HESI Introduction to Allied Health (AH) Practice Test

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• Which organ system transports nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body?
• For a patient with intractable pain, what is the most appropriate nursing action?
• Which data most directly indicates a postoperative patient can safely ambulate?
• A bolus feeding is in progress when the client begins to cough, gag, and vomit. The appropriate action is to:
• Which statement defines evidence-based practice?
• A male client with venous incompetence stands up and his blood pressure subsequently drops. Which physiologic response is most likely?
• A middle-aged woman who enjoys teaching and mentoring believes she should pass down her legacy. This describes which developmental task?
• Which technique is most important for the nurse to implement when performing a physical assessment?
• Which action demonstrates ethical practice regarding consent before procedures?
• What is the most important intervention to prevent pressure ulcers in immobile patients?
• During bolus feeding via nasogastric tube, the patient develops fever and signs of throat discomfort after formula administration. The correct action is to:
• The prefix cardio- is associated with which body system?
• Which fraction represents 0.6?
• Which description best explains how biofeedback helps in Raynaud's disease?
• Which heart chamber receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
• What metric unit is commonly used to measure body temperature in many countries?
• Which statement best represents a correctly written nursing diagnosis?
• Which interview question best reflects Erikson's concept of generativity in middle adulthood?
• Normal adult systolic blood pressure is generally:
• A nurse observes a student nurse taking a copy of a client's medication administration record. What should the nurse do?
• Which statement about vaccines and public health is accurate?
• What activity should the nurse use in the evaluation phase of the nursing process?
• When teaching a female client to perform intermittent self-catheterization, which step is taught first?
• Before administering a client's medication, the nurse notes a change in the client's condition. What is the appropriate action?
• In caring for an immobile client, which nursing diagnosis is highest priority?
• If a patient receiving a bolus feed via NG tube exhibits coughing and aspiration risk, the nurse should:
• The chamber that sends deoxygenated blood to the lungs is the:
• The root pulmon- refers to which organ?
• Orthostatic hypotension is defined as what?
• In reading a patient chart, the main idea is:
• Which communication technique is most effective for eliciting concerns from anxious patients?
• While preparing to insert a rectal suppository in a male adult client, what instruction should the nurse give?
• A client admitted for benign prostatic hypertrophy completes a plan of care and reports difficulty urinating. Which statement best describes this issue?
• Which procedure commonly uses the Sim's position?
• A tumor was removed and described as non-malignant. Which term best describes this tumor?
• Which factor can impact the effectiveness of vaccines?
• Which organelle houses the cell’s DNA?
• Which statement best describes the impact of immunization on the health system?
• A 75-year-old client who has a history of end stage renal failure and advanced lung cancer recently had a stroke. In this situation, what is the appropriate next step regarding decision-making?
• What is the correct order for doffing PPE to prevent contamination?
• When preparing to start an IV on a 4-year-old, which action is most appropriate to help soothe the child?
• Which component of SOAP notes contains the patient’s own descriptions of symptoms?
• In assessing four clients for pain tolerance in the emergency department, which patient best demonstrates the ability to tolerate chronic pain?
• After a client has been premedicated for surgery with an opiod analgesic
• When a patient with rheumatoid arthritis reports severe joint pain, which nursing action is appropriate?
• A client in hospice care develops audible gurgling sounds on inspiration. What is the most appropriate statement to relay to the family?
• Which organ produces bile to aid digestion of fats?
• A male client with an infected wound tells the nurse that he follows a macrobiotic diet. What does this diet emphasize?
• If A = 50 and B = 75, what is the percent increase from A to B?
• A 35-year-old female client with cancer refuses to allow the nurse to insert an IV
• Which approach is most appropriate when advising a vegan-diet patient about nutrient supplementation?
• If a 2 L IV bag is set to run at 20 drops per mL and the infusion rate is 30 drops per minute, what is the mL per hour?
• An elderly client with mobility limitations asks for help standing. What is an appropriate first step?
• Which action best demonstrates proper technique when assisting an elderly patient who can stand but not ambulate?
• Which statement about herd immunity best describes its effect?
• Which interviewing technique best ensures comprehensive information during a health history interview?
• Which factor can contribute to vaccine hesitancy?
• The nurse is providing passive range of motion (ROM) exercises to the hip and knee. Which technique best protects the limb?
• While delivering a bolus feeding, the patient regurgitates formula with coughing. What is the correct action?
