HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client to self-administer a dose of low molecular weight heparin SUBQ. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abdominal site ensures absorption.
Question 2 of 5
A 64-year-old female client with a 3-day history of cough and chest pain is admitted for presumed pneumonia. The client has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and takes insulin glargine 17 units in the morning and 17 units in the evening. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent medication errors?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E.F
Rationale: Verification and documentation ensure safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client’s orders and notes the following: Vital signs every 4 hours, regular diet, Cefazolin 1g IV every 8 hours for 5 days, Metformin 1,000 mg PO every 12 hours, and point of care blood glucose check every 4 hours. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Follow regular diet per orders.
Question 4 of 5
What times should the nurse measure vital signs? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E,G
Rationale: Every 4 hours is standard.
Question 5 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes a 24-hour urine specimen to be collected for creatinine clearance. The client is eager to go home and tells the nurse that the first sample was put in the urinal 2 hours ago. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: First void is discarded for accuracy.