HESI PN comprehensive EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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QUESTION 1 uy




The practical nurse (PN) is assisting with preparation of a client for fecal diversion surg
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ery. While inserting an indwelling urinary catheter, the client asks if the surgical openin
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g will be visible. Which action should the PN implement?
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ANSWER

Review the client's expectations of elimination after surgery
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QUESTION 2 uy




Which action is best for the practical nurse (PN) to use in assisting this client to deal wi
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th his pain?
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ANSWER

Guide the client through slow, rhythmic breathing.
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QUESTION 3 uy




A 15-year-
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old adolescent male with a mild mental disability is hospitalized for minor surgery and
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tells the practical nurse (PN), "Wow! You have big breasts. Which response is best for th
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e PN to provide?
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ANSWER

B. That language is not allowed.
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QUESTION 4 uy

,The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing a client's recent ophthalmic screening test results.
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Findings of optic neuropathy, loss of peripheral vision, and increased intro ocular press
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ure are consistent with which medical condition?
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ANSWER

A. Glaucoma
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QUESTION 5 uy




A client who is at full-
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term gestation is in active labor and complains of a cramp in her leg. Which interventio
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n should the practical nurse (PN) implement?
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ANSWER

Extend the leg and flex the foot.
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QUESTION 6 uy




The practical nurse (PN) palpates a client's radial pulse and notes that the pulse disapp
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ears when light pressure is applied. How should the PN document this finding?
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ANSWER

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QUESTION 7 uy




The practical nurse (PN) is making a home visit to an older male adult who was recentl
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y diagnosed with Herpes zoster (shingles). The client reports the onset of severe burnin
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g pain along the right side of his trunk. What action should the PN take?
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ANSWER

Administer a prescribed PRN dose of analgesic.
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QUESTION 8 uy




The practical nurse (PN) is providing care for a client who is ordered nothing by mouth
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(NPO) after a small bowel resection. The client's nasogastric (NG) tube is connected to l
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ow intermittent suction. The client reports dizziness and tingling in digits. Which assess
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ment finding by the PN should be reported to the healthcare provider?
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ANSWER

Heart rate of 90 beats per minute with premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) noted on telemetry.
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, QUESTION 9 uy




A client in the psychiatric unit's dayroom is becoming agitated, talking incessantly, and
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starting to yell and swear at the other clients. Which action should the practical nurse (
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ANSWER

Escort the client to a calm and quiet place.
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QUESTION 10 uy




The practical nurse (PN) is preparing for shift change. Which task has the highest priori
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ty and should be completed first?
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ANSWER

Verify completion of all new prescriptions.
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QUESTION 11 uy




An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is completing an orientation assignment and is
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caring for a client who needs assistance with bathing. What is the best way for the pract
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ical nurse (PN) to evaluate this UAP's performance?
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ANSWER

Observe the UAP's technique and communication skills during the bath
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QUESTION 12 uy




A male client attends a community support program for mentally impaired and chemica
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l abusing clients. The client tells the practical nurse (PN) that his drugs of choice are co
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caine and heroin. What is the greatest health risk for this client?
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ANSWER

Hepatitis.



QUESTION 13 uy




The practical nurse (PN) finds a postoperative client lying in bed with an unsecured sur
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gical dressing as seen in the picture. After reinforcing the dressing, which follow-
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up assessment is most important for the PN to implement?
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ANSWER

Vital sign measurement.
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