HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who is 2 days postoperative for thoracic surgery is reporting incisional pain 2 hours after receiving pain medication. The client rates the pain as 5 on a pain scale of 1 to 10. After placing a call to the healthcare provider, which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Guided imagery promotes relaxation to manage moderate pain.
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
The healthcare provider prescribes nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion for a client with a postoperative ileus. During insertion, the client begins to gag. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing and reinserting prevents discomfort and harm.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse receives a new prescription to administer oxygen at 3 L/minute via a nasal cannula to maintain an oxygen saturation between 90 and 100% for an adult client. The nurse obtains an oxygen saturation reading of 85% and, after repositioning the oximeter on a different finger, obtains a second reading of 87%. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Proper cannula placement ensures effective oxygen delivery.
Question 5 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.