• The typical adult blood pressure range is often summarized as:
• The liver produces bile to aid digestion of:
• To prevent sacral ulcers in immobile patients, which positioning is recommended?
• Which statement about patient records is correct?
• Which statement indicates a patient needs assistance with bathing?
• Why are booster doses sometimes recommended after the initial vaccination series?
• When caring for a terminally ill resident in a long-term care facility, which action aligns with best practice for communicating with the family?
• A male client with AIDS develops cryptococcal meningitis. Which question best reflects patient autonomy in decisions about care?
• A low-sodium, low-protein diet is prescribed for a 45-year-old client
• A client with chronic renal disease is admitted for evaluation prior to a surgical procedure. Which laboratory value is most relevant to assess nutritional status?
• The nurse is discussing dietary preferences with a client who adheres to a vegan diet. Which nutrient should be highlighted to prevent deficiency?
• In SOAP notes, which component contains the clinician's diagnosis or clinical impression?
• The nerve cell that conducts impulses away from the neuron cell body is the:
• Herd immunity primarily protects which group?
• While caring for a child and mother from Cambodia, what is an appropriate initial step to show respect?
• The equation for percent increase from A to B is:
• In the notation 120/80 mm Hg, which value is the systolic pressure?
• The term nonmaleficence means?
• Which statement about immunization is not accurate?
• The nurse encounters resistance when inserting the tubing into a client's rectum.
• Homeostasis refers to:
• Anemia describes a deficiency of which component?
• During bolus feeding via nasogastric tube, a patient shows signs of regurgitation and decreased oxygen saturation. The nurse should:
• A minor patient typically requires consent from whom?
• During a home health visit, an elderly client living at home with her husband is evaluated. Which condition is most likely present?
• A 73-year-old Hispanic client is seen at the community health clinic with a history of protein malnutrition. Which information is most useful to assess recent intake?
• During a bolus feeding via nasogastric tube, the patient reports persistent abdominal distension and nausea. The nurse should do what?
• During bolus feeding via nasogastric tube, the patient reports chest tightness and anxiety. The nurse should:
• While administering a bolus feeding through an NG tube, the patient reports sudden severe abdominal cramping. What should the nurse do next?
• In caring for a terminally ill resident of a long-term care facility, which action aligns with best practice?
• In assessing a client's femoral pulse, what should you document?
• A client adheres to a vegan diet. Which nutrient is most critical to monitor for potential deficiency?
• What action by the nurse demonstrates culturally sensitive care?
• A client has a nursing diagnosis of spiritual distress related to a loss of hope, secondary to impending death. Which nursing action is appropriate?
• Which symbol denotes the Celsius temperature scale?
• What is the rationale for using the nursing process?
• A client who has been on bedrest has a prescription to progress activity as tolerated. Which action best aligns with this plan?
• To assess nutrition in an elderly patient with protein malnutrition, which timeframe is most appropriate?
• A 4-year-old boy who is schedule for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
• What instrument is used to listen to the heart?
• The prefix pulmon- is associated with which body system?
• When documenting spiritual distress, which elements should be included?
• What is the primary goal of immunization in infection control?
• Which organ produces the enzyme Amylase that digests carbohydrates?
• A medication is prescribed to be given QID. Which set of times completes a QID schedule?
• The standard of practice for hand hygiene when hands are visibly soiled is:
• A single mother of two teenagers, ages 16 and 18, is discussing her goals for her children. Which statement best supports her autonomy and helps you understand her goals?
• The suffix -itis means:
• NKDA is an abbreviation used in patient care. What does it stand for?
• A client is admitted to the hospital with intractable pain.
• During a digital removal of a fecal impaction, which assessment finding would indicate a significant adverse effect such as bradycardia?
• In a neuron, which structure conducts impulses away from the cell body?
• Which client assessment data is most important for the nurse to consider before ambulating a postoperative client?
• Which action demonstrates proper procedure for validating informed consent in outpatient surgery?
• Prior to administering a newly prescribed medication to a client, which action is essential?
• Which item is removed first when doffing PPE to minimize contamination?
• Which statement explains why vaccines may be given in series over time?
• The daughter of an older woman who became depressed after the death of her husband asks for prognosis. Which is accurate?
• The nurse enters a room for an initial assessment and the client shouts, 'Get out of my room! I'm tired of being bothered!' What is an appropriate way to respond?
