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HESI PN GERONTOLOGY Exam Actual Exam Version 3
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The home health practical nurse (PN) visits an older woman with heart
failure (HF) who is on complete bed rest. Which intervention is most
important for the practical nurse (PN) to suggest to the client to prevent
complications related to immobility? - ANSWER-Perform leg exercises
while in bed.
An older male client is admitted to the hospital with left sided heart
failure (HF). Which finding should the practical nurse document that is
consistent of HF? - ANSWER-Coarse and fine crackles.
An older female client who has been taking hydrocodone/
acetaminophen (Lortab) q4 hours for chronic back pain for the past 5
years, tells the practical nurse (PN) that she cannot live without her pain
pills. When asked if she is addicted, the client states that she is not an
addict because the healthcare provider prescribed the pain pills. Which
coping mechanism should the PN determine the client is using about her
addiction? - ANSWER-Rationalization to support narcotic use.
An older male client with heart failure (HF) complains of chronic
constipation and wants to retrain his bowel. Which information should
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the practical nurse (PN) offer the client in establishing regular bowel
habits - ANSWER-Add whole grain foods and fibrous vegetables to diet.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is visiting an older client with
chronic hypertension. What evaluation is most important for the PN to
complete with each visit? - ANSWER-Effectiveness of medication.
An older client is admitted for emergency treatment of acute closed-
angle glaucoma. The practical nurse (PN) begins administering the
prescribed miotic medications and glycerin (Glycol) therapy. Which
intervention is most important for the PN to maintain during the client's
therapy? - ANSWER-Monitor intake and output q2 hours for 24 hours.
The practical nurse (PN) is assigned the care of an older client who
returns to the unit after surgery for closed angle glaucoma. Which
intervention in the plan of care should the PN bring to the attention of
the charge nurse? - ANSWER-Administer morphine 4 mg IM q2 hour
PRN pain.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing instructions to the
the family about how to prevent pressure ulcers for their older family
member who is bedridden. Which measure should the PN discuss? -
ANSWER-Lift the client when turning instead of sliding.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is changing an older client's wet to
dry dressing. Which observation should the PN evaluate as a therapeutic
HESI PN GERONTOLOGY Exam Actual Exam Version 3
/Gerontology Hesi Exit Exam Newest 2025/2026 Complete
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)
|Already Graded A+||Brand New Version!!
The home health practical nurse (PN) visits an older woman with heart
failure (HF) who is on complete bed rest. Which intervention is most
important for the practical nurse (PN) to suggest to the client to prevent
complications related to immobility? - ANSWER-Perform leg exercises
while in bed.
An older male client is admitted to the hospital with left sided heart
failure (HF). Which finding should the practical nurse document that is
consistent of HF? - ANSWER-Coarse and fine crackles.
An older female client who has been taking hydrocodone/
acetaminophen (Lortab) q4 hours for chronic back pain for the past 5
years, tells the practical nurse (PN) that she cannot live without her pain
pills. When asked if she is addicted, the client states that she is not an
addict because the healthcare provider prescribed the pain pills. Which
coping mechanism should the PN determine the client is using about her
addiction? - ANSWER-Rationalization to support narcotic use.
An older male client with heart failure (HF) complains of chronic
constipation and wants to retrain his bowel. Which information should
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the practical nurse (PN) offer the client in establishing regular bowel
habits - ANSWER-Add whole grain foods and fibrous vegetables to diet.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is visiting an older client with
chronic hypertension. What evaluation is most important for the PN to
complete with each visit? - ANSWER-Effectiveness of medication.
An older client is admitted for emergency treatment of acute closed-
angle glaucoma. The practical nurse (PN) begins administering the
prescribed miotic medications and glycerin (Glycol) therapy. Which
intervention is most important for the PN to maintain during the client's
therapy? - ANSWER-Monitor intake and output q2 hours for 24 hours.
The practical nurse (PN) is assigned the care of an older client who
returns to the unit after surgery for closed angle glaucoma. Which
intervention in the plan of care should the PN bring to the attention of
the charge nurse? - ANSWER-Administer morphine 4 mg IM q2 hour
PRN pain.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing instructions to the
the family about how to prevent pressure ulcers for their older family
member who is bedridden. Which measure should the PN discuss? -
ANSWER-Lift the client when turning instead of sliding.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is changing an older client's wet to
dry dressing. Which observation should the PN evaluate as a therapeutic
