HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is requesting medicine for pain 30 minutes after receiving morphine sulfate 5 mg intravenously. Which intervention should the nurse implement next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reassessing pain evaluates medication effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with obstructive sleep apnea. The nurse should recognize the client is at greater risk for the development of which complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sleep apnea increases hypertension risk due to oxygen desaturation.
Question 3 of 5
A small, round raised area appears under the client's skin as the nurse administers an intradermal medication. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Documenting confirms normal intradermal reaction.
Question 4 of 5
The healthcare provider gives a verbal prescription for 2 mg of intravenous morphine to be given to a client every 4 hours as needed for severe pain. How should the nurse document the prescription?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Full drug name and no trailing zeros ensure clarity.
Question 5 of 5
An older adult client is admitted to the medical unit following a fall at home. While undressing the client, the nurse observes that the client is wearing an adult diaper and skin breakdown is obvious over the sacral area. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing breakdown severity guides treatment planning.