HESI RN Foundation Of Nursing Proctored Exam

A male client has right-sided hemiplegia following a left cerebrovascular accident (CVA). His sitting balance has improved, and he is now able to sit in a wheelchair. To assist the client in transferr

The electronic medication system alerts the nurse that the medication dose scanned for the client is two times higher than the dose prescribed. Which action should the nurse implement?

A client diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma received a prescription for miotic eye drops. Which instruction should the nurse plan to include in this client’s teaching?

The nurse assists a client who has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with evening care. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement before leaving the client alone?

When administering 0900 medications to four clients, which prescription should the nurse administer first?

When initiating oxygen per mask to a client who is short of breath, the nurse hears a loud hissing sound after inserting the flowmeter into the wall outlet. Which should the nurse do next?

The nurse is providing teaching to a client who receives a new medication prescription. Which action should the nurse use to evaluate the client’s understanding?

An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assigned to feed a client with meningococcal pneumonia for whom droplet precautions have been implemented. The UAP requests a change in assignment, reporting

An adolescent is scheduled to receive a required immunization injection. The client reports being afraid of injections because “shots hurt.” Which action should the nurse take?

The charge nurse is observing a new nurse administering care during new hire orientation at the hospital. Which activity by the new nurse indicates correct body movement and posture to reduce the risk

Which assessment data reflects the need for the nurse to include the problem, “Risk for falls,” in a client’s plan of care? Reference Range: Hemoglobin [14 to 18 g/dL (140 to 180 g/L)]

While preparing to obtain a stool specimen for occult blood, the nurse observes that the client’s feces is soft, solid, and light brown. Which action should the nurse implement?

A client, who speaks very little English, is being seen in the emergency department following an automobile accident. The client’s sibling offers to act as an interpreter and asks about the laboratory

When evaluating the effectiveness of a client’s nursing care, the nurse first reviews the expected outcomes identified in the plan of care. Which action should the nurse take next?

The nurse notices a client grimacing while moving from the bed to a chair, but when asked about the pain the client denies having any pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A client is in contact isolation due to a stage IV coccyx wound infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The nurse plans interventions to prevent multiple reentries to the cli

A client arrives at the clinic describing concerns to the nurse about mood swings, insomnia, and a lack of focus. Which information should the nurse obtain first?

The nurse is providing oral care for a client who is unconscious. To safely perform the task, which action should the nurse take?

A client with fluid volume overload is admitted to the hospital for diuresis. Which assessment should the nurse perform to evaluate the client’s fluid balance?

A client is being admitted to the unit with a varicella zoster virus infection. Which room should the charge nurse assign to the client?

The nurse is assisting to lift a client from a wheelchair after surgery. To ensure safe mobility, which action should the nurse take?

The nurse is documenting wound care in a client’s electronic medical record (EMR) when the computer system shuts down. Which action should the nurse implement first?

In planning the turning schedule for a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to consider which assessment finding?

The nurse is caring for a client who is overweight and easily becomes diaphoretic. In response to this finding, which assessment(s) should the nurse include while assisting the client with personal ca

A client on a mechanical soft diet is experiencing constipation and asks the nurse for a glass of prune juice. After auscultating decreased bowel sounds, which action should the nurse implement?