HESI RN Fundamentals V1 Questions

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HESI RN Fundamentals V1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

A nurse is assisting a client with oral care who is unconscious. What is the safest nursing action?

• Place the client in high Fowler’s position

✔✔B. Position the client on their side

• Use a large amount of water
• Brush teeth with full-strength mouthwash

A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection. Which site is most appropriate for this route?

• Deltoid muscle

✔✔B. Abdomen at least 2 inches from the umbilicus

• Vastus lateralis muscle
• Ventrogluteal muscle

A nurse is caring for a client on contact precautions. Which personal protective equipment is required before entering the room? 1 / 4

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• Mask only

✔✔B. Gown and gloves

• Gloves and shoe covers
• Gown and mask

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?

• Mild pain at the incision site

✔✔B. Saturated dressing with bright red blood

• Small amount of serosanguinous drainage
• Slight increase in temperature to 99°F (37.2°C)

A nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen via nasal cannula. Which action promotes client safety?

• Use petroleum jelly to moisten the nostrils

✔✔B. Check the skin behind the ears for breakdown

• Secure the tubing tightly around the neck
• Keep oxygen tank lying flat on the floor 2 / 4

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A nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. Which action helps prevent urinary tract infection?

• Inflate the balloon before insertion

✔✔B. Maintain sterile technique during insertion

• Insert without lubrication
• Position the client in supine position only

A nurse is preparing to move a client up in bed. Which technique should be used to prevent back injury?

• Pull the client with arms extended and back bent

✔✔B. Bend at the knees and keep back straight

• Twist the waist while pulling the client
• Use only the upper body strength

A nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention helps prevent deep vein thrombosis?

• Restrict fluids

✔✔B. Encourage ankle pump exercises 3 / 4

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• Place pillow directly behind knees
• Keep legs crossed at the knees

A nurse is assessing a client’s peripheral pulse. Which finding should be reported immediately?

• Regular rhythm at 88 bpm

✔✔B. Weak, thready pulse

• Strong pulse at 70 bpm
• Slightly increased rate after activity

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client about proper crutch use. Which statement indicates correct understanding?

• "I should rest my weight on my armpits."

✔✔B. "I should keep my elbows slightly bent when using the crutches."

• "I should keep the crutches tight against my body."
• "I should look at my feet when walking."

A nurse is documenting care for a client. Which entry is most appropriate?

• "Client seems fine."
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