HESI PN Comprehensive Exam 3 NEWEST VERSION
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What intervention should the A. Provide the client with finger foods.
practical nurse (PN)
implement to meet the During the manic phase of bipolar disorder, a client is
physiologic integrity of a often unable to sit still long enough to eat, so the
client during a manic client should be provided finger foods that can be eaten
episode of bipolar while hyperactive.
disorder?
A. Provide the client with finger
foods.
B. Restrict the client's oral fluid
intake.
C. Give the client low-
protein, low-calorie
snacks.
D. Interrupt the client's
performance of rituals.
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A client with bipolar B. Use affirmations and limit setting.
disorder is being treated
with cognitive therapy. D. Report client's suicidal expressions to the therapist.
Which actions should the
E. Encourage substituting positive thoughts for negative
practical nurse (PN)
thoughts.
implement to reenforce this
treatment strategy? Select Clients diagnosed with bipolar disorder may experience
all that apply. depressive thoughts and/or attempt suicide. Cognitive
therapy sometimes produces relief from troubling
A. Recommend daily physical
symptoms experienced by clients with bipolar disorder.
activity.
Cognitive therapy allows clients to handle "thought
B. Use affirmations and limit errors" and behaviors to stop negative thoughts.
setting.
C. Allow the client to talk
continuously.
D. Report client's suicidal
expressions to the
therapist.
E. Encourage substituting
positive thoughts for
negative thoughts.
F. Reenforce relaxation
techniques when
experiencing negative
thoughts.
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The practical nurse (PN) is D. Consistent hemoglobin A1c levels no greater than 7%.
evaluating a
client's self management of For optimal diabetic control, evidence-based
type 1 diabetes mellitus guidelines recommend an A1c target level no greater
(DM). Which findings than 7% for a client with DM, which is the primary goal
provide the best parameter and indicator of effective treatment and diabetes
in the client's goals for the management.
prevention of long-term
complications of DM?
A. Strict adherence to a
diabetic diet.
B. Participation in a
regular exercise
program.
C. Scheduled
administration of accurate
insulin doses.
D. Consistent hemoglobin
A1c levels no greater
than 7%.
Which action should the D. Percuss the chest wall in a rhythmic fashion.
practical nurse (PN)
implement for a young girl Thick secretions that are difficult to cough up can be loosened by
tapping, or
with
percussing, and vibrating the chest. Percussion is
pulmonary infection who is
carried out by cupping the hands and lightly striking
receiving chest
the chest wall in a rhythmic fashion over the lung
physiotherapy?
segment to be drained
A. Encourage to hold her
breath and then cough.
B. Administer
bronchodilators after the
procedure.
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C. Allow the child to sit in
a position of choice.
D. Percuss the chest wall
in a rhythmic fashion.
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