HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals with NGN Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child has experienced several episodes of vomiting. After the nurse reviews the need to provide only clear liquids, the parent of the child reports making clear liquid popsicles out of flavored gelatin for the child. Which information should the nurse obtain about the popsicles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulp or fruit in popsicles is not suitable for a clear liquid diet.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a family history of cardiac disease is seeking information to control risk factors. Which lifestyle modification is most important for the nurse to encourage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking cessation significantly reduces cardiac risk.
Question 3 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes streptomycin 200 mg IM every 12 hours. The vial is labeled, 'Streptomycin 1 gram/2.5 mL.' How many milliliters should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: 200 mg = 0.5 mL from 1 g/2.5 mL vial.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client to self administer a dose of low molecular weight heparin SUBQ. Which instruction should the nurse Include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abdominal injection site minimizes complications.
Question 5 of 5
A client receives a prescription for dextromethorphan 30 mg every 6 to 8 hours PO as needed for cough. The bottle is labeled 'Dextromethorphan for Oral Suspension, USP 30 mg per 15 mL.' How many tablespoons should the nurse instruct the client to take with each dose? (Enter numerical value only.)
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: 30 mg = 15 mL = 1 tablespoon.