HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and receiving supplemental oxygen at 2 L/minute via nasal cannula. The oxygen saturation is 89%. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Accurate oximeter placement ensures valid readings.
Question 2 of 5
A client who had surgery 3 days ago is sitting with head of bed at 75 degrees and requests to be repositioned. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lowering bed reduces fall risk.
Question 3 of 5
A client who had a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) and is at risk for aspiration is being fed by an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which action by the UAP should the nurse recognize indicates the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rest reduces alertness, increasing aspiration risk.
Question 4 of 5
After administering oxycodone to a client one hour ago, the client is reporting severe pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reassessment evaluates pain management.
Question 5 of 5
While preparing to obtain a stool specimen for occult blood, the nurse observes that the client's feces is soft, solid, and light brown. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Occult blood test uses current stool.