BSN 246 HESI PRACTICE EXAM | HEALTH
ASSESSMENT | QUESTIONS AND
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LATEST 2025/2026 | NIGHTINGALE
Auscultation of the abdomen is useful in detecting high-pitched bowel
sounds. The diaphragm of the stethoscope is sensitive in picking up
high-pitched sounds of the abdomen. The bell of the stethoscip is
sensitive in detecting low-pitched sounds like heart murmurs The
interface of the bell and diaphram is less useful for clinical assessment.
B/c the bowel dounds are high-pitched, the diaphragm should be held
firmly on the skin during auscultation.
In the mneumonic "DELIRIUM", the M represents which cause of
delirium?
Medication
Malnutrition
Memory Loss
Metabolic disorders
- Correct Answer - D.
the letter "M" represents metabolic disorders in the mnemonic of causes
for delirum. The "R" for RX represents medication. The "D" for dementia
and dehydration represents memory loss. Malnurtition is not part of this
mnemonic
,What is the mneumonic "DELIRIUM"?
causes of Deliurium
D-dementia, dehydration
E-elecrtolyte imbalances, emotional stress
L-lung, liver, heart, kidney, brain
I-infection, ICU
R- Rx drugs
I- injury, immobility
U-untreated pain, unfamiliar environment
M-metabolic disorders
For a patient with a head injury, for which complication r/t cerebral
haemorrhage and edema would the nurse monitor potential
development?
Anxiety
Hyperthermia
Impaired physical mobility
Increased intracranial pressure
- Correct Answer - D.
increased intracranial pressure can occur as a potential complication r/t
cerebral haemorrhage and edma. Anxiety can result from an abrupt
change in health status, being in a hospital environment, and having an
uncertain future. Hyperthermia can occur dut to increased metabolism,
,infection and hypothalamic injury. Impaired physical mobility is r/t a
decreased level of consciousness
Which cognitive changes are characteristic of a pt experiencing hypoxia?
(SATA).
Restlessness
Apprehension
Improved mood
Memory changes
Pursed lip breathing
Improved concentration
- Correct Answer -
A. B. D.
A pt, who is hypoxic may have neurologic symptoms that include
apprehension, restlessness, irritability, and memory changes. Mood will
worsen rather than improve. Pursed lip breathing is not a COGNITIVE
symptoms. Concentration will be poor w/ hypoxia rather than improved.
Which term is used to describe a group of adult Jewish family members
who want to participate in a religous ceremony at the bedside of a dying
patient?
Mass
Minyan
Congregation
Sacrament of the Sick
- Correct Answer -
B.
, A minyan is a large group of adult Jewish people who may gather to pray
at the bedside of a dying patient. Mass is a catholic religious service. A
congregation is the group of members who belong ito a religious
establishment liks a synagogue or church. Sacrament of the Sick is a
religous practive carried out for Catholics during illness
Which role does a community emergency response team (CERT) fulfill in
a disaster?
Initiate triage decision making at the disaster site.
Provide basic medical care at the site of the disaster.
Organize untrained community members to assist others at the scene
Give advanced medical care at the disaster scenen prior to hospital
transfer.
- Correct Answer - C.
A CERT is a team of community volunteers trained to provide basic help
and to organize others to offer assistance before first responders and
medical personnel arrive at a disaster scene. CERT volunteers do not
have the education or experience to triage. CERT volunteers are not
defined as first responders since they are volunteers and do not provide
medical care. CERT team members are not health care providers and
would not offer advanced medical care.
An infant with heart failure receives a prescription, digoxin 35 mcg PO.
The registered nurse (RN) calcuates the desired dose for administration
using the available concentration of digoxin labeled, 0.05 mg/mL. How
ASSESSMENT | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | RATED A+ | 100% CORRECT |
LATEST 2025/2026 | NIGHTINGALE
Auscultation of the abdomen is useful in detecting high-pitched bowel
sounds. The diaphragm of the stethoscope is sensitive in picking up
high-pitched sounds of the abdomen. The bell of the stethoscip is
sensitive in detecting low-pitched sounds like heart murmurs The
interface of the bell and diaphram is less useful for clinical assessment.
B/c the bowel dounds are high-pitched, the diaphragm should be held
firmly on the skin during auscultation.
In the mneumonic "DELIRIUM", the M represents which cause of
delirium?
Medication
Malnutrition
Memory Loss
Metabolic disorders
- Correct Answer - D.
the letter "M" represents metabolic disorders in the mnemonic of causes
for delirum. The "R" for RX represents medication. The "D" for dementia
and dehydration represents memory loss. Malnurtition is not part of this
mnemonic
,What is the mneumonic "DELIRIUM"?
causes of Deliurium
D-dementia, dehydration
E-elecrtolyte imbalances, emotional stress
L-lung, liver, heart, kidney, brain
I-infection, ICU
R- Rx drugs
I- injury, immobility
U-untreated pain, unfamiliar environment
M-metabolic disorders
For a patient with a head injury, for which complication r/t cerebral
haemorrhage and edema would the nurse monitor potential
development?
Anxiety
Hyperthermia
Impaired physical mobility
Increased intracranial pressure
- Correct Answer - D.
increased intracranial pressure can occur as a potential complication r/t
cerebral haemorrhage and edma. Anxiety can result from an abrupt
change in health status, being in a hospital environment, and having an
uncertain future. Hyperthermia can occur dut to increased metabolism,
,infection and hypothalamic injury. Impaired physical mobility is r/t a
decreased level of consciousness
Which cognitive changes are characteristic of a pt experiencing hypoxia?
(SATA).
Restlessness
Apprehension
Improved mood
Memory changes
Pursed lip breathing
Improved concentration
- Correct Answer -
A. B. D.
A pt, who is hypoxic may have neurologic symptoms that include
apprehension, restlessness, irritability, and memory changes. Mood will
worsen rather than improve. Pursed lip breathing is not a COGNITIVE
symptoms. Concentration will be poor w/ hypoxia rather than improved.
Which term is used to describe a group of adult Jewish family members
who want to participate in a religous ceremony at the bedside of a dying
patient?
Mass
Minyan
Congregation
Sacrament of the Sick
- Correct Answer -
B.
, A minyan is a large group of adult Jewish people who may gather to pray
at the bedside of a dying patient. Mass is a catholic religious service. A
congregation is the group of members who belong ito a religious
establishment liks a synagogue or church. Sacrament of the Sick is a
religous practive carried out for Catholics during illness
Which role does a community emergency response team (CERT) fulfill in
a disaster?
Initiate triage decision making at the disaster site.
Provide basic medical care at the site of the disaster.
Organize untrained community members to assist others at the scene
Give advanced medical care at the disaster scenen prior to hospital
transfer.
- Correct Answer - C.
A CERT is a team of community volunteers trained to provide basic help
and to organize others to offer assistance before first responders and
medical personnel arrive at a disaster scene. CERT volunteers do not
have the education or experience to triage. CERT volunteers are not
defined as first responders since they are volunteers and do not provide
medical care. CERT team members are not health care providers and
would not offer advanced medical care.
An infant with heart failure receives a prescription, digoxin 35 mcg PO.
The registered nurse (RN) calcuates the desired dose for administration
using the available concentration of digoxin labeled, 0.05 mg/mL. How
