HESI RN Health Assessment Proctored Exam Practice Questions - Set 10

The nurse is assessing an ulcer on a client's lower extremity, which is likely the result of either venous or arterial insufficiency. Which assessment technique should the nurse use to differentiate the pathophysiology causing the ulcer?

A client reports to the healthcare provider's office for a routine post-surgical evaluation six weeks after a hysterectomy. Which history-taking approach should the nurse use to gather the needed information?

A homeless male client with a history of alcohol abuse had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) 10 years ago that resulted in left hemiparesis. Today he is reporting pain in his left leg, is afebrile, has 4+ pitting edema in the lower left leg, and minimal swelling of the right leg. Which action should the nurse implement first?

A 75-year-old client with a recent history of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) presents with right hemiparesis. The nurse tests the deep tendon reflexes on the right side and elicits a brisk 4+ response. Which interpretation of this finding is accurate?

When entering a male client's room, the nurse observes that he is splinting his chest with a pillow. Which follow-up assessment should the nurse complete?

The nurse is assessing a female client who states that her hemorrhoids are inflamed and hurt constantly. Which intervention is best for the nurse implement to complete a focused assessment?

When assessing a client's level of consciousness, the nurse determines that the client is alert and ambulatory, but confused. Which follow- up assessment should the nurse complete next?

The nurse examines a client's abdomen. Which finding indicates an abnormal response when palpating the spleen?

The nurse reorients a male client to the correct time, day, date, and location, but he is only able to remember his name and where he is. Based on these findings, which should the nurse document?

The nurse examines a client's abdomen. Which finding indicates an abnormal response when palpating the spleen?

The nurse examines a client admitted with a deep, constant pain in the abdomen that radiates to the back. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

While assessing a client, the nurse observes that the client has a frequent productive cough. What follow-up assessment should the nurse evaluate first?