HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse administers an opioid analgesic to a postoperative client who also has severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement before leaving the client alone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CPAP prevents airway collapse.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A healthcare organization requires nurses to chart by exception. Which assessment should the nurse document?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abnormal findings are documented.
Question 4 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes a 24-hour urine specimen to be collected for creatinine clearance. The client is eager to go home and tells the nurse that the first sample was put in the urinal 2 hours ago. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: First void is discarded for accuracy.
Question 5 of 5
A client voided clear, yellow urine.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clear, yellow urine indicates hydration.