HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes that there are reddened areas on the cheekbones of a client receiving oxygen per nasal cannula at 3 L/minute, and the client's oxygen saturation level is 92%. Which intervention would the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Padding prevents skin breakdown.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse observes that there are reddened areas on the cheekbones of a client receiving oxygen per nasal cannula at 3 L/minute, and the client's oxygen saturation level is 92%. Which intervention would the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Padding prevents skin breakdown.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client who had surgery 3 days ago is sitting with head of bed at 75 degrees and requests to be repositioned. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lowering bed reduces fall risk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer low-molecular-weight heparin subcutaneously. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abdominal injection site minimizes complications.