HESI RN Health Assessment Proctored Exam

The nurse is admitting an older adult client with possible malnutrition. Which parameters are most indicative of the client's nutritional status?

The nurse completes palpation of the thoracic region on an adolescent client. Which finding is considered normal for this adolescent client?

When inspecting the client's skin, the nurse observes several areas of ecchymosis on the trunk and extremities. Which information in the client's history requires additional follow-up by the nurse?

While assessing the skin on an older adult client, the nurse notices hyperpigmented freckles on the client's hands and arms. Which additional nursing assessments are indicated?

The nurse is assessing a client who is having pain of the right upper abdominal area. To assess the quality of the client's abdominal pain, which approach should the nurse use?

An older client presents to the emergency department 3 days after a minor motor vehicle collision (MVC) with an airbag deployment. The client reports a new onset of confusion and nausea. Which assessm

When performing a physical assessment, palpation reveals to the clinic nurse that a client has an enlarged thyroid gland. What action should the nurse take in response to this finding?

Which is the best approach for the nurse to use when interviewing a client about alcohol and substance use?

Gestational Ultrasound. In preparing the client for the procedure, the nurse should explain that the primary reason for conducting the ultrasound is to obtain which information?

The nurse prepares to begin a systematic assessment of a client's heart sounds. Upon positioning the stethoscope as seen in the picture, which should the nurse do first?

When-obtaining an adolescent's health history, which intervention is most important of the nurse to implement?

Which assessment technique should the nurse use to confirm the presence of papilledema in a client with a rapidly decreasing level of consciousness?

During the admission assessment of an older adult female, the nurse notes the presence of kyphosis. The client tells the nurse that she has a history of osteoporosis. To obtain additional information

While assisting a client to ambulate who has left hemiplegia due to a stroke, the nurse notices that the client is having difficulty walking in a straight line. Based on this assessment finding, it is

The nurse hears crackles when auscultating a client's lung sounds. Which is an accurate description of the sound of crackles?

Which method is best for the nurse to use in determining early development of ascites?

The nurse observes that a client is experiencing melena. Which serum laboratory test should the nurse monitor in response to this finding?

In assessing a client's nailbeds, the nurse notes that the angle between the nail and the nailbed is 200 degrees. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse plans to teach a client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus how to inject insulin. Upon entering the room with the injection supplies, the nurse finds the client in tears. How should the

While assessing the legs of an adult client, the nurse observes leathery-looking skin. The client reports aching, tired legs that swell if standing for long periods of time. To screen for venous insuf

When assessing a client's range of motion, the nurse notes crepitation with movement of the left knee. Which information in the client's history is most likely related to this finding?

A client reports episodes of syncope. Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate?

Six days following a minor vehicle crash, an older client returns to the emergency department to have stitches removed. While the nurse is removing the stitches, the client reports feeling bloated and

In assessing a male client's level of consciousness, the nurse determines that the client does not open his eyes spontaneously. Which should the nurse do next?

Which assessment finding supports the client statement, "My feet swell all the time?"