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

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QUESTION 1 uy




The practical nurse (PN) identifies an electrolyte imbalance, a generalized edema, and a
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weight gain of 4.4lbs(2kg) in 24hours for a client with chronic kidney disease. Which in
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tervention in the plan of care should the PN implement?
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ANSWER

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QUESTION 2 uy




The practical nurse (PN) evaluates a client 30 minutes after the Initial administration of
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a new anti infective what would be the immediate action by the PN?
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ANSWER

Pruritus (itching) and urticaria (hives) after receiving a broad-spectrum antibiotic
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QUESTION 3 uy




An infant diagnosed with pyloric stenosis recently developed projectile vomiting. Which
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finding indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that the infant is becoming dehydrated?
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ANSWER

Weak cry without any tears
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QUESTION 4 uy




When leaving a clients room the practical nurse (PN) realizes that the wrong medicatio
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n was given to the patient. Which action should the PN take?
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ANSWER

,Report the error to the pharmacy
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QUESTION 5 uy




The practical nurse (PN) is assigned to care for a client that is unconscious and at risk f
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or aspiration. The PN prepares to provide oral care to the client as seen in the picture.
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Which action should the PN take next?
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ANSWER

Place the client in a side-laying position.
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QUESTION 6 uy




The practical nurse PN enters the room of a client who underwent a mastectomy eight h
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ours ago. The PN observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) preparing to measu
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re the clients blood pressure using an automated blood pressure device on the clients o
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perative side. which action should the PN implement?
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ANSWER

Instruct the UAP to measure the client's blood pressure on the non-operative side.
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QUESTION 7 uy




An older client with pernicious anemia uses hot packs to loosen psoriatic plaques. The
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PN who assists with home care twice weekly should refer to which finding to the home
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ANSWER

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QUESTION 8 uy




The practical nurse (PN) notice that a clients urine is pale, yellow, with a cloudy appera
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nce and has a foul odor. Which assessment should the PN complete next?
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ANSWER

Ask the client about urinary frequency.
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QUESTION 9 uy




The practical nurse is preparing a client for discharge after gastric bypass. Prior to disc
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harge which information should the PN reinforce with the client to prevent dumping sy
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ndrome?

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Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages
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QUESTION 10 uy




The practical nurse is caring for a client recovering from abdominal surgery. Which acti
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on should the PN take first?
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ANSWER

Monitor the cardiorespiratory status
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QUESTION 11 uy




An older client is receiving an IV of 0.9% normal saline at 75 ml.hr. Which indicates to t
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he practical nurse that the client may be developing a complication from this therapy
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ANSWER

Fatigue and breathlessness upon exertion.
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QUESTION 12 uy




Which instruction should the practical nurse (PN) provide the unlicensed assistive pers
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onnel(UAP) assisting with the care of a client following a lumbar puncture?
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ANSWER

Be sure to keep the client supplied with plenty of fluids.
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QUESTION 13 uy




The practical nurse (PN) notes that a client who is receiving continuous nonsteroidal an
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tiinflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy has a new prescription for esomeprazole. The PN
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tells the client that the new medication should reduce the client's risk for which compli
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cation?
ANSWER

Gastric ulceration.
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QUESTION 14 uy




The practical nurse (PN) is observing a client self-
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administer the morning dose of subcutaneous insulin. For which component of the injec
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tion technique should the PN provide the client with additional information?
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