HESI Fundamentals

Question 1 of 5

The client is 5 feet from the bathroom door when he states, 'I feel faint.' Before the nurse can get the client to a chair, the client starts to fall. What is the priority action for the nurse to take?

A. Check the client's carotid pulse. B. Encourage the client to get to the toilet. C. In a loud voice, call for help. D. Gently lower the client to the floor.

Question 2 of 5

The client, who is newly diagnosed with arteriosclerosis and is obese, is being educated by the nurse on reducing the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Which health promotion brochure should the nurse provide to this client?

A. Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home B. Smoking Cessation as a Lifelong Commitment C. Decreasing Cholesterol Levels Through Diet D. Stress Management for a Healthier You

Question 3 of 5

What type of technique should the nurse observe when preparing to insert an indwelling catheter?

A. Clean technique. B. Medical Asepsis. C. Isolation Protocol. D. Sterile Technique.

Question 4 of 5

When making the bed of a client who needs a bed cradle, which action should the nurse include?

A. Teach the client to call for help before getting out of bed. B. Keep both the upper and lower side rails in a raised position. C. Keep the bed in the lowest position while changing the sheets. D. Drape the top sheet and covers loosely over the bed cradle.

Question 5 of 5

The healthcare provider obtains a BP reading of 100/88 in the right arm of a client whose blood pressure is typically 120/60 in the same arm. What action should the healthcare provider implement first?

A. Use an electronic sphygmomanometer to take the BP every 30 minutes. B. Retake the blood pressure in the same arm, deflating the cuff slowly. C. Ask another healthcare provider to recheck the blood pressure to compare results. D. Obtain another blood pressure cuff and retake the blood pressure.

HESI Fundamentals

Skildor

HESI RN

HESI RN