HESI PN comprehensive EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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Hesi pn exit exam NAXLEX 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED C
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QUESTION 1 ms




The practical nurse (PN) is assisting with preparation of a client for fecal diversion su
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rgery. While inserting an indwelling urinary catheter, the client asks if the surgical op
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ening will be visible. Which action should the PN implement?
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ANSWER

Review the client's expectations of elimination after surgery
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QUESTION 2 ms




Which action is best for the practical nurse (PN) to use in assisting this client to deal
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with his pain? ms ms




ANSWER

Guide the client through slow, rhythmic breathing.
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QUESTION 3 ms




A 15-year-
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old adolescent male with a mild mental disability is hospitalized for minor surgery an
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d tells the practical nurse (PN), "Wow! You have big breasts. Which response is best f
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or the PN to provide?
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ANSWER

B. That language is not allowed.
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QUESTION 4 ms

,The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing a client's recent ophthalmic screening test result
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s. Findings of optic neuropathy, loss of peripheral vision, and increased intro ocular p
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ressure are consistent with which medical condition?
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ANSWER

A. Glaucoma
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QUESTION 5 ms




A client who is at full-
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term gestation is in active labor and complains of a cramp in her leg. Which intervent
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ion should the practical nurse (PN) implement?
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ANSWER

Extend the leg and flex the foot.
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QUESTION 6 ms




The practical nurse (PN) palpates a client's radial pulse and notes that the pulse disap
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pears when light pressure is applied. How should the PN document this finding?
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ANSWER

Thready pulse volume ms ms




QUESTION 7 ms




The practical nurse (PN) is making a home visit to an older male adult who was recen
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tly diagnosed with Herpes zoster (shingles). The client reports the onset of severe bur
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ning pain along the right side of his trunk. What action should the PN take?
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ANSWER

Administer a prescribed PRN dose of analgesic.
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QUESTION 8 ms




The practical nurse (PN) is providing care for a client who is ordered nothing by mou
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th (NPO) after a small bowel resection. The client's nasogastric (NG) tube is connected
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to low intermittent suction. The client reports dizziness and tingling in digits. Which
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assessment finding by the PN should be reported to the healthcare provider?
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ANSWER

Heart rate of 90 beats per minute with premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) noted on telemetr
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y.

, QUESTION 9 ms




A client in the psychiatric unit's dayroom is becoming agitated, talking incessantly, an
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d starting to yell and swear at the other clients. Which action should the practical nur
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se (PN) implement first?
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ANSWER

Escort the client to a calm and quiet place.
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QUESTION 10 ms




The practical nurse (PN) is preparing for shift change. Which task has the highest prio
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rity and should be completed first?
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ANSWER

Verify completion of all new prescriptions.
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QUESTION 11 ms




An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is completing an orientation assignment and i
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s caring for a client who needs assistance with bathing. What is the best way for the p
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ractical nurse (PN) to evaluate this UAP's performance?
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ANSWER

Observe the UAP's technique and communication skills during the bath
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QUESTION 12 ms




A male client attends a community support program for mentally impaired and chemi
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cal abusing clients. The client tells the practical nurse (PN) that his drugs of choice ar
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e cocaine and heroin. What is the greatest health risk for this client?
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ANSWER

Hepatitis.



QUESTION 13 ms




The practical nurse (PN) finds a postoperative client lying in bed with an unsecured s
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urgical dressing as seen in the picture. After reinforcing the dressing, which follow-
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up assessment is most important for the PN to implement?
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ANSWER