HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a prescription for morphine sulfate 0.2 mg intravenously every 4 hours as needed for pain reports that pain is a 10 out of 10 on the numeric pain scale one hour after receiving the last administration. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reviewing record identifies alternatives.
Question 2 of 5
A client receives a prescription for dextromethorphan 30 mg every 6 to 8 hours as needed for cough. The bottle is labeled 'Dextromethorphan for Oral Suspension, USP 30 mg per 15 mL.' How many tablespoons should the nurse instruct the client to take with each dose? (Enter numerical value only.)
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: 30 mg = 15 mL = 1 tablespoon.
Question 3 of 5
A client who had a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) and is at risk for aspiration is being fed by an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). 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 4 of 5
A client's wife has just learned that her husband is terminally ill. She is sitting in the corner of the client's room crying, and says to the nurse, 'I feel as if I'm already so alone.' Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging sharing supports coping.
Question 5 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.