HESI RN
RN HESI Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with chronic kidney disease advancing to stage [unspecified]. The nurse should instruct the client to limit the ingestion of which type of foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-potassium foods worsen kidney disease.
Question 2 of 5
During the admission assessment, an older male client who has no teeth tells the nurse that he cannot find his dentures at home. His dietary prescription is a regular diet. What diet request should the nurse recommend for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pureed diet suits clients without teeth.
Question 3 of 5
A client tells the nurse about taking a variety of herbal products, including milk thistle, and has lost about thirty pounds over the last month. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unintended weight loss needs medical evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is developing a food safety educational class for a group of parents. Which type of food is most likely to pose a threat of food poisoning after being stored in a refrigerator at 40°F (4.4°C) or below for more than two days?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deli meats are prone to bacterial growth.
Question 5 of 5
A client with celiac disease selects a bowl of oatmeal with fresh fruit and skim milk, grapefruit juice, and coffee from the breakfast menu. Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oatmeal’s gluten harms celiac patients.