HESI FUNDAMENTALS 6 2023 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED

A client with cancer who has been taking opioid analgesics for two years now requires increased doses to obtain pain relief. he client expresses fear about becoming addicted to these drugs. What information should the practical nurse (PN) provide? - CORRECT ANS Prescribed opiates for cancer pain relief improve quality of life. A client's indwelling urinary catheter is removed at 9:30 AM. The practical nurse (PN) assesses the client every two hours for the desire to void. Which documented assessment requires further intervention by the PN? - CORRECT ANS 5:30 pm: unable to void. The healthcare provider prescribes a cleansing enema for an adult prior to bowel surgery. Which intervention(s) should the practical nurse implement to ensure adequate bowel cleansing? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT ANS Place the client on the left side in Sim's position. Use enema fluid that is near 105 F (40.4 C). Instill 500 mL to 1,000 mL fluids slowly. Raise the enema container 20 inches above anus. Encourage the client to retain fluid 10 to 15 minutes. Which position is best for the practical nurse to place the client during administration of a rectal suppository for constipation? - CORRECT ANS Left Sim's position with upper leg flexed. The practical nurse (PN) is adding tap water to several medications for administration via feeding tube. Which preparation should the PN administer without delay? - CORRECT ANS Timed release capsule. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) take when drawing medication from an ampule? - CORRECT ANS Aspirate with a filter needle and syringe. The practical nurse (PN) is preparing to reconstitute a drug from powder for for IM administration. Which step should the PN implement first? - CORRECT ANS Verify the drug with the medication administration record (MAR). Which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement when administering a subcutaneous injection to a client who weighs 325 pounds? - CORRECT ANS select a needle with a longer shaft. Which finding indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that an older client who is receiving intravenous therapy is experiencing fluid overload? - CORRECT ANS Crackles in the lung fields. The practical nurse (PN) is checking the surgical dressing for a client who arrived on the postoperative unit an hour ago. The dressing has an increase in the accumulation of serosanguinous drainage. what nursing action should the PN take? - CORRECT ANS Mark the outlined area of drainage with date, time and initials. The male client who is 2 days postoperative for exploratory abdominal surgery is ambulating in the hall with the practical nurse (PN). The client tells the PN, "I think something in my incision just let go." which action should the PN implement first? - CORRECT ANS Assist the client to a supine position. The practical nurse (PN) is applying a dry, sterile dressing to a client's abdominal wound. Which allergy should the PN verify with the client? - CORRECT ANS tape. The practical nurse (PN) is changing a postoperative dressing for a client with a horizontal lower abdominal incision. What method should the PN use to remove the tape from the dressing? - CORRECT ANS Remove all four sides by moving to the center of the incision. Which action should the practi