HESI RN HEALTH ASSESSMENT LATEST EXAM 2022-2024/ HEALTH
ASSESSMENT HESI EXIT EXAM 2022-2023 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1.During a mental status examination, the nurse wants to assess a patient’s affect.
The nurse should askthe patient which question?
“How do you feel today?”
2.The nurse is planning to assess new memory with a patient. The best way for
the nurse to do thiswould be to:
Give him the Four Unrelated Words Test.
3.A 45-year-old woman is at the clinic for a mental status assessment. In giving
her the Four UnrelatedWords Test, the nurse would be concerned if she could not
four unrelated words .
Recall; after a 30-minute delay
4.During a mental status assessment, which question by the nurse would
best assess a person’sjudgment?
“Tell me what you plan to do once you are discharged from the hospital.”
5.Which of these individuals would the nurse consider at highest risk for a suicide
attempt?
Older adult man who tells the nurse that he is going to “join his wife in
heaven” tomorrow andplans to use a gun
6.When reviewing the use of alcohol by older adults, the nurse notes that older
adults have severalcharacteristics that can increase the risk of alcohol use.
Which would increase the bioavailability ofalcohol in the blood for longer
periods in the older adult?
Decreased liver and kidney functioning
7.During an assessment, the nurse asks a female patient, “How many alcoholic
drinks do you have aweek?” Which answer by the patient would indicate atrisk drinking?
“I have seven or eight drinks a week, but I never get drunk.”

8.The nurse is asking an adolescent about illicit substance abuse. The
adolescent answers, “Yes, I’veused marijuana at parties with my friends.”
What is the next question the nurse should ask?
“When was the last time you used marijuana?”
9.The nurse has completed an assessment on a patient who came to the clinic for a
leg injury. As a resultof the assessment, the nurse has determined that the patient
has at-risk alcohol use. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
State, “You are drinking more than is medically safe. I strongly
recommend that you quitdrinking, and I’m willing to help you.”

A patient is brought to the emergency department. He is restless, has dilated
pupils, is sweating, hasa runny nose and tearing eyes, and complains of muscle
and joint pains. His girlfriend thinks he has influenza, but she became concerned
when his temperature went up to 39.4° C. She admits that he has been a heavy
drug user, but he has been trying to stop on his own. The nurse suspects that the
patient isexperiencing withdrawal symptoms from which substance?
Heroin
Patient taking ipratropium reports nausea, blurred vision, has, insomnia
after using the inhaler. RNaction to implement

withhold med and report symptoms

A patient has suddenly developed shortness of breath and appears to be in
significant respiratory distress. After calling the physician and placing the patient
on oxygen, which of these actions is the bestfor the nurse to take when further
assessing the patient?
Bilaterally percuss the thorax, noting any differences in percussion tones.
The nurse is teaching a class on basic assessment skills. Which of these
statements is true regardingthe stethoscope and its use?
Although the stethoscope does not magnify sound, it does block out
extraneous room noise.
The nurse is preparing to use a stethoscope for auscultation. Which
statement is true regarding thediaphragm of the stethoscope? The diaphragm:
Is used to listen for high-pitched sounds.
Before auscultating the abdomen for the presence of bowel sounds on a
patient, the nurse should:
Check the temperature of the room, and offer blankets to the patient if he
or she feels cold.
While measuring a patient’s blood pressure, the nurse recalls that certain
factors, such as
, help determine blood pressure.
Peripheral vascular resistance

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2022 HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM VERSION
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|AGRADE
Question 1:
A 29 year old male client informs the nurse that he came to the clinic to see if, “Maybe I have
lung cancer or something,” and wants to get checked out since, “I can’t seem to get rid of this
body-wracking dry cough that has been hanging around for the last six weeks.” Which
computer documentation of this client’s concerns should the nurse enter?
A. Presents with a hacking non-productive cough of 6 weeks duration.
B. Describe having a “body-wracking dry cough” of 6 weeks duration.
C. Expresses concern of “lung cancer” symptoms for last 6 weeks.
D. Young adult male presents with fears that he has “lung cancer”
Correct answer is B, as assessment process includes chief complaint which is how the patient
describe why he is here in the hospital or clinic and can’t include diagnosis.
Question 2:
A 75-year-old client with a recent history of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) presents with
right hemiparesis. The nurse tests the deep tendon reflexes on the right side and elicits a brisk
4+ response. Which interpretation of this finding is accurate?
A. A normal reflex response.
B. Absent or sluggish response consistent with a lower motor neuron lesion.
C. Flaccid paralysis.
D. Hyperactive response consistent with an upper motor neuron disorder.
Correct answer is D, brisk 4+ response is correlated with hyperactive response.
Question 3:
The nurse examines a client’s abdomen. Which finding indicates an abnormal response when
palpating the spleen?
A. Pain notes when palpating McBurney’s point.
B. Tip of spleen palpable when client is asked to forcefully exhale.
C. Rebound tenderness with compression over right upper quadrant.
D. Firm mass palpated at bottom of left rib cage.
Correct answer is D. McBurney’s point is related to appendicitis and not spleen.

