HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam I 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
When evaluating the effectiveness of a client's nursing care, the nurse first reviews the expected outcomes identified in the plan of care. What action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Comparing data assesses care effectiveness.
Question 3 of 5
During the admission process, a client requests more information about advance directives. Which professional should the nurse recommend the client contact?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Attorney provides legal guidance on advance directives.
Extract:
History and physical
The client is a 44-year-old male with cerebral palsy who is non-verbal and has severe intellectual disability. He requires total care at home, which is provided by his two sisters, a home health nurse, and an unlicensed home health aide. The client is currently in the hospital for a lower respiratory infection.
Nurses notes
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Noted the client's clothes and sheets are wet. The client voided approximately 75 mL of urine. The client's sister says that he usually wears adult diapers at home as he is unable to communicate when he needs to void.
Question 4 of 5
Review H and P and nurse's note.Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
Action to Take
Potential Condition
Parameter to Monitor
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Overflow urinary incontinence: The client's condition, which includes wet clothes and sheets with a small volume of urine voided, suggests overflow urinary incontinence, where the bladder is not completely emptied and leaks small amounts of urine.
Place an incontinence containment product under the client: This action helps manage urinary incontinence by absorbing leaked urine and keeping the client dry, thereby preventing skin breakdown and discomfort.
Provide skin care: Regular skin care is essential to prevent skin irritation, breakdown, and potential infections, especially when the client is incontinent.
Intake and output: Monitoring intake and output is crucial in assessing the client's fluid balance and urinary function, ensuring that the incontinence is managed effectively.
Skin integrity: Monitoring skin integrity is necessary to identify any signs of pressure ulcers or skin breakdown, which can result from prolonged exposure to moisture due to incontinence.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A client, who speaks very little English, is being seen in the emergency department following an automobile accident. The client's sibling offers to act as an interpreter and asks about the laboratory results. Which response is best for the nurse to provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Approved interpreter ensures confidentiality.