HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A female client who is receiving hospice care in her home expresses fear that dying will be painful. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing fears allows personalized reassurance.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse retrieves hydromorphone 4 mg/mL from an automated dispensing system, for a client who is receiving hydromorphone 3 mg IM every 6 hours PRN for severe pain. How many mL should the nurse administer to the client? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 0.8
Rationale: 3 mg ÷ 4 mg/mL = 0.75 mL, rounded to 0.8 mL.
Question 3 of 5
The healthcare provider gives a verbal prescription for 2 mg of intravenous morphine to be given to a client every 4 hours as needed for severe pain. How should the nurse document the prescription?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Full drug name and no trailing zeros ensure clarity.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with obstructive sleep apnea. The nurse should recognize the client is at greater risk for the development of which complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sleep apnea increases hypertension risk due to oxygen desaturation.
Question 5 of 5
A client is requesting medicine for pain 30 minutes after receiving morphine sulfate 5 mg intravenously. Which intervention should the nurse implement next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reassessing pain evaluates medication effectiveness.