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Question 4:
In auscultating for the presence of a carotid artery bruit, the nurse places the bell of the
stethoscope at which location?
Question 5:
A male client arrives at the clinic for follow-up health assessment after recent antibiotic
treatment for pneumonia without hospitalization. Which technique should the nurse
implement to assess for adventitious lung sounds?
A. Use the bell of the stethoscope to listen to the lung fields over lower lobes.
B. Have the client lay flat while listening to the anterior surface of the chest.
C. Press the stethoscope’s diaphragm firmly on the skin over each lung field.
D. Shave all chest hair that may distort sounds heard through the diaphragm.
Correct answer is C. The nurse should listen to all lungs fields during assessment and move from
side to side during auscultation.

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Question 6:
A client with streptococcus pharyngitis reports high fever, difficulty swallowing and a muffled
voice. Which complication should the nurse suspect?
A. Foreign body obstruction.
B. Laryngeal polyps.
C. Peritonsillar abscess.
D. Nasal polyps.
Correct answer is C. Since infections are associated with abscesses and pus.
Question 7:
The nurse is obtaining a health history for a client prior to a scheduled cholecystectomy. While
interviewing the client, which assessment technique should the nurse use when asking about
the client’s use of illegal drugs and alcohol?
A. Obtain a drug using screen to verify legitimacy of client’s stated history.
B. Allow the client to decline answering social questions.
C. Ask specifically about alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and amounts.
D. Use the term illegal or illicit to describe street drugs.
Correct answer is C. When interviewing the patient, questions should be clear and specific.
Question 8:
The nurse applies pressure over an area of the lower abdomen where the client reports pain.
The client denies pain upon palpation, but reports pain when the pressure is released. What
action should the nurse implement?
A. Offer to administer a laxative prescribed for PRN use.
B. Obtain a prescription to catheterize the client’s bladder.
C. Instruct the client in distraction and relation techniques.
D. Notify the healthcare provider of the rebound tenderness.
Correct answer is D. As this could be a sign of appendicitis.

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b) The stethoscope does not magnify sound but does block out extraneous room noise.
c) The fit and quality of the stethoscope are not as important as its ability to magnify sound.
d) The ideal tubing length should be 22 inches to dampen distortion of sound.
4) The nurse is preparing to use a stethoscope for auscultation. Which statement is true regarding
the diaphragm of the stethoscope?
a) The diaphragm is used to listen for high-pitched sounds.
b) The diaphragm is used to listen for low-pitched sounds.
c) The diaphragm should be held lightly against the person’s skin to block out low-pitched
sounds.
d) The diaphragm should be held lightly against the person’s skin to listen for extra heart sounds
and murmurs.
5) Before auscultating the abdomen for the presence of bowel sounds on a patient, the nurse
should:
a) Warm the end piece of the stethoscope by placing it in warm water
b) Leave the gown on so that the patient does not get chilled during the examination
c) Make sure that the bell side of the stethoscope is turned to the ―on‖ position
d) Check the temperature of the room and offer blankets to the patient if he or she feels
cold
6) The nurse will use which technique of assessment to determine the presence of crepitus,
swelling, and pulsations?
a) Palpation b) Inspection
c) Percussion d) Auscultation

