HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam 1 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 about the client’s laboratory results. Which response is best for the nurse to provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Emancipated minors have autonomy.
Question 2 of 5
An older adult female client tells the clinic nurse about frequently awakening during the night and not being able to go back to sleep. What action(s) should the nurse suggest to the client to help improve sleep?
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Regular schedule and avoiding caffeine improve sleep.
Question 3 of 5
An older adult client with heart failure has a signed do not resuscitate (DNR) form in the medical record. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports that the client is not breathing, and the nurse confirms the UAP’s findings. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting respects DNR and ensures documentation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is viewing the admission assessment of a client with chronic pain. What intervention(s) should the nurse include in the client’s plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Comfort, assessment, and analgesics manage pain.
Question 5 of 5
A 45-year-old client with breast cancer which has metastasized is receiving hospice care. The client is at home and the family is concerned about their loved one. The nurse assesses the client. Which of the following signs indicate that the client is near death?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Muscle tone, breathing, and secretions indicate nearing death.