HESI RN Health Assessment WGU D344 Proctored Exam Practice Questions

The nurse asks a female client about the proverb "Glass Houses," and she replies, "It will break the windows." Which conclusion should be documented about this client's response?

When systematically auscultating a client's anterior breath sounds, the nurse should begin by placing the stethoscope over which location?

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

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

While auscultating a client's abdomen, the nurse hears a low-pitched blowing sound in the upper midline area. Which is the likely indication of this finding?

While completing an admission assessment for a client with gastrointestinal bleeding, the nurse inspects the perianal area and anus. Which findings indicate a normal appearance of the anus?

The nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client with pyelonephritis who has urgency and burning while urinating. Which finding indicates an expected response when the nurse percusses the costovertebral angle?

During an admission assessment, which approach should the nurse use to assess a client's speech patterns?

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?

A male client arrives at the clinic for a follow-up health assessment after recent antibiotic treatment for pneumonia without hospitalization. Which technique should the nurse implement to assess for adventitious lung sounds?

While obtaining a client's health history related to smoking cigarettes, the nurse plans to determine the client's smoking pack years. What information should the nurse obtain for this calculation? Select all that apply.

During an abdominal assessment, a client with a temperature of 103° F (39.4° C) experiences pain and abruptly stops inhaling during deep palpation. Which prescription is most important for the nurse to implement?

While performing a physical assessment, the nurse is unable to palpate the client's pedal pulses. Which action should the nurse take?