2025 HESI Exam Prep: 120 Physical Assessment Questions with In-Depth Explanations for RN and LPN Students

• 120 physical assessment questions tailored for the 2025 HESI exam
• In-depth explanations to enhance understanding and retention
• Covers key areas: head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, and abnormality detection
• Designed for both RN and LPN students aiming for exam success
• High-quality prep resource to build confidence and clinical skills

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The nurse places an 8-year-old boy in which position for examination of his genitalia? a.
Supine with legs extended to either side
b. Lying on his left side with knees bent
c. Reclining with knees flexed
d. Standing with legs spread apart – – correct ans- -ANS: C
Feedback
A
The examination is easiest to perform if the child is sitting.
B
The examination is easiest to perform if the child is sitting.
C
The examination is easiest to perform if the child is sitting in either a slightly reclining
position with his knees flexed or heels near the buttock or sitting with his knees spread and
ankles crossed.
D
The examination is easiest to perform if the child is sitting.
While examining the genitalia of a 6-year-old girl, a nurse notices which finding as expected?
a. Clear mucoid vaginal discharge
b. Prepuce and clitoris are prominent
c. Flat labia majora with thin labia minora
d. Sparse pubic hair over the inner thighs – – correct ans- -ANS: C
Feedback
A Vaginal discharge is an abnormal finding at this age.
B Normally at this age the clitoris is relatively small.
C Until approximately age 7, the labia majora are flat, the labia minora are thin.
D Evidence of pubic hair may be seen by the time the child reaches pubescence, usually
between ages 8 and 11.
In assessing a neonate, the nurse notices that one testicle has not descended into the scrotal
sac. What is the most appropriate response for the nurse as a result of this finding?
a.
Document the findings and refer this neonate for further examination for an
undescended testicle.
b.
Place a finger over the upper inguinal ring and gently push downward to try to push
the testicle into the scrotum.
c.
Use a light source to transilluminate the affected scrotal sack to determine if fluid is
preventing the descent of the testicle.
d.
Insert the fifth finger into the inguinal ring to palpate for a hernia that may have
prevented the testicle from descending. – – correct ans- -ANS: B