HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assesses that a client who is disoriented drank eight glasses of water in two hours and is continuing to drink excessive amounts of water. Because the nurse is concerned about water intoxication, which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excess water dilutes sodium, risking hyponatremia.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse observes a colleague sharing computer credentials with a colleague who is struggling with access to the electronic health record (EHR). Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting to the charge nurse ensures prompt action.
Question 4 of 5
After a seven-day treatment with an IV antibiotic, the healthcare provider discharges a client from the hospital and writes a prescription for an oral antibiotic. While providing discharge instructions, the nurse notes that the dosage for the oral antibiotic is significantly higher than the IV antibiotic. Which resource should the nurse use first in resolving the situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Provider clarifies prescription accuracy.
Question 5 of 5
An older woman with end-stage heart disease is hospitalized for severe heart failure. She is alert, oriented, and requests that no heroic measures are implemented if her breathing stops. What action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clarifying 'heroic measures' ensures client wishes are understood.