HESI PRACTICE EXAM: BSN 225 HESI,
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
A client who has a sinus infection is receiving a prescription for
amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium (Augmentin) 500 mg PO q8
hours. The available form is 250 mg amoxicillin/125mg
clavulanate tablets. How many tablets should the nurse
administer for each dose? (Enter numeric value only.) - CORRECT
ANSWERS- 2
Rationale:
Using Desired/Available Formula—> 500mg/250mg x 1 tablet = 2
A nurse is preparing to give medications through a nasogastric
feeding tube. Which nursing action should prevent complications
during administration?
a.)Mix each medication individually.
b.)Use sterile gloves for the procedure.
c.)Monitor vital signs before giving medications.
d.)Mix all medications together to facilitate administration. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- a.) Mix each medication individually.
, Rationale: When administering medications through a nasogastric
feeding tube, the medications should be mixed separately to
prevent clumping.
On admission, a client presents a signed living will that includes a
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) prescription. When the client stops
breathing, the nurse performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) and successfully revives the client. What legal issues could
be brought against the nurse?
A.) Assault.
B.) Battery.
C.) Malpractice.
D.) False imprisonment. - CORRECT ANSWERS- B.) Battery
Rationale: Civil laws protect individual rights and include
intentional torts, such as assault (an intentional threat to engage
in harmful contact with another) or battery (unwanted
touching).Performing any procedure against the client's wishes
can potentially create a legal issue, such as battery, even if the
procedure is of questionable benefit to the client.
An older client with a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which
nursing measure is essential to the client's nursing care?
A.) Massage any reddened areas for at least five minutes.
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
A client who has a sinus infection is receiving a prescription for
amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium (Augmentin) 500 mg PO q8
hours. The available form is 250 mg amoxicillin/125mg
clavulanate tablets. How many tablets should the nurse
administer for each dose? (Enter numeric value only.) - CORRECT
ANSWERS- 2
Rationale:
Using Desired/Available Formula—> 500mg/250mg x 1 tablet = 2
A nurse is preparing to give medications through a nasogastric
feeding tube. Which nursing action should prevent complications
during administration?
a.)Mix each medication individually.
b.)Use sterile gloves for the procedure.
c.)Monitor vital signs before giving medications.
d.)Mix all medications together to facilitate administration. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- a.) Mix each medication individually.
, Rationale: When administering medications through a nasogastric
feeding tube, the medications should be mixed separately to
prevent clumping.
On admission, a client presents a signed living will that includes a
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) prescription. When the client stops
breathing, the nurse performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) and successfully revives the client. What legal issues could
be brought against the nurse?
A.) Assault.
B.) Battery.
C.) Malpractice.
D.) False imprisonment. - CORRECT ANSWERS- B.) Battery
Rationale: Civil laws protect individual rights and include
intentional torts, such as assault (an intentional threat to engage
in harmful contact with another) or battery (unwanted
touching).Performing any procedure against the client's wishes
can potentially create a legal issue, such as battery, even if the
procedure is of questionable benefit to the client.
An older client with a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which
nursing measure is essential to the client's nursing care?
A.) Massage any reddened areas for at least five minutes.
