HESI Fundamentals Issues in Nursing
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should a nurse do first if they suspect another nurse is working while impaired?
✔✔Report the concern to the nursing supervisor immediately.
When a nurse makes an error in medication administration, what is the priority action?
✔✔Assess the client for adverse effects.
If a client refuses a prescribed treatment, what is the nurse’s best response?
✔✔Respect the client’s decision and document the refusal.
What is the nurse’s first step when receiving a telephone order from a healthcare provider?
✔✔Write down and read back the order for confirmation.
What should the nurse do if a client requests to see their medical record?
✔✔Follow facility policy to provide access to the record.
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,When caring for a client who speaks a different language, what is the most appropriate way to
obtain informed consent?
✔✔Use a qualified medical interpreter.
What is the nurse’s primary responsibility in maintaining client confidentiality?
✔✔Only share information with individuals directly involved in the client’s care.
What should the nurse do if they notice an unsafe practice by a colleague?
✔✔Report the unsafe practice according to facility policy.
What is the nurse’s role when a client’s advance directive conflicts with family wishes?
✔✔Advocate for and follow the client’s advance directive.
What should the nurse do first when delegated a task outside their legal scope of practice?
✔✔Refuse the task and explain the legal limitations.
If a nurse documents care that was not provided, this is considered what type of legal issue?
✔✔Falsification of records.
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, When is it appropriate for a nurse to breach client confidentiality?
✔✔When there is a legal requirement to report, such as suspected abuse.
What should the nurse do if a client’s family member requests an update on the client’s condition
without permission?
✔✔Politely decline and protect the client’s privacy.
What is the nurse’s first action if they suspect a client is being abused?
✔✔Ensure the client’s safety and follow mandatory reporting laws.
What is the ethical principle of doing good for others known as?
✔✔Beneficence.
What is the nurse’s responsibility when an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) makes a clinical
judgment about a client’s condition?
✔✔Clarify that clinical judgments must be made by a licensed nurse.
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should a nurse do first if they suspect another nurse is working while impaired?
✔✔Report the concern to the nursing supervisor immediately.
When a nurse makes an error in medication administration, what is the priority action?
✔✔Assess the client for adverse effects.
If a client refuses a prescribed treatment, what is the nurse’s best response?
✔✔Respect the client’s decision and document the refusal.
What is the nurse’s first step when receiving a telephone order from a healthcare provider?
✔✔Write down and read back the order for confirmation.
What should the nurse do if a client requests to see their medical record?
✔✔Follow facility policy to provide access to the record.
1
,When caring for a client who speaks a different language, what is the most appropriate way to
obtain informed consent?
✔✔Use a qualified medical interpreter.
What is the nurse’s primary responsibility in maintaining client confidentiality?
✔✔Only share information with individuals directly involved in the client’s care.
What should the nurse do if they notice an unsafe practice by a colleague?
✔✔Report the unsafe practice according to facility policy.
What is the nurse’s role when a client’s advance directive conflicts with family wishes?
✔✔Advocate for and follow the client’s advance directive.
What should the nurse do first when delegated a task outside their legal scope of practice?
✔✔Refuse the task and explain the legal limitations.
If a nurse documents care that was not provided, this is considered what type of legal issue?
✔✔Falsification of records.
2
, When is it appropriate for a nurse to breach client confidentiality?
✔✔When there is a legal requirement to report, such as suspected abuse.
What should the nurse do if a client’s family member requests an update on the client’s condition
without permission?
✔✔Politely decline and protect the client’s privacy.
What is the nurse’s first action if they suspect a client is being abused?
✔✔Ensure the client’s safety and follow mandatory reporting laws.
What is the ethical principle of doing good for others known as?
✔✔Beneficence.
What is the nurse’s responsibility when an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) makes a clinical
judgment about a client’s condition?
✔✔Clarify that clinical judgments must be made by a licensed nurse.
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