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PN HESI EXIT (NGN) / HESI PN EXIT (NGN)
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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PN HESI EXIT LATEST VERSION WITH NEXT GENERATION
QUESTIONS
The practical nurse (PN) is providing care to a client who is
experiencing slight scrotal edema following indirect
herniorrhaphy. Which postoperative action is not recommended
for this client?
A. Ice packs applied to the scrotum.
B. Elevate the scrotum on a soft pillow.
C. Application of a scrotal support.
D. Encourage deep breathing and coughing. - ANSWER-D.
Encourage deep breathing and coughing.
Rationale: "Which action is NOT recommended for this
client." Look for the negative choice, the other 3 are positive
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choices but 1 is negative. A client should be discouraged
from coughing following a hernia repair. The coughing will
create too much intra-abdominal pressure putting increase
pressure on the abdominal wall and could cause a dehiscence
and/or evisceration of the surgical site. All other
interventions are recommended for postop care of a hernia.
A client diagnosed with a seizure disorder is prescribed
phenobarbital. While attempting to administer the medication to
the client, the practical nurse has difficulty trying to arouse the
sleepy client. What nursing ACTION should the practical nurse
implement?
A. Continue to arouse the client, until they are fully wake up.
B. Hold the medication and notify the health care provider.
C. Monitor the client closely for the next 2 hours.
D. Crush the medication and dilute in a liquid and administer via
oral syringe. - ANSWER-B. Hold the medication and notify the
health care provider.
Rationale: "What ACTION should you implement" in this
case the Pt is unstable. The client is exhibiting signs of
antiepileptic drug (AED) toxicity, and a serum
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phenobarbital level needs to be obtained to determine if the
client is experiencing drug toxicity.
Which foods should the practical nurse encourage a client to eat
to increase their potassium intake? (Select all that apply.)
A. Green beans
B. Spaghetti with sauce
C. Iced tea
D. Milk
E. Flounder
F. Sweet potatoes
G. Cantaloupe - ANSWER-A. Green beans
D. Milk
E. Flounder
F. Sweet potatoes
G. Cantaloupe
Rationale: Flounder, sweet potatoes, milk, green beans, and
cantaloupe are all potassium-rich foods.
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The home health practical nurse is visiting with a client who has
a history of second degree heart block and pacemaker placement
six months ago. Which symptom compliant by the client would
be indicative of pacemaker failure?
A. Facial flushing
B. Nausea
C. Pounding headache
D. Feelings of dizziness - ANSWER-D. Feelings of dizziness
Rationale: Feelings of dizziness may occur as the result of a
decreased heart rate, leading to decreased cardiac output as
a result of pacemaker failure.
A client diagnosed with emphysema that is oxygen-dependent
lives alone at home and manages self-care with no difficulty.
Which finding should prompt the home health practical nurse to
consult the registered nurse case manager?
A. A pulse oximetry reading of 91% on oxygen at 2/lpm.
B. A weight loss of five pounds since the last monthly home
visit
PN HESI EXIT (NGN) / HESI PN EXIT (NGN)
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
PN HESI EXIT LATEST VERSION WITH NEXT GENERATION
QUESTIONS
The practical nurse (PN) is providing care to a client who is
experiencing slight scrotal edema following indirect
herniorrhaphy. Which postoperative action is not recommended
for this client?
A. Ice packs applied to the scrotum.
B. Elevate the scrotum on a soft pillow.
C. Application of a scrotal support.
D. Encourage deep breathing and coughing. - ANSWER-D.
Encourage deep breathing and coughing.
Rationale: "Which action is NOT recommended for this
client." Look for the negative choice, the other 3 are positive
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choices but 1 is negative. A client should be discouraged
from coughing following a hernia repair. The coughing will
create too much intra-abdominal pressure putting increase
pressure on the abdominal wall and could cause a dehiscence
and/or evisceration of the surgical site. All other
interventions are recommended for postop care of a hernia.
A client diagnosed with a seizure disorder is prescribed
phenobarbital. While attempting to administer the medication to
the client, the practical nurse has difficulty trying to arouse the
sleepy client. What nursing ACTION should the practical nurse
implement?
A. Continue to arouse the client, until they are fully wake up.
B. Hold the medication and notify the health care provider.
C. Monitor the client closely for the next 2 hours.
D. Crush the medication and dilute in a liquid and administer via
oral syringe. - ANSWER-B. Hold the medication and notify the
health care provider.
Rationale: "What ACTION should you implement" in this
case the Pt is unstable. The client is exhibiting signs of
antiepileptic drug (AED) toxicity, and a serum
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phenobarbital level needs to be obtained to determine if the
client is experiencing drug toxicity.
Which foods should the practical nurse encourage a client to eat
to increase their potassium intake? (Select all that apply.)
A. Green beans
B. Spaghetti with sauce
C. Iced tea
D. Milk
E. Flounder
F. Sweet potatoes
G. Cantaloupe - ANSWER-A. Green beans
D. Milk
E. Flounder
F. Sweet potatoes
G. Cantaloupe
Rationale: Flounder, sweet potatoes, milk, green beans, and
cantaloupe are all potassium-rich foods.
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The home health practical nurse is visiting with a client who has
a history of second degree heart block and pacemaker placement
six months ago. Which symptom compliant by the client would
be indicative of pacemaker failure?
A. Facial flushing
B. Nausea
C. Pounding headache
D. Feelings of dizziness - ANSWER-D. Feelings of dizziness
Rationale: Feelings of dizziness may occur as the result of a
decreased heart rate, leading to decreased cardiac output as
a result of pacemaker failure.
A client diagnosed with emphysema that is oxygen-dependent
lives alone at home and manages self-care with no difficulty.
Which finding should prompt the home health practical nurse to
consult the registered nurse case manager?
A. A pulse oximetry reading of 91% on oxygen at 2/lpm.
B. A weight loss of five pounds since the last monthly home
visit
