HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam 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 healthcare provider prescribes cefixime oral suspension 200 mg by mouth twice a day for an older adult who has difficulty swallowing pills. The bottle is labeled, 'Cefixime for Oral Suspension, USP 100 mg per 5 mL.' How many mL should the nurse administer daily? (Enter numerical value only.)
Correct Answer: 20
Rationale: 200 mg/dose × 2 doses = 400 mg/day; 400 mg ÷ (100 mg/5 mL) = 20 mL/day.
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse is reviewing the personal care needs of an older adult client who lives alone. What client assessment finding(s) indicate(s) the need to assign an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to provide routine foot care and file the client's toenails? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Tremors, gait issues, and poor vision impair safe foot care.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse plans to encourage a group of young adult clients to engage in problem-solving strategies. Which action is most useful for the nurse to include during the teaching session?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Simulations engage active problem-solving.
Question 5 of 5
Which is the best approach for the nurse to use when interviewing a client about sexuality/reproductive function?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Less sensitive questions build rapport.