HESI RN
HESI Leadership RN Samuel Merit Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult woman with metastatic pancreatic cancer has requested that no heroic measures are implemented to save her life. Instructions from the healthcare provider have been received to transfer the client to a palliative care room. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A detailed report ensures continuity of care, critical for the client's palliative needs.
Question 2 of 5
It is most important for the charge nurse to schedule a multi-disciplinary team meeting to discuss which client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The elderly client with a broken hip and uncontrolled diabetes requires urgent, coordinated care to manage multiple acute conditions.
Question 3 of 5
A client with life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound to the abdomen is mechanically ventilated and sedated. The client has a large family present who are asking multiple and repetitive questions. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identifying a spokesperson streamlines communication, reducing confusion and repetitive questions.
Question 4 of 5
An adult woman with metastatic pancreatic cancer has requested that no heroic measures are implemented to save her life. Instructions from the healthcare provider have been received to transfer the client to a palliative care room. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A detailed report ensures continuity of care, critical for the client's palliative needs.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse observes a practical nurse (PN) placing a client on the right side with the left leg bent in preparation for a lumbar puncture. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Demonstrating proper positioning corrects the error, educates the PN, and ensures client safety during the procedure.