HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: C
Rationale: Head elevation reduces aspiration risk.
Question 2 of 5
An older adult female client tells the clinic nurse about frequently awakening during the night and not being able to go back to sleep. What action(s) should the nurse suggest to the client to help improve sleep?
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Caffeine avoidance and sleep schedule improve sleep quality.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who had surgery for a large bowel resection with a colostomy placement. The client has now developed hyperglycemia which require self injections of insulin after discharge. When designing the postoperative plan of care, which outcome statement should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adherence to insulin regimen manages hyperglycemia.
Question 4 of 5
When providing health teaching to older adult clients, which action is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Plain language enhances comprehension.
Question 5 of 5
After completing daily charting at 1400, the nurse realizes that a 0900 occurrence was not entered. Which is the best way for the nurse to enter computer documentation of the 0900 occurrence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Addendum ensures accurate, timely documentation.