HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse plans to encourage a group of young adult clients to engage in problem-solving strategies. Which action is most useful for the nurse to include during the teaching session?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Simulations promote critical thinking.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse receives a new prescription to administer oxygen at 3 L/minute via a nasal cannula to maintain an oxygen saturation between 90 and 100% for an adult client. The nurse obtains an oxygen saturation reading of 85% and, after repositioning the oximeter on a different finger, obtains a second reading of 87%. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Proper cannula placement ensures effective oxygen delivery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse learns that members of the nursing staff are uncomfortable with responding to client family members who are angry. While designing a teaching session to help the staff respond more effectively in these situations, which instructional strategy is best for the nurse to use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Role-playing builds confidence in handling anger.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has agreed to serve as a client's advocate at the meeting of the hospital ethics committee, which was called to address an ethical dilemma involving the client. To successfully represent the client, what action is essential for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-awareness prevents bias in advocacy.
Question 5 of 5
When turning a male client who has been lying on his back for 2 hours, the nurse notes that the skin over his sacrum is very white. The client is repositioned and when the nurse reassesses the sacrum 2 hours later, the area is bright red. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent turning prevents pressure ulcers by relieving pressure.