HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a spouse how to care for a client who recently had a stroke and has residual weakness on the right side. Which style of shoes should the nurse recommend the client wear when ambulating with the spouse's assistance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Velcro shoes provide support and ease of use.
Question 2 of 5
A family member is demonstrating wound care using sterile technique. Which action indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opening towards body risks contamination.
Question 3 of 5
When interviewing a client about sexuality/reproductive function, which is the best approach for the nurse to use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Less sensitive questions build rapport.
Question 4 of 5
Which explanation is best for the nurse to provide a client who asks the purpose of using the log rolling technique for turning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Log rolling prevents spinal injury by maintaining alignment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning assignments for the staff on a medical-surgical unit. Which task should the nurse assign to the practical nurse (PN)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PNs can reinforce teaching within scope.