HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client, who speaks very little English, is being seen in the emergency department following an automobile accident. The client's sibling offers to act as an interpreter and asks about the laboratory results. Which response is best for the nurse to provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Approved interpreter ensures confidentiality.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has removed a barbiturate capsule from the unit dose wrapper to administer to a client. The client decides to watch a television program and requests not to take the medication. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Witnessed disposal ensures safety and compliance.
Question 3 of 5
While electronically scanning the client's armband at the bedside prior to administering pain medication, the nurse observes the power flickers and the computer screen goes blank. The computer fails to reboot and the screen remains dark. Which action should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Notifying IT ensures prompt system resolution.
Question 4 of 5
While electronically scanning the client's armband at the bedside prior to administering pain medication, the nurse observes the power flickers and the computer screen goes blank. The computer fails to reboot and the screen remains dark. Which action should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IT notification resolves system issues quickly.
Question 5 of 5
During the prodromal stage of an infection, which is the priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Precautions prevent infection spread.