PN HESI FUNDAMENTALS ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025. 100% COMPLETE RATED A+.

PN HESI FUNDAMENTALS ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025. 100% COMPLETE RATED A+. Which assessment should the practical nurse (PN) make to best evaluate a client's fluid status? Correct AnswerDaily body weight The practical nurse (PN) is changing a postoperative dressing for a client with a horizontal lower abdominal incision. What method should the PN use to remove the tape from the dressing? Correct AnswerRemove all four sides by moving to the center of the incision. A male client who is 2 days postoperative for exploratory abdominal surgery is ambulating in the hall with the practical nurse (PN). The client tells the PN, "I think something in my incision just let go." Which action should the PN implement first? Correct AnswerAssist the client to a supine position. An older client who is unable to swallow is receiving continuous NGT feeding. Before administering medications through the NGT, what action should the practical nurse implement? Correct AnswerFlush the feeding tube with water. Which action should the practical nurse implement to help a male client cope with his fear as he approaches death? Correct AnswerHold the client's hand and tell him he is no alone. The practical nurse 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? Correct AnswerObtain a soft-bristle brush for the client. The practical nurse is caring for a client who is admitted with influenza and vomiting for 3 days. The clients skin turbot is poor and oral mucous membranes are dry. Which finding is most important for the PN to report to the charge nurse? Correct AnswerHypotension and tachycardia Which food should the practical nurse recommend for a client to increase the dietary intake of potassium? Correct AnswerBaked potatoes When irrigating the external ear canals of an older adult client, which action should the PN use to soften dry cerumen for removal? Correct AnswerInstill mineral oil in the external auditory canal overnight before irrigation. An older female state the medication tablet brought in a cup looks different from the tablet that she takes at home. Which action should the practical nurse take? Correct AnswerCheck the written prescription to verify the medication Which action should the PN implement when administering a subcutaneous injection to a client who weighs 325 pounds? Correct AnswerSelect a needle with a longer shaft Which intervention provides confirmation of NGT placement before NGT feedings are started? Correct AnswerX-ray of the abdomen An older male client who is incontinent receives a prescription for a condom catheter. Which steps should the PN implement when applying the external catheter. Correct AnswerWrap the adhesive strip in a spiral around the penis Apply skin prep to the penile shaft and allow to dry Leave 1-2 inches between the tip of the penis and condom catheter Acetaminophen is prescribed for an unconscious client with a temp of 104' F. Which route should the PN plan to administer this medication? Correct AnswerRectal An older male client who is sedentary complains of not having a formed bowel movement in four days and tells the PN that he feels rectal pressure and has a constant headache. The PN determines the client is having frequent small, liquid stools. Which nursing action should the PN take first? Correct AnswerDigitally assess for impacted stool. The PN is adding tap water to several medication for administration via feeding tube. Which preparation should the PN administer without delay? Correct AnswerTime release capsule Which action should the PN follow when applying an elasticize bandage to a client's leg? Correct AnswerOverlap turns of the bandage equally The PN obtains an elevated blood pressure reading for an older male client is is alert. When the PN offer the client his morning blood pressure medication, he refuses to take it. What action should the PN take? Correct AnswerExplain the importance of routine use of antihypertensives. What position should the PN place client in who is receiving an enteral tube feeding? Correct AnswerSupine with the head of bed elevated to 30-45 degrees. The PN is preparing an intramuscular injection for a client who is 5 feet tall and weighs 90 pounds. Which needle size should the PN select for a 3 mL syringe when using the IM ventrogluteal injection site? Correct Answer1 inch An older male client tells the PN that his religion does not permit him to bathe daily. How should the PN respond? Correct AnswerRequest that the client clarify his religious beliefs about bathing. The PN identifies several findings in an older female who is on prolonged bed rest. Which finding requires prompt action by the PN? Correct AnswerBowel movements decreases to one every third day. A client is prescribed a medication that is labeled as a sustained released (SR). What action should the PN implement when administering this drug form? Correct AnswerDo not crush or dissolve the table or capsule contents The practical nurse is checking the surgical dressing for a client who arrived on the postoperative unit an hour ago. The dressing has an increase in the accumulation of serosanguinous drainage. What nursing action should the PN take? Correct AnswerMark the outlined area of drainage with date, time and initials A client with gastroenteritis, nausea and vomiting is currently on NPO status. The healthcare provider prescribed oral intake to be advanced as towered. Which fluid should the PN offer first? Correct AnswerWater Which time frame should the PN res position a client? Correct AnswerEvery 2 hours While taking an adult's vital signs, the PN notes an irregular radial pulse. What action should the PN implement to obtain the most accurate assessment? Correct AnswerPerform an apical-radial pulse assessment with another nurse The practical nurse is providing wound care for a client with a stage III pressure ulcer on the left heel. To achieve the goal, "An increase granulation tissue will develop within 2 weeks," which intervention should the PN implement.? Correct AnswerIrrigation of the wound with sterile normal saline A client receiving supplemental oxygen needs to be suctioned to remove excess secretions from the airway. Which intervention should the PN implement to maximize the client's oxygenation? Correct AnswerProvide oxygen during rest periods between suctioning. An older client who complains of dry mouth is having trouble swallowing pills. What action should the PN take when administering an enter-coated tablet? Correct AnswerPlace the whole tablet in a spoonful of pudding. The PN is assisting a client plan a balanced vegetarian diet that provides the highest in protein quality. Which selection should the PN recommend to the client? Correct AnswerSoybeans The PN observes a client who begins to choke during a meal. After determining that the client cannot speak, what action should the PN implement? Correct AnswerPlace a fist halfway between the xiphoid process and umbilicus. The practical nurse is irrigation a client’s indwelling catheter. After injecting sterile solution as prescribed what action should the PN implement? Correct AnswerUnclam