HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse plans to administer naloxone 1 mg. The label of the 10 mL vial indicates that the drug concentration is 0.4 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 2.5
Rationale: 1 mg / 0.4 mg/mL = 2.5 mL.
Question 2 of 5
While preparing to obtain a stool specimen for occult blood, the nurse observes that the client's feces is soft, solid, and light brown. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Occult blood test uses current stool.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a family history of cardiac disease is seeking information to control risk factors. Which lifestyle modification is most important for the nurse to encourage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smoking cessation significantly reduces cardiac risk.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is entering prescriptions for lab work in a client's electronic medical record (EMR) when the system locks up and does not restart. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Notifying IT resolves issue promptly.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted with a fever of unknown origin. To assess fever patterns, which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular measurements track fever patterns.