HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXIT /HEALTH
ASSESSMENT HESI EXIT ACTUAL EXAM 70
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The nurse is caring for a A
patient with chronic lower
back pain. The nurse
knows that the most
reliable indicator of pain in
this client is:
The patient is reporting
"6/10" pain.
The patient is refusing to
get out of bed.
The patient is refusing to
eat breakfast.
The patient's heart rate is
90 beats per minute.
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Which of the following B
actions should the nurse The patient's arm should be supported at heart level.
take to ensure an accurate Separate BP readings may need to be taken, but not
blood pressure (BP) one right after the other. The length of the BP bladder
reading? should equal 80% of the arm circumferen
Ensure the width of the BP
cuff is equal to 80% of the
arm circumference.
Ensure the client's back is
supported and feet are
flat on the ground.
Take two BP readings 20
seconds apart.
Ensure that the patient's
arm is above heart level.
The nurse obtains which A
piece of data during the
general survey?
Client is alert and calm.
Client's heart rate is 80
beats per minute.
Client's body mass index
(BMI) is 30.
Client's lung sounds are
"clear" to auscultation.
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A man is at the clinic for a A
complete physical exam.
He states that he is "very
anxious". What steps can
the nurse take to make him
more comfortable?
Appear confident and
unhurried during the
exam.
Measure vital signs at the
end to allow the patient
sufficient time to relax.
Let him leave his clothes
on during the examination.
Obtain another nurse to
examine the patient.
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