HESI Health Assessment Exam Version 3
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HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM VERSION 3 | COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST 2026-2027 UPDATE- GRADED
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1. The registered nurse (RN) recognizes
which client group is at the greatest
risk for developing a urinary tract in-
fection (UTI)? (Rank from highest risk
to lowest risk.)
- School-aged females
- Older males
- Older females
- Adolescent males
1. older females
2. school-aged females
3. older males
4. adolescent males
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, 2. The registered nurse (RN) is interview-
ing a female client who states she has
a persistent productive cough during
the winter caused by bronchitis. Which
additional finding should the RN as-
sess for bronchitis?
A.) Phlegm production & wheezing
B.) Smoking history
C.) Hemoptysis
D.) Night sweats
A.) phlegm production & wheezing
3. 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.
HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM VERSION 3 | COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST 2026-2027 UPDATE- GRADED
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A.) The development of resistant
strains of TB are decreased with a
combination of drugs.
B.) Compliance to the medication reg-
imen is challenging but should be
maintained.
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.
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, 4. A client with progressive hearing loss
appears distressed when the regis-
tered nurse (RN) asks open-ended
questions about the client's health his-
tory. 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 sur-
rounding the client.
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 regu-
lar tone is easier for a client to understand than
increasing the volume of speech. If a client shows
signs of confusion, rephrasing the question, in-
stead of repeating, should be done to decrease
client anxiety and facilitate understanding.
HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM VERSION 3 | COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST 2026-2027 UPDATE- GRADED
A+
5. The registered nurse (RN) is adminis-
tering 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.
C.) Somatization.
D.) Akathisia.
B.) Dystonia
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, 6. An older client is admitted to the hos-
pital with severe diarrhea. The regis-
tered nurse (RN) is completing an as-
sessment 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
B.) Orthostatic hypotension.
Orthostatic hypotension can be a sign of fluid vol-
ume deficit in an older client who has experienced
severe diarrhea.
7. The registered nurse (RN) notifies the
spouse of a client who was admit-
ted to hospice with shallow respira-
tions, of a change in the client's con-
dition. Over the past hour , the client's
B.) Denial.
The spouse is exhibiting the first stage of denial
of Kubler-Ross's grief model by ignoring that the
client's death is imminent.
HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM VERSION 3 | COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST 2026-2027 UPDATE- GRADED
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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 dis-
playing during the visit?
A.) Acceptance.
B.) Denial.
C.) Bargaining.
D.) Depression.
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Unabridged Formatted Document • Complete Practice Exam Edition
HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM VERSION 3 | COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST 2026-2027 UPDATE- GRADED
A+
1. The registered nurse (RN) recognizes
which client group is at the greatest
risk for developing a urinary tract in-
fection (UTI)? (Rank from highest risk
to lowest risk.)
- School-aged females
- Older males
- Older females
- Adolescent males
1. older females
2. school-aged females
3. older males
4. adolescent males
Davieacademia • HESI Health Assessment Exam Version 3 Page 1 of 34
, 2. The registered nurse (RN) is interview-
ing a female client who states she has
a persistent productive cough during
the winter caused by bronchitis. Which
additional finding should the RN as-
sess for bronchitis?
A.) Phlegm production & wheezing
B.) Smoking history
C.) Hemoptysis
D.) Night sweats
A.) phlegm production & wheezing
3. 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.
HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM VERSION 3 | COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST 2026-2027 UPDATE- GRADED
A+
A.) The development of resistant
strains of TB are decreased with a
combination of drugs.
B.) Compliance to the medication reg-
imen is challenging but should be
maintained.
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.
Davieacademia • HESI Health Assessment Exam Version 3 Page 2 of 34
, 4. A client with progressive hearing loss
appears distressed when the regis-
tered nurse (RN) asks open-ended
questions about the client's health his-
tory. 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 sur-
rounding the client.
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 regu-
lar tone is easier for a client to understand than
increasing the volume of speech. If a client shows
signs of confusion, rephrasing the question, in-
stead of repeating, should be done to decrease
client anxiety and facilitate understanding.
HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM VERSION 3 | COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST 2026-2027 UPDATE- GRADED
A+
5. The registered nurse (RN) is adminis-
tering 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.
C.) Somatization.
D.) Akathisia.
B.) Dystonia
Davieacademia • HESI Health Assessment Exam Version 3 Page 3 of 34
, 6. An older client is admitted to the hos-
pital with severe diarrhea. The regis-
tered nurse (RN) is completing an as-
sessment 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
B.) Orthostatic hypotension.
Orthostatic hypotension can be a sign of fluid vol-
ume deficit in an older client who has experienced
severe diarrhea.
7. The registered nurse (RN) notifies the
spouse of a client who was admit-
ted to hospice with shallow respira-
tions, of a change in the client's con-
dition. Over the past hour , the client's
B.) Denial.
The spouse is exhibiting the first stage of denial
of Kubler-Ross's grief model by ignoring that the
client's death is imminent.
HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM VERSION 3 | COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST 2026-2027 UPDATE- GRADED
A+
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 dis-
playing during the visit?
A.) Acceptance.
B.) Denial.
C.) Bargaining.
D.) Depression.
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