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HESI Practice Exam Questions with Correct Solutions||100% Guaranteed Pass||Already Graded A+||BRAND NEW VERSION 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? A. Smell B. Touch C. Vision D. Hearing - ANSWER D. Hearing Which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement to help a male client cope with his fear as he approaches death? A. Tell client that he will soon find peace and comfort B. Encourage family members to cry at client's bedside C. Hold the client's hand and tell him he is not alone D. Explain signs of impending death to client's family - ANSWER C. Hold the client's hand and tell him he is not alone Therapeutic touch communicates the presence of others and helps reduce feelings of aloneness, expresses genuine care and concern, and supports a fearful client An older client is receiving nasogastric tube (NGT) feedings for several days. Which finding should the PN report to the HCP? A. Soft, formed stools B. Urine output of 2000mL a day C. Abd distention and nausea D. Dried mucus around nasal tube - ANSWER C. Abd distention and nausea Abd distention and nausea indicate a decrease in rate of stomach emptying or an excessive rate of intake 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? A. Increase oral fluid intake B. Preform oral hygiene frequently C. Swab inside of mouth with petroleum jelly D. Report rate of IV fluid administration - ANSWER B. Preform oral hygiene frequently 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? A. Encourage client to massage gums B. Use mouth wash only C. Obtain a soft-bristle brush for the client D. Have client rinse with warm salt water - ANSWER C. Obtain a soft-bristle brush for the client Client needs oral hygiene and soft bristle brushes minimize gingival bleeding Which time frame should the practical nurse (PN) reposition a client? A. q 4 hours when awake B. Twice per shift C. q 2 hours D. With each client request - ANSWER C. q 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? A. State that the HCP has prescribed a bath today B. Offer the client several choices of times to bathe during the day C. Review the importance of hygienic measures for improved health D. Request that the client clarify his religious beliefs about bathing - ANSWER D. 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? A. Provide frequent intake of oral fluids B. Digitally assess for impacted stool C. Give prescribed stool softener D. Administer a mild analgesic - ANSWER B. Digitally assess for impacted stool Presence of liquid stool indicates impaction The practical nurse (PN) is obtaining information for a male client's psychosocial assessment. Which action should the PN implement first? A. Determine the value the client places on his health B. Establish a therapeutic relationship C. Determine is he has abnormal behaviors D. Ask the client to share info about his past - ANSWER B. Establish a therapeutic relationship Which food should the practical nurse (PN) recommend for a client to increase the dietary intake of potassium. A. Corn B. Baked potato C. Popcorn D. Grape juice - ANSWER B. Baked potato An 80 year old male client who has arthritis and is having difficulty walking, tells the practical nurse (PN), "It's awful to be old, It seems as thought every day is a struggle. No one cares about an old person." What is the best response for the PN to provide? A. "It's true. We are a youth-oriented society" B. "Oh, let's not focus on the negative. Tell me something good" C. "It sounds as though you're having a difficult time. Tell me about it" D. "You're still able to get around, and your mind is as sharp as a tack - ANSWER C. "It sounds as though you're having a difficult time. Tell me about it" Communicating empathy and acknowledging the client's difficulty allows the client to express his feelings A client whose diet is low in fiber is at risk for which condition? A. Hip fracture. B. Diarrhea. C. Confusion. D. Colon cancer. - ANSWER D. Colon cancer Fiber speeds the movement of substances through the GI tract, reducing the amount of time the colon absorbs water and its exposure to digestive end-products that may be carcinogenic. Low-fiber diets increase the risk for constipation and colon cancer An older female recently diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD) cooks at home using saturated fats, Which intervention should the practical nurse implement to help the client reduce modifiable risk factor(s)? A. Recommend adoption of a low sodium vegetarian diet B. Encourage food preparation with various vegetable oils C. Explain the benefits of a modified exercise program D. Provide pamphlets which outline CAD risk factors - ANSWER B. Encourage food preparation with various vegetable oils Which action by the practical nurse (PN) demonstrates the value of dignity in client care? A. Reviews medications and allergies with charge nurse B. Closes the door and covers the client during a bath C. Uses the client's first name during admission D. Shares concerns about client's condition with family - ANSWER B. Closes the door and covers the client during a bath Which growth and developmental characteristic should the practical nurse (PN) consider when discussing spirituality with an adolescent client? A. Has a good concept of a supreme being. B. Questions religious practices and values. C. Gives oneself to spiritual tasks. D. Accepts the meaning of spiritual faith. - ANSWER B. Questions religious