HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes a colleague sharing computer credentials with a colleague who is struggling with access to the electronic health record (EHR). Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting to the charge nurse ensures prompt action.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assesses that a client who is disoriented drank eight glasses of water in two hours and is continuing to drink excessive amounts of water. Because the nurse is concerned about water intoxication, which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excess water dilutes sodium, risking hyponatremia.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with pneumonia and has a recent history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The client is placed in isolation. While caring for the client, which item should the nurse place in a designated biohazard bag before it is removed from the room?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contaminated mask and gown require biohazard disposal.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
To assess a client's dorsalis pedis pulse, the nurse applies firm pressure over the top of the foot between the extension tendons of the great and first toes, but does not feel a pulsation. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reducing pressure may reveal the pulse.