HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes cefixime oral suspension 200 mg by mouth twice a day for an older adult who has difficulty swallowing pills. The bottle is labeled, 'Cefixime for Oral Suspension, USP 100 mg per 5 mL.' How many mL should the nurse administer daily? (Enter numerical value only.)
Correct Answer: 20
Rationale: 200 mg/dose × 2 doses = 400 mg/day; 400 mg ÷ (100 mg/5 mL) = 20 mL/day.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse receives a new prescription to administer oxygen at 3 L/minute via a nasal cannula to maintain an oxygen saturation between 90 and 100% for an adult client. The nurse obtains an oxygen saturation reading of 85% and, after repositioning the oximeter on a different finger, obtains a second reading of 87%. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Proper cannula placement ensures effective oxygen delivery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse identifies several nursing problems for a client who is incontinent and immobile after a stroke and is now experiencing diarrhea. The client resides at home and the spouse is the primary caregiver. While planning care, the nurse should determine which problem has the highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhea risks dehydration, requiring urgent fluid management.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse receives a report that a client with an indwelling urinary catheter has an output of 150 mL for the previous 8-hour shift. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking for kinks ensures catheter functionality.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about how to use crutches. Which action performed by the client demonstrates to the nurse a correct understanding of how to use the crutches?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Proper crutch fit prevents nerve damage.