HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse stops at a motor vehicle collision to provide help for a victim who is trapped in an overturned running vehicle. The nurse turns off the engine key, and asks the client to wiggle the fingers because the client's head is impinged on the roof and the neck is bent to the left shoulder. After Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrive, the nurse reports that the victim is conscious, but is not able to talk, and then the nurse leaves the scene. Which legal action can be taken in this situation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Good Samaritan laws protect emergency aid.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about use of syringes and needles for home administration of medications. Which action by the client indicates an understanding of standard precautions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand washing is key to standard precautions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client how to do active range of motion (ROM) exercises. To exercise the hinge joints, which action should the nurse instruct the client to perform?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elbow flexion targets hinge joints.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to give an emergency sedative injection to an agitated client. Which action by the nurse comprises a tort?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deceiving the client violates trust and consent.
Question 5 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: D
Rationale: Adherence to insulin regimen manages hyperglycemia.