HESI RN
HESI Leadership RN Samuel Merit Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After implementation of new policies related to client identification prior to medication administration, the frequency of medication errors remains unchanged. Which should be the nurse manager's next action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Examining data assesses policy compliance, identifying gaps to address persistent errors.
Question 2 of 5
A male client who fell at home and experienced a brief loss of consciousness becomes increasingly confused after admission to the medical unit. The family provides the client's signed power of attorney and a home medication list. When reporting to the healthcare provider using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) communication, which information should the nurse provide first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing confusion is the urgent situation, indicating potential neurological deterioration.
Question 3 of 5
The registered nurse (RN) is gathering supplies to assist a healthcare provider with a bedside thoracentesis when the emergency department (ED) nurse calls to report on a client with unstable angina who must be admitted immediately. A practical nurse (PN) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are available to the RN. How should the RN assign the necessary nursing actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The PN can handle report and transport, the UAP can prepare the room, and the RN is needed for the thoracentesis.
Question 4 of 5
The practical nurse reports that a client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) was mistakenly given heparin in addition to the prescribed warfarin. Which priority action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the provider is critical to address the high bleeding risk from the medication error.
Question 5 of 5
After implementation of new policies related to client identification prior to medication administration, the frequency of medication errors remains unchanged. Which should be the nurse manager's next action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Examining data assesses policy compliance, identifying gaps to address persistent errors.