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7) The nurse is preparing to use an otoscope for an examination. Which statement is true
regarding the otoscope?
a) The otoscope is often used to direct light onto the sinuses.
b) The otoscope uses a short, broad speculum to help visualize the ear.
c) The otoscope is used to examine the structures of the internal ear.
d) The otoscope directs light into the ear canal and onto the tympanic membrane.
8) An examiner is using an ophthalmoscope to examine a patient’s eyes. The patient has
astigmatism and is nearsighted. The use of which of these techniques would indicate that the
examination is being performed correctly?
a) Using the large full circle of light when assessing pupils that are not dilated
b) Rotating the lens selector dial to the black numbers to compensate for astigmatism
c) Using the grid on the lens aperture dial to visualize the external structures of the eye
d) Rotating the lens selector dial to bring the object into focus
9) The nurse is unable to palpate the right radial pulse on a patient. The best action would be to:
a) Auscultate over the area with a fetoscope
b) Use a goniometer to measure the pulsations
c) Use a Doppler device to check for pulsations over the area
d) Check for the presence of pulsations with a stethoscope
10) The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment. The correct action by the nurse is
reflected by which statement?
a) The nurse performs the examination from the left side of the bed.

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b) The nurse examines tender or painful areas first to help relieve the patient’s anxiety.
c) The nurse follows the same examination sequence regardless of the patient’s age or condition.
d) The nurse organizes the assessment so that the patient does not change positions too
often.
11) A man is at the clinic for a physical examination. He states that he is ―very anxious‖ about
the physical examination. What steps can the nurse take to make him more comfortable?
a) Appear unhurried and confident when examining him.
b) Stay in the room when he undresses in case he needs assistance.
c) Ask him to change into an examining gown and take off his undergarments.
d) Defer measuring vital signs until the end of the examination, which allows him time to
become comfortable.
12) When performing a physical examination, safety must be considered to protect the examiner
and the patient against the spread of infection. Which of these statements describes the most
appropriate action the nurse should take when performing a physical examination?
a) There is no need to wash one’s hands after removing gloves, as long as the gloves are still
intact.
b) Wash hands before and after every physical patient encounter.
c) Wash hands between the examination of each body system to prevent the spread of bacteria
from one part of the body to another.

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VERSION 2

1) The nurse hears bilateral louder, longer, and lower tones when percussing over the lungs of a
4-year old child. What should the nurse do next?
a) Palpate over the area for increased pain and tenderness.
b) Ask the child to take shallow breaths and percuss over the area again.
c) Refer the child immediately because of an increased amount of air in the lungs.
d) Consider this a normal finding for a child this age and proceed with the examination.
2) A patient has suddenly developed shortness of breath and appears to be in significant
respiratory distress. After putting a call in to the physician and placing the patient on oxygen,
which of these is the best action for the nurse to take when assessing the patient further?
a) Count the patient9srespirations.
b) Percuss the thorax bilaterally, noting any differences in percussion tones.
c) Call for a chest x-ray and wait for the results before beginning an assessment.
d) Inspect the thorax for any new masses and bleeding associated with respirations.
3) The nurse is teaching a class on basic assessment skills. Which of these statements is true
regarding the stethoscope and its use?
a) The slope of the earpieces should point posteriorly (toward the occiput).
b) The stethoscope does not magnify sound but does block out extraneous room noise.
c) The fit and quality of the stethoscope are not as important as its ability to magnify sound.
d) The ideal tubing length should be 22 inches to dampen distortion of sound.
4) The nurse is preparing to use a stethoscope for auscultation. Which statement is true regarding
the diaphragm of the stethoscope?
a) The diaphragm is used to listen for high-pitched sounds.
b) The diaphragm is used to listen for low-pitched sounds.
c) The diaphragm should be held lightly against the person9s skin to block out low-pitched
sounds.
d) The diaphragm should be held lightly against the person9s skin to listen for extra heart sounds
and murmurs.
5) Before auscultating the abdomen for the presence of bowel sounds on a patient, the nurse
should:
a) Warm the end piece of the stethoscope by placing it in warm water
b) Leave the gown on so that the patient does not get chilled during the examination
c) Make sure that the bell side of the stethoscope is turned to the <on= position
d) Check the temperature of the room and offer blankets to the patient if he or she feels
cold

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6) The nurse will use which technique of assessment to determine the presence of crepitus,
swelling, and pulsations?
a) Palpation b) Inspection
c) Percussion d) Auscultation

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2023 HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM
VERSION 1 COMPLETE EXAM 160 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|AGRADE

Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous
pylegraphy?
A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day
B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring.
C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every hour for the next 2 days
D) Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health care provider if it
should decrease.
The correct answer is D: Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the
health care provider if it should decrease.
A client has altered renal function and is being treated at home. The nurse recognizes that the
most accurate indicator of fluid balance during the weekly visits is
A) difference in the intake and output
B) changes in the mucous membranes
C) skin turgor
D) weekly weight
The correct answer is D: weekly weight
A client has been diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.Which information is most
important for the nurse to reinforce with the client?
A) It is a condition in which one or more tumors called gastrinomas form in the pancreas or in
the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum)
B) It is critical to report promptly to your health care provider any findings of peptic ulcers
c) Treatment consists of medications to reduce acid and heal any peptic ulcers and, if possible,
surgery to remove any tumors
D) With the average age at diagnosis at 50 years the peptic ulcers may occur at unusual areas of
the stomach or intestine
The correct answer is B: It is critical to report promptly to your health care provider any findings
of peptic ulcers.
A primigravida in the third trimester is hospitalized for preeclampsia. The nurse determines
that the client’s blood pressure is increasing. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Check the protein level in urine
B) Have the client turn to the left side
C) Take the temperature

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D) Monitor the urine output
The correct answer is B: Have the client turn to the left side

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The nurse is caring for a client in atrial fibrillation. The atrial heart rate is 250 and the
ventricular rate is controlled at 75. Which of the following findings is cause for the most
concern?
A) Diminished bowel sounds
B) Loss of appetite
C) A cold, pale lower leg
D) Tachypnea
The correct answer is C: A cold, pale lower leg
The client with infective endocarditis must be assessed frequently by the home health nurse.
Which finding suggests that antibiotic therapy is not effective, and must be reported by the nurse
immediately to the healthcare provider?
A) Nausea and vomiting
B) Fever of 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39.5 degrees Celsius)
C) Diffuse macular rash
D) Muscle tenderness
The correct answer is B: Fever of 103 degrees F (39.5 degrees C)
A client who had a vasectomy is in the post recovery unit at an outpatient clinic. Which of
these points is most important to be reinforced by the nurse?
A) Until the health care provider has determined that your ejaculate doesn’t contain sperm,
continue to use another form of contraception.
B) This procedure doesn’t impede the production of male hormones or the production of sperm in
the testicles. The sperm can no longer enter your semen and no sperm are in your ejaculate.
C) After your vasectomy, strenuous activity needs to be avoided for at least 48 hours. If your
work doesn’t involve hard physical labor, you can return to your job as soon as you feel up to it.
The stitches generally dissolve in seven to ten days.
D) The health care provider at this clinic recommends rest, ice, an athletic supporter or over-thecounter pain medication to relieve any discomfort.
The correct answer is A: Until the health care provider has determined that your ejaculate doesn’t
contain sperm, continue to use another form of contraception.
A client who is to have antineoplastic chemotherapy tells the nurses of a fear of being sick all
the time and wishes to try acupuncture. Which of these beliefs stated by the client would be
incorrect about acupuncture?
A) Some needles go as deep as 3 inches, depending on where they’re placed in the body and what
the treatment is for. The needles usually are left in for 15 to 30 minutes.
B) In traditional Chinese medicine, imbalances in the basic energetic flow of life — known as qi
or chi — are thought to cause illness.
C) The flow of life is believed to flow through major pathways or nerve clusters in your body.
D) By inserting extremely fine needles into some of the over 400 acupuncture points in various
combinations it is believed that energy flow will rebalance to allow the body’s natural healing
mechanisms to take over.

