HESI Fundamentals

Question 1 of 54

When turning an immobile bedridden client without assistance, which action best ensures client safety?

A. Securely grasp the client's arm and leg.

B. Put bed rails up on the side of bed opposite from the nurse.

C. Correctly position and use a turn sheet.

D. Lower the head of the client's bed slowly.

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Question 2 of 54

When assisting a client from the bed to a chair, which procedure is best for the nurse to follow?

A. Place the chair parallel to the bed, with its back toward the head of the bed, and assist the client in moving to the chair.

B. With the nurse's feet spread apart and knees aligned with the client's knees, stand and pivot the client into the chair.

C. Assist the client to a standing position by gently lifting upward underneath the axillae.

D. Stand beside the client, place the client's arms around the nurse's neck, and gently move the client to the chair.

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Question 3 of 54

The client, who is newly diagnosed with arteriosclerosis and is obese, is being educated by the nurse on reducing the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Which health promotion brochure should the nurse provide to this client?

A. Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home

B. Smoking Cessation as a Lifelong Commitment

C. Decreasing Cholesterol Levels Through Diet

D. Stress Management for a Healthier You

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Question 4 of 54

During a clinic visit, the mother of a 7-year-old reports to the nurse that her child is often awake until midnight playing and is then very difficult to awaken in the morning for school. Which assessment data should the nurse obtain in response to the mother's report?

A. The occurrence of any episodes of sleep apnea

B. The child's blood pressure, pulse, and respirations

C. Length of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep that the child is experiencing

D. Description of the family's home environment

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Question 5 of 54

What is the most important instruction for the nurse to provide to a 65-year-old client who attends an adult daycare program, is wheelchair-mobile, and has redness in the sacral area?

A. Take a vitamin supplement tablet once a day.

B. Change positions in the chair at least every hour.

C. Increase daily intake of water or other oral fluids.

D. Purchase a newer model wheelchair.

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