Nursing Fundamentals BSN 225 HESI Review
Questions and Answers A+ Grade | 2026/2027
Comprehensive Study Guide
Terms in this set (28)
Client safety The nurse should help the client lie back down &
then explain to the spouse the need for
ambulation to reduce potential postoperative
complications.
ROM exercises Hinge Joints allow flexion & extension
movements. The humeroulnuar joint at the elbow
& is performed by flexing the bicep to move the
ulnar to the humerus & extending the triceps to
move the ulnar away from the humerus.
Clear liquid diet A client who is on a clear liquid diet has coffee
on the tray. Black coffee is considered a clear
liquid, but the nurse should remind the client that
no milk or creamer can be added to the coffee.
, Braden risk assessment- turning A score of 10 on the Braden risk assessment scale
indicate that the client should be turned
frequently. This scale is a reliable tool used to
measure the clients risk for the development of
pressure sores. Sores range from 6-23, with the
lower scores indicating the highest risk for
pressure sore development.
Sleep- insomnia Sleeping disturbances, such as insomnia, are
most common in post-menopausal women. A
regular routine for bedtime & morning awakening
can help set the carcadian clock. Avoiding
caffeine before the hours of sleep can help with
sleep since coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant.
Alcohol should be avoided since it can cause
fragmented sleep.
Pain Management Until the health care professional responds, the
nurse should provide nonpharmacological pain
modalities. Guided imagery & coaching in slow
rhythmic breathing are methods that can be
effective in moderate pain management.
Conversion- PO- g/ml- 1000mg = 1 200X= 1000 (5). X= 5000/200 = 25 mL
g. 1000 mg: X mL: 200 mg : 5 mL
HIPAA regulations The client's condition is protected by the Privacy
Rule under the Health Insurance Portivility &
Accountability Act (HIPAA), & the
communication/Marketing department can
determine whether or not the client has
authorized disclosure of his or her protected
heath information to the media. Unauthorized
disclosure of information is illegal.
Questions and Answers A+ Grade | 2026/2027
Comprehensive Study Guide
Terms in this set (28)
Client safety The nurse should help the client lie back down &
then explain to the spouse the need for
ambulation to reduce potential postoperative
complications.
ROM exercises Hinge Joints allow flexion & extension
movements. The humeroulnuar joint at the elbow
& is performed by flexing the bicep to move the
ulnar to the humerus & extending the triceps to
move the ulnar away from the humerus.
Clear liquid diet A client who is on a clear liquid diet has coffee
on the tray. Black coffee is considered a clear
liquid, but the nurse should remind the client that
no milk or creamer can be added to the coffee.
, Braden risk assessment- turning A score of 10 on the Braden risk assessment scale
indicate that the client should be turned
frequently. This scale is a reliable tool used to
measure the clients risk for the development of
pressure sores. Sores range from 6-23, with the
lower scores indicating the highest risk for
pressure sore development.
Sleep- insomnia Sleeping disturbances, such as insomnia, are
most common in post-menopausal women. A
regular routine for bedtime & morning awakening
can help set the carcadian clock. Avoiding
caffeine before the hours of sleep can help with
sleep since coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant.
Alcohol should be avoided since it can cause
fragmented sleep.
Pain Management Until the health care professional responds, the
nurse should provide nonpharmacological pain
modalities. Guided imagery & coaching in slow
rhythmic breathing are methods that can be
effective in moderate pain management.
Conversion- PO- g/ml- 1000mg = 1 200X= 1000 (5). X= 5000/200 = 25 mL
g. 1000 mg: X mL: 200 mg : 5 mL
HIPAA regulations The client's condition is protected by the Privacy
Rule under the Health Insurance Portivility &
Accountability Act (HIPAA), & the
communication/Marketing department can
determine whether or not the client has
authorized disclosure of his or her protected
heath information to the media. Unauthorized
disclosure of information is illegal.
