Exit Hesi PN Practice Questions AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023

Exit Hesi PN Practice Questions AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 After administering pantoprazole to a client with gastroesophogeal reflux disorder(GERD), which statement by the client indicates to the practical nurse that the medication is producing the desired effect? A. After eating my meal, I did not experience any heartburn B. I have a great appetite and am feeling really hungry C. I should increase the amount of vitamin C in my diet D. While eating, I had no difficulty swallowing any of the foods - A During the last 30 days, an elderly client has exhibited a progressively decreasing appetite, is spending increasing amounts of daytime hours in bed and refuses to participate in planned daytime activities. Which action should the practical nurse take? A. Record the findings and report the symptomsto the charge nurse B. Ask the family members to visit more often to stimulate the patient C. Motivate the client by offering favorite foods as a prize D. Withold any medications that may cause side effects - A A male client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia is withdrawn, isolates himself in the day room, and answers question with one or two word responses. This morning, the practical nurse observes that he is diaphoretic and is pacing in the hall. Which intervention is most important to the PN to implement? A. Persuade the client to lie down B. Provide a drink high in electrolytes C. Observe the client during the shift D. Measure appropriate vital signs - D At 1200, the practical nurse learns that a client's 0900 dose of an anticonvulsant was not given. The next scheduled dose is at 2100. Which action should the PN take? A. Administer half of the missed dose immediately B. Administer the missed dose as soon as possible C. Give the missed dose with the next scheduled dose D. Withhold the mossed dose unless seizure activity occurs - B The practical nurse is caring for a client who had a total laryngectomy, left radical neck dissection, and tracheostomy. The client isreceiving nasogastric tube feedings via an enteral pump. Today the rate of feeding is increased from 50 ml/hr to 75 ml/her. What parameter should the PN use to evaluate the client's tolerance to the rate of the feeding? A. Daily weight B. Gastric residual volumes C. Bowel Sounds D. Urinary and stool output - B The practical nurse is caring for a client whose urine drug screen is positive for cocaine, Which behavior is this client likely to exhibit during cocaine withdrawal? A. Elevated energy level B. Euphoria C. High self-esteem D. Powerful craving for more - D