HESI Practice Test for Fundamentals

Question 1 of 5

When caring for a client with diarrhea due to Shigella, which of the following precautions should the nurse take?

A. Wash hands before and after contact with the client B. Wear a surgical mask C. Use a face shield D. Wear a gown and gloves only

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the correct use of a fire extinguisher with a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse direct the client to take first?

A. Remove the safety pin from the extinguisher. B. Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire. C. Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent. D. Sweep the extinguisher from side to side.

Question 3 of 5

The healthcare professional caring for a patient who is immobile frequently checks for impaired skin integrity. What is the rationale for this action?

A. Inadequate blood flow leads to decreased tissue ischemia. B. Patients with limited caloric intake develop thicker skin. C. Pressure reduces circulation to affected tissue. D. Verbalization of skin care needs is decreased.

Question 4 of 5

During auscultation of the anterior chest wall of a client newly admitted to a medical-surgical unit, what type of breath sounds should a nurse expect to hear?

A. Normal breath sounds B. Adventitious breath sounds C. Absent breath sounds D. Diminished breath sounds

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is providing education about cultural and religious traditions and rituals related to death for the assistive personnel on the unit. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A. People who practice Judaism stay with the body of the deceased until burial. B. People who practice Islam avoid cremation of the body. C. People who practice Buddhism prefer to have a brief funeral service. D. People who practice Hinduism prefer to have the body embalmed before cremation.

HESI Practice Test for Fundamentals

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HESI LPN

HESI LPN