HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is interviewing a client with lower abdominal pain and dysuria, and needs to question the client about sexual activity. Which approach is best for the nurse to use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Less sensitive questions build rapport.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) feeding a client who had a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) and is at risk for aspiration. Which action by the UAP should the nurse recognize indicates the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rest before feeding is not standard practice.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: Accurate oximeter placement ensures valid readings.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client one week postsurgery. Which finding should the nurse expect to see if the surgical incision is healing properly?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Well-approximated edges indicate proper healing.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notices a client grimacing while moving from the bed to a chair, but when asked about the pain the client denies having any pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking clarifies pain denial discrepancy.