2025 HESI Physical Assessment Practice Test – Expert-Designed for Nursing School Success
A nurse is assessing a client during a regular checkup. The client complains of a moderate decrease in
food intake over the past 3 weeks, a 4-kilogram weight loss, and a decrease in mobility. The client had a
bout of acute bronchitis 1 month ago and has recently been diagnosed with mild dementia. The body
mass index of the client is 21. What is the total score of the client according to the mini nutritional
assessment (MNA)? Record your answer as a whole number. - (ANSWER)5.
Which diagnosis made by the nurse is helpful in providing the right nursing interventions for the client? -
(ANSWER)The nurse identifies that the client is not aware of perineal care and has impaired skin
integrity.
A 50-year-old client with a 30-year history of smoking reports a chronic cough and shortness of breath
related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The clinical data on admission are as follows: a
heart rate of 100, a blood pressure of 138/82, a respiratory rate of 32, a tympanic temperature 36.8 °C,
and an oxygen saturation of 80%. Which vital signs obtained by the nurse during the therapy indicates a
positive outcome? Select all that apply. - (ANSWER)3. Respiratory rate: 14
4. Blood pressure: 110/70
5. Oxygen saturation: 96%
A client is admitted to the hospital after an accident. The nurse uses the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) with
the client. The client is alert and opens his or her eyes when there is a sound or when someone talks.
When questions are asked, the client answers in a confused manner. The client obeys commands, such
as being asked to move a leg. What would be the client's total score? Record your answer using a whole
number. - (ANSWER)13
While conducting an assessment, the nurse finds that the client shivers uncontrollably and experiences
memory loss, depression, and poor judgment. What might the client's body temperature be? -
(ANSWER)33° C
The community nurse is assessing an elderly client who lives alone at home. The nurse finds that the
client refrains from physical activity for fear of falling when walking. Which interventions by the nurse
are most beneficial to promote a healthy lifestyle? Select all that apply. - (ANSWER)
, 2025 HESI Physical Assessment Practice Test – Expert-Designed for Nursing School Success
A nursing student is taking down notes about the domain of nursing. Which points have been correctly
noted by the nursing student? Select all that apply. - (ANSWER)2.The domain of nursing provides both a
practical and theoretical aspect of the discipline
4 . The domain is the knowledge of nursing practice as well as the knowledge of nursing history, nursing
theory, education, and research.
5.The domain of nursing gives nurses a comprehensive perspective that allows them to identify and
treat a client's healthcare needs at all levels and in all healthcare settings.
A registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral
Development. Which information provided by the registered nurse regarding Postconventional
Reasoning needs correction? - (ANSWER)2. "In this level, emphasis is given on social rules and a
community-centered approach."
A client says "I feel frustrated because I do not spend enough time with my partner because of my job."
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level of need does the given scenario refer? -
(ANSWER)3. The given scenario relates to the third level that includes love and belonging needs
A hospital management group selects subjects for a study in order to test the effect of cardiopulmonary
exercise on obesity. A nurse collects the data, including the clients' age, gender, ethnicity, and health
problems, and anticipates the interrelation from the data. Which element of the evidence-based study
includes this information? - (ANSWER)4. Manuscript narrative
The healthcare team of a hospital postpones a discussion regarding the discharge of a young Hispanic
client because the client's culture strongly believes that older family members and other relatives should
be consulted on important health-related matters. Which nursing theory does the healthcare team
abide by? - (ANSWER)3. Leininger's theory
The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a stroke. The primary health care provider has
referred the client for rehabilitative care. Which interventions by the nurse help to make a successful
referral process? Select all that apply. - (ANSWER)Correct 3
Explain the need for referral to the client and family.
Correct 4
Provide the referral with adequate client information.
A nurse is assessing a client during a regular checkup. The client complains of a moderate decrease in
food intake over the past 3 weeks, a 4-kilogram weight loss, and a decrease in mobility. The client had a
bout of acute bronchitis 1 month ago and has recently been diagnosed with mild dementia. The body
mass index of the client is 21. What is the total score of the client according to the mini nutritional
assessment (MNA)? Record your answer as a whole number. - (ANSWER)5.
Which diagnosis made by the nurse is helpful in providing the right nursing interventions for the client? -
(ANSWER)The nurse identifies that the client is not aware of perineal care and has impaired skin
integrity.
A 50-year-old client with a 30-year history of smoking reports a chronic cough and shortness of breath
related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The clinical data on admission are as follows: a
heart rate of 100, a blood pressure of 138/82, a respiratory rate of 32, a tympanic temperature 36.8 °C,
and an oxygen saturation of 80%. Which vital signs obtained by the nurse during the therapy indicates a
positive outcome? Select all that apply. - (ANSWER)3. Respiratory rate: 14
4. Blood pressure: 110/70
5. Oxygen saturation: 96%
A client is admitted to the hospital after an accident. The nurse uses the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) with
the client. The client is alert and opens his or her eyes when there is a sound or when someone talks.
When questions are asked, the client answers in a confused manner. The client obeys commands, such
as being asked to move a leg. What would be the client's total score? Record your answer using a whole
number. - (ANSWER)13
While conducting an assessment, the nurse finds that the client shivers uncontrollably and experiences
memory loss, depression, and poor judgment. What might the client's body temperature be? -
(ANSWER)33° C
The community nurse is assessing an elderly client who lives alone at home. The nurse finds that the
client refrains from physical activity for fear of falling when walking. Which interventions by the nurse
are most beneficial to promote a healthy lifestyle? Select all that apply. - (ANSWER)
, 2025 HESI Physical Assessment Practice Test – Expert-Designed for Nursing School Success
A nursing student is taking down notes about the domain of nursing. Which points have been correctly
noted by the nursing student? Select all that apply. - (ANSWER)2.The domain of nursing provides both a
practical and theoretical aspect of the discipline
4 . The domain is the knowledge of nursing practice as well as the knowledge of nursing history, nursing
theory, education, and research.
5.The domain of nursing gives nurses a comprehensive perspective that allows them to identify and
treat a client's healthcare needs at all levels and in all healthcare settings.
A registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral
Development. Which information provided by the registered nurse regarding Postconventional
Reasoning needs correction? - (ANSWER)2. "In this level, emphasis is given on social rules and a
community-centered approach."
A client says "I feel frustrated because I do not spend enough time with my partner because of my job."
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level of need does the given scenario refer? -
(ANSWER)3. The given scenario relates to the third level that includes love and belonging needs
A hospital management group selects subjects for a study in order to test the effect of cardiopulmonary
exercise on obesity. A nurse collects the data, including the clients' age, gender, ethnicity, and health
problems, and anticipates the interrelation from the data. Which element of the evidence-based study
includes this information? - (ANSWER)4. Manuscript narrative
The healthcare team of a hospital postpones a discussion regarding the discharge of a young Hispanic
client because the client's culture strongly believes that older family members and other relatives should
be consulted on important health-related matters. Which nursing theory does the healthcare team
abide by? - (ANSWER)3. Leininger's theory
The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a stroke. The primary health care provider has
referred the client for rehabilitative care. Which interventions by the nurse help to make a successful
referral process? Select all that apply. - (ANSWER)Correct 3
Explain the need for referral to the client and family.
Correct 4
Provide the referral with adequate client information.
