HESI A2: HESI Admission Assessment Exam (A2) Nurse Practice Questions

A patient is experiencing chest pain. What should the nurse do first?

• AA. Administer pain medication
• BB. Position the patient comfortably
• CC. Assess vital signs
• DD. Notify the physician

A nurse is teaching a patient about diabetes management. What should be included?

• AA. Avoiding medications
• BB. Regular exercise
• CC. High sugar intake
• DD. Skipping meals

During an assessment, the nurse finds that a patient has an elevated blood glucose level. What should the nurse do next?

• AA. Educate the patient
• BB. Call the physician
• CC. Administer insulin
• DD. Document the finding

A nurse is caring for a patient with a deep vein thrombosis. What is the priority intervention?

• AA. Encourage ambulation
• BB. Elevate the leg
• CC. Apply heat
• DD. Administer anticoagulants