PN EXIT HESI LATEST EXAM
2026/2027 WITH 200 QUESTIONS
AND EXPERT-VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS
At the beginning of the shift, in which order of priority should the practical nurse
PN assess these four clients?
1. An older adult with dizziness who's O2 saturation is 86%
2. An adult woman with vomiting whose potassium is 2.8 mEq/L
3. A young adult with a history of asthma who's arterial pH is 7.48
4. An adult client with an ulcer whose hemoglobin is 9.5 grams/dL
Which food provides the best source of vitamin B12?
,Hamburger
The practical nurse (PN) is planning evening shift rounds for a group of
postoperative clients who all had surgery earlier that day. Which client should the
PN check first?
A preschooler who had an emergency appendectomy for appendicitis
Which finding for a client with an arteriovenous Fistula (AV fistula) should the
practical nurse PN report to the healthcare provider?
Radio pulse distal to AVF is absent and ulnar pulse is presentB. bruising at the
AVF site is purple and green in color
The practical nurse PN is auscultating a client's lung sounds. Which description
should the PN use to document this sound?
Fine crackles
The practical nurse peer views the midline episiotomy of a client whose reports
pain in her stitches. Which action should the PN take first?
Observe suture line for separation and hematoma formation
The practical nurse peeing is documenting the insertion of a urinary catheter for a
female client with urinary retention. Which information should the PN include
during the electronic documentation of the procedure? (Select all that apply)
,- Size of urinary catheter
- Amount of urine obtained
- Appearance of urine obtained
The practical nurse PN is assisting with the plan of care for a client with
costochondritis who is now experiencing increased discomfort in breathing. The
client receives a prescription for tramadol. What intervention should the PN
include in the client's plan of care?
Implement ongoing assessments for signs of shallow or slow breathing
The practical nurse PN determines that a client's pupils constrict as they change
focus from a far object to a near object. How should the PN document this finding?
Pupils reactive to accommodation
The practical nurse PN is performing stomach care with the client. While cleaning
around the stoma, the PN notices blood on the washcloth. Which action should the
PN take next?
Continue to clean around the skin surrounding the stomal site
The practical nurse PN learns that a client who is receiving chemotherapy has
developed stomatitis. Which information should the PN obtain from the client
during a focused assessment?
Ability to swallow
, A client receive Ondansetron Prior to a chemotherapy treatment. How should the
practical nurse evaluate the effectiveness of the medication?
Monitor the client for nausea or vomiting following the treatment
A 2-day old infant with hydrocephalus returns from surgery following placement
of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Which nursing interventions should the practical
nurse PN implement during postoperative care? (Select all that apply)
- Measure head circumference daily
- Document strict intake and output
- Monitor body temperature every four hours
In administering nystatin suspension to the gums of an infant with a candida
infection, which approach should the practical nurse (PN) use?
Use a gloved finger to rub the suspension over the infected area
A client is diagnosed with Clostridium difficile. Which action should the practical
nurse (PN) implement to prevent the spread of Organism?
Don non sterile gloves when performing direct care
Which client information is most important for the PN to consider when providing
instructions to the unlicensed assistive personnel about providing morning care to a
postoperative client?
Urinary output of 50 mL/hour.
2026/2027 WITH 200 QUESTIONS
AND EXPERT-VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS
At the beginning of the shift, in which order of priority should the practical nurse
PN assess these four clients?
1. An older adult with dizziness who's O2 saturation is 86%
2. An adult woman with vomiting whose potassium is 2.8 mEq/L
3. A young adult with a history of asthma who's arterial pH is 7.48
4. An adult client with an ulcer whose hemoglobin is 9.5 grams/dL
Which food provides the best source of vitamin B12?
,Hamburger
The practical nurse (PN) is planning evening shift rounds for a group of
postoperative clients who all had surgery earlier that day. Which client should the
PN check first?
A preschooler who had an emergency appendectomy for appendicitis
Which finding for a client with an arteriovenous Fistula (AV fistula) should the
practical nurse PN report to the healthcare provider?
Radio pulse distal to AVF is absent and ulnar pulse is presentB. bruising at the
AVF site is purple and green in color
The practical nurse PN is auscultating a client's lung sounds. Which description
should the PN use to document this sound?
Fine crackles
The practical nurse peer views the midline episiotomy of a client whose reports
pain in her stitches. Which action should the PN take first?
Observe suture line for separation and hematoma formation
The practical nurse peeing is documenting the insertion of a urinary catheter for a
female client with urinary retention. Which information should the PN include
during the electronic documentation of the procedure? (Select all that apply)
,- Size of urinary catheter
- Amount of urine obtained
- Appearance of urine obtained
The practical nurse PN is assisting with the plan of care for a client with
costochondritis who is now experiencing increased discomfort in breathing. The
client receives a prescription for tramadol. What intervention should the PN
include in the client's plan of care?
Implement ongoing assessments for signs of shallow or slow breathing
The practical nurse PN determines that a client's pupils constrict as they change
focus from a far object to a near object. How should the PN document this finding?
Pupils reactive to accommodation
The practical nurse PN is performing stomach care with the client. While cleaning
around the stoma, the PN notices blood on the washcloth. Which action should the
PN take next?
Continue to clean around the skin surrounding the stomal site
The practical nurse PN learns that a client who is receiving chemotherapy has
developed stomatitis. Which information should the PN obtain from the client
during a focused assessment?
Ability to swallow
, A client receive Ondansetron Prior to a chemotherapy treatment. How should the
practical nurse evaluate the effectiveness of the medication?
Monitor the client for nausea or vomiting following the treatment
A 2-day old infant with hydrocephalus returns from surgery following placement
of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Which nursing interventions should the practical
nurse PN implement during postoperative care? (Select all that apply)
- Measure head circumference daily
- Document strict intake and output
- Monitor body temperature every four hours
In administering nystatin suspension to the gums of an infant with a candida
infection, which approach should the practical nurse (PN) use?
Use a gloved finger to rub the suspension over the infected area
A client is diagnosed with Clostridium difficile. Which action should the practical
nurse (PN) implement to prevent the spread of Organism?
Don non sterile gloves when performing direct care
Which client information is most important for the PN to consider when providing
instructions to the unlicensed assistive personnel about providing morning care to a
postoperative client?
Urinary output of 50 mL/hour.
