HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After an intravenous antibiotic is started, the nurse determines that the medication is not prescribed for the client and stops the infusion. Which action should the nurse implement next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Notifying provider addresses error promptly.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with pneumonia and has a recent history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The client is placed in isolation. While caring for the client, which item should the nurse place in a designated biohazard bag before it is removed from the room?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mask and gown are contaminated.
Question 3 of 5
After administering oxycodone to a client one hour ago, the client is reporting severe pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reassessment evaluates pain management.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse plans to administer naloxone 1 mg. The label of the 10 mL vial indicates that the drug concentration is 0.4 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 2.5
Rationale: 1 mg / 0.4 mg/mL = 2.5 mL.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer low-molecular-weight heparin subcutaneously. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abdominal injection site minimizes complications.