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A 29 year old male client informs the nurse that he came to the clinic to see if,
“Maybe I have lung cancer or something,” and wants to get checked out since, “I
can’t seem to get rid of this body-wracking dry cough that has been hanging around
for the last six weeks.” Which computer documentation of this client’s concerns
should the nurse enter?
A. Presents with a hacking non-productive cough of 6 weeks duration.
B. Describe having a “body-wracking dry cough” of 6 weeks duration.
C. Expresses concern of “lung cancer” symptoms for the last 6 weeks.
D. Young adult male presents with fears that he has “lung cancer” – ANSWERCorrect answer is B, as assessment process includes chief complaint which is how
the patient describe why he is here in the hospital or clinic and can’t include
diagnosis.
A 75-year-old client with a recent history of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
presents with right hemiparesis. The nurse tests the deep tendon reflexes on the
right side and elicits a brisk 4+ response. Which interpretation of this finding is
accurate?
A. A normal reflex response.
B. Absent or sluggish response consistent with a lower motor neuron lesion.
C. Flaccid paralysis.
D. Hyperactive response consistent with an upper motor neuron disorder. –
ANSWER- Correct answer is D, brisk 4+ response is correlated with hyperactive
response
The nurse examines a client’s abdomen. Which finding indicates an abnormal
response when palpating the spleen?
A. Pain notes when palpating McBurney’s point.
B. Tip of spleen palpable when client is asked to forcefully exhale.
C. Rebound tenderness with compression over right upper quadrant.

D. Firm mass palpated at bottom of left rib cage. – ANSWER- Correct answer is D.
McBurney’s point is related to appendicitis and not spleen
A male client arrives at the clinic for follow-up health assessment after recent
antibiotic treatment for pneumonia without hospitalization. Which technique
should the nurse implement to assess for adventitious lung sounds?
A. Use the bell of the stethoscope to listen to the lung fields over lower lobes. B.
Have the client lay flat while listening to the anterior surface of the chest.
C. Press the stethoscope’s diaphragm firmly on the skin over each lung field. D.
Shave all chest hair that may distort sounds heard through the diaphragm. –
ANSWER- Correct answer is C. The nurse should listen to all lungs fields during
assessment and move from side to side during auscultation
A client with streptococcus pharyngitis reports high fever, difficulty swallowing
and a muffled voice. Which complication should the nurse suspect?
A. Foreign body obstruction.
B. Laryngeal polyps.
C. Peritonsillar abscess.
D. Nasal polyps. – ANSWER- Correct answer is C. Since infections are associated
with abscesses and pus
The nurse is obtaining a health history for a client prior to a scheduled
cholecystectomy. While interviewing the client, which assessment technique
should the nurse use when asking about the client’s use of illegal drugs and
alcohol?
A. Obtain a drug using screen to verify legitimacy of client’s stated history.
B. Allow the client to decline answering social questions.
C. Ask specifically about alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and amounts.
D. Use the term illegal or illicit to describe street drugs – ANSWER- Correct
answer is C. When interviewing the patient, questions should be clear and specific
The nurse applies pressure over an area of the lower abdomen where the client
reports pain. The client denies pain upon palpation, but reports pain when the
pressure is released. What action should the nurse implement?
A. Offer to administer a laxative prescribed for PRN use.
B. Obtain a prescription to catheterize the client’s bladder.
C. Instruct the client in distraction and relation techniques.
D. Notify the healthcare provider of the rebound tenderness – ANSWER- Correct
answer is D. As this could be a sign of appendicitis

The nurse is assessing an ulcer on a client’s lower extremity, which is likely the
result of either venous or arterial insufficiency. Which assessment technique
should the nurse use to differentiate the pathophysiology causing the ulcer? A.
Measure the degree of join range of motion in the extremity.
B. Compare the skin turgor of the client’s upper and lower leg.
C. Observe the specific location and appearance of the ulceration.
D. Note any change in the color of the ulcer when the leg is moved – ANSWERCorrect answer is C. Location and appearance of the ulcer would give us the type
(venous vs arterial)
Venous: develop on the inner lower leg, shallow wounds that are large and
irregular edges that slope, red with granular tissue, discoloration with yellow
slough present, shiny skin warm or scaly
Arterial: occur most often on the foot, on the heels and around lateral malleolus,
round shaped, well-defined edges, yellow, brown or black in color, skin pale and
non granulating, deep but may also appear shallow in early stages, skin is thin,
smooth, taut, and dry. Loss of hair on the leg is also common
The nurse is conducting a physical assessment of a young adult. Which
information provides the best indication of the individual’s nutritional status? A.
Status of current appetite.
B. A 24-hour diet history.
C. History of a recent weight loss.
D. Condition of hair, nails, and skin – ANSWER- Correct answer is D. Hair, nail,
and skin are the most important reflection of nutritional status
The nurse is assessing a healthy adult male during an annual physical examination.
The nurse auscultates the client’s abdomen and hears gurgling sound every ten
seconds. What action should the nurse take in response to this finding?
A. Document this normal bowel sound activity in the record.
B. Encourage increased consumption of fiber in the diet.
C. Observe the next bowel movement for signs of bleeding.
D. Report the hyperactivity to the healthcare provider. – ANSWER- Correct answer
is A. Normal Bowel sound consist of clicks and gurgles and 5-30 per minute. An
occasional borborygmus (loud prolonged gurgle) may be heard
In observing a client’s face, which assessment finding requires the most immediate
intervention by the nurse?
A. Eyelids are matted and crusted.
B. Cornea are jaundiced.
C. Oral mucosa is cyanotic.

