HESI 1 Health Assessment 1 Questions and Answers V1 & V2 (Grade A)

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This text contains a series of questions and answers related to a health assessment exam. Topics covered include respiratory conditions, bowel sounds, breast self-assessment, osteoporosis, range of motion, skin lesions, hearing tests, and more. The text provides correct answers and explanations for each question.

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HESI 1 Health Assessment 1 Questions and Answers (V1 & V2)

HESI 1 – V1 and V2 REVIEW – Health Assessment 1

The nurse is performing a thoracic assessment on a client with chronic asthma and hyperinflation of the lungs. Which finding should be expected from 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 an 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 is 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, a waist measurement of 45 inches, and a 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.

While conducting an interview to obtain a health history, the nurse notices that the client pauses frequently and looks at the nurse expectantly. Which response is best for the nurse to provide? – ✅ Sit quietly to allow the client to respond comfortably.