HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about the use of syringes and needles for home administration of medications. Which action by the client indicates an understanding of standard precautions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand hygiene prevents infection.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about the use of syringes and needles for home administration of medications. Which action by the client indicates an understanding of standard precautions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand hygiene prevents infection.
Question 3 of 5
An older adult female client tells the clinic nurse about frequently awakening during the night and not being able to go back to sleep. What action(s) should the nurse suggest to the client to help improve sleep?
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Regular schedule and avoiding caffeine improve sleep.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement before leaving a postoperative client with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) alone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CPAP prevents airway collapse.
Question 5 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes streptomycin 200 mg IM every 12 hours. The vial is labeled, 'Streptomycin 1 gram/25 mL'. How many milliliters should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 5
Rationale: 200 mg ÷ (1000 mg/25 mL) = 5 mL.