HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering an intradermal (ID) injection to a client. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bevel up ensures proper delivery.
Question 2 of 5
What times should the nurse measure vital signs? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F,G
Rationale: Context-dependent; typically every 4 hours.
Question 3 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes streptomycin 200 mg IM every 12 hours. The vial is labeled, 'Streptomycin 1 gram/25 mL'. How many milliliters should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 5
Rationale: 200 mg ÷ (1000 mg/25 mL) = 5 mL.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse notices a client grimacing while moving from the bed to a chair, but when asked about the pain, the client denies having any pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clarifying nonverbal cues ensures accuracy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of neuropathy who reports increasing numbness and tingling in the lower extremities. Which problem should the nurse determine is the priority for promoting foot care at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neuropathy increases skin breakdown risk.