HESI Fundamentals Test Bank

Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has been diagnosed with a stroke. Which intervention will the nurse add to the care plan?

A. Encourage the patient to perform as many self-care activities as possible. B. Provide assistance with a bed bath to promote patient comfort. C. Coordinate with physical therapy for gait training. D. Instruct the patient to remain on bed rest to prevent fatigue.

Question 2 of 5

What is the most important assessment for the LPN/LVN to perform on a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receiving oxygen therapy at 2 liters per minute via nasal cannula?

A. Assess the client's respiratory rate and effort. B. Measure the client's oxygen saturation level. C. Monitor the client's arterial blood gas levels. D. Check the client's blood pressure.

Question 3 of 5

The patient is receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. Which of the following laboratory values would be most important to monitor?

A. White blood cell count B. Hemoglobin level C. Serum creatinine D. Blood glucose level

Question 4 of 5

A client has just returned from surgery with an indwelling urinary catheter in place. What is the most important action for the nurse to take to prevent infection?

A. Change the catheter every 72 hours. B. Ensure the catheter tubing is free of kinks. C. Clean the perineal area with antiseptic solution daily. D. Irrigate the catheter with normal saline every shift.

Question 5 of 5

A client with a chest tube following thoracic surgery needs care. Which task should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel?

A. Teach deep breathing and coughing to the client. B. Assist the client to select food choices from the menu. C. Evaluate the client's response to pain medication. D. Monitor the characteristics of the client's chest tube drainage.

HESI Fundamentals Test Bank

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