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HESI Test Bank-Fundamentals Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the correct site to assess the apical pulse in an adult?✔✔Left midclavicular line, fifth intercostal space.
What is the most important step when applying sterile gloves?✔✔Avoid touching the outside of the gloves with bare hands.
What is the first action a nurse should take if a client falls in the hospital room?✔✔Assess the client for injuries.
What is the primary purpose of using an incentive spirometer after surgery?✔✔Promote lung expansion and prevent atelectasis.
What should a nurse do immediately before inserting an indwelling urinary catheter?✔✔Perform hand hygiene and don sterile gloves.
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What is the safest method for disposing of a used needle?✔✔Place it directly in a puncture-proof sharps container without recapping.
What is the best way to prevent skin breakdown in an immobile client?✔✔Reposition the client at least every 2 hours.
What should a nurse encourage a client at risk for constipation to increase in their diet?✔✔Fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
What is the most important step before administering digoxin?✔✔Check the client’s apical heart rate for one full minute.
What is the correct way to position a client for a bed bath to maintain safety and comfort?✔✔Raise the bed to a comfortable working height and ensure side rails are up when unattended.
What is the first step a nurse should take before transferring a client from bed to wheelchair?✔✔Lock the wheels of the wheelchair and the bed.
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What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for a client with COPD using a nasal cannula?✔✔2 liters per minute.
What should the nurse do if a client’s oxygen saturation suddenly drops below normal?✔✔Reposition the client and encourage deep breathing.
What should a nurse assess before giving a loop diuretic like furosemide?✔✔Check the client’s blood pressure and electrolyte levels.
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in a healthcare setting?✔✔Proper and consistent hand hygiene.
What position should a client be in for insertion of a rectal suppository?✔✔Left side-lying (Sims) position.
What is the correct action if a client with an IV reports pain and swelling at the site?✔✔Stop the infusion and assess the site.
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