HESI 102 HESI Fundamentals Practice Test B Exam
Questions and Answers Latest Update 2022-2023
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What is the rationale for using the nursing process in planning care for clients? A.
As a scientific process to identify nursing diagnoses of a clients' healthcare
problems.
B. To establish nursing theory that incorporates the biopsychosocial nature of humans.
C. As a tool to organize thinking and clinical decision making about clients'
healthcare needs.
D. To promote the management of client care in collaboration with other healthcare
professionals.
(ANS-: C)
What activity should the nurse use in the evaluation phase of the nursing process?
A. Ask a client to evaluate the nursing care provided.
B. Document the nursing care plan in the progress notes.
C. Determine whether a client's health problems have been alleviated.
D. Examine the effectiveness of nursing interventions toward meeting client
outcomes. (ANS-: D
Which statement is an example of a correctly written nursing diagnosis statement?

A. Altered tissue perfusion related to congestive heart failure.
B. Altered urinary elimination related to urinary tract infection.
C. Risk for impaired tissue integrity related to client's refusal to turn.
D. Ineffective coping related to response to positive biopsy test results.
(ANS-: D
What action by the nurse demonstrates culturally sensitive care? A.
Asks permission before touching a client.
B. Avoids questions about male-female relationships.
C. Explains the differences between Western medical care and cultural folk
remedies.
D. Applies knowledge of a cultural group unless a client embraces Western
customs. (ANS-: A
A nurse is becoming increasingly frustrated by the family members' efforts to
participate in the care of a hospitalized client. What action should the nurse
implement to cope with these feelings of frustration?
A. Suggest that other cultural practices be substituted by the family members.
B. Examine one's own culturally based values, beliefs, attitudes, and practices.
C. Explain to the family that multiple visitors are exhausting to the client.

D. Allow the situation to continue until a family member's action may harm the
client. (ANS-: B
Which technique is most important for the nurse to implement when performing a
physical assessment?
A. A head-to-toe approach.
B. The medical systems model.
C. A consistent, systematic approach.
D. An approach related to a nursing model. (ANS-: C
A 73-year-old Hispanic client is seen at the community health clinic with a history
of protein malnutrition. What information should the nurse obtain first? A. Amount
of liquid protein supplements consumed daily.
B. Foods and liquids consumed during the past 24 hours.
C. Usual weekly intake of milk products and red meats.
D. Grains and legume combinations used by the client. (ANS-: B
The nurse formulates the nursing diagnosis of, "Ineffective health maintenance
related to lack of motivation" for a client with Type 2 diabetes. Which finding
supports this nursing diagnosis?
A. Does not check capillary blood glucose as directed.

B. Occasionally forgets to take daily prescribed medication.
C. Cannot identify signs or symptoms of high and low blood glucose.
D. Eats anything and does not think diet makes a difference in health.
(ANS: D
Which statement correctly identifies a written learning objective for a client with
peripheral vascular disease?
A. The nurse will provide client instruction for daily foot care.
B. The client will demonstrate proper trimming toenail technique.
C. Upon discharge, the client will list three ways to protect the feet from injury.

D. After instruction, the nurse will ensure the client understands foot care rationale.
(ANS-: C
A middle-aged woman who enjoys being a teacher and mentor feels that she should
pass down her legacy of knowledge and skills to the younger generation.
According to Erikson, she is involved in what developmental stage? A.
Generativity.
B. Ego integrity.
C. Identification.
D. Valuing wisdom
(ANS-: A
Which statement best describes durable power of attorney for health care?
A. The client signs a document that designates another person to make legally binding
healthcare decisions if client is unable to do so.
B. The healthcare decisions made by another person designated by the client are not
legally binding.
C. Instructions about actions to be taken in the event of a client's terminal or
irreversible condition are not legally binding.
D. Directions regarding care in the event of a terminal or irreversible condition must
be documented to ensure that they are legally binding.
(ANS- A

