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HESI PN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A family member of a dying client asks the practical nurse (PN) if
the client knows the family is at the bedside. The PN explains that
which of the five senses persists the longest during the dying
process? - ANSWER-Hearing
Which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement to help a
male client cope with his fear as he approaches death? -
ANSWER-Hold the client's hand and tell him he is not alone.
An older client is receiving nasogastric tube (NGT) feedings for
several days - ANSWER-Abdominal distention and nausea.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an older client who is NPO
after surgery. The client complains that his mouth and mucous
membranes are dry. Which intervention should the PN implement
to increase the client's comfort? - ANSWER-Preform oral hygiene
frequently.
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The practical nurse (PN) is giving oral care to an older female
client with tender gums that bleed easily because of a medication
she is taking. What intervention should the PN implement? -
ANSWER-Obtain a soft-bristle brush for the client.
Which time frame should the practical nurse (PN) reposition a
client? - ANSWER-Every 2 hours.
An older male client tells the practical nurse (PN) that his religion
does not permit him to bathe daily. How should the PN respond? -
ANSWER-Request that the client clarify his religious beliefs about
bathing.
An older male client who is sedentary complains of not having a
formed bowel movement in four days and tells the practical nurse
(PN) that he feels rectal pressure and has a constant headache.
The PN determines the client is having frequent small, liquid
stools. Which nursing action should the PN take first? - ANSWER-
Digitally assess for impacted stool.
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The practical nurse (PN) is obtaining information for a male
client's psychosocial assessment. Which action should the PN
implement first? - ANSWER-Establish a therapeutic relationship.
Which food should the practical nurse (PN) recommend for a
client to increase the dietary intake of potassium. - ANSWER-
Baked potato.
A male Native American client with tuberculosis is visiting a health
care clinic for follow up treatment. During the interview, the
practical nurse (PN) notices that the client keeps his eyes on the
floor and does not make eye contact. How should the PN interpret
this client's behavior? - ANSWER-His culture finds sustained eye
contact rude or disrespectful.
The practical nurse (PN) observes a client who begins to choke
during a meal. determining that the client cannot speak, what
action should the PN implement? - ANSWER-Place a fist halfway
between the xiphoid process and umbilicus.
HESI PN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A family member of a dying client asks the practical nurse (PN) if
the client knows the family is at the bedside. The PN explains that
which of the five senses persists the longest during the dying
process? - ANSWER-Hearing
Which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement to help a
male client cope with his fear as he approaches death? -
ANSWER-Hold the client's hand and tell him he is not alone.
An older client is receiving nasogastric tube (NGT) feedings for
several days - ANSWER-Abdominal distention and nausea.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an older client who is NPO
after surgery. The client complains that his mouth and mucous
membranes are dry. Which intervention should the PN implement
to increase the client's comfort? - ANSWER-Preform oral hygiene
frequently.
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The practical nurse (PN) is giving oral care to an older female
client with tender gums that bleed easily because of a medication
she is taking. What intervention should the PN implement? -
ANSWER-Obtain a soft-bristle brush for the client.
Which time frame should the practical nurse (PN) reposition a
client? - ANSWER-Every 2 hours.
An older male client tells the practical nurse (PN) that his religion
does not permit him to bathe daily. How should the PN respond? -
ANSWER-Request that the client clarify his religious beliefs about
bathing.
An older male client who is sedentary complains of not having a
formed bowel movement in four days and tells the practical nurse
(PN) that he feels rectal pressure and has a constant headache.
The PN determines the client is having frequent small, liquid
stools. Which nursing action should the PN take first? - ANSWER-
Digitally assess for impacted stool.
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The practical nurse (PN) is obtaining information for a male
client's psychosocial assessment. Which action should the PN
implement first? - ANSWER-Establish a therapeutic relationship.
Which food should the practical nurse (PN) recommend for a
client to increase the dietary intake of potassium. - ANSWER-
Baked potato.
A male Native American client with tuberculosis is visiting a health
care clinic for follow up treatment. During the interview, the
practical nurse (PN) notices that the client keeps his eyes on the
floor and does not make eye contact. How should the PN interpret
this client's behavior? - ANSWER-His culture finds sustained eye
contact rude or disrespectful.
The practical nurse (PN) observes a client who begins to choke
during a meal. determining that the client cannot speak, what
action should the PN implement? - ANSWER-Place a fist halfway
between the xiphoid process and umbilicus.