• A patient receiving a bolus feeding via NG tube begins to exhibit signs of aspiration such as coughing and decreased breath sounds. The best action is to:
• After doffing PPE, what is the final step a healthcare worker should perform?
• During bed making for a patient with a bed cradle, which arrangement best supports safety and comfort?
• During a sterile bedside procedure, what is the correct action if a break in sterility occurs?
• During rectal administration of a suppository, which practice helps prevent the anal sphincter from constricting?
• The nurse is caring for a client who is weak from inactivity because of a 2-week hospitalization
• Which of the following statements correctly reflects patient rights?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a patient right?
• During a health history interview, which approach is most effective for uncovering a patient's past hospitalizations?
• A healthcare provider is performing a sterile procedure at a client's bedside
• What action should the nurse implement to prevent the formation of a sacral ulcer
• The term "proximal" refers to:
• Which system is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and wastes?
• Convert 3/5 to a decimal.
• If during rectal suppository administration you observe rectal bleeding, what should you do?
• When assessing a client with an indwelling urinary catheter
• Which finding would most strongly suggest fluid volume imbalance in an elderly patient receiving home health care?
• The primary function of the alveoli in the respiratory system is:
• A client with Raynaud's disease asks about using biofeedback. Which statement is accurate?
• Which precaution is essential when handling a urinary catheter drainage bag for a patient with dementia at home?
• The difference between 'assent' and 'consent' is:
• During a home health visit for an elderly client who had a brain attack three months ago, which home hazard should the nurse identify?
• A female client with breast cancer metastatic to the liver and spine is admitted. Which assessment should guide pain management?
• A nurse is becoming increasingly frustrated by the family members' efforts. Which action best aligns with professional practice?
• Which statement describes a typical response to bereavement after a spouse's death?
• A client is demonstrating a positive Chvostek's sign. Which question should the nurse ask to assess for related symptoms?
• Which nursing intervention is most beneficial in reducing the risk of urosepsis?
• When a nursing procedure is assigned to a new staff nurse that is beyond their experience, what should the nurse do?
• Informed consent in health care requires?
• In HIPAA, which of the following is a permitted disclosure without patient authorization?
• The term "distal" means:
• Which practice illustrates culturally sensitive care when initiating touch with a patient?
• Which activity best demonstrates patient-centered care during goal setting?
• A signed consent form indicated a client should have an electromyogram. Performing this procedure without proper consent constitutes what?
• A client is admitted with a stage four pressure ulcer that has a black, hardened surface. Which dressing is appropriate?
• A patient is hesitant to consent to a medical procedure. Which approach best respects patient autonomy?
• During passive ROM of the hip and knee, which technique helps stabilize the limb and prevent injury?
• Before ambulating a male client with an indwelling catheter and an IV infusion, which action is most appropriate to perform first?
• Which statement about contraindications to vaccination is accurate?
• Which tissue type forms the lining of organs and surfaces and provides protection and secretion?
• An older female client with rheumatoid arthritis is complaining of severe joint pain. Which action should the nurse take?
• During bolus feeding via a nasogastric tube, the client begins to cough and shows signs of potential aspiration. What is the best next action?
• When removing a dressing from a heel pressure sore, the wound drainage is described as which type?
• To obtain the most complete assessment data for a client with chronic pain, which information should the nurse obtain?
• Normal adult diastolic blood pressure is generally:
• A patient with a 2 L IV bag running at 20 drops per mL at a rate of 15 drops per minute is delivering how many mL per hour?
• A male nurse is assigned to care for a female Muslim client. Which response best respects the client's modesty and cultural needs when bathing is needed?
• A healthcare proxy is best described as what?
• In teaching a client about herbal supplements, what is a key safety precaution?
• During bolus feeding via nasogastric tube, the client develops sudden shortness of breath and decreased oxygen saturation. The proper action is to:
• What is the primary role of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?
• Which term describes a condition present at birth?
• Which statement about live attenuated vaccines is correct?
• What is the role of patient education in immunization programs?
• The chamber that receives deoxygenated blood from the body is the:
• Which patient care task requires the nurse to wear barrier gloves?
• What does patient advocacy primarily involve?
• Which statement best describes durable power of attorney?
• Which vaccine type uses a weakened form of the pathogen to stimulate immunity?
• Which term describes the illegal taking of medications from work for personal use?
