HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client’s orders and notes the following: Vital signs every 4 hours, regular diet, Cefazolin 1g IV every 8 hours for 5 days, Metformin 1,000 mg PO every 12 hours, and point of care blood glucose check every 4 hours. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Follow regular diet per orders.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is demonstrating three-point gait crutch walking to an older adult client who broke a foot while playing soccer with the grandchildren. Which behavior indicates that the client understands proper crutch walking?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inspecting tips ensures safety.
Question 3 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: D,E
Rationale: Regular schedule and avoiding caffeine improve sleep.
Question 4 of 5
A 45-year-old client with breast cancer which has metastasized is receiving hospice care. The client is at home and the family is concerned about their loved one. The nurse assesses the client. Which of the following signs indicate that the client is near death?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Muscle tone, breathing, and secretions indicate nearing death.
Question 5 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.