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HESI PN FUNDAMENTALS VERSION 4 LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
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
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stools. Which nursing action should the PN take first? - ANSWER-
Digitally assess for impacted stool.
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
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action should the PN implement? - ANSWER-Place a fist halfway
between the xiphoid process and umbilicus.
An older male client who is incontinent receives a prescription for
a condom catheter. Which step(s) should the practical nurse
implement when applying the external catheter? (select all that
apply) - ANSWER-Wrap the adhesive strip in a spiral around the
penis.
Apply skin prep to the penile shaft and allow to dry.
Leave 1 to 2 inches between the tip of the penis and condom
catheter.
An older female states that the medication tablet brought in a cup
looks different from the tablet that she takes at home. Which
action should the practical nurse (PN) take? - ANSWER-Check
the written prescription to verify the medication.
While taking an adult's vital signs, the practical nurse (PN) notes
an irregular radial pulse, What action should the PN implement to
obtain the most accurate assessment? - ANSWER-Preform an
apical-radial pulse assessment with another nurse.
HESI PN FUNDAMENTALS VERSION 4 LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
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
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stools. Which nursing action should the PN take first? - ANSWER-
Digitally assess for impacted stool.
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
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action should the PN implement? - ANSWER-Place a fist halfway
between the xiphoid process and umbilicus.
An older male client who is incontinent receives a prescription for
a condom catheter. Which step(s) should the practical nurse
implement when applying the external catheter? (select all that
apply) - ANSWER-Wrap the adhesive strip in a spiral around the
penis.
Apply skin prep to the penile shaft and allow to dry.
Leave 1 to 2 inches between the tip of the penis and condom
catheter.
An older female states that the medication tablet brought in a cup
looks different from the tablet that she takes at home. Which
action should the practical nurse (PN) take? - ANSWER-Check
the written prescription to verify the medication.
While taking an adult's vital signs, the practical nurse (PN) notes
an irregular radial pulse, What action should the PN implement to
obtain the most accurate assessment? - ANSWER-Preform an
apical-radial pulse assessment with another nurse.
