client.
Which findings are considered normal for this elderly client?
A. Nodes are non-palpable.
B. Axillary nodes feel soft and fatty.
C. Nodes feel ropey and rubbery.
D. Inguinal nodes are enlarged and warm to the touch. - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct answer is
A. Normal lymph nodes are non-palpable.
A women comes to the clinic for her first prenatal visit. The nurse is conducting a health history and the
women begins to cry when asked about previous pregnancies. Which response is best for the nurse to
provide?
A. "Why don't I come back in a few minutes after you are more composed." B. Offer a tissue and sit
quietly until the crying subsides.
C. Allow the client to compose herself then change the subject.
D. "I'm so sorry that I made you cry. I didn't mean to upset you." - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct
answer C. Try always to listen to the patient when she is in a bad mood or wants to express her feeling.
While performing a physical assessment, the nurse is unable to palpate the client's pedal pulses. Which
action should the nurse take?
A. Apply warm blankets to both feet.
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B. Palpate pulse points with legs dependent.
C. Notify the healthcare provider.
D. Use a doppler ultrasonic stethoscope. - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct answer is D. Doppler
ultrasonic stethoscope is used when the nurse couldn't palpate a pedal pulse of a client.
A homeless male client with a history of alcohol abuse had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) 10 years
ago that resulted in left hemiparesis. Today he is complaining of pain in his left leg, is afebrile, has 4+
pitting edema in the lower left leg, and minimal swelling of the right leg. Which action should the nurse
implement first?
A. Inspect legs for infection of trauma.
B. Obtain a blood alcohol level.
C. Complete a mental status exam.
D. Inquire about dietary salt intake. - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct answer is A. Since it is a single
leg, the nurse has to rule out any trauma of infection especially the left side for the patient is awakened.
The nurse is assessing a client for goiter and is unable to observe the thyroid gland. Which action should
the nurse take?
A. Defer the thyroid exam and observe the client for signs of myxedema.
B. Document that thyroid gland size is normal with no visible goiter.
C. Ask the client to swallow while palpating along the sides of the trachea. D. Palpate deeply and firmly
over the location of the thyroid gland. - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct answer is C. To palpate a
client thyroid gland: Use one hand to slightly retract the sternocleidomastoid muscle while using the
other to palpate the thyroid. Have the patient swallow a sip of water as you palpate, feeling for the
upward movement of the thyroid gland.
While completing an admission assessment for a client with gastrointestinal bleeding, the nurse inspects
the perineal area and anus. Which findings indicates a normal appearance of the anus?
A. Increased pigmentation and coarse skin.
B. Flap of tissue at sphincter.
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C. Hypotonic tone of the anal sphincter. D. Dimpled area above anus. - CORRECT ANSWERS
Correct answer is A
Which focused assessment technique should the nurse use for a client admitted with possible
dehydration?
A. Press skin over a bony prominence.
B. Grasp skin fold of the posterior forearm.
C. Check hands for parchment-like appearance.
D. Measure the circumference of the calf. - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct answer is B. Skin turgor
is assessed by firsts grasping a fold of skin on the back of a patient's hand
The nurse begins a client's musculoskeletal assessment. While using the technique of inspection, the
nurse assesses for which possible findings? (Select all that apply)
A. Osteopenia.
B. Kyphosis.
C. Atrophy.
D. Contracture.
E. Crepitus - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct answers are B, C, and D.
A client comes to the clinic due to shoulder discomfort and intermittent pain while swimming today. To
assist normal range of motion (ROM) of the client's shoulder, which assessment techniques should the
nurse ask the client to perform?
A. Alternate both index fingers to tough the tip of nose accurately.
B. Extend arms up to 180 degrees besides the ears.
C. Extend arms straight out and hold without drifting.
D. Hold arms up at 90 degree while arms are pushed downward - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct
answer is D.
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The nurse completes palpitation of the abdomen on an older adult client. Which finding is considered
normal for the client? A. Non-tender.
B. Gallop.
C. Thrill.
D. Peristaltic waves. - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct answer is D. The small intestine undergoes
segmental contractions and peristaltic waves Segmental contractions occur for short distances only
along the small intestine Peristaltic waves occur for variable distances to cause the chyme to move along
the small intestine.
