HESI RN Health Assessment Proctored Exam Practice Questions - Set 9

A nurse is caring for a 65-year-old male client in the clinic who presents with shortness of breath and a productive cough. The client has a history of smoking and was recently treated with antibiotics for pneumonia.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a 57-year-old female client in the emergency department who presents with joint pain and stiffness in her hands. The client has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes.

A nurse is analyzing the assessment findings. Which findings are indicative of rheumatoid arthritis? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a 45-year-old male client in the emergency department who sustained a fall from a ladder. The client has a closed and displaced fracture of the right ulna and radius. The nurse is monitoring the client closely for any changes in condition.

A nurse is caring for a 45-year-old male client in the emergency department with a closed and displaced fracture of the right ulna and radius. Based on the exhibits provided, what is the priority nursing action at this time?

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?

When evaluating a client’s rectal bleeding, which findings should the nurse document?

Which skill should the nurse have an older client demonstrate to evaluate the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL)?

To objectively confirm the presence of fever, before taking the client’s temperature, which action should the nurse take?

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 insufficiency, the nurse should ask the client if they have experienced which subjective finding?

To assess a client’s pupillary reaction to accommodation, which action should the nurse take?

While percussing the borders of the heart, the nurse picks up an area of dullness beginning at the 5th left intercostal space and moving upward to the 2nd left intercostal space at the sternal border.

What do these findings indicate?