HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals of Nursing 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: A
Rationale: Less sensitive questions build rapport.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) securing a client’s wrist restraints to the bedside rails. Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Demonstrating correct technique prevents injury.
Question 3 of 5
A female client assigned to a mental health unit visits with her significant other during the evening. After the significant other leaves, the nurse notices that the client is more isolative and refuses to attend the evening group. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Open-ended response invites sharing.
Question 4 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: A
Rationale: Less sensitive questions build rapport.
Question 5 of 5
While assessing a client’s blood pressure using an aneroid sphygmomanometer, the nurse inflates the cuff to an initial reading of 160 mm calibration. Upon release of the air valve, the nurse immediately hears loud Korotkoff sounds. Which action should the nurse implement next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reinflation ensures accurate reading.