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HESI PN Comprehensive Exam B With
100 Real Exam Questions and Correct