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

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QUESTION 1 ms




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

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QUESTION 2 ms




The practical nurse (PN) evaluates a client 30 minutes after the Initial administration
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of 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 ms




An infant diagnosed with pyloric stenosis recently developed projectile vomiting. Whic
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h 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 ms




When leaving a clients room the practical nurse (PN) realizes that the wrong medicati
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on 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 ms




The practical nurse (PN) is assigned to care for a client that is unconscious and at ris
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k for aspiration. The PN prepares to provide oral care to the client as seen in the pict
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ure. 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 ms




The practical nurse PN enters the room of a client who underwent a mastectomy eigh
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t hours ago. The PN observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) preparing to m
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easure the clients blood pressure using an automated blood pressure device on the cli
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ents operative 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 ms




An older client with pernicious anemia uses hot packs to loosen psoriatic plaques. Th
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e PN who assists with home care twice weekly should refer to which finding to the ho
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me health care charge nurse?
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ANSWER

Erythema and edematous areas ms ms ms




QUESTION 8 ms




The practical nurse (PN) notice that a clients urine is pale, yellow, with a cloudy appe
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rance 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 ms




The practical nurse is preparing a client for discharge after gastric bypass. Prior to di
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scharge which information should the PN reinforce with the client to prevent dumping
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syndrome?
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, ANSWER

Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages
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QUESTION 10 ms




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

Monitor the cardiorespiratory status
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QUESTION 11 ms




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

Fatigue and breathlessness upon exertion.
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QUESTION 12 ms




Which instruction should the practical nurse (PN) provide the unlicensed assistive per
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sonnel(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 ms




The practical nurse (PN) notes that a client who is receiving continuous nonsteroidal
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antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy has a new prescription for esomeprazole. The
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PN tells the client that the new medication should reduce the client's risk for which c
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omplication?
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Gastric ulceration. ms




QUESTION 14 ms