HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
• A client is reporting chest pain. What statement made by
the client, helpsthe nurse to understand this client has a
naturalistic belief in the cause of illness ANS : "My life is
really out of balance."
• 2. A nurse is working in a healthcare facility that serves a
diverse popula- tion. What action(s) by the nurse will allow
the nurse to empathize with and understand this population?
(Select all that apply.): Be open to people who are different.Have
a curiosity about people.Become culturally competent.
• Which statement is accurate about assessing the spleen
ANS : It must be en- larged at least three times normal size for
it to be palpable.
• What is the best place for the nurse to hear lower lobe
lung sounds with astethoscope ANS : Posterior chest below
the 3rd intercostalspace.
, • The nurse is assessing a client who has a history of
mitral stenosis. How should the nurse assess this client
with a stethoscope to listen for this condition ANS : Place
the bell on the 5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line.
• The nurse is assessing a client who has a history of
aortic regurgitation. Where should the nurse place the
stethoscope diaphragm to listen for this condition ANS :
2nd intercostal space along the right sternal border.
• The client is experiencing severe pruritus and small
papules and burrowson areas over one hand and the inner
thighs. Which assessment data best explains the condition
the client is experiencing ANS : The client works in a day-
care setting that has had a scabies outbreak.
• A client comes to the clinic with a report of fever and a
recent exposure tosomeone who was diagnosed with
meningitis. Which nursing assessment should be
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
• A client is reporting chest pain. What statement made by
the client, helpsthe nurse to understand this client has a
naturalistic belief in the cause of illness ANS : "My life is
really out of balance."
• 2. A nurse is working in a healthcare facility that serves a
diverse popula- tion. What action(s) by the nurse will allow
the nurse to empathize with and understand this population?
(Select all that apply.): Be open to people who are different.Have
a curiosity about people.Become culturally competent.
• Which statement is accurate about assessing the spleen
ANS : It must be en- larged at least three times normal size for
it to be palpable.
• What is the best place for the nurse to hear lower lobe
lung sounds with astethoscope ANS : Posterior chest below
the 3rd intercostalspace.
, • The nurse is assessing a client who has a history of
mitral stenosis. How should the nurse assess this client
with a stethoscope to listen for this condition ANS : Place
the bell on the 5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line.
• The nurse is assessing a client who has a history of
aortic regurgitation. Where should the nurse place the
stethoscope diaphragm to listen for this condition ANS :
2nd intercostal space along the right sternal border.
• The client is experiencing severe pruritus and small
papules and burrowson areas over one hand and the inner
thighs. Which assessment data best explains the condition
the client is experiencing ANS : The client works in a day-
care setting that has had a scabies outbreak.
• A client comes to the clinic with a report of fever and a
recent exposure tosomeone who was diagnosed with
meningitis. Which nursing assessment should be
