HESI Health Assessment Practice Exam | Real Questions
& Accurate Answers | Latest 2026 Edition
1. In a clinical setting, how should a nurse approach a patient who believes their
illness is caused by supernatural forces?
By attempting to convert the patient to a biomedical perspective.
By showing cultural sensitivity and exploring the patient's beliefs
during the assessment.
By insisting on a biomedical explanation for their illness.
By ignoring the patient's beliefs and focusing solely on medical
treatment.
2. If a nurse chooses to enter patient data directly as the patient speaks, what
potential issue might arise?
The data entry may take longer than expected.
The nurse may miss important nonverbal cues from the patient.
The nurse may become distracted by the computer.
The patient may feel rushed and not provide complete information.
3. What is a key factor that influences children's spiritual needs according to the
provided text?
Cultural traditions
Stages of development
Parental beliefs
Peer influences
,4. In the majority culture of America, coughing, sweating, and diarrhea are
symptoms of an illness. For some individuals of Mexican-American origin,
however, these symptoms are a normal part of living. This is probably
because Mexican-Americans:
are usually in a lower socioeconomic group and are more likely to be
sick.
have less efficient immune systems and are often ill.
come from Mexico and coughing is normal and healthy there.
consider these symptoms a part of normal living, not symptoms of
ill health.
5. Why is it important for nurses to allow patients to see the monitor during data
entry?
It allows the nurse to work more efficiently without interruptions.
It prevents the patient from asking too many questions.
It helps the nurse to memorize the patient's data better.
It fosters transparency and encourages patient engagement in their
own health information.
6. An older Mexican-American woman with traditional beliefs has been
admitted to an inpatient care unit. A culturally sensitive nurse would:
Automatically get a curandero for her, because requesting one herself
is not culturally appropriate.
Ask the family what they would like to do because
Contact the hospital administrator about the best course of action.
Further assess the patient's cultural beliefs and offer the patient
assistance in contacting a curandero or priest if she desires.
,7. Which component is essential for a nurse to consider during a cultural
assessment?
Chief complaint
Health-related beliefs
Family history
Medical history
8. The nurse is interviewing a patient and states, 'You mentioned shortness of
breath. Tell me more about that.' What kind of question is this?
Closed or direct question
Personal question
Open ended question
Objective question
9. What is the perception of symptoms like coughing and sweating among
Mexican-Americans according to the provided text?
They believe these symptoms indicate a serious illness.
They think these symptoms require immediate medical attention.
They consider these symptoms a part of normal living, not
symptoms of ill health.
They associate these symptoms with poor hygiene.
10. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the functional
assessment?
It is important in determining how a patient performs day-to-day
activities.
, It assesses how the individual is coping with life at home.
It determines how children are meeting developmental milestones
It can identify any problems with memory the individual may be
experiencing
11. In a scenario where a nurse is assessing a child from a different cultural
background, how should the nurse approach the child's spiritual needs?
By considering the child's developmental stage and cultural
context.
By applying a one-size-fits-all approach to care.
By focusing only on the parents' beliefs.
By ignoring spiritual needs altogether.
12. For clients needing an interpreter, which would be the best interpreter?
Any available family member of the patient
An interpreter of the same age and gender as the patient
A telephone interpreter service
A hospital-acquired interpreter
13. A nurse is taking complete health histories on all of the patients attending a
wellness workshop. On the history form, one of the written questions asks,
'You don't smoke, drink, or take drugs, do you?' This is an example of what
type of question?
Using blunt language to deal with distasteful topics
Using confrontation
Using biased or leading questions
& Accurate Answers | Latest 2026 Edition
1. In a clinical setting, how should a nurse approach a patient who believes their
illness is caused by supernatural forces?
By attempting to convert the patient to a biomedical perspective.
By showing cultural sensitivity and exploring the patient's beliefs
during the assessment.
By insisting on a biomedical explanation for their illness.
By ignoring the patient's beliefs and focusing solely on medical
treatment.
2. If a nurse chooses to enter patient data directly as the patient speaks, what
potential issue might arise?
The data entry may take longer than expected.
The nurse may miss important nonverbal cues from the patient.
The nurse may become distracted by the computer.
The patient may feel rushed and not provide complete information.
3. What is a key factor that influences children's spiritual needs according to the
provided text?
Cultural traditions
Stages of development
Parental beliefs
Peer influences
,4. In the majority culture of America, coughing, sweating, and diarrhea are
symptoms of an illness. For some individuals of Mexican-American origin,
however, these symptoms are a normal part of living. This is probably
because Mexican-Americans:
are usually in a lower socioeconomic group and are more likely to be
sick.
have less efficient immune systems and are often ill.
come from Mexico and coughing is normal and healthy there.
consider these symptoms a part of normal living, not symptoms of
ill health.
5. Why is it important for nurses to allow patients to see the monitor during data
entry?
It allows the nurse to work more efficiently without interruptions.
It prevents the patient from asking too many questions.
It helps the nurse to memorize the patient's data better.
It fosters transparency and encourages patient engagement in their
own health information.
6. An older Mexican-American woman with traditional beliefs has been
admitted to an inpatient care unit. A culturally sensitive nurse would:
Automatically get a curandero for her, because requesting one herself
is not culturally appropriate.
Ask the family what they would like to do because
Contact the hospital administrator about the best course of action.
Further assess the patient's cultural beliefs and offer the patient
assistance in contacting a curandero or priest if she desires.
,7. Which component is essential for a nurse to consider during a cultural
assessment?
Chief complaint
Health-related beliefs
Family history
Medical history
8. The nurse is interviewing a patient and states, 'You mentioned shortness of
breath. Tell me more about that.' What kind of question is this?
Closed or direct question
Personal question
Open ended question
Objective question
9. What is the perception of symptoms like coughing and sweating among
Mexican-Americans according to the provided text?
They believe these symptoms indicate a serious illness.
They think these symptoms require immediate medical attention.
They consider these symptoms a part of normal living, not
symptoms of ill health.
They associate these symptoms with poor hygiene.
10. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the functional
assessment?
It is important in determining how a patient performs day-to-day
activities.
, It assesses how the individual is coping with life at home.
It determines how children are meeting developmental milestones
It can identify any problems with memory the individual may be
experiencing
11. In a scenario where a nurse is assessing a child from a different cultural
background, how should the nurse approach the child's spiritual needs?
By considering the child's developmental stage and cultural
context.
By applying a one-size-fits-all approach to care.
By focusing only on the parents' beliefs.
By ignoring spiritual needs altogether.
12. For clients needing an interpreter, which would be the best interpreter?
Any available family member of the patient
An interpreter of the same age and gender as the patient
A telephone interpreter service
A hospital-acquired interpreter
13. A nurse is taking complete health histories on all of the patients attending a
wellness workshop. On the history form, one of the written questions asks,
'You don't smoke, drink, or take drugs, do you?' This is an example of what
type of question?
Using blunt language to deal with distasteful topics
Using confrontation
Using biased or leading questions
