BSN 225 HESI RN Specialty Fundamentals of Nursing (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Exam V1 Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Nightingale.

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A young mother of three children complains of increased anxiety
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during her annual physical exam. What information should the
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nurse obtain first? i,- i,-




Sexual activity patterns. i,- i,-




Nutritional history. i,-




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Caffeine, sugars, and alcohol can lead to increased levels of
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anxiety, so a nutritional history (C) should be obtained first so
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that health teaching can be initiated if indicated. (A and C) can be
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used for stress management. Though (D) can be a source of
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anxiety, a nutritional history should be obtained first.
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The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working on a chronic
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neuro unit asks the nurse to help determine the safest way to
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,transfer an older client with left-sided weakness from the bed to
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the chair. Which method describes the correct transfer procedure
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for this client?
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Place the chair at a right angle to the bed on the client's left side
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before moving. i,-




Assist the client to a standing position, then place the right hand
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on the armrest.
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Have the client place the left foot next to the chair and pivot to
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the left before sitting.
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Move the chair parallel to the right side of the bed, and stand the
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client on the right foot.
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side of the bed, and stand the client on the right foot.
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During shift change report, the nurse receives report that a client
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has abnormal heart sounds. Which placement of the stethoscope
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should the nurse use to hear the client's heart sounds?
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Place the stethoscope bell at random points on the posterior
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chest.
Use the stethoscope bell over the valvular areas of the anterior
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chest.
Move the diaphragm of the stethoscope over the left anterior
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chest.

,Position the diaphragm of the stethoscope at Erb's point on the
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chest. Use the stethoscope bell over the valvular areas of the
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A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction
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states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has
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been no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last two
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hours. Which action should the nurse take first?
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Irrigate the nasogastric tube with sterile normal saline.
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Advance the nasogastric tube an additional five centimeters.
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Administer an intravenous antiemetic prescribed for PRN use.
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The nurse is evaluating a client learning about a low-sodium diet.
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Selection of which meal would indicate to the nurse that this
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client understands the dietary restrictions?
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Tossed salad, low-sodium dressing, bacon and tomato sandwich.
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New England clam chowder, no-salt crackers, fresh fruit salad.
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Skim milk, turkey salad, roll, vanilla ice cream.
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, Macaroni and cheese, diet Coke, a slice of cherry pie.
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milk, turkey salad, roll, vanilla ice cream.
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The nurse witnesses the signature of a client who has signed an
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informed consent. Which statement best explains this nursing
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responsibility?


The client voluntarily signed the form.
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The client fully understands the procedure.
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The client agrees with the procedure to be done.
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The client authorizes continued treatment.
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voluntarily signed the form. i,- i,- i,-




During the admission interview, which technique is most efficient
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for the nurse to use when obtaining information about signs and
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symptoms of a client's primary health problem?
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Restatement of responses. i,- i,-




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Problem-seeking responses. i,- i,-i,- i,- Closed-ended questions. i,-