HESI RN Fundamentals Complete Practice Bundle 2026: Full Study Guide & NGN Question Bank (PDF)

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1. A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding

to a client via a nasogastric tube. Which action should the

nurse take first?



A) Flush the tube with 30 mL of water




B) Check gastric residual volume




C) Elevate the head of the bed to 30–45 degrees




D) Verify tube placement




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,Answer: D) Verify tube placement

Rationale: Patient safety requires confirming the NG tube

is in the stomach (not lungs) before any feeding or

flushing. Aspiration risk is high if misplaced.



2. A client is on contact precautions for methicillin-resistant

Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which personal protective

equipment (PPE) must the nurse wear before entering the

room?



A) Gloves only




B) Gown and gloves




C) Gown, gloves, and N95 mask




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, D) Gown, gloves, and surgical mask



Answer: B) Gown and gloves

Rationale: Contact precautions require gown and gloves

for all interactions. Mask is not required unless there is risk

of splash (or airborne/droplet precautions).



3. A nurse is assessing a client’s heart rate. Which pulse

characteristic should the nurse document as "irregularly

irregular"?



A) Sinus tachycardia




B) Atrial fibrillation




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