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A male client with an infected wound tells the nurse that he follows a macrobiotic
diet. Which type of foods should the nurse recommend that the client select from
the hospital menu?
A. Low fat and low sodium foods.
B. Combination of plant proteins to provide essential amino acids.
C. Limited complex carbohydrates and fiber.
D. Increased amount of vitamin C and beta carotene rich foods.
(ANS-: B
A client with Raynaud's disease asks the nurse about using biofeedback for
selfmanagement of symptoms. What response is best for the nurse to provide?
A. The responses to biofeedback have not been well established and may be a waste
of time and money.
B. Biofeedback requires extensive training to retrain voluntary muscles, not
involuntary responses.
C. Although biofeedback is easily learned, it is mostly often used to manage
exacerbation of symptoms.
D. Biofeedback allows the client to control involuntary responses to promote
peripheral vasodilation.
(ANS-: D

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A. Most herbs are toxic or carcinogenic and should be used only when proven
effective.
B. There is no evidence that herbs are safe or effective as compared to conventional
supplements in maintaining health.
C. Herbs should be obtained from manufacturers with a history of quality control of
their supplements.
D. Herbal therapies may mask the symptoms of serious disease, so frequent medical
evaluation is required during use.
(ANS: C
A female client who has breast cancer with metastasis to the liver and spine is
admitted with constant, severe pain despite around-the-clock use of oxycodone
(Percodan) and amitriptyline (Elavil) for pain control at home. During the
admission assessment, which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. Sensory pattern, area, intensity, and nature of the pain.
B. Trigger points identified by palpation and manual pressure of painful areas.
C. Schedule and total dosages of drugs currently used for breakthrough pain.
D. Sympathetic responses consistent with onset of acute pain.
(ANS-: A
A client who has moderate, persistent, chronic neuropathic pain due to diabetic
neuropathy takes gabapentin (Neurontin) and ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) daily. If

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C. Add aspirin to the protocol.
D. Add oral methadone to the protocol.
(ANS- Correct Answer: A
To obtain the most complete assessment data for a client with chronic pain, which
information should the nurse obtain?
A. Can you describe where your pain is the most severe?
B. What is your pain intensity on a scale of 1 to 10?
C. Is your pain best described as aching, throbbing, or sharp?
D. Which activities during a routine day are impacted by your pain?
(ANS- Correct Answer: D
A male client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) develops
cryptococcal meningitis and tells the nurse he does not want to be resuscitated if
his breathing stops. What action should the nurse implement? A. Document the
client's request in the medical record.
B. Ask the client if this decision has been discussed with his healthcare provider. C.
Inform the client that a written, notarized advance directive, is required to withhold
resuscitation efforts.
D. Advise the client to designate a person to make healthcare decisions when the
client is unable to do so.
(ANS- Advance directives are written statements of a person's wishes regarding

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(C and D) provide legal protection of the client's wishes, the present request needs
additional action.
Correct Answer: B
The nurse is discussing dietary preferences with a client who adheres to a vegan
diet. Which dietary supplement should the nurse encourage the client to include the
dietary plan? A. Fiber.
B. Folate.
C. Ascorbic acid.
D. Vitamin B12.
(ANS- : D
The nurse is preparing a male client who has an indwelling catheter and an IV
infusion to ambulate from the bed to a chair for the first time following abdominal
surgery. What action(s) should the nurse implement prior to assisting the client to
the chair? (Select all that apply.)
A. Pre-medicate the client with an analgesic.
B. Inform the client of the plan for moving to the chair.
C. Obtain and place a portable commode by the bed.
D. Ask the client to push the IV pole to the chair.
E. Clamp the indwelling catheter.

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chair (B) and encourage the client to participate by pushing the IV pole when
walking to the chair (D). The nurse should assess the client's blood pressure (F)
prior to mobilization, which can cause orthostatic hypotension. (C and E) are not
indicated.
Correct Answer: A, B, D, F
A client is demonstrating a positive Chvostek's sign. What action should the nurse
take?
A. Observe the client's pupil size and response to light.
B. Ask the client about numbness or tingling in the hands.
C. Assess the client's serum potassium level.
D. Restrict dietary intake of calcium-rich foods.
(ANS- A positive Chvostek's sign is an indication of hypocalcemia, so the client
should be assessed for the subjective symptoms of hypocalcemia, such as
numbness or tingling of the hands (B) or feet. (A and C) are unrelated assessment

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