Adult Health HESI Practice Test
1.The nurse is teaching a 64 year old female patient with osteoarthritis appropriate activities to encourage exercises with this disease. Which of the following should the nurse suggest?
A.Running
B.Swimming
C.Tennis
D.Racket ball
2.An 86 year old male with cancer of the bones is admitted for pain exacerbation. Which of the following would be prescribed to treat this patient’s pain?
A.Opioids
B.Nonopioids
C.PCA pump
D.Opioids and nonopioids
3.The nurse is teaching a young patient diagnosed with diverticulosis appropriate foods she
should eat. Which of the following would the nurse suggest to this patient?
A.Low fiber diet
B.Increased fluids with a high fiber diet
C.Bland diet with increased fluids
D.Avoid spicy foods
4.A patient has just arrived to the PACU following surgery. As the patient is waking up, he
complains that his left foot is severely hurting. Which action should the nurse do first?
A.Remove the dressing
B.Observe for swelling
C.Assess pulses
D.Call the physician immediately
5.A young patient with a heavy menstrual cycle is diagnosed with iron deficient anemia. Which of the following could the nurse suggest the patient eat in order to help treat this
diagnosis?
A.Brussel sprouts, milk, yogurt
B.Orange juice, banana, cheese
C.Beefy meat, citrus fruits, broccoli
D.Potatoes, tomatoes, low fat milk 6.The nurse is caring for a patient who just had a bowel movement and says “it looks funny”. The nurse assess the stool and notices it has a tarry appearance. What should the nurse do first?
A.Call the physician
B.Assess for a history of GI bleeds
C.Obtain VS and report findings to physician
D.Test the stool for occult blood
7.The nurse is caring for a patient with ALS who has a hard time breathing and clearing secretions. Which of the following would be best for the nurse to perform to prevent pulmonary complications?
A.Perform chest physiotherapy
B.Move the patient’s legs frequently
C.Perform passive ROM exercises
D.Have the patient cough
8.The nurse is caring for a 67 year old male patient who is blind and was given Lasix. The patient calls the nurse and reports needing to use the restroom. Which of the following should the nurse do?
A.Give the patient a urinal
B.Provide a bedside commode
C.Assist the patient to the bathroom
D.Put a diaper on the patient
9.A 57 year old male patient presents to the ED complaining of symptoms related to his
recent diagnosis of BPH. Which of the following is a priority concern for this patient?
A.Risk for infection
B.Need for sleep
C.Constipation
D.Urinary retention
10.A patient with kidney failure is undergoing peritoneal dialysis. The site becomes red, tender, and is draining. The patient says she feels like she is going to vomit. Which of the following would the nurse suspect?
A.Exit site syndrome
B.Peritonitis
C.Exit syndrome infection
D.Bowel obstruction
1.The nurse is teaching a 64 year old female patient with osteoarthritis appropriate activities to encourage exercises with this disease. Which of the following should the nurse suggest?
A.Running
B.Swimming
C.Tennis
D.Racket ball
2.An 86 year old male with cancer of the bones is admitted for pain exacerbation. Which of the following would be prescribed to treat this patient’s pain?
A.Opioids
B.Nonopioids
C.PCA pump
D.Opioids and nonopioids
3.The nurse is teaching a young patient diagnosed with diverticulosis appropriate foods she
should eat. Which of the following would the nurse suggest to this patient?
A.Low fiber diet
B.Increased fluids with a high fiber diet
C.Bland diet with increased fluids
D.Avoid spicy foods
4.A patient has just arrived to the PACU following surgery. As the patient is waking up, he
complains that his left foot is severely hurting. Which action should the nurse do first?
A.Remove the dressing
B.Observe for swelling
C.Assess pulses
D.Call the physician immediately
5.A young patient with a heavy menstrual cycle is diagnosed with iron deficient anemia. Which of the following could the nurse suggest the patient eat in order to help treat this
diagnosis?
A.Brussel sprouts, milk, yogurt
B.Orange juice, banana, cheese
C.Beefy meat, citrus fruits, broccoli
D.Potatoes, tomatoes, low fat milk 6.The nurse is caring for a patient who just had a bowel movement and says “it looks funny”. The nurse assess the stool and notices it has a tarry appearance. What should the nurse do first?
A.Call the physician
B.Assess for a history of GI bleeds
C.Obtain VS and report findings to physician
D.Test the stool for occult blood
7.The nurse is caring for a patient with ALS who has a hard time breathing and clearing secretions. Which of the following would be best for the nurse to perform to prevent pulmonary complications?
A.Perform chest physiotherapy
B.Move the patient’s legs frequently
C.Perform passive ROM exercises
D.Have the patient cough
8.The nurse is caring for a 67 year old male patient who is blind and was given Lasix. The patient calls the nurse and reports needing to use the restroom. Which of the following should the nurse do?
A.Give the patient a urinal
B.Provide a bedside commode
C.Assist the patient to the bathroom
D.Put a diaper on the patient
9.A 57 year old male patient presents to the ED complaining of symptoms related to his
recent diagnosis of BPH. Which of the following is a priority concern for this patient?
A.Risk for infection
B.Need for sleep
C.Constipation
D.Urinary retention
10.A patient with kidney failure is undergoing peritoneal dialysis. The site becomes red, tender, and is draining. The patient says she feels like she is going to vomit. Which of the following would the nurse suspect?
A.Exit site syndrome
B.Peritonitis
C.Exit syndrome infection
D.Bowel obstruction
