2026 HESI
HEALTH ASSESSMENT
EXAM REVIEW
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,1. What are the four main steps of the nursing process
Correct Answer
Assessment, Analysis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
2. What does the assessment step in the nursing process involve
Correct Answer
A systematic, dynamic collection of subjective and objective data.
3. What does the acronym IPPA stand for in physical examination
Correct Answer
Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, and Auscultation.
,4. What is the purpose of the analysis step in the nursing process
Correct Answer
To cluster assessment data to identify problems or nursing diagnoses.
5. What is an example of a nursing diagnosis
Correct Answer
Disturbed sleep pattern, decreased cardiac output, impaired nutrition.
6. How should goals in the planning step of the nursing process be
characterized
Correct Answer
Specific, measurable, achievable, and relevant.
7. What is the implementation step in the nursing process
Correct Answer
Carrying out appropriate nursing interventions to meet expected outcomes.
8. What does the evaluation step in the nursing process entail
Correct Answer
Comparing actual outcomes with expected outcomes and modifying the
care plan as needed.
9. What should be done if there is a language barrier during patient
assessment
Correct Answer
An interpreter should always be obtained.
10. What are some Native American remedies mentioned in the notes
Correct Answer
, Sweat lodges, Smudging, Amulets.
11. What should be assessed regarding herbal supplements during
medication reconciliation
Correct Answer
Always assess the use of herbal supplements.
12. What are the types of databases used in health assessment
Correct Answer
Episodic/focused, Complete, Follow-up, Emergency.
13. What is included in a complete health history
Correct Answer
Biographical data, Chief Complaint, History of Present Illness, Past Medical
History, Family History, Review of systems.
14. What does OPQRSTU stand for in the History of Present Illness
Correct Answer
Onset, Provocation/Palliation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Timing,
Understanding.
15. What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Correct Answer
Basic self-care tasks such as ambulating, feeding, dressing, personal
hygiene, continence, and toileting.
16. What are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
Correct Answer
HEALTH ASSESSMENT
EXAM REVIEW
Pass the Exam with Confidence
,1. What are the four main steps of the nursing process
Correct Answer
Assessment, Analysis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
2. What does the assessment step in the nursing process involve
Correct Answer
A systematic, dynamic collection of subjective and objective data.
3. What does the acronym IPPA stand for in physical examination
Correct Answer
Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, and Auscultation.
,4. What is the purpose of the analysis step in the nursing process
Correct Answer
To cluster assessment data to identify problems or nursing diagnoses.
5. What is an example of a nursing diagnosis
Correct Answer
Disturbed sleep pattern, decreased cardiac output, impaired nutrition.
6. How should goals in the planning step of the nursing process be
characterized
Correct Answer
Specific, measurable, achievable, and relevant.
7. What is the implementation step in the nursing process
Correct Answer
Carrying out appropriate nursing interventions to meet expected outcomes.
8. What does the evaluation step in the nursing process entail
Correct Answer
Comparing actual outcomes with expected outcomes and modifying the
care plan as needed.
9. What should be done if there is a language barrier during patient
assessment
Correct Answer
An interpreter should always be obtained.
10. What are some Native American remedies mentioned in the notes
Correct Answer
, Sweat lodges, Smudging, Amulets.
11. What should be assessed regarding herbal supplements during
medication reconciliation
Correct Answer
Always assess the use of herbal supplements.
12. What are the types of databases used in health assessment
Correct Answer
Episodic/focused, Complete, Follow-up, Emergency.
13. What is included in a complete health history
Correct Answer
Biographical data, Chief Complaint, History of Present Illness, Past Medical
History, Family History, Review of systems.
14. What does OPQRSTU stand for in the History of Present Illness
Correct Answer
Onset, Provocation/Palliation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Timing,
Understanding.
15. What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Correct Answer
Basic self-care tasks such as ambulating, feeding, dressing, personal
hygiene, continence, and toileting.
16. What are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
Correct Answer
