HESI Safety V1 Questions and

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

A patient scheduled for an abdominal CT scan states she may be pregnant. What is the nurse’s priority action?

• Proceed with the CT scan immediately

✔✔B. Notify the radiology provider before starting the procedure

• Reassure the patient that CT scans are always safe in pregnancy
• Give oral contrast without consulting anyone

During portable X-ray imaging, what is the most important safety precaution for staff?

• Standing close to the machine

✔✔B. Wearing a lead apron and stepping away from the beam

• Turning away from the machine without protection
• Relying only on gloves for radiation protection

A nurse is preparing a patient for MRI. Which patient statement requires immediate follow-up?

• “I’m a little claustrophobic.” 1 / 4

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✔✔B. “I have a pacemaker.”

• “I need earplugs for the loud noise.”
• “I have to lie still for a while.”

Which action is most important when transporting a patient with a suspected cervical spine fracture to radiology?

• Remove the cervical collar for comfort
• Turn the head to assess airway

✔✔C. Maintain spinal immobilization during transfer

• Ask the patient to reposition independently

A nurse is teaching a student about radiation safety. Which statement shows correct understanding?✔✔A. “Distance and shielding reduce radiation exposure.”

• “Exposure is safest when standing near the X-ray beam.”
• “Wearing a surgical mask prevents radiation.”
• “Only the patient is at risk from radiation.”
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A patient becomes anxious during an MRI and wants to stop. What is the nurse’s best response?

• “You must stay until the scan is finished.”
• “If you move, the test results will be inaccurate.”

✔✔C. “I can stop the procedure and remove you if you are too uncomfortable.”

• “Closing your eyes will prevent anxiety.”

Which item is contraindicated for patients undergoing MRI?

• Plastic IV tubing

✔✔B. Metal implantable device

• Cotton hospital gown
• Non-metallic eyeglasses

Which is the nurse’s first action if a fire alarm goes off during an X-ray procedure?

• Finish the X-ray before responding

✔✔B. Stop the procedure and evacuate the patient safely

• Lock the radiology room doors
• Hide in the control booth until cleared
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When preparing a pediatric patient for a chest X-ray, which is the priority nursing action?

• Encourage the child to bring a toy
• Ask the parents to leave the room

✔✔C. Use protective shielding for the child’s gonads

• Allow the child to sit in any comfortable position

Which patient requires special precautions before administration of IV contrast for a CT scan?

• A patient with asthma
• A patient with history of smoking

✔✔C. A patient with renal insufficiency

• A patient with controlled hypertension

During fluoroscopy, what safety measure is essential for the nurse?

• Standing directly under the X-ray tube

✔✔B. Wearing a lead apron and thyroid shield

• Wearing only a surgical cap
• Covering hands with latex gloves
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