• An immobile, elderly male client has a blood pressure of 138/60. What is an appropriate nursing action to prevent skin breakdown?
• What action is most important for the nurse to implement when placing a client in the Sim's position?
• When adding sterile liquids to a sterile field, what indicates contamination?
• Which guideline protects patient privacy and health information?
• The role of insulin is to:
• Which statement best describes a macrobiotic diet?
• The nurse is administering an intermittent infusion of an antibiotic to a client. If the IV site becomes uncomfortable, what is the most appropriate immediate action?
• The prefix brady- indicates:
• Medical asepsis refers to which concept?
• The chamber that pumps oxygenated blood to the body is the:
• The heart chamber that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs is the:
• Which statement is an example of a correctly written nursing diagnosis statement?
• A female nurse who sometimes tries to save time by putting medications in her uniform pocket is accused of what?
• While administering a bolus feeding, coughing and respiratory distress occur shortly after the bolus begins. The priority action is to:
• Homeostasis is best described as which of the following?
• Which practice demonstrates cultural sensitivity when caring for patients from different cultures?
• On the third postoperative day following thoracic surgery, which action is appropriate?
• The nurse notes that a client consistently coughs while eating and drinking.
• In pressure ulcer management, which factor is most important in determining dressing selection?
• Which healthcare professional is primarily responsible for administering vaccines and maintaining immunization records?
• While giving a bolus feeding through an NG tube, the patient develops a sudden drop in heart rate and hypotension. The nurse should:
• The root cardi- refers to which body part?
• The nurse is preparing to give a client with dehydration IV fluids delivered at a continuous rate of 175 mL/hr. Which device is used to regulate this flow?
• A male client has a nursing diagnosis of spiritual distress.
• The digestive enzyme produced by the pancreas that acts on carbohydrates is:
• In evaluating client care, which action should the nurse take first?
• Which nutrient should vegans ensure adequate intake of to prevent deficiency?
• An older client who is able to stand but not ambulate receives a prescription. What is the proper plan to assist mobility?
• A medication is prescribed to be given QID. Which set of times represents a QID dosing schedule?
• A female client informs the nurse that she uses herbal therapies. Which guidance best supports safe supplement use?
• Which statement best represents a correctly formed nursing diagnosis statement in the format 'Problem related to Etiology'?
• What is the proper method to handle soiled linens in a healthcare setting?
• In determining who is legally empowered to make decisions for an incapacitated patient, which option describes the correct authority?
• A male client arrives at the outpatient surgery center for a scheduled needle aspiration of the knee. Which action should the nurse perform?
• In the notation 120/80 mm Hg, which value is the diastolic pressure?
• What assessment should be included in the plan of care for a client who is being treated with an Unna's paste boot?
• Which statement best identifies a well-written objective for discharge education?
• HIPAA is primarily designed to...
• Which ethical principle obligates healthcare providers to take actions that benefit patients?
• During the donning of PPE, which item is donned second?
• The logical order of medical documentation in SOAP notes begins with:
• The functional unit of the kidney is called the:
• When making the bed of a client who needs a bed cradle.
• A child preparing for tonsillectomy, how should the nurse address pain and anesthesia?
• Before giving a newly prescribed medication, which information should the nurse verify?
• When preparing to administer an intravenous medication through a central venous catheter, what is the proper procedure?
• A nurse notes an IV infusion rate of 250 mL/hr. Which action helps maintain vein patency without altering the prescribed rate?
• Convert 0.75 to a fraction.
• Which action is appropriate when assessing a client with a nursing diagnosis of fluid volume deficit?
• What is the correct order for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?
• During bolus feeding via nasogastric tube, the patient experiences sudden severe vomiting and inability to maintain airway. The appropriate response is to:
• Which tissue type lines organs and surfaces and often forms glands?
• A client who has moderate, persistent, chronic neuropathic pain due to diabetic neuropathy is taking gabapentin. What is the appropriate nursing action?
• Which statement best describes the clinical significance of serum albumin in the preoperative assessment of a patient with chronic kidney disease?
• Which statement correctly identifies a written learning objective?
• Which combination of home safety measures is effective for reducing fall risk in an elderly client?
• During bolus feeding via nasogastric tube, the client reports chest tightness and shortness of breath. The best course of action is to:
• When preparing to irrigate a client's indwelling urinary catheter using an open technique, which step is performed first?
• Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxification and metabolism of drugs?