HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering insulin glargine to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent medication errors?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E.F
Rationale: Verification and documentation ensure safety.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client to self-administer a dose of low molecular weight heparin SUBQ. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abdominal site ensures absorption.
Extract:
The client had a large, loose stool.
Vital signs: Temperature 98.7°F (37°C) orally. Heart rate 73 beats/minute.
Blood pressure 144/82 mm Hg. The client had a large, loose stool. The client had a large, loose stool.
Place the client on contact precautions.
Question 4 of 5
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take, and two parameters to assess the client’s progress.
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Secretory diarrhea fits; stool culture and NPO address infection; heart rate and potassium monitor dehydration.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement before leaving a postoperative client with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) alone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CPAP prevents airway collapse.