HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
To assess the quality of the client’s abdominal pain, which approach should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Descriptive assessment captures pain quality.
Question 2 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes streptomycin 200 mg IM every 12 hours. The vial is labeled, 'Streptomycin 1 gram/25 mL'. How many milliliters should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 5
Rationale: 200 mg ÷ (1000 mg/25 mL) = 5 mL.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is viewing the admission assessment of a client with chronic pain. What intervention(s) should the nurse include in the client’s plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Comfort, assessment, and analgesics manage pain.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement before leaving a postoperative client with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) alone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CPAP prevents airway collapse.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse assesses an older adult client’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). When observing the client ambulate, the nurse notes that the client’s posture is upright, and the gait is smooth and steady. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Documentation reflects functional status.