HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A female client assigned to a mental health unit visits with her significant other during the evening. After the significant other leaves, the nurse notices that the client is more isolative and refuses to attend the evening group. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Open-ended response invites sharing.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer low-molecular-weight heparin subcutaneously. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abdominal injection site minimizes complications.
Question 3 of 5
A hospitalized client who has an advance directive and healthcare power of attorney is receiving enteral nutrition through a nasogastric (NG) tube. The client vomits and appears to be choking. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Suctioning clears airway obstruction.
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
A 16-year-old emancipated client is being seen in the emergency department following a minor automobile accident. The client's parents arrive and are asking questions about the client's laboratory results. Which response is best for the nurse to provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Emancipated minors have confidentiality rights.