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PN HESI EXIT 1 EXAM*** QUESTIONS AND
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When assessing a client at 38-weeks gestation, the
practical nurse (PN) determines that she has one set of
female twins, who are now 6 years old, a son who is 4
years old, and last year she had a fetal loss at 24-weeks
gestation. Which is the correct gravidity and parity for this
client?
A Gravida-4, Para-3.
B Gravida-5, Para-3.
C Gravida-4, Para-4.
D Gravida-5, Para-2.
❖A Gravida-4, Para-3.
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The practical nurse (PN) prepares to administer an
intramuscular injection, The PN uses a filter needle to
obtain the prescribed medication from an ampule as seen
the video. What should the PN do next?
A Clean the ampule with an alcohol swab.
B Discard the medication because it is contaminated.
C Administer the intramuscular injection to the client.
D Change the needle on the syringe.
❖D Change the needle on the syringe.
The practical nurse observes an infant searching for a
fallen toy. According to Piager, which additional finding
should the PN coreate with this developmental stage
A Visible or audible separation anxiety.
B Exploration beyond caregiver presence.
C Comprehension of simple commands.
D Ability to place objects in a container.
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❖B Exploration beyond caregiver presence.
Which instruction is the most important for the practical
nurse (PN) to reinforce in the discharge teaching of a 16-
year-old who had an above-the-knee amputation
A Do not use lotion on the residual limb.
B Inspect the residual limb limb daily .
C Lay prone for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times every day.
D Air dry the residual limb for 20 minutes after washing
❖B Inspect the residual limb limb daily .
Which finding should the practical nurse (PN) instruct the
postpartum client to report to the charge nurse? hould be
A Increased diaphoresis during the day and night.
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B Sudden or persistent temperature above 100.5° F (38.0°
C Breast engorgement on the fourth postpartum day.
D Lochia color that changes to light pink or white.
❖B Sudden or persistent temperature above 100.5° F
(38.0°
The practical nurse (PN) notices that one of the
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working in the long
term care facility consistently records subnormal
temperatures when using a tympanic thermometer.
Which action should the PN take first?
A Demonstrate how to use the equipment.
B Return the thermometer for recalibration.
C Observe how UAP obtains temperatures.
D Show UAP how to chart temperatures.
❖C Observe how UAP obtains temperatures.
PN HESI EXIT 1 EXAM*** QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS |DOWNLOAD AND PASS | LATEST
EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
When assessing a client at 38-weeks gestation, the
practical nurse (PN) determines that she has one set of
female twins, who are now 6 years old, a son who is 4
years old, and last year she had a fetal loss at 24-weeks
gestation. Which is the correct gravidity and parity for this
client?
A Gravida-4, Para-3.
B Gravida-5, Para-3.
C Gravida-4, Para-4.
D Gravida-5, Para-2.
❖A Gravida-4, Para-3.
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The practical nurse (PN) prepares to administer an
intramuscular injection, The PN uses a filter needle to
obtain the prescribed medication from an ampule as seen
the video. What should the PN do next?
A Clean the ampule with an alcohol swab.
B Discard the medication because it is contaminated.
C Administer the intramuscular injection to the client.
D Change the needle on the syringe.
❖D Change the needle on the syringe.
The practical nurse observes an infant searching for a
fallen toy. According to Piager, which additional finding
should the PN coreate with this developmental stage
A Visible or audible separation anxiety.
B Exploration beyond caregiver presence.
C Comprehension of simple commands.
D Ability to place objects in a container.
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❖B Exploration beyond caregiver presence.
Which instruction is the most important for the practical
nurse (PN) to reinforce in the discharge teaching of a 16-
year-old who had an above-the-knee amputation
A Do not use lotion on the residual limb.
B Inspect the residual limb limb daily .
C Lay prone for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times every day.
D Air dry the residual limb for 20 minutes after washing
❖B Inspect the residual limb limb daily .
Which finding should the practical nurse (PN) instruct the
postpartum client to report to the charge nurse? hould be
A Increased diaphoresis during the day and night.
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B Sudden or persistent temperature above 100.5° F (38.0°
C Breast engorgement on the fourth postpartum day.
D Lochia color that changes to light pink or white.
❖B Sudden or persistent temperature above 100.5° F
(38.0°
The practical nurse (PN) notices that one of the
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working in the long
term care facility consistently records subnormal
temperatures when using a tympanic thermometer.
Which action should the PN take first?
A Demonstrate how to use the equipment.
B Return the thermometer for recalibration.
C Observe how UAP obtains temperatures.
D Show UAP how to chart temperatures.
❖C Observe how UAP obtains temperatures.
