HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a bladder irrigation for an adult client who has a long-term indwelling urinary catheter. The urine is cloudy with fibrin clots and sediment. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Slow irrigation safely clears clots and sediment.
Question 3 of 5
A client who is 2 days postoperative for thoracic surgery is reporting incisional pain 2 hours after receiving pain medication. The client rates the pain as 5 on a pain scale of 1 to 10. After placing a call to the healthcare provider, which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Guided imagery promotes relaxation to manage moderate pain.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with obstructive sleep apnea. The nurse should recognize the client is at greater risk for the development of which complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sleep apnea increases hypertension risk due to oxygen desaturation.
Question 5 of 5
Which explanation is best for the nurse to provide a client who asks the purpose of using the log rolling technique for turning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Log rolling maintains spinal alignment for safety.