HESI Fundamentals Practice Exam

Question 1 of 5

When a student nurse is caught taking a copy of a client's medication administration record to help a friend prepare for the next day's clinical, what should the nurse respond first?

A. Ask the nursing supervisor to meet with the student. B. Notify the student's clinical instructor of the situation. C. Ask the student if permission was obtained from the client. D. Explain that the records are hospital property and may not be removed.

Question 2 of 5

The client reports still being unable to sleep a week after learning progressive muscle relaxation techniques. Which action should the nurse take first?

A. Instruct the client to add regular exercise to the daily routine. B. Determine if the client has been keeping a sleep diary. C. Encourage the client to continue the routine until sleep is achieved. D. Ask the client to describe the routine currently followed.

Question 3 of 5

The healthcare provider is assessing a client with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which assessment finding is most concerning?

A. Coarse crackles in the lungs. B. Fever of 101.2�F (38.4�C). C. Productive cough with yellow sputum. D. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute.

Question 4 of 5

An older female client with rheumatoid arthritis is complaining of severe joint pain that is caused by the weight of the linen on her legs. What action should the nurse implement first?

A. Apply flannel pajamas to provide warmth. B. Administer a PRN dose of ibuprofen. C. Perform range of motion exercises in a warm tub. D. Drape the sheets over the footboard of the bed.

Question 5 of 5

A client with a diagnosis of hyperkalemia is receiving sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate). Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?

A. Serum sodium level. B. Serum potassium level. C. Serum calcium level. D. Serum glucose level.

HESI Fundamentals Practice Exam

Skildor

HESI RN

HESI RN