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HESI Health Assessment Exam Prep Test
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The registered nurse (RN) is caring for a client with peptic ulcer
disease (PUD). What assessment should the RN identify that is
consistent with PUD? (Select all that apply)
A. Hematemesis
B. Gastric pain on an empty stomach
C. Colic-like pain with fatty food ingestion
D. Intolerance of spicy foods
E. Diarrhea and stearrhea ........ANSWER..........A B D
A client is newly diagnosed with diverticulosis. The registered
nurse (RN) is assessing the client's basic knowledge about the
disease process. Which statement by the client conveys the client's
understanding of the etiology of diverticula?
A. Over use of laxatives for bowel regularity result in loss of
peristaltic tone.
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B. Inflammation of the colon mucosa that cause growths that
protrude into the lumen.
C. Diverticulosis is the result of high fiber diet and sedentary life
style.
D. Chronic constipation causes weakening of colon wall which
result in out-pouching sacs. ........ANSWER..........D
The registered nurse (RN) is caring for an Asian client who
refuses to make eye contact during conversations. How should the
RN assess this client's response?
A. The client cannot understand the nurse.
B. The client is uncomfortable with the nurse.
C. The client is treating the nurse with respect.
D. The client is purposefully disrespecting the nurse.
........ANSWER..........C
The registered nurse (RN) is caring for a client who developed
oliguria and was diagnosed with sepsis and dehydration 48 hours
ago. Which assessment finding indicates to the RN that the client
is stabilizing?
A. Urine output of 40 ml/hour
B. Apical pulse 100 and blood pressure 76/42.
C. Urine specific gravity of 1.001.
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D. Tented skin on the dorsal surface of the hands.
........ANSWER..........A
The registered nurse (RN) is caring for a client with tuberculosis
(TB) who is taking a combination drug regimen. The client
complains about taking "so many pills." What information should
the RN provide to the client about the prescribed treatment?
A. The development of resistant strains of TB are decreased with a
combination of drugs.
B. Compliance to the medication regimen is challenging but
should be maintained.
C. Side effects are minimized with the use of a single medication
but is less effective.
D. The treatment time is decreased from 6 months to 3 months
with this standard regimen. ........ANSWER..........A
The registered nurse (RN) is caring for a young adult who is
having an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). which laboratory
result should the RN assess as a normal value for the two hour
postprandial result?
A. 140 mg/dl
B. 160 mg/dl
C. 180 mg/dl
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D. 200 mg/dl ........ANSWER..........A
After a liver biopsy is performed at the bedside, the registered
nurse (RN) is assigned the care of the client. Which nursing
intervention is most important for the RN to implement?
A. Position the client on the left side with pillow placed under the
costal margin.
B. Assist the client with voiding immediately after the procedure.
C. Evaluate the vital signs q10 to 20 minutes for every 2 hours
after the procedure.
D. Ambulate client 3 times in first hour with pillow held at
abdomen. ........ANSWER..........C
The registered nurse (RN) notifies the spouse of a client who was
admitted to hospice with shallow respirations, of a change in the
client's condition. Over the past hour, the client's respiratory
pattern has changed to a Cheyne Stokes pattern. After receiving
this information, the client's spouse begins vacuuming around the
bed. Which stage of grief is the spouse displaying during the visit?
A. Acceptance
B. Denial
C. Bargaining
D. Depression ........ANSWER..........B
HESI Health Assessment Exam Prep Test
Bank Latest 2026 with 700 Questions and
Correct Answers / Hesi Health Assessment
Exam Prep Guide 2026 / BSN 245 Hesi Exam
2026 Prep
The registered nurse (RN) is caring for a client with peptic ulcer
disease (PUD). What assessment should the RN identify that is
consistent with PUD? (Select all that apply)
A. Hematemesis
B. Gastric pain on an empty stomach
C. Colic-like pain with fatty food ingestion
D. Intolerance of spicy foods
E. Diarrhea and stearrhea ........ANSWER..........A B D
A client is newly diagnosed with diverticulosis. The registered
nurse (RN) is assessing the client's basic knowledge about the
disease process. Which statement by the client conveys the client's
understanding of the etiology of diverticula?
A. Over use of laxatives for bowel regularity result in loss of
peristaltic tone.
,2|Page
B. Inflammation of the colon mucosa that cause growths that
protrude into the lumen.
C. Diverticulosis is the result of high fiber diet and sedentary life
style.
D. Chronic constipation causes weakening of colon wall which
result in out-pouching sacs. ........ANSWER..........D
The registered nurse (RN) is caring for an Asian client who
refuses to make eye contact during conversations. How should the
RN assess this client's response?
A. The client cannot understand the nurse.
B. The client is uncomfortable with the nurse.
C. The client is treating the nurse with respect.
D. The client is purposefully disrespecting the nurse.
........ANSWER..........C
The registered nurse (RN) is caring for a client who developed
oliguria and was diagnosed with sepsis and dehydration 48 hours
ago. Which assessment finding indicates to the RN that the client
is stabilizing?
A. Urine output of 40 ml/hour
B. Apical pulse 100 and blood pressure 76/42.
C. Urine specific gravity of 1.001.
,3|Page
D. Tented skin on the dorsal surface of the hands.
........ANSWER..........A
The registered nurse (RN) is caring for a client with tuberculosis
(TB) who is taking a combination drug regimen. The client
complains about taking "so many pills." What information should
the RN provide to the client about the prescribed treatment?
A. The development of resistant strains of TB are decreased with a
combination of drugs.
B. Compliance to the medication regimen is challenging but
should be maintained.
C. Side effects are minimized with the use of a single medication
but is less effective.
D. The treatment time is decreased from 6 months to 3 months
with this standard regimen. ........ANSWER..........A
The registered nurse (RN) is caring for a young adult who is
having an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). which laboratory
result should the RN assess as a normal value for the two hour
postprandial result?
A. 140 mg/dl
B. 160 mg/dl
C. 180 mg/dl
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D. 200 mg/dl ........ANSWER..........A
After a liver biopsy is performed at the bedside, the registered
nurse (RN) is assigned the care of the client. Which nursing
intervention is most important for the RN to implement?
A. Position the client on the left side with pillow placed under the
costal margin.
B. Assist the client with voiding immediately after the procedure.
C. Evaluate the vital signs q10 to 20 minutes for every 2 hours
after the procedure.
D. Ambulate client 3 times in first hour with pillow held at
abdomen. ........ANSWER..........C
The registered nurse (RN) notifies the spouse of a client who was
admitted to hospice with shallow respirations, of a change in the
client's condition. Over the past hour, the client's respiratory
pattern has changed to a Cheyne Stokes pattern. After receiving
this information, the client's spouse begins vacuuming around the
bed. Which stage of grief is the spouse displaying during the visit?
A. Acceptance
B. Denial
C. Bargaining
D. Depression ........ANSWER..........B
