HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for a terminally ill client who is weak, mouth breathing, and refusing anything to eat or drink?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moist membranes enhance comfort.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in a skilled nursing facility observes a colleague leaving printed electronic medical record (EMR) copies of a client unattended on a countertop. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting ensures intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is obtaining a systolic blood pressure by palpation. While inflating the cuff, the radial pulse is no longer palpable at 90 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inflate above pulse disappearance for accuracy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and receiving supplemental oxygen at 2 L/minute via nasal cannula. The oxygen saturation is 89%. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying placement ensures accurate readings.
Question 5 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.