BSN 225 HESI Fundamentals Exam Prep 2026/2027 |
Questions & Correct Answers | Graded A+|Nightingale
College
1. What are the four checks a nurse must perform before administering
medication?
Patient allergies, Drug interactions, Medication storage, Prescription
Prescription, Drug expiration, Patient allergies, Route of
administration
Patient history, Dosage calculation, Drug interactions, Route of
administration
Dosage calculation, Patient education, Drug expiration, Route of
administration
2. What are the three factors that identify a migrant worker and her family as a
vulnerable population?
The patient is a citizen; The patient's husband supports her; The patient
has a high income.
The patient has a stable job; The patient speaks fluent English; The
patient has health insurance.
The patient is an immigrant; The patient's husband abuses her
frequently; The patient's income is not sufficient to meet her family's
needs.
The patient is a student; The patient lives in a safe neighborhood; The
patient has access to healthcare.
3. Describe the relationship between 'foot massage' and 'nausea' in the context
of a research study.
Foot massage is a dependent variable influenced by nausea.
, Foot massage and nausea are both independent variables in the
study.
Foot massage is an independent variable that may affect the
dependent variable, nausea.
Nausea is a control variable that influences foot massage.
4. Which of the following functions are appropriate to an institutional health
care ethics committee?
Education
Policy formulation
case consultation
all of these
5. An RN develops a treatment plan for Mallory, a client with Stage 4 lung
cancer. The RN reviews the settings for her pain pump and works with
Mallory's home care services to ensure that she has any necessary assistance
to complete her normal activities during the day. Some of Mallory's
medications have been stopped and she does not have regularily scheduled
follow-up appointments with her oncology physicians any longer. What type
of care is Mallory now receiving?
Control
Palliative
Primary
Curative
6. Why is it important for nurses to consider the social consequences of using
software in their practice?
, Considering social consequences helps ensure ethical use of
technology and protects patient privacy.
Social consequences only apply to non-medical fields.
Nurses should focus only on technical aspects of software.
Social consequences are irrelevant to nursing practice.
7. To facilitate reliable healthcare data searches, it is important to recognize the
purpose and mission of healthcare websites of interest for healthcare
providers. What is the purpose of the Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality (AHRQ)?
It protects America from health, safety, and security threats, both
foreign and local, through critical science and health information that
responds to, and protects the nation against, expensive and
dangerous health threats.
It produces evidence that will make healthcare safer and improve
quality, accessibility, and affordability.
It assists healthcare providers to better manage patient care through
secure use and sharing of health information.
It promotes excellence in nursing and healthcare through
credentialing programs and educational materials for nursing
specialty-practice areas.
8. Which regulatory agency is responsible for rigorous testing of medications
before making them available to the public?
United States Pharmacopeia
National Formulary
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
US Food and Drug Administration
, 9. The family of an older client with a terminal illness is having difficulty caring
for the client in the home. Which support service should the nurse
recommend?
Home healthcare
Adult daycare
Hospice
Rehabilitation
10. Describe the role of a case manager in ensuring effective patient care in a
hospital.
A case manager only provides emotional support to patients.
A case manager coordinates acute care for patients and supervises
the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive care.
A case manager primarily focuses on billing and insurance claims.
A case manager is responsible for performing all medical
procedures.
11. Describe how proper documentation can impact the relationship between
healthcare providers and insurance companies.
Proper documentation facilitates clear communication and justifies
claims for reimbursement.
Proper documentation only serves to meet legal requirements.
Proper documentation is primarily for patient education purposes.
Proper documentation has no impact on insurance relationships.
Questions & Correct Answers | Graded A+|Nightingale
College
1. What are the four checks a nurse must perform before administering
medication?
Patient allergies, Drug interactions, Medication storage, Prescription
Prescription, Drug expiration, Patient allergies, Route of
administration
Patient history, Dosage calculation, Drug interactions, Route of
administration
Dosage calculation, Patient education, Drug expiration, Route of
administration
2. What are the three factors that identify a migrant worker and her family as a
vulnerable population?
The patient is a citizen; The patient's husband supports her; The patient
has a high income.
The patient has a stable job; The patient speaks fluent English; The
patient has health insurance.
The patient is an immigrant; The patient's husband abuses her
frequently; The patient's income is not sufficient to meet her family's
needs.
The patient is a student; The patient lives in a safe neighborhood; The
patient has access to healthcare.
3. Describe the relationship between 'foot massage' and 'nausea' in the context
of a research study.
Foot massage is a dependent variable influenced by nausea.
, Foot massage and nausea are both independent variables in the
study.
Foot massage is an independent variable that may affect the
dependent variable, nausea.
Nausea is a control variable that influences foot massage.
4. Which of the following functions are appropriate to an institutional health
care ethics committee?
Education
Policy formulation
case consultation
all of these
5. An RN develops a treatment plan for Mallory, a client with Stage 4 lung
cancer. The RN reviews the settings for her pain pump and works with
Mallory's home care services to ensure that she has any necessary assistance
to complete her normal activities during the day. Some of Mallory's
medications have been stopped and she does not have regularily scheduled
follow-up appointments with her oncology physicians any longer. What type
of care is Mallory now receiving?
Control
Palliative
Primary
Curative
6. Why is it important for nurses to consider the social consequences of using
software in their practice?
, Considering social consequences helps ensure ethical use of
technology and protects patient privacy.
Social consequences only apply to non-medical fields.
Nurses should focus only on technical aspects of software.
Social consequences are irrelevant to nursing practice.
7. To facilitate reliable healthcare data searches, it is important to recognize the
purpose and mission of healthcare websites of interest for healthcare
providers. What is the purpose of the Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality (AHRQ)?
It protects America from health, safety, and security threats, both
foreign and local, through critical science and health information that
responds to, and protects the nation against, expensive and
dangerous health threats.
It produces evidence that will make healthcare safer and improve
quality, accessibility, and affordability.
It assists healthcare providers to better manage patient care through
secure use and sharing of health information.
It promotes excellence in nursing and healthcare through
credentialing programs and educational materials for nursing
specialty-practice areas.
8. Which regulatory agency is responsible for rigorous testing of medications
before making them available to the public?
United States Pharmacopeia
National Formulary
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
US Food and Drug Administration
, 9. The family of an older client with a terminal illness is having difficulty caring
for the client in the home. Which support service should the nurse
recommend?
Home healthcare
Adult daycare
Hospice
Rehabilitation
10. Describe the role of a case manager in ensuring effective patient care in a
hospital.
A case manager only provides emotional support to patients.
A case manager coordinates acute care for patients and supervises
the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive care.
A case manager primarily focuses on billing and insurance claims.
A case manager is responsible for performing all medical
procedures.
11. Describe how proper documentation can impact the relationship between
healthcare providers and insurance companies.
Proper documentation facilitates clear communication and justifies
claims for reimbursement.
Proper documentation only serves to meet legal requirements.
Proper documentation is primarily for patient education purposes.
Proper documentation has no impact on insurance relationships.
