HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 16-year-old emancipated client is being seen in the emergency department following a minor automobile accident. The client's parents arrive and are asking questions about the client's laboratory results. Which response is best for the nurse to provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emancipated minors have confidentiality rights.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing a client with a serum potassium level of 7.5 mEq/L (7.5 mmol/L), which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia risks cardiac dysrhythmias.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse uses a sterile syringe to obtain a urine specimen from a client's indwelling urinary catheter. After placing the specimen in a biohazard bag, the nurse transports the specimen to the laboratory. During which part of this procedure should the nurse wear gloves?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gloves during syringe use prevent contamination.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the admission assessment of a client with chronic pain. What Intervention(s) should the nurse Include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Ambulation, pain scale, comfort measures, and analgesics manage chronic pain.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in a skilled nursing facility observes a colleague leaving printed electronic medical record (EMR) copies of a client unattended on a counter top. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting to charge nurse ensures immediate action.