BSN 246 HESI Health Assessment V1 NEWEST
COMPLETE VERSION QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY
GRADED A+
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
, Height reduction of 1.5 inches.
A client is being assessed upon admission to the medical-surgical unit. The
nurse is preparing to complete a head-to-toe assessment and will begin at
the head of the client. Which technique should the nurse use to begin the
assessment?
Inspect the hair and skin.
The nurse is assessing a healthy young adult during an annual physical
examination. Which assessment technique should the nurse implement
when palpating the abdominal aorta?
Deep palpation above and to the left of the umbilicus.
The nurse is conducting a family history as part of the assessment interview.
Which action should the nurse take to ensure that sufficient information
about the client's blood relatives is obtained?
Document at least 3 generations of the client's family medical history.
The nurse is testing the client's shoulders for range of motion. What should
the nurse document to record normal internal rotation?
Range of 90 degrees when the hands are placed at the small of the back.
A client presents with a rash along the occipital area of the hairline and
reports intense itching. How should the nurse begin the objective part of the
examination?
Inspect the scalp looking for nits.
The nurse is assessing a client's range of motion as the client bends the right
knee up to the chest while keeping the left leg straight, but is unable to keep
the left thigh on the table. The assessment is repeated for the left knee, and
the client is unable to keep the right thigh on the table. How should the
nurse document this finding?
A flexion deformity referred to as a positive Thomas test.
COMPLETE VERSION QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY
GRADED A+
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
, Height reduction of 1.5 inches.
A client is being assessed upon admission to the medical-surgical unit. The
nurse is preparing to complete a head-to-toe assessment and will begin at
the head of the client. Which technique should the nurse use to begin the
assessment?
Inspect the hair and skin.
The nurse is assessing a healthy young adult during an annual physical
examination. Which assessment technique should the nurse implement
when palpating the abdominal aorta?
Deep palpation above and to the left of the umbilicus.
The nurse is conducting a family history as part of the assessment interview.
Which action should the nurse take to ensure that sufficient information
about the client's blood relatives is obtained?
Document at least 3 generations of the client's family medical history.
The nurse is testing the client's shoulders for range of motion. What should
the nurse document to record normal internal rotation?
Range of 90 degrees when the hands are placed at the small of the back.
A client presents with a rash along the occipital area of the hairline and
reports intense itching. How should the nurse begin the objective part of the
examination?
Inspect the scalp looking for nits.
The nurse is assessing a client's range of motion as the client bends the right
knee up to the chest while keeping the left leg straight, but is unable to keep
the left thigh on the table. The assessment is repeated for the left knee, and
the client is unable to keep the right thigh on the table. How should the
nurse document this finding?
A flexion deformity referred to as a positive Thomas test.
