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BSN 246 HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT
EXAM V1 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS
The nurse is performing a thoracic assessment on a client with
chronic asthma and hyperinflation of the lungs. Which finding
should be expected for this client? - correct answer-Barrel chest
The nurse is assessing bowel sounds for a hospitalized client.
The nurse has heard bowel sounds in the right upper quadrant.
What action should the nurse take next? - correct answer-Note
the character and frequency of bowel sounds
During inspection of a client's mouth and pharynx, the nurse
places a tongue blade on the back of the tongue which causes
the client to gag. After removing the tongue blade, what action
should the nurse take? - correct answer-Document an intact gag
reflex.
When teaching a client how to perform a monthly breast self-
assessment, the nurse should tell the client that it is most
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important to assess which part of the breast more closely for
changes? - correct answer-Upper outer quadrant.
The nurse is assessing a postmenopausal client who has a BMI
of 32. The client has a chest measurement of 42 inches, waist
measurement of 45 inches, and hip measurement of 50 inches.
What important message should the nurse explain to the client to
promote health promotion? - correct answer-A waist
circumference is greater than 35 inches in women puts you at
higher risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease."
The nurse performs a physical assessment on an older female
client. Which change from the prior exam may be an indication of
osteoporosis? - correct answer-Height reduction of 1.5 inches.
While conducting an interview to obtain a health history, the nurse
notices that the client pauses frequently and looks at the nurse
expectantly. Which response is best for the nurse to provide? -
correct answer-Sit quietly to allow the client to respond
comfortably.
A client is in the clinical for a yearly physical examination. Which
action should the nurse take when preparing to examine the
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client's abdomen? - correct answer-Ask the client to urinate
before beginning the examination.
Which respiratory condition should the nurse document after
measuring a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/minute? - correct
answer-Bradypnea.
Which procedure should the nurse use to assessfor a pulse
deficit? - correct answer-Measure the apical pulse and compare it
to the peripheral pulse.
*A pulse deficit is a palpable difference between the apical pulse
at the point of maximal impulse and the radial pulse palpated at
the wrist.
A client has been diagnosed with bilateral lower lobe atelectasis.
What percussion sound should the nurse expect to hear when
percussing over the client's lower lobes? - correct answer-Dull,
thud-like.
A client is being assessed upon admission to the medical-surgical
unit. The nurse is preparing to complete a head-to-toe
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assessment and will begin at the head of the client. Which
technique should the nurse use to begin the assessment? -
correct answer-Inspect the hair and skin.
The nurse is assessing a healthy young adult during an annual
physical examination. Which assessment technique should the
nurse implement when palpating the abdominal aorta? - correct
answer-Deep palpation above and to the left of the umbilicus.
The nurse is conducting a family history as part of the
assessment interview. Which action should the nurse take to
ensure that sufficient information about the client's blood relatives
is obtained? - correct answer-Document at least 3 generations of
the client's family medical history.
The nurse is testing the client's shoulders for range of motion.
What should the nurse document to record normal internal
rotation? - correct answer-Range of 90 degrees when the hands
are placed at the small of the back.
A client presents with a rash along the occipital area of the
hairline and reports intense itching. How should the nurse begin
BSN 246 HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT
EXAM V1 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS
The nurse is performing a thoracic assessment on a client with
chronic asthma and hyperinflation of the lungs. Which finding
should be expected for this client? - correct answer-Barrel chest
The nurse is assessing bowel sounds for a hospitalized client.
The nurse has heard bowel sounds in the right upper quadrant.
What action should the nurse take next? - correct answer-Note
the character and frequency of bowel sounds
During inspection of a client's mouth and pharynx, the nurse
places a tongue blade on the back of the tongue which causes
the client to gag. After removing the tongue blade, what action
should the nurse take? - correct answer-Document an intact gag
reflex.
When teaching a client how to perform a monthly breast self-
assessment, the nurse should tell the client that it is most
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important to assess which part of the breast more closely for
changes? - correct answer-Upper outer quadrant.
The nurse is assessing a postmenopausal client who has a BMI
of 32. The client has a chest measurement of 42 inches, waist
measurement of 45 inches, and hip measurement of 50 inches.
What important message should the nurse explain to the client to
promote health promotion? - correct answer-A waist
circumference is greater than 35 inches in women puts you at
higher risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease."
The nurse performs a physical assessment on an older female
client. Which change from the prior exam may be an indication of
osteoporosis? - correct answer-Height reduction of 1.5 inches.
While conducting an interview to obtain a health history, the nurse
notices that the client pauses frequently and looks at the nurse
expectantly. Which response is best for the nurse to provide? -
correct answer-Sit quietly to allow the client to respond
comfortably.
A client is in the clinical for a yearly physical examination. Which
action should the nurse take when preparing to examine the
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client's abdomen? - correct answer-Ask the client to urinate
before beginning the examination.
Which respiratory condition should the nurse document after
measuring a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/minute? - correct
answer-Bradypnea.
Which procedure should the nurse use to assessfor a pulse
deficit? - correct answer-Measure the apical pulse and compare it
to the peripheral pulse.
*A pulse deficit is a palpable difference between the apical pulse
at the point of maximal impulse and the radial pulse palpated at
the wrist.
A client has been diagnosed with bilateral lower lobe atelectasis.
What percussion sound should the nurse expect to hear when
percussing over the client's lower lobes? - correct answer-Dull,
thud-like.
A client is being assessed upon admission to the medical-surgical
unit. The nurse is preparing to complete a head-to-toe
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assessment and will begin at the head of the client. Which
technique should the nurse use to begin the assessment? -
correct answer-Inspect the hair and skin.
The nurse is assessing a healthy young adult during an annual
physical examination. Which assessment technique should the
nurse implement when palpating the abdominal aorta? - correct
answer-Deep palpation above and to the left of the umbilicus.
The nurse is conducting a family history as part of the
assessment interview. Which action should the nurse take to
ensure that sufficient information about the client's blood relatives
is obtained? - correct answer-Document at least 3 generations of
the client's family medical history.
The nurse is testing the client's shoulders for range of motion.
What should the nurse document to record normal internal
rotation? - correct answer-Range of 90 degrees when the hands
are placed at the small of the back.
A client presents with a rash along the occipital area of the
hairline and reports intense itching. How should the nurse begin
