HESI PN GERONTOLOGY EXAM 3
LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A, B
AND C) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS| 2026-2027
|GRADED A+
Nurse's Action for Pain Management Post-Surgery - ANS-Explain to the HCP that the current
pain medication and other strategies are not helping the client and it is making it difficult for
the client to ambulate as prescribed.
Laboratory Test Result Indicating Pancytopenia - ANS-N/A
Pancytopenia - ANS-A reduction in red and white blood cells.
Digoxin toxicity - ANS-A condition caused by excessive digoxin levels.
Referral - ANS-Providing information about support services.
Priority assessment - ANS-Identifying critical data for client evaluation.
Head injury - ANS-Trauma to the skull affecting brain function.
Oppositional defiant disorder - ANS-Behavioral disorder characterized by defiance.
,Discharge teaching - ANS-Instructions given before a client leaves care.
Confidentiality - ANS-Protection of client information from unauthorized access.
Therapeutic relationship - ANS-Professional bond focused on client well-being.
Borderline personality disorder - ANS-Mental health condition with unstable moods.
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) - ANS-Nutritional support delivered intravenously.
Purulent drainage - ANS-Fluid containing pus indicating infection.
Dilated cervix - ANS-Cervical opening during labor measured in centimeters.
Acetylcysteine - ANS-Medication used to reduce mucus viscosity.
Bronchospasm - ANS-Contraction of airway muscles causing breathing difficulty.
Cushing's disease - ANS-Hormonal disorder from excess cortisol production.
Weight-bearing exercise - ANS-Activities that force the body to work against gravity.
Migraine pain level - ANS-Subjective rating of headache intensity from 1-10.
Intravenous (IV) medication - ANS-Administering drugs directly into the bloodstream.
, Nausea and weakness - ANS-Symptoms indicating possible underlying health issues.
Nutritious finger foods - ANS-Healthy snacks that can be eaten easily.
Motor vehicle accident - ANS-Collision involving a vehicle causing injury.
Medical advice - ANS-Professional guidance regarding health concerns.
Client information disclosure - ANS-Revealing patient data without consent is unethical.
Anxiety relief - ANS-Coping mechanisms to manage stress and fear.
Emergency department protocol - ANS-Standard procedures for handling urgent medical
cases.
Subcutaneous insulin injection technique - ANS-The PN should reteach the client to rotate the
injection site to a site other than the same one used for the previous dose.
Counting radial pulse - ANS-The index and middle finger should be aligned with the thumb for
radial pulse assessment.
Infant birth weight with gestational diabetes - ANS-The birth weight of an infant delivered by a
woman with gestational diabetes is 10.1 pounds (4,581 grams).
Heel stick glucose level - ANS-The heel stick glucose level is 40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L) 30 minutes
after birth.
Total intake calculation - ANS-Total intake = 1480 mL, calculated from 8 oz broth, 4 oz apple
juice, 4 oz gelatin, 1 banana, and 1 liter of IV fluid.
LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A, B
AND C) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS| 2026-2027
|GRADED A+
Nurse's Action for Pain Management Post-Surgery - ANS-Explain to the HCP that the current
pain medication and other strategies are not helping the client and it is making it difficult for
the client to ambulate as prescribed.
Laboratory Test Result Indicating Pancytopenia - ANS-N/A
Pancytopenia - ANS-A reduction in red and white blood cells.
Digoxin toxicity - ANS-A condition caused by excessive digoxin levels.
Referral - ANS-Providing information about support services.
Priority assessment - ANS-Identifying critical data for client evaluation.
Head injury - ANS-Trauma to the skull affecting brain function.
Oppositional defiant disorder - ANS-Behavioral disorder characterized by defiance.
,Discharge teaching - ANS-Instructions given before a client leaves care.
Confidentiality - ANS-Protection of client information from unauthorized access.
Therapeutic relationship - ANS-Professional bond focused on client well-being.
Borderline personality disorder - ANS-Mental health condition with unstable moods.
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) - ANS-Nutritional support delivered intravenously.
Purulent drainage - ANS-Fluid containing pus indicating infection.
Dilated cervix - ANS-Cervical opening during labor measured in centimeters.
Acetylcysteine - ANS-Medication used to reduce mucus viscosity.
Bronchospasm - ANS-Contraction of airway muscles causing breathing difficulty.
Cushing's disease - ANS-Hormonal disorder from excess cortisol production.
Weight-bearing exercise - ANS-Activities that force the body to work against gravity.
Migraine pain level - ANS-Subjective rating of headache intensity from 1-10.
Intravenous (IV) medication - ANS-Administering drugs directly into the bloodstream.
, Nausea and weakness - ANS-Symptoms indicating possible underlying health issues.
Nutritious finger foods - ANS-Healthy snacks that can be eaten easily.
Motor vehicle accident - ANS-Collision involving a vehicle causing injury.
Medical advice - ANS-Professional guidance regarding health concerns.
Client information disclosure - ANS-Revealing patient data without consent is unethical.
Anxiety relief - ANS-Coping mechanisms to manage stress and fear.
Emergency department protocol - ANS-Standard procedures for handling urgent medical
cases.
Subcutaneous insulin injection technique - ANS-The PN should reteach the client to rotate the
injection site to a site other than the same one used for the previous dose.
Counting radial pulse - ANS-The index and middle finger should be aligned with the thumb for
radial pulse assessment.
Infant birth weight with gestational diabetes - ANS-The birth weight of an infant delivered by a
woman with gestational diabetes is 10.1 pounds (4,581 grams).
Heel stick glucose level - ANS-The heel stick glucose level is 40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L) 30 minutes
after birth.
Total intake calculation - ANS-Total intake = 1480 mL, calculated from 8 oz broth, 4 oz apple
juice, 4 oz gelatin, 1 banana, and 1 liter of IV fluid.
