HESI Fundamentals Practice Test

Question 1 of 5

The client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen therapy. Which intervention should the nurse implement to ensure the client's safety?

A. Encourage the client to use oxygen continuously B. Monitor the client's respiratory rate and effort C. Set the oxygen flow rate at 6 liters per minute D. Teach the client to avoid wearing wool blankets

Question 2 of 5

A seriously ill female client tells the nurse, 'I am so tired and in so much pain! Please help me to die.' Which is the best response for the nurse to provide?

A. Administer the prescribed maximum dose of pain medication. B. Talk with the client about her feelings related to her own death. C. Collaborate with the healthcare provider about initiating antidepressant therapy. D. Refer the client to the ethics committee of her local healthcare facility.

Question 3 of 5

The healthcare professional is monitoring a client receiving IV potassium chloride. Which assessment finding should prompt the healthcare professional to immediately stop the infusion?

A. The client reports pain at the IV site B. The client's heart rate is irregular C. The client has swelling at the IV site D. The client's blood pressure is elevated

Question 4 of 5

A client with chronic renal failure is receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen). Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?

A. White blood cell count. B. Hemoglobin and hematocrit. C. Platelet count. D. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine.

Question 5 of 5

What is the most important action for the nurse to take when caring for a client with a spinal cord injury experiencing autonomic dysreflexia?

A. Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees. B. Monitor the client's respiratory rate. C. Administer an antihypertensive medication. D. Assess the client's blood glucose level.

HESI Fundamentals Practice Test

Skildor

HESI RN

HESI RN