HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who had surgery 3 days ago is sitting with head of bed at 75 degrees and requests to be repositioned. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lowering bed reduces fall risk.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with pneumonia and has a recent history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The client is placed in isolation. While caring for the client, which item should the nurse place in a designated biohazard bag before it is removed from the room?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mask and gown are contaminated.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is interviewing a client with lower abdominal pain and dysuria, and needs to question the client about sexual activity. Which approach is best for the nurse to use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Less sensitive questions build rapport.
Question 4 of 5
A client who had surgery 3 days ago is sitting with head of bed at 75 degrees and requests to be repositioned. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lowering bed reduces fall risk.
Question 5 of 5
While preparing to obtain a stool specimen for occult blood, the nurse observes that the client's feces is soft, solid, and light brown. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Occult blood test uses current stool.