HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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: Notifying IT ensures prompt system resolution.
Question 3 of 5
A client who is 2 days postoperative for thoracic surgery is reporting incisional pain 2 hours after receiving pain medication. The client rates the pain as 5 on a pain scale of 1 to 10. After placing a call to the healthcare provider, which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Guided imagery promotes relaxation to manage moderate pain.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client placed on droplet precautions for transport from the client's room to another department. The client wears eyeglasses and refuses to remove them while being transported. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Surgical mask ensures droplet precaution compliance.