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Nursing Fundamentals Block 1 HESI Review Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first action a nurse should take if a client’s urinary catheter becomes disconnected from the drainage tubing?✔✔Reconnect using sterile technique after cleaning the ends with antiseptic
What is the safest way to assist a weak client to stand from bed?✔✔Place the bed in the lowest position and use a gait belt
What is the correct method for opening a sterile package?✔✔Open the flap away from your body first
What is the best way to reduce the spread of infection in the hospital?✔✔Perform proper hand hygiene before and after client contact
What should the nurse do first if a client complains of dizziness during ambulation? 1 / 4
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✔✔Slowly lower the client to the floor or a chair
What is the minimum time recommended for handwashing with soap and water?✔✔At least 20 seconds
What is the correct site for measuring an apical heart rate?✔✔Fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line
What is the primary purpose of using body mechanics when lifting?✔✔To prevent injury to the nurse and client
What should a nurse do if a client refuses a prescribed medication?✔✔Respect the client’s decision, document it, and notify the healthcare provider
What is the safest way to dispose of a used needle?✔✔Place it directly into a sharps container without recapping
What is the first step when preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter? 2 / 4
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✔✔Perform hand hygiene
What is the correct technique when cleansing the perineal area for catheter insertion in a female?✔✔Clean from front to back
What should a nurse assess before giving a dose of digoxin?✔✔Apical heart rate for one full minute
What is the safest method to transfer a client from bed to wheelchair?✔✔Lock the wheelchair brakes and place it close to the bed
What should the nurse do if a client begins to fall during ambulation?✔✔Guide the client to the floor while protecting their head
What is the best way to prevent skin breakdown in an immobile client?✔✔Reposition the client at least every 2 hours
What is the primary purpose of using a transfer belt during ambulation? 3 / 4
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✔✔To provide stability and prevent falls
What is the correct position for a client with difficulty breathing?✔✔High Fowler’s position
What is the safest way to check a client’s identity before a procedure?✔✔Ask the client to state their full name and date of birth and compare with their ID band
What is the correct action if a sterile glove becomes contaminated during a sterile procedure?✔✔Remove it and replace with a new sterile glove
What is the correct site for assessing the brachial pulse in an infant?✔✔On the inside of the upper arm between the shoulder and elbow
What is the proper technique for cleaning a wound with sterile saline?✔✔Clean from the center outward using a new gauze pad for each stroke
What should a nurse do if a client has a blood pressure cuff that is too small for their arm?
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