HESI 1 V1 and V2 Review – Health Assessment 1 – A+ Guaranteed Success with Verified Questions and Answers

For the 2026 HESI Health Assessment (V1 and V2), focus on clinical prioritization and the distinction between subjective and objective findings. Below is a high-yield summary of topics frequently tested in both versions: Core Assessment Concepts

• Subjective vs. Objective Data: Subjective data is what the patient says (e.g., "itching," pain 7/10). Objective data is what you observe or measure (e.g., blood pressure, "slurred speech," "crepitation" felt during palpation).
• Assessment Types:
  • Screening: Large-scale or preventative checks (e.g., cholesterol checks at a health fair).
  • Focused: Problem-oriented for a specific complaint (e.g., assessment of a "stooped" posture).
  • Comprehensive: Detailed baseline (e.g., admission to a long-term care facility).
• Prioritization (ABC's): Life-threatening issues like "impaired gas exchange" are always the first priority over non-emergent problems like "risk for infection". 

Key Clinical Findings & Tests

• Respiratory:
  • Barrel Chest: Expected finding in chronic asthma or COPD due to lung hyperinflation.
  • Bradypnea: Respiratory rate below 12 breaths/minute (e.g., 8 breaths/min).
• Neurological:
  • Romberg Test: Assesses balance; patient must close their eyes.
  • Cranial Nerve I (Olfactory): Assessed by identifying odors with one nostril occluded.
  • Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS): Evaluates motor, verbal, and eye-opening responses.
• Cardiovascular & Integumentary:
  • Petechiae: Small (1-3 mm), dark red lesions that do not blanch; may indicate bleeding disorders.
  • Skin Turgor: Most accurately assessed on the anterior chest below the midclavicular area in adults.
  • Pulse Deficit: Identified by comparing the apical pulse to the radial pulse. 

Communication & History Taking

• CAGE Questionnaire: Used for alcohol abuse screening: Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener.
• Interviewing Techniques: Use open-ended questions to allow the patient to choose their response. For patients who hesitate during an interview, sit quietly to allow them to respond comfortably. 

Study Resources for 2026

• Sscholarfriends: Search for "BSN 246 HESI" or "Health Assessment V1 V2" for current question banks.
• Elsevier/HESI Prep: Official review books from Elsevier or NurseHub provide 2025/2026 practice tests.
• YouTube: Video reviews from RegisteredNurseRN are highly recommended for visual learners.