HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client receives a prescription for dextromethorphan 30 mg every 6 to 8 hours PO as needed for cough. The bottle is labeled 'Dextromethorphan for Oral Suspension, USP 30 mg per 15 mL.' How many tablespoons should the nurse instruct the client to take with each dose? (Enter numerical value only.)
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: 30 mg = 15 mL = 1 tablespoon.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and receiving supplemental oxygen at 2 L/minute via nasal cannula. The oxygen saturation is 89%. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accurate oximeter placement ensures valid readings.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse stops at a motor vehicle collision to provide help for a victim who is trapped in an overturned running vehicle. The nurse turns off the engine key, and asks the client to wiggle the fingers because the client's head is impinged on the roof and the neck is bent to the left shoulder. After Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrive, the nurse reports that the victim is conscious, but is not able to talk, and then the nurse leaves the scene. Which legal action can be taken in this situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Good Samaritan laws protect emergency aid.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing a client with a serum potassium level of 7.5 mEq/L (7.5 mmol/L), which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia risks cardiac dysrhythmias.
Question 5 of 5
When assuming care of a client at 1900, the nurse learns in report that a client with a urinary tract infection had an indwelling urinary catheter removed during the previous shift. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Voiding post-removal assesses urinary function.