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Med-Surg Hesi PN Exam 2026 ACTUAL
COMPREHENSIVE FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED
REAL VERIFIED EXAM!!! EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| ALREADY GRADED A+ |
NEWEST EXAM!!!
A client diagnosed with prostate cancer is prescribed
radioactive seed implantation (brachytherapy). What is the
most important nursing action for the practical nurse (PN)
to do?
a. Follow radiation exposure precautions
b. Encourage regular meals
c. Collect all urine in sealed containers
d. Avoid touching the client. - Answers-a. Follow radiation
exposure precautions.
Clients being treated for prostate cancer with
brachytherapy (radioactive seeds implant) should be
placed on radiation exposure precautions. The PN needs
to follow the institution's protocols put in place regarding
the amount of time and distance needed to prevent
excessive exposure that would pose a hazard to others.
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A client diagnosed with emphysema that is oxygen-
dependent lives alone at home and manages self-care
with no difficulty. Which finding should prompt the home
health practical nurse to consult the registered nurse case
manager?
a. A pulse oximetry reading of 91% on oxygen at 2 L/m
b. A weight loss of 5 pounds since the last monthly home
visit
c. The client reports feeling as tired as at the last visit by
the nurse
d. Upon entering the home, the PN noticed dirty dishes
and clothing scattered around the home. - Answers-b. A
weight loss of 5 pounds since the last monthly home visit
A weight loss of 5 pounds in 1 month is a concern. Clients
with COPD need additional calorie intake because they
are using up a lot from the energy they are using to
breath. The practical nurse needs to consult with the
registered nurse case manager for a nutrition consult
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The nurse has reinforced instructions to a client with
diabetes mellitus on how to self-monitor for symptoms of
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse realizes the
instructions have been effective if the client can list which
symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fruity breath odor
b. Rapid, weak pulse
c. Cold, clammy skin
d. Extreme thirst
e. Urinary frequency
f. Protruding eyeballs - Answers-a. Fruity breath odor
b. Rapid, weak pulse
d. Extreme thirst
e. Urinary frequency
Diabetic ketoacidosis is caused by a profound deficiency
of insulin. Some common characteristics include a sweet,
fruity breath odor, a rapid weak pulse, extreme thirst,
urinary frequency, and sunken-appearing eyeballs.
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A client mentions using garlic daily as an herb to lower
cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Which nursing action is
a priority?
a. Monitor the client for signs of bleeding.
b. Instruct the client that garlic tends to cause
hypertension.
c. This may relieve fever in the same way that
acetaminophen does.
d. Remind the patient to use tooth brushing and
mouthwash to prevent garlic odor. - Answers-a. Monitor
the client for signs of bleeding.
Garlic inhibits platelet aggregation in the same way that
aspirin works, and the client should be monitored for
bleeding. Garlic can lower the blood pressure, not raise it.
It does not relieve fever. While the client will likely want to
avoid garlic odor, it is not a priority.
During a clinic visit, a client reports to the practical nurse
(PN) that they felt a solid mass in their breast during self-
examination, but it was not painful. What instruction
should the PN reinforce with the client?
Med-Surg Hesi PN Exam 2026 ACTUAL
COMPREHENSIVE FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED
REAL VERIFIED EXAM!!! EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| ALREADY GRADED A+ |
NEWEST EXAM!!!
A client diagnosed with prostate cancer is prescribed
radioactive seed implantation (brachytherapy). What is the
most important nursing action for the practical nurse (PN)
to do?
a. Follow radiation exposure precautions
b. Encourage regular meals
c. Collect all urine in sealed containers
d. Avoid touching the client. - Answers-a. Follow radiation
exposure precautions.
Clients being treated for prostate cancer with
brachytherapy (radioactive seeds implant) should be
placed on radiation exposure precautions. The PN needs
to follow the institution's protocols put in place regarding
the amount of time and distance needed to prevent
excessive exposure that would pose a hazard to others.
,2|Page
A client diagnosed with emphysema that is oxygen-
dependent lives alone at home and manages self-care
with no difficulty. Which finding should prompt the home
health practical nurse to consult the registered nurse case
manager?
a. A pulse oximetry reading of 91% on oxygen at 2 L/m
b. A weight loss of 5 pounds since the last monthly home
visit
c. The client reports feeling as tired as at the last visit by
the nurse
d. Upon entering the home, the PN noticed dirty dishes
and clothing scattered around the home. - Answers-b. A
weight loss of 5 pounds since the last monthly home visit
A weight loss of 5 pounds in 1 month is a concern. Clients
with COPD need additional calorie intake because they
are using up a lot from the energy they are using to
breath. The practical nurse needs to consult with the
registered nurse case manager for a nutrition consult
,3|Page
The nurse has reinforced instructions to a client with
diabetes mellitus on how to self-monitor for symptoms of
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse realizes the
instructions have been effective if the client can list which
symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fruity breath odor
b. Rapid, weak pulse
c. Cold, clammy skin
d. Extreme thirst
e. Urinary frequency
f. Protruding eyeballs - Answers-a. Fruity breath odor
b. Rapid, weak pulse
d. Extreme thirst
e. Urinary frequency
Diabetic ketoacidosis is caused by a profound deficiency
of insulin. Some common characteristics include a sweet,
fruity breath odor, a rapid weak pulse, extreme thirst,
urinary frequency, and sunken-appearing eyeballs.
, 4|Page
A client mentions using garlic daily as an herb to lower
cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Which nursing action is
a priority?
a. Monitor the client for signs of bleeding.
b. Instruct the client that garlic tends to cause
hypertension.
c. This may relieve fever in the same way that
acetaminophen does.
d. Remind the patient to use tooth brushing and
mouthwash to prevent garlic odor. - Answers-a. Monitor
the client for signs of bleeding.
Garlic inhibits platelet aggregation in the same way that
aspirin works, and the client should be monitored for
bleeding. Garlic can lower the blood pressure, not raise it.
It does not relieve fever. While the client will likely want to
avoid garlic odor, it is not a priority.
During a clinic visit, a client reports to the practical nurse
(PN) that they felt a solid mass in their breast during self-
examination, but it was not painful. What instruction
should the PN reinforce with the client?