D. Face is flushed and diaphoretic. – ANSWER- Answer is C. Blue lips occur
when the skin on the lips takes on a bluish tint or color. This generally is due to
either a lack of oxygen in the blood or to extremely cold temperatures.
While obtaining a health history, a male client tells the nurse that he sometimes
experiences shortness of breath. The nurse determines that the client’s respirators
are regular and deep, and his respiratory rate is 14 breaths/minutes. What is the
best nursing action?
A. Ask the client to perform light exercise and observe the respiratory effect. B.
Document “dyspnea on exertion” in the client’s medical record.
C. Ask the client to describe the episodes of dyspnea in more detail.
D. Explain to the client the possible causes of dyspnea or “shortness of breath.” –
ANSWER- Correct answer is C. Both respiratory rate and breath sounds are
normal. Further assessment is needed by asking the client to describe his SOB.
When assessing a male client’s respiratory status, which technique should the nurse
use to assess his anterior- posterior (AP) chest diameter?
A. Auscultation.
B. Percussion.
C. Palpation.
D. Observation. – ANSWER- Correct answer is D. Observation is the way to detect
barrel chest which is associated with COPD.
Which assessment finding supports the client statement, “My feet swell all the
time?”
A. 2+ pitting edema of ankles bilaterally.
B. Capillary refill both feet > 3 seconds.
C. Pedal pulses weak and thread.
D. Positive Homan’s sign bilaterally. – ANSWER- Correct answer is A. 2+ pitting
edema indicate swelling in the lower extremities
The nurse is performing a cranial nerve exam on an 87-year-old client. The nurse
notes that the client has a reduced upward gaze, a decreased corneal reflex, a high
frequency hearing loss, and a reduced gag reflex. What action should the nurse
take next?
A. Review past history for any episodes of a cerebral cortex lesion.
B. Implement neuro vital signs every 2 hours to detect Cushing’s Triad.
C. Continue the assessment to the next pairs of cranial nerves.

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The nurse is assessing a patient’s skin during an office visit. Whatis the
best technique to use to best assess the patient’s skin temperature?
Use the fingertips because they’re more sensitive to small
changes in temperature.
Use the dorsal surface of the hand because the skin is thinnerthan
on the palms.
Use the ulnar portion of the hand because there is increasedblood
supply that enhances temperature sensitivity.
Use the palmar surface of the hand because it is most sensitive to
temperature variations because of increased nerve supply in this area.
Use the dorsal surface of the hand because the skin is thinner than on thepalms.
Which of the following techniques uses the sense of touch whenassessing a
patient?
Palpation
Inspection
Percussion
Auscultation
Palpation
When performing a physical assessment, the technique the nursewill
always use first is:
palpation.
inspection.
percussion.
auscultation.
inspection.
The inspection phase of the physical assessment:
yields little information.
takes time and reveals a surprising amount of information.
may be somewhat uncomfortable for the expert practitioner.
requires a quick glance at the patient’s body systems before
proceeding on with palpation.
takes time and reveals a surprising amount of information.
The nurse is preparing to assess a patient’s abdomen by
palpation. How should the nurse proceed?
Avoid palpation of reported “tender” areas because this maycause
the patient pain.
Quickly palpate the area to avoid any discomfort that the patientmay
experience.
Begin the assessment with deep palpation, encouraging the
patient to relax and take deep breaths.
Start with light palpation to detect surface characteristics and to
accustom the patient to being touched.
Start with light palpation to detect surface characteristics and to accustomthe patient to
being touched.
The nurse would use bimanual palpation technique in whichsituation?
Palpating the thorax of an infant
Palpating the kidneys and uterus
Assessing pulsations and vibrations
Assessing the presence of tenderness and pain
Palpating the kidneys and uterus
The nurse is preparing to percuss to assess the underlying:
tissue turgor.
tissue texture.
tissue density.
tissue consistency.
tissue density.
The nurse is preparing to percuss the thorax of an adult. Whichtechnique
is correct?
Use the direct percussion technique.
Use the indirect percussion technique.
Use the ulnar surface of the hand to percuss the thorax.
Use the dorsal surface of the hand to percuss the thorax.
Use the indirect percussion technique.
When percussing over the ribs of a patient, the nurse notes a dullsound.
The nurse would:
consider this a normal finding.
palpate this area for an underlying mass.
reposition the hands and attempt to percuss in this area again.

