NSG 121 HESI Final Exam (Latest Update
) Health Assessment Questions
& Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct –
Herzing university
Snellen Test - Correct answer Tests for far vision & visual acuity.
Snellen test, measure and place a mark or piece of masking tape on the floor 6 m
(about 20 ft) from the chart
Tinnitus - Correct answer Tinnitus: buzzing or ringing in one or both ears that does not
correspond with external sound
Conductive Hearing Loss - Correct answer BC that is longer than or the same as AC is
evidence of conductive hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss on one side may indicate
external or middle ear disease. Patients with conductive hearing loss should have an
assessment of the auricle and external auditory canal to look for blockage
,Assessment of Mouth/Tongue - Correct answer Holding a light in the nondominant
hand and a tongue blade in the dominant one, gently separate areas to fully inspect the
buccal mucosa, noting color and pigmentation
Small, isolated, white or yellow papules (Fordyce granules) may be noted on the
cheeks, tongue, and lips. These sebaceous cysts or salivary tissues are insignificant
Newborn Temperature - Correct answer 97.7 F to 98.6 F (36.5 C to 37 C)
Newborn Flaring Nares - Correct answer Nasal flaring is a sign of respiratory distress
ADLs - Correct answer Mobility impairments affecting activities of daily living (ADLs)
and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
Carotene Rich Foods - Correct answer The richest sources of beta-carotene are
yellow, orange, and green leafy fruits and vegetables (such as carrots, spinach,
lettuce, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cantaloupe, and winter squash). In general,
the more intense the color of the fruit or vegetable, the more beta-carotene it has
, APGAR - Correct answer 1 min & 5 min
7-10 indicates vigorous newborn adapting well
If the 5-minute score is less than 7, continue to score every 5 minutes up to 20
minutes until the score is above 7, the newborn is intubated, or the newborn is
transferred to the nursery.
A score of 4-6 indicates the newborn is moderately depressed, and 0-3 indicates
severe respiratory depression and requires observation and care in a NICU.
Pregnancy Weight Gain - Correct answer A simple rule of thumb for a woman of
normal prepregnant weight is that she will gain about 10 lb by 20 weeks and about 1
lb/week for the remaining 20 weeks, for a total of 25-30 lb
Pregnancy Back Pain - Correct answer Backache due to breast changes
Backaches are common during the second and third trimesters, partly from lumbar
lordosis of pregnancy and partly from poor back support when lifting or sleeping.
Increased weight from the fetus and breast tissue, with the accompanying change in
the center of gravity, places increased strain on the abdominal muscles. Teach the
pregnant woman exercises to strengthen her abdominal muscles (pelvic tilts), and
) Health Assessment Questions
& Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct –
Herzing university
Snellen Test - Correct answer Tests for far vision & visual acuity.
Snellen test, measure and place a mark or piece of masking tape on the floor 6 m
(about 20 ft) from the chart
Tinnitus - Correct answer Tinnitus: buzzing or ringing in one or both ears that does not
correspond with external sound
Conductive Hearing Loss - Correct answer BC that is longer than or the same as AC is
evidence of conductive hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss on one side may indicate
external or middle ear disease. Patients with conductive hearing loss should have an
assessment of the auricle and external auditory canal to look for blockage
,Assessment of Mouth/Tongue - Correct answer Holding a light in the nondominant
hand and a tongue blade in the dominant one, gently separate areas to fully inspect the
buccal mucosa, noting color and pigmentation
Small, isolated, white or yellow papules (Fordyce granules) may be noted on the
cheeks, tongue, and lips. These sebaceous cysts or salivary tissues are insignificant
Newborn Temperature - Correct answer 97.7 F to 98.6 F (36.5 C to 37 C)
Newborn Flaring Nares - Correct answer Nasal flaring is a sign of respiratory distress
ADLs - Correct answer Mobility impairments affecting activities of daily living (ADLs)
and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
Carotene Rich Foods - Correct answer The richest sources of beta-carotene are
yellow, orange, and green leafy fruits and vegetables (such as carrots, spinach,
lettuce, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cantaloupe, and winter squash). In general,
the more intense the color of the fruit or vegetable, the more beta-carotene it has
, APGAR - Correct answer 1 min & 5 min
7-10 indicates vigorous newborn adapting well
If the 5-minute score is less than 7, continue to score every 5 minutes up to 20
minutes until the score is above 7, the newborn is intubated, or the newborn is
transferred to the nursery.
A score of 4-6 indicates the newborn is moderately depressed, and 0-3 indicates
severe respiratory depression and requires observation and care in a NICU.
Pregnancy Weight Gain - Correct answer A simple rule of thumb for a woman of
normal prepregnant weight is that she will gain about 10 lb by 20 weeks and about 1
lb/week for the remaining 20 weeks, for a total of 25-30 lb
Pregnancy Back Pain - Correct answer Backache due to breast changes
Backaches are common during the second and third trimesters, partly from lumbar
lordosis of pregnancy and partly from poor back support when lifting or sleeping.
Increased weight from the fetus and breast tissue, with the accompanying change in
the center of gravity, places increased strain on the abdominal muscles. Teach the
pregnant woman exercises to strengthen her abdominal muscles (pelvic tilts), and
