HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes two doses of an antihypertensive medication for a client. Before administering the second dose, the nurse obtains a blood pressure measurement of 80/50 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Holding medication prevents worsening hypotension.
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 mother of a child born with Tetralogy of Fallot asks the nurse, 'Why did this happen to my baby? What did I do wrong?' Which response by the nurse is most helpful?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Empathy supports emotional expression without judgment.
Question 4 of 5
While electronically scanning the client's armband at the bedside prior to administering pain medication, the nurse observes the power flickers and the computer screen goes blank. The computer fails to reboot and the screen remains dark. Which action should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IT notification resolves system issues quickly.
Question 5 of 5
A client is requesting medicine for pain 30 minutes after receiving morphine sulfate 5 mg intravenously. Which intervention should the nurse implement next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reassessing pain evaluates medication effectiveness.