HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse plans to use the Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) format of communication during which interaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SBAR ensures clear provider communication.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) feeding a client who had a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) and is at risk for aspiration. Which action by the UAP should the nurse recognize indicates the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rest before feeding is not standard practice.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about a newly prescribed medication. To confirm that the client is learning the critical information, which strategy is most important for the nurse to include during the instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feedback confirms understanding.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse uses a sterile syringe to obtain a urine specimen from a client's indwelling urinary catheter. After placing the specimen in a biohazard bag, the nurse transports the specimen to the laboratory. During which part of this procedure should the nurse wear gloves?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gloves during syringe use prevent contamination.
Question 5 of 5
A client receives a prescription for dextromethorphan 30 mg every 6 to 8 hours PO as needed for cough. The bottle is labeled 'Dextromethorphan for Oral Suspension, USP 30 mg per 15 mL.' How many tablespoons should the nurse instruct the client to take with each dose? (Enter numerical value only.)
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: 30 mg = 15 mL = 1 tablespoon.