HESI HA COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS UPDATED
Which of the following assessments is not typically included in
examination of the lower extremities - CORRECT ANSWER-
Assessment of the femoral pulse
Which neurologic assessment typically is performed with the patient
standing? - CORRECT ANSWER- Romberg test
When performed as part of a comprehensive physical examination, how
is a rectal examination in a male patient different from a rectal
examination in a female patient? - CORRECT ANSWER- The female
patient is positioned differently
To foster communication, the setting should have - CORRECT
ANSWER- A clock where you can see it, such as behind the patient
Which item is not typically part of the health history? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Record of job performance
When you first meet a patient named Arthur J. Chambers, how should
you address him? - CORRECT ANSWER- Mr. Chambers
To investigate a patient's chief complaint, you should begin with which
type of questions? - CORRECT ANSWER- Open-ended
When enhancing patient responses, the examiner would demonstrate
interpretation by saying: - CORRECT ANSWER- "The pain radiates
from your stomach to your back."
Which mnemonic helps guide the assessment of a symptom? -
CORRECT ANSWER- PQRST
,In the CAGE questionnaire, the A indicates - CORRECT ANSWER-
Annoyed.
If you and your patient do not speak the same language, which of these
people is the best choice for an interpreter? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A professional interpreter
If a patient cries during the interview, what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Offer tissues and a moment of silence
In the HITS mnemonic, the S indicates: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Scream
Which of the following is an example of clarification to enhance patient
responses? - CORRECT ANSWER- "Of all these things, what
concerns you the most?"
If the patient becomes silent during the interview, what should you do?
- CORRECT ANSWER- Allow silence within reasonable bounds.
When assessing a patient's orientation, you notice that he is drowsy and
falls asleep quickly. When you arouse him, he answers your questions
appropriately. What is this patient's level of consciousness? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Lethargy
During the mental status examination, which of the following questions
assesses the patient's ability to describe analogies? - CORRECT
ANSWER- "What is similar about a tree and a bush?"
Which of the following questions assesses the patient's ability to perform
abstract reasoning? - CORRECT ANSWER- "How would you explain
the proverb 'A rolling stone gathers no moss'?"
During your assessment, the patient reports extreme irritability. This
symptom may reflect a disturbance of: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Mood.
, Which of the following is not a component of speech and language skills
assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER- Analogies
Which pieces of equipment are essential for testing cranial nerve I? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Vials of aromatic substances
Assessment of the pupillary response to light and accommodation
evaluates the function of: - CORRECT ANSWER- Cranial nerves III,
IV, and VI.
Which of the following areas is not tested during assessment of the
trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V)? - CORRECT ANSWER- Tongue
Which of the following movements is part of the combined assessment
of the facial and glossopharyngeal nerves (cranial nerves VII and IX)?
- CORRECT ANSWER- Squeezing the eyes shut
Which of the following patient actions helps assess the function of the
glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves (cranial nerves IX and X)? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Opening the mouth and saying "ah"
Evaluation of the hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII) requires
assessment of which speech sounds? - CORRECT ANSWER- l, t, d,
and n
Which of the following skin layers is the easiest to inspect -
CORRECT ANSWER- Epidermis
When observing the overall uniformity of the skin, which of the following
findings is of greatest concern? - CORRECT ANSWER- A localized
area of redness
The thinnest skin normally appears on the: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Eyelids.
In healthy, dark-skinned patients, the lips and gums may appear: -
CORRECT ANSWER- Bluish.
ANSWERS UPDATED
Which of the following assessments is not typically included in
examination of the lower extremities - CORRECT ANSWER-
Assessment of the femoral pulse
Which neurologic assessment typically is performed with the patient
standing? - CORRECT ANSWER- Romberg test
When performed as part of a comprehensive physical examination, how
is a rectal examination in a male patient different from a rectal
examination in a female patient? - CORRECT ANSWER- The female
patient is positioned differently
To foster communication, the setting should have - CORRECT
ANSWER- A clock where you can see it, such as behind the patient
Which item is not typically part of the health history? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Record of job performance
When you first meet a patient named Arthur J. Chambers, how should
you address him? - CORRECT ANSWER- Mr. Chambers
To investigate a patient's chief complaint, you should begin with which
type of questions? - CORRECT ANSWER- Open-ended
When enhancing patient responses, the examiner would demonstrate
interpretation by saying: - CORRECT ANSWER- "The pain radiates
from your stomach to your back."
Which mnemonic helps guide the assessment of a symptom? -
CORRECT ANSWER- PQRST
,In the CAGE questionnaire, the A indicates - CORRECT ANSWER-
Annoyed.
If you and your patient do not speak the same language, which of these
people is the best choice for an interpreter? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A professional interpreter
If a patient cries during the interview, what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Offer tissues and a moment of silence
In the HITS mnemonic, the S indicates: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Scream
Which of the following is an example of clarification to enhance patient
responses? - CORRECT ANSWER- "Of all these things, what
concerns you the most?"
If the patient becomes silent during the interview, what should you do?
- CORRECT ANSWER- Allow silence within reasonable bounds.
When assessing a patient's orientation, you notice that he is drowsy and
falls asleep quickly. When you arouse him, he answers your questions
appropriately. What is this patient's level of consciousness? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Lethargy
During the mental status examination, which of the following questions
assesses the patient's ability to describe analogies? - CORRECT
ANSWER- "What is similar about a tree and a bush?"
Which of the following questions assesses the patient's ability to perform
abstract reasoning? - CORRECT ANSWER- "How would you explain
the proverb 'A rolling stone gathers no moss'?"
During your assessment, the patient reports extreme irritability. This
symptom may reflect a disturbance of: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Mood.
, Which of the following is not a component of speech and language skills
assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER- Analogies
Which pieces of equipment are essential for testing cranial nerve I? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Vials of aromatic substances
Assessment of the pupillary response to light and accommodation
evaluates the function of: - CORRECT ANSWER- Cranial nerves III,
IV, and VI.
Which of the following areas is not tested during assessment of the
trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V)? - CORRECT ANSWER- Tongue
Which of the following movements is part of the combined assessment
of the facial and glossopharyngeal nerves (cranial nerves VII and IX)?
- CORRECT ANSWER- Squeezing the eyes shut
Which of the following patient actions helps assess the function of the
glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves (cranial nerves IX and X)? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Opening the mouth and saying "ah"
Evaluation of the hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII) requires
assessment of which speech sounds? - CORRECT ANSWER- l, t, d,
and n
Which of the following skin layers is the easiest to inspect -
CORRECT ANSWER- Epidermis
When observing the overall uniformity of the skin, which of the following
findings is of greatest concern? - CORRECT ANSWER- A localized
area of redness
The thinnest skin normally appears on the: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Eyelids.
In healthy, dark-skinned patients, the lips and gums may appear: -
CORRECT ANSWER- Bluish.
