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HESI RN fundamentals v1 complete questions
and accurate answers \latest update 2025-
2026
A post-operative client has three different PRN
analgesics prescribed for different levels of pain.
The nurse inadvertently administers a dose that
is not within the prescribed parameters. What
action should the nurse take first?
Assess for side effects of the medication.
A: Determine if the pain was relieved.
B: Complete a medication error report.
C: Assess for side effects of the medication.
D: Document the client's responses.
The UAP describes the appearance of the bowel
movements of several clients. Which
descriptions warrant additional follow-up by the
nurse?(SATA) Multiple hard pellets
A: Multiple hard pellets Brown liquid
B: Brown liquid Solid with red streaks
C: Formed but soft Tarry appearance
D: Solid with red streaks
E: Tarry appearance
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An elderly woman comes to the clinic because
of vaginal bleeding. The healthcare provider
finds a vaginal tear, which the client reports is
likely to have occurred during unprotected
sexual intercourse. Which content is most
important for the nurse to include in the client's
teaching plan? The importance of using vaginal lubricants.
A: The importance of using vaginal lubricants.
B: Methods used to practice safe sex.
C: Information about alternative ways to express
sexuality.
D: Intercourse positions that help prevent tears.
While suctioning a client's nasopharynx, the Complete the intermittent suction of the
nurse observes that the client's oxygen nasopharynx.
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saturation remains at 94%, which is the same
reading obtained prior to starting the
procedure. What action would the nurse take in
response to this finding?
A: Reposition the pulse oximeter clip to obtain a
new reading.
B: Stop suctioning until the pulse oximeter
reading is above 95%.
C: Complete the intermittent suction of the
nasopharynx.
D: Apply an oxygen mask over the client's nose
and mouth.
An older woman with end-stage heart disease is
hospitalized for severe heart failure. She is alert,
oriented, and requests that no heroic measures
are implemented if her breathing stops. What
actions should the nurse take first?
A: Discuss with the client her meaning of heroic Discuss with the client her meaning of heroic
measures.
measures.
B: Obtain a DNR.
C: Set up a family conference to discuss the
client.
D: Consult the palliative care team about the
client's care.
A client diagnosed with primary open-angle
glaucoma received a prescription for biotic eye
drops, pilocarpine HCl. What instruction should
the nurse plan to include in this client's
teaching?
A: "Do not allow the dropper bottle to touch the
eye." "Do not allow the dropper bottle to touch the
eye."
B: "Administer the medication directly on the
cornea."
C: Squeeze the eye closed after administering
the drops."
D: Wash your hands after administration of eye
drops."
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HESI RN fundamentals v1 complete questions
and accurate answers \latest update 2025-
2026
A post-operative client has three different PRN
analgesics prescribed for different levels of pain.
The nurse inadvertently administers a dose that
is not within the prescribed parameters. What
action should the nurse take first?
Assess for side effects of the medication.
A: Determine if the pain was relieved.
B: Complete a medication error report.
C: Assess for side effects of the medication.
D: Document the client's responses.
The UAP describes the appearance of the bowel
movements of several clients. Which
descriptions warrant additional follow-up by the
nurse?(SATA) Multiple hard pellets
A: Multiple hard pellets Brown liquid
B: Brown liquid Solid with red streaks
C: Formed but soft Tarry appearance
D: Solid with red streaks
E: Tarry appearance
1/23
,7/26/25, 1:47 PM HESI RN fundamentals v1
An elderly woman comes to the clinic because
of vaginal bleeding. The healthcare provider
finds a vaginal tear, which the client reports is
likely to have occurred during unprotected
sexual intercourse. Which content is most
important for the nurse to include in the client's
teaching plan? The importance of using vaginal lubricants.
A: The importance of using vaginal lubricants.
B: Methods used to practice safe sex.
C: Information about alternative ways to express
sexuality.
D: Intercourse positions that help prevent tears.
While suctioning a client's nasopharynx, the Complete the intermittent suction of the
nurse observes that the client's oxygen nasopharynx.
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, 7/26/25, 1:47 PM HESI RN fundamentals v1
saturation remains at 94%, which is the same
reading obtained prior to starting the
procedure. What action would the nurse take in
response to this finding?
A: Reposition the pulse oximeter clip to obtain a
new reading.
B: Stop suctioning until the pulse oximeter
reading is above 95%.
C: Complete the intermittent suction of the
nasopharynx.
D: Apply an oxygen mask over the client's nose
and mouth.
An older woman with end-stage heart disease is
hospitalized for severe heart failure. She is alert,
oriented, and requests that no heroic measures
are implemented if her breathing stops. What
actions should the nurse take first?
A: Discuss with the client her meaning of heroic Discuss with the client her meaning of heroic
measures.
measures.
B: Obtain a DNR.
C: Set up a family conference to discuss the
client.
D: Consult the palliative care team about the
client's care.
A client diagnosed with primary open-angle
glaucoma received a prescription for biotic eye
drops, pilocarpine HCl. What instruction should
the nurse plan to include in this client's
teaching?
A: "Do not allow the dropper bottle to touch the
eye." "Do not allow the dropper bottle to touch the
eye."
B: "Administer the medication directly on the
cornea."
C: Squeeze the eye closed after administering
the drops."
D: Wash your hands after administration of eye
drops."
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