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REAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
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A 29 year old male client informs the nurse that he came to the clinic to see if,
“Maybe I have lung cancer or something,” and wants to get checked out since, “I
can’t seem to get rid of this body-wracking dry cough that has been hanging around
for the last six weeks.” Which computer documentation of this client’s concerns
should the nurse enter?
A. Presents with a hacking non-productive cough of 6 weeks duration.
B. Describe having a “body-wracking dry cough” of 6 weeks duration.
C. Expresses concern of “lung cancer” symptoms for the last 6 weeks.
D. Young adult male presents with fears that he has “lung cancer” – ANSWERCorrect answer is B, as assessment process includes chief complaint which is how
the patient describe why he is here in the hospital or clinic and can’t include
diagnosis.
A 75-year-old client with a recent history of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
presents with right hemiparesis. The nurse tests the deep tendon reflexes on the
right side and elicits a brisk 4+ response. Which interpretation of this finding is
accurate?
A. A normal reflex response.
B. Absent or sluggish response consistent with a lower motor neuron lesion.
C. Flaccid paralysis.
D. Hyperactive response consistent with an upper motor neuron disorder. –
ANSWER- Correct answer is D, brisk 4+ response is correlated with hyperactive
response
The nurse examines a client’s abdomen. Which finding indicates an abnormal
response when palpating the spleen?
A. Pain notes when palpating McBurney’s point.
B. Tip of spleen palpable when client is asked to forcefully exhale.
C. Rebound tenderness with compression over right upper quadrant.

The nurse is assessing an ulcer on a client’s lower extremity, which is likely the
result of either venous or arterial insufficiency. Which assessment technique
should the nurse use to differentiate the pathophysiology causing the ulcer? A.
Measure the degree of join range of motion in the extremity.
B. Compare the skin turgor of the client’s upper and lower leg.
C. Observe the specific location and appearance of the ulceration.
D. Note any change in the color of the ulcer when the leg is moved – ANSWERCorrect answer is C. Location and appearance of the ulcer would give us the type
(venous vs arterial)
Venous: develop on the inner lower leg, shallow wounds that are large and
irregular edges that slope, red with granular tissue, discoloration with yellow
slough present, shiny skin warm or scaly
Arterial: occur most often on the foot, on the heels and around lateral malleolus,
round shaped, well-defined edges, yellow, brown or black in color, skin pale and
non granulating, deep but may also appear shallow in early stages, skin is thin,
smooth, taut, and dry. Loss of hair on the leg is also common
The nurse is conducting a physical assessment of a young adult. Which
information provides the best indication of the individual’s nutritional status? A.
Status of current appetite.
B. A 24-hour diet history.
C. History of a recent weight loss.
D.Condition of hair, nails, and skin – ANSWER- Correct answer is D. Hair, nail,
and skin are the most important reflection of nutritional status
The nurse is assessing a healthy adult male during an annual physical examination.
The nurse auscultates the client’s abdomen and hears gurgling sound every ten
seconds. What action should the nurse take in response to this finding?
A. Document this normal bowel sound activity in the record.
B. Encourage increased consumption of fiber in the diet.
C. Observe the next bowel movement for signs of bleeding.
D. Report the hyperactivity to the healthcare provider. – ANSWER- Correct answer
is A. Normal Bowel sound consist of clicks and gurgles and 5-30 per minute. An
occasional borborygmus (loud prolonged gurgle) may be heard
In observing a client’s face, which assessment finding requires the most immediate
intervention by the nurse?
A. Eyelids are matted and crusted.
B. Cornea are jaundiced.
C. Oral mucosa is cyanotic.

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