Evolve HESI Fundamentals Practice Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) Already Graded A+

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Evolve HESI Fundamentals Practice Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) Already Graded A+

• A female client with frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) asks the nurse to explain her

friend's advice about drinking a glass of juice daily to prevent future UTIs. Which response is best for the nurse provide?

• Orange juice has vitamin C that deters bacterial growth.
• Apple juice is the most useful in acidifying the urine.
• Cranberry juice stops pathogens' adherence to the bladder.
• Grapefruit juice increases absorption of most antibiotics.

Correct Answer: C

• When turning an immobile bedridden client without assistance, which action by the

nurse best ensures client safety?

• Securely grasp the client's arm and leg.
• Put bed rails up on the side of bed opposite from the nurse.
• Correctly position and use a turn sheet.
• Lower the head of the client's bed slowly.

Correct Answer: B

• A 65-year-old client who attends an adult daycare program and is wheelchair-mobile has

redness in the sacral area. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide?

• Take a vitamin supplement tablet once a day.
• Change positions in the chair at least every hour.
• Increase daily intake of water or other oral fluids.

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• Purchase a newer model wheelchair.

Correct Answer: B

• The nurse is teaching a client how to perform progressive muscle relaxation techniques

to relieve insomnia. A week later the client reports that he is still unable to sleep, despite following the same routine every night. Which action should the nurse take first?

• Instruct the client to add regular exercise as a daily routine.
• Determine if the client has been keeping a sleep diary.
• Encourage the client to continue the routine until sleep is achieved.
• Ask the client to describe the routine that the client is currently following.

Correct Answer: D

• A female nurse is assigned to care for a close friend, who says, "I am worried that friends

will find out about my diagnosis." The nurse tells her friend that legally she must protect a client's confidentiality. Which resource describes the nurse's legal responsibilities?

• Code of Ethics for Nurses
• State Nurse Practice Act
• Patient's Bill of Rights
• ANA Standards of Practice

Correct Answer: B

• The nurse is assisting a client to the bathroom. When the client is 5 feet from the

bathroom door, he states, "I feel faint." Before the nurse can get the client to a chair, the client starts to fall. Which is the priority action for the nurse to take?

• Check the client's carotid pulse.
• Encourage the client to get to the toilet.
• In a loud voice, call for help.
• Gently lower the client to the floor.

Correct Answer: D

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• The nurse-manager of a skilled nursing (chronic care) unit is instructing UAPs on ways to

prevent complications of immobility. Which intervention should be included in this instruction?

• Perform range-of-motion exercises to prevent contractures.
• Decrease the client's fluid intake to prevent diarrhea.
• Massage the client's legs to reduce embolism occurrence.
• Turn the client from side to back every shift.

Correct Answer: A

• Ten minutes after signing an operative permit for a fractured hip, an older client states,

"The aliens will be coming to get me soon!" and falls asleep. Which action should the nurse implement next?

• Make the client comfortable and allow the client to sleep.
• Assess the client's neurologic status.
• Notify the surgeon about the comment.
• Ask the client's family to co-sign the operative permit.

Correct Answer: B

• The nurse is teaching an obese client, newly diagnosed with arteriosclerosis, about

reducing the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Which health promotion brochure is most important for the nurse to provide to this client?

• "Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home"
• "Smoking Cessation as a Lifelong Commitment"
• "Decreasing Cholesterol Levels Through Diet"
• "Stress Management for a Healthier You"

Correct Answer: C

• Urinary catheterization is prescribed for a postoperative female client who has been

unable to void for 8 hours. The nurse inserts the catheter, but no urine is seen in the tubing.Which action will the nurse take next?

• Clamp the catheter and recheck it in 60 minutes.

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• Pull the catheter back 3 inches and redirect upward.
• Leave the catheter in place and reattempt with another catheter.
• Notify the health care provider of a possible obstruction.

Correct Answer: C

• The nurse is aware that malnutrition is a common problem among clients served by a

community health clinic for the homeless. Which laboratory value is the most reliable indicator of chronic protein malnutrition?

• Low serum albumin level
• Low serum transferrin level
• High hemoglobin level
• High cholesterol level

Correct Answer: A

• The nurse identifies a potential for infection in a patient with partial-thickness (second-

degree) and full-thickness (third-degree) burns. What intervention has the highest priority in decreasing the client's risk of infection?

• Administration of plasma expanders
• Use of careful hand washing technique
• Application of a topical antibacterial cream
• Limiting visitors to the client with burns

Correct Answer: B

• Which serum laboratory value should the nurse monitor carefully for a client who has a

nasogastric (NG) tube to suction for the past week?

• White blood cell count
• Albumin
• Calcium
• Sodium

Correct Answer: D