HESI RN
HESI Leadership RN Samuel Merit Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Several family members are visiting a client who had a myocardial infarction 4 days ago. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) informs the nurse that one of the visitors is lying on the client's bed. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instructing the UAP to address the visitor maintains hygiene and safety efficiently.
Question 2 of 5
During an evening shift on a medical unit, the only nurse on the unit is busy with an unstable client. The unit clerk, who is also both a certified medication aide and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), reports to the nurse that a healthcare provider is on the telephone and wishes to prescribe an as needed (PRN) dose of an oral over-the-counter laxative for a client who is constipated. Which instruction should the nurse provide the unit clerk?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse must receive prescriptions directly, prioritizing the unstable client's care.
Question 3 of 5
An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is working on a skilled nursing unit is diagnosed with hepatitis A (HVA). Two weeks later, a nurse complains of headache, nausea, anorexia, arthralgia, and low-grade fever. Which action should the nurse-manager take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serological testing confirms HVA, enabling prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Question 4 of 5
In assigning client care to a nurse and a practical nurse (PN), it is most important to assign which client to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addison's crisis is life-threatening, requiring the RN's advanced skills for monitoring and intervention.
Question 5 of 5
The charge nurse is making client assignments in the Intensive Care Department. The healthcare team consists of one nurse with 10 years experience, one nurse with 5 years experience, and a new graduate nurse who just completed a 12-week internship. Which client should the nurse assign to the new graduate nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client with chest tubes has a stable condition suitable for the new graduate's skills.