The nurse has just completed palpitation maneuvers for lymph nodes on a 75-year-old female client.
Which findings are considered normal for this elderly client?
A. Nodes are non-palpable.
B. Axillary nodes feel soft and fatty.
C. Nodes feel ropey and rubbery.
D. Inguinal nodes are enlarged and warm to the touch. - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct answer is
A. Normal lymph nodes are non-palpable.
A women comes to the clinic for her first prenatal visit. The nurse is conducting a health history and the
women begins to cry when asked about previous pregnancies. Which response is best for the nurse to
provide?
A. "Why don't I come back in a few minutes after you are more composed." B. Offer a tissue and sit
quietly until the crying subsides.
C. Allow the client to compose herself then change the subject.
D. "I'm so sorry that I made you cry. I didn't mean to upset you." - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct
answer C. Try always to listen to the patient when she is in a bad mood or wants to express her feeling.
While performing a physical assessment, the nurse is unable to palpate the client's pedal pulses. Which
action should the nurse take?
A. Apply warm blankets to both feet.
,HESI V2 HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST
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B. Palpate pulse points with legs dependent.
C. Notify the healthcare provider.
D. Use a doppler ultrasonic stethoscope. - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct answer is D. Doppler
ultrasonic stethoscope is used when the nurse couldn't palpate a pedal pulse of a client.
A homeless male client with a history of alcohol abuse had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) 10 years
ago that resulted in left hemiparesis. Today he is complaining of pain in his left leg, is afebrile, has 4+
pitting edema in the lower left leg, and minimal swelling of the right leg. Which action should the nurse
implement first?
A. Inspect legs for infection of trauma.
B. Obtain a blood alcohol level.
C. Complete a mental status exam.
D. Inquire about dietary salt intake. - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct answer is A. Since it is a single
leg, the nurse has to rule out any trauma of infection especially the left side for the patient is awakened.
The nurse is assessing a client for goiter and is unable to observe the thyroid gland. Which action should
the nurse take?
A. Defer the thyroid exam and observe the client for signs of myxedema.
B. Document that thyroid gland size is normal with no visible goiter.
C. Ask the client to swallow while palpating along the sides of the trachea. D. Palpate deeply and firmly
over the location of the thyroid gland. - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct answer is C. To palpate a
client thyroid gland: Use one hand to slightly retract the sternocleidomastoid muscle while using the
other to palpate the thyroid. Have the patient swallow a sip of water as you palpate, feeling for the
upward movement of the thyroid gland.
While completing an admission assessment for a client with gastrointestinal bleeding, the nurse inspects
the perineal area and anus. Which findings indicates a normal appearance of the anus?
A. Increased pigmentation and coarse skin.
B. Flap of tissue at sphincter.
, HESI V2 HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
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GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
C. Hypotonic tone of the anal sphincter. D. Dimpled area above anus. - CORRECT ANSWERS
Correct answer is A
Which focused assessment technique should the nurse use for a client admitted with possible
dehydration?
A. Press skin over a bony prominence.
B. Grasp skin fold of the posterior forearm.
C. Check hands for parchment-like appearance.
D. Measure the circumference of the calf. - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct answer is B. Skin turgor
is assessed by firsts grasping a fold of skin on the back of a patient's hand
The nurse begins a client's musculoskeletal assessment. While using the technique of inspection, the
nurse assesses for which possible findings? (Select all that apply)
A. Osteopenia.
B. Kyphosis.
C. Atrophy.
D. Contracture.
E. Crepitus - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct answers are B, C, and D.
A client comes to the clinic due to shoulder discomfort and intermittent pain while swimming today. To
assist normal range of motion (ROM) of the client's shoulder, which assessment techniques should the
nurse ask the client to perform?
A. Alternate both index fingers to tough the tip of nose accurately.
B. Extend arms up to 180 degrees besides the ears.
C. Extend arms straight out and hold without drifting.
D. Hold arms up at 90 degree while arms are pushed downward - CORRECT ANSWERS Correct
answer is D.
