HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a family history of cardiac disease is seeking information to control risk factors. Which lifestyle modification is most important for the nurse to encourage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smoking cessation significantly reduces cardiac risk.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) feeding a client who had a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) and is at risk for aspiration. Which action by the UAP should the nurse recognize indicates the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rest reduces alertness, increasing aspiration risk.
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
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.
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.