HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing error prevention techniques that would have helped to avoid a medication error. Which technique is most effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identifiers prevent misidentification.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement before leaving a postoperative client with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) alone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CPAP prevents airway collapse.
Question 5 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for a terminally ill client who is weak, mouth breathing, and refusing anything to eat or drink?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moist membranes enhance comfort.