HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is explaining perineal care to the caregiver of a male client. Which information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-retractable foreskin should not be forced to prevent discomfort.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse retrieves hydromorphone 4 mg/mL from an automated dispensing system, for a client who is receiving hydromorphone 3 mg IM every 6 hours PRN for severe pain. How many mL should the nurse administer to the client? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 0.8
Rationale: 3 mg ÷ 4 mg/mL = 0.75 mL, rounded to 0.8 mL.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse learns that members of the nursing staff are uncomfortable with responding to client family members who are angry. While designing a teaching session to help the staff respond more effectively in these situations, which instructional strategy is best for the nurse to use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Role-playing builds confidence in handling anger.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has agreed to serve as a client's advocate at the meeting of the hospital ethics committee, which was called to address an ethical dilemma involving the client. To successfully represent the client, what action is essential for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-awareness prevents bias in advocacy.
Question 5 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.