HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam 1 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: A
Rationale: Smoking is a major cardiac risk factor.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is administering an intradermal (ID) injection to a client. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bevel up ensures proper delivery.
Extract:
The client had a large, loose stool.
Vital signs: Temperature 98.7°F (37°C) orally. Heart rate 73 beats/minute.
Blood pressure 144/82 mm Hg. The client had a large, loose stool. The client had a large, loose stool.
Place the client on contact precautions.
Question 3 of 5
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take, and two parameters to assess the client’s progress.
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Secretory diarrhea fits; stool culture and NPO address infection; heart rate and potassium monitor dehydration.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client’s orders and notes the following: Vital signs every 4 hours, regular diet, Cefazolin 1g IV every 8 hours for 5 days, Metformin 1,000 mg PO every 12 hours, and point of care blood glucose check every 4 hours. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Follow regular diet per orders.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about a newly prescribed medication. To confirm that the client is learning the critical information, which strategy is most important for the nurse to include during the instruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feedback confirms understanding.