HESI FUNDAMENTAL EXAM WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
elements of discovery of a lawsuit - ANSWER-experts, medical records,
dispositions of witnesses
when a facility loses medical records what could it indicate? - ANSWER-
negligence
According to Avedis Donabedian, which is the most important validator of quality
and effectiveness of health care in a hospital? - ANSWER-The patient outcomes
achieved by the care provided
According to the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders, which statement is correct? - ANSWER-Prevalence of gender dysphoria
ranges from five to 14 in 1,000 natal males
What information should the nurse provide when explaining the benefits of illness
prevention activities to a client - ANSWER-help protect from actual or potential
health threats
The waiting area of a health care facility displays a pink triangle. What does this
signify? - ANSWER-The health care facility welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) patients.
, A registered nurse is explaining the term "just culture" to the student nurse. Which
explanation provided by the registered nurse is accurate? - ANSWER-"It refers to
promoting open discussion whenever error occurs without fear of recrimination.
The nurse is entering a client's data in the electronic health record. What action
should the nurse take to minimize ambiguity and confusion? - ANSWER-Use
consistent, codified terminology.
The nurse should understand the effects of internal and external variables to plan
and deliver individualized care. Which variable is an internal variable? -
ANSWER-emotional factors
How would the student nurse describe a quasi-intentional tort occurring during the
practice of nursing? - ANSWER-It is an act that lacks intent but involves volitional
action
such as invasion of privacy and defamation of character. An intentional tort is a
willful act that violates another's rights. This includes assault, battery, and false
imprisonment. A tort is a civil wrong made against a person or property. An
unintentional tort involves negligence and malpractice.
A nursing student is listing the professional responsibilities and roles of the nurse.
Who is the most independently functioning nurse? - ANSWER-advanced practice
registered nurse
What should a nurse understand about healthcare proxies or a durable power of
attorney for healthcare? - ANSWER-Healthcare proxies enable another person or
persons to make healthcare decisions on the client's behalf when the client is no
longer able to make decisions on his or her own. The National Organ Transplant
Act of 1984 prohibits the purchase or sale of organs. This act is not related to
healthcare proxies. The ethical doctrine of autonomy ensures the client's right to
VERIFIED ANSWERS
elements of discovery of a lawsuit - ANSWER-experts, medical records,
dispositions of witnesses
when a facility loses medical records what could it indicate? - ANSWER-
negligence
According to Avedis Donabedian, which is the most important validator of quality
and effectiveness of health care in a hospital? - ANSWER-The patient outcomes
achieved by the care provided
According to the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders, which statement is correct? - ANSWER-Prevalence of gender dysphoria
ranges from five to 14 in 1,000 natal males
What information should the nurse provide when explaining the benefits of illness
prevention activities to a client - ANSWER-help protect from actual or potential
health threats
The waiting area of a health care facility displays a pink triangle. What does this
signify? - ANSWER-The health care facility welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) patients.
, A registered nurse is explaining the term "just culture" to the student nurse. Which
explanation provided by the registered nurse is accurate? - ANSWER-"It refers to
promoting open discussion whenever error occurs without fear of recrimination.
The nurse is entering a client's data in the electronic health record. What action
should the nurse take to minimize ambiguity and confusion? - ANSWER-Use
consistent, codified terminology.
The nurse should understand the effects of internal and external variables to plan
and deliver individualized care. Which variable is an internal variable? -
ANSWER-emotional factors
How would the student nurse describe a quasi-intentional tort occurring during the
practice of nursing? - ANSWER-It is an act that lacks intent but involves volitional
action
such as invasion of privacy and defamation of character. An intentional tort is a
willful act that violates another's rights. This includes assault, battery, and false
imprisonment. A tort is a civil wrong made against a person or property. An
unintentional tort involves negligence and malpractice.
A nursing student is listing the professional responsibilities and roles of the nurse.
Who is the most independently functioning nurse? - ANSWER-advanced practice
registered nurse
What should a nurse understand about healthcare proxies or a durable power of
attorney for healthcare? - ANSWER-Healthcare proxies enable another person or
persons to make healthcare decisions on the client's behalf when the client is no
longer able to make decisions on his or her own. The National Organ Transplant
Act of 1984 prohibits the purchase or sale of organs. This act is not related to
healthcare proxies. The ethical doctrine of autonomy ensures the client's right to
