HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion for a client with a postoperative ileus. During insertion, the client begins to gag. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing and reinserting prevents discomfort and harm.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse learns that members of the nursing staff are uncomfortable with responding to client family members who are angry. While designing a teaching session to help the staff respond more effectively in these situations, which instructional strategy is best for the nurse to use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Role-playing builds confidence in handling anger.
Question 3 of 5
While suctioning a client's nasopharynx, the nurse observes that the client's oxygen saturation remains at 94%, which is the same reading obtained prior to starting the procedure. Which action should the nurse take in response to this finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repositioning ensures accurate saturation readings.
Question 4 of 5
A bedfast female client awakens during the night, reporting to the nurse that she is 'uncomfortable.' What action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repositioning often relieves discomfort.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse knows that skin turgor changes with age. Which intervention is most helpful in dealing with normal aging changes of the skin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lotion combats dryness in aging skin.