HESI RN
HESI Fundamentals Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is to receive 10 mEq of KCl diluted in 250 ml of normal saline over 4 hours. At what rate should the nurse set the client's intravenous infusion pump?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
During a client assessment, the healthcare provider is evaluating cranial nerve function. Which assessment finding suggests that cranial nerve II is intact?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is being taught pursed-lip breathing by the nurse. What is the purpose of this technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing is used to increase the amount of carbon dioxide exhaled (C) in clients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). By doing so, it helps prevent air trapping and enhances gas exchange, ultimately improving respiratory efficiency. While removing secretions (A), reducing air trapping (B), and slowing the respiratory rate (D) can be associated benefits, the primary goal of pursed-lip breathing is to optimize carbon dioxide elimination and enhance breathing mechanics.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of heart failure. Which dietary instruction should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting sodium intake to 2 grams per day (B) is a crucial dietary instruction for clients with heart failure. It helps manage fluid retention and reduces the workload on the heart. Increasing fluid intake (A), avoiding potassium (C), and increasing protein intake (D) are not appropriate dietary instructions for heart failure management.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Which assessment finding is most indicative of this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epigastric pain that radiates to the back (A) is the hallmark assessment finding of acute pancreatitis. The pancreas lies retroperitoneally in the upper abdomen, so inflammation often causes severe epigastric pain that radiates through to the back. Abdominal pain with guarding (B), nausea and vomiting (C), and increased bowel sounds (D) can also be present in acute pancreatitis but are less specific and may be seen in various other gastrointestinal conditions.