Evolve HESI Fundamentals Practice
Exam Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the safest way to prevent falls in a client who is weak and unsteady when walking?
✔✔Use a gait belt during ambulation.
What is the most important step before administering an antibiotic?
✔✔Verify the client’s allergies.
What is the best method to confirm correct placement of a nasogastric tube before feeding?
✔✔Check gastric residual and pH.
What is the primary reason for performing hand hygiene before and after client contact?
✔✔Prevent the spread of infection.
What is the safest action when a client begins to fall while walking?
✔✔Ease the client to the floor while protecting their head.
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,What is the correct position for a client after a bronchoscopy to prevent aspiration?
✔✔Semi-Fowler’s position.
What should a nurse do immediately after removing gloves?
✔✔Perform hand hygiene.
What is the best position to place a client who is vomiting?
✔✔Side-lying position.
What is the most effective way to reduce the risk of pressure injuries for a bed-bound client?
✔✔Reposition the client at least every 2 hours.
What is the first nursing action when finding a client on the floor?
✔✔Assess the client for injury.
What is the best way to teach a client to use an incentive spirometer?
✔✔Inhale slowly and deeply, then hold the breath before exhaling.
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, What is the correct angle for inserting a subcutaneous injection?
✔✔45 to 90 degrees depending on tissue size.
What is the safest way to identify a client before giving medication?
✔✔Use two identifiers such as name and date of birth.
What is the most important action when administering medications through an enteral tube?
✔✔Flush the tube before and after each medication.
What is the correct procedure for cleaning a client’s eyes?
✔✔Wipe from the inner to the outer canthus.
What is the safest method for disposing of a used needle?
✔✔Place it directly into a sharps container without recapping.
What is the first step when preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter?
✔✔Perform hand hygiene and don sterile gloves.
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Exam Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the safest way to prevent falls in a client who is weak and unsteady when walking?
✔✔Use a gait belt during ambulation.
What is the most important step before administering an antibiotic?
✔✔Verify the client’s allergies.
What is the best method to confirm correct placement of a nasogastric tube before feeding?
✔✔Check gastric residual and pH.
What is the primary reason for performing hand hygiene before and after client contact?
✔✔Prevent the spread of infection.
What is the safest action when a client begins to fall while walking?
✔✔Ease the client to the floor while protecting their head.
1
,What is the correct position for a client after a bronchoscopy to prevent aspiration?
✔✔Semi-Fowler’s position.
What should a nurse do immediately after removing gloves?
✔✔Perform hand hygiene.
What is the best position to place a client who is vomiting?
✔✔Side-lying position.
What is the most effective way to reduce the risk of pressure injuries for a bed-bound client?
✔✔Reposition the client at least every 2 hours.
What is the first nursing action when finding a client on the floor?
✔✔Assess the client for injury.
What is the best way to teach a client to use an incentive spirometer?
✔✔Inhale slowly and deeply, then hold the breath before exhaling.
2
, What is the correct angle for inserting a subcutaneous injection?
✔✔45 to 90 degrees depending on tissue size.
What is the safest way to identify a client before giving medication?
✔✔Use two identifiers such as name and date of birth.
What is the most important action when administering medications through an enteral tube?
✔✔Flush the tube before and after each medication.
What is the correct procedure for cleaning a client’s eyes?
✔✔Wipe from the inner to the outer canthus.
What is the safest method for disposing of a used needle?
✔✔Place it directly into a sharps container without recapping.
What is the first step when preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter?
✔✔Perform hand hygiene and don sterile gloves.
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