HESI RN
HESI Leadership RN Samuel Merit Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse agrees to cover another nurse's assignment during a lunch break. Based on the status report provided by the nurse who is leaving for lunch, which client should be checked first by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The pneumothorax client with low oxygen saturation is at risk of respiratory failure, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse agrees to cover another nurse's assignment during a lunch break. Based on the status report provided by the nurse who is leaving for lunch, which client should be checked first by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The pneumothorax client with low oxygen saturation is at risk of respiratory failure, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 3 of 5
The practical nurse (PN) is visiting a client who has stage four colon cancer and is receiving palliative home care. The client refuses to eat and sleeps most of the day. Which intervention should the nurse ask the PN to ensure the family is providing the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping mucous membranes moist prevents discomfort and complications, a priority in palliative care.
Question 4 of 5
An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is working on a skilled nursing unit is diagnosed with hepatitis A (HVA). Two weeks later, a nurse complains of headache, nausea, anorexia, arthralgia, and low-grade fever. Which action should the nurse-manager take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serological testing confirms HVA, enabling prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Question 5 of 5
An older client who had a hernia repair 12 hours ago suddenly becomes agitated, pulls out the intravenous (IV) catheter, and staggers out into the corridor, demanding to be set free. The nurse assists the client back to bed and re-establishes the IV access. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement prior to leaving the client's room?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing for neurologic changes identifies potential causes of agitation, such as delirium or hypoxia.