PN HESI EXIT EXAM 3 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY PACK WITH CONTENT REVIEW AND
RATIONALE PRACTICE SET
◉ Polyethylene glycol.
Answer: A laxative used to cleanse the bowel before procedures.
◉ Troponin I.
Answer: Cardiac biomarker indicating myocardial injury.
◉ CK-MB.
Answer: Creatine kinase-MB, a marker for heart muscle damage.
◉ Gastrointestinal bleeding.
Answer: Potential side effect of NSAIDs requiring monitoring.
◉ Urinalysis.
Answer: Test to analyze urine for abnormalities or infections.
◉ Analgesic.
Answer: Medication used to relieve pain.
,◉ Dosing schedule.
Answer: Timing and amount of medication to be administered.
◉ Evacuation procedures.
Answer: Steps to safely remove residents during emergencies.
◉ IV Heparin.
Answer: Anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.
◉ Comfort care.
Answer: Supportive care focused on relieving distress.
◉ Documentation.
Answer: Recording patient care actions and observations.
◉ Monitoring.
Answer: Regularly checking vital signs or symptoms.
◉ Bone pain.
Answer: Common side effect of filgrastim treatment.
,◉ Blood glucose monitoring.
Answer: Checking blood sugar levels, especially with corticosteroids.
◉ Medication administration.
Answer: Process of giving prescribed drugs to patients.
◉ Traction maintenance.
Answer: Ensuring proper application of weights and ropes.
◉ Client assessment.
Answer: Evaluating a patient's condition and needs.
◉ SBAR technique.
Answer: A communication framework used by healthcare providers
to convey client information, consisting of Situation, Background,
Assessment, and Recommendation.
◉ Nystatin suspension administration.
Answer: The method of applying nystatin to the gums of an infant
with a candida infection, typically using a gloved finger to rub the
suspension over the infected area.
◉ Capillary blood sample for glucose measurement.
, Answer: The procedure of obtaining a blood sample from a finger,
which includes interventions like grasping the subcutaneous tissue
and pulling upward.
◉ Effective coughing position.
Answer: The optimal position for a client to facilitate effective
coughing after surgery, which is sitting on the side of the bed with
feet flat on the floor.
◉ Confusion in elderly clients.
Answer: A common occurrence during relocation, where the
practical nurse should remind the client of the day of the week if
they forget.
◉ Stomatitis focused assessment.
Answer: An evaluation of a client's ability to swallow, particularly in
cases of inflammation of the oral mucosa caused by chemotherapy.
◉ Endoscopic procedure care.
Answer: The priority action for a client post-endoscopic procedure
is to assess the gag reflex due to local anesthetic applied to the
throat.
◉ Ondansetron effectiveness evaluation.
STUDY PACK WITH CONTENT REVIEW AND
RATIONALE PRACTICE SET
◉ Polyethylene glycol.
Answer: A laxative used to cleanse the bowel before procedures.
◉ Troponin I.
Answer: Cardiac biomarker indicating myocardial injury.
◉ CK-MB.
Answer: Creatine kinase-MB, a marker for heart muscle damage.
◉ Gastrointestinal bleeding.
Answer: Potential side effect of NSAIDs requiring monitoring.
◉ Urinalysis.
Answer: Test to analyze urine for abnormalities or infections.
◉ Analgesic.
Answer: Medication used to relieve pain.
,◉ Dosing schedule.
Answer: Timing and amount of medication to be administered.
◉ Evacuation procedures.
Answer: Steps to safely remove residents during emergencies.
◉ IV Heparin.
Answer: Anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.
◉ Comfort care.
Answer: Supportive care focused on relieving distress.
◉ Documentation.
Answer: Recording patient care actions and observations.
◉ Monitoring.
Answer: Regularly checking vital signs or symptoms.
◉ Bone pain.
Answer: Common side effect of filgrastim treatment.
,◉ Blood glucose monitoring.
Answer: Checking blood sugar levels, especially with corticosteroids.
◉ Medication administration.
Answer: Process of giving prescribed drugs to patients.
◉ Traction maintenance.
Answer: Ensuring proper application of weights and ropes.
◉ Client assessment.
Answer: Evaluating a patient's condition and needs.
◉ SBAR technique.
Answer: A communication framework used by healthcare providers
to convey client information, consisting of Situation, Background,
Assessment, and Recommendation.
◉ Nystatin suspension administration.
Answer: The method of applying nystatin to the gums of an infant
with a candida infection, typically using a gloved finger to rub the
suspension over the infected area.
◉ Capillary blood sample for glucose measurement.
, Answer: The procedure of obtaining a blood sample from a finger,
which includes interventions like grasping the subcutaneous tissue
and pulling upward.
◉ Effective coughing position.
Answer: The optimal position for a client to facilitate effective
coughing after surgery, which is sitting on the side of the bed with
feet flat on the floor.
◉ Confusion in elderly clients.
Answer: A common occurrence during relocation, where the
practical nurse should remind the client of the day of the week if
they forget.
◉ Stomatitis focused assessment.
Answer: An evaluation of a client's ability to swallow, particularly in
cases of inflammation of the oral mucosa caused by chemotherapy.
◉ Endoscopic procedure care.
Answer: The priority action for a client post-endoscopic procedure
is to assess the gag reflex due to local anesthetic applied to the
throat.
◉ Ondansetron effectiveness evaluation.
