BSN 246 HESI Health Assessment V1 Exam 2025/2026 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE)

BSN 246 HESI Health Assessment V1 Exam 2025/2026 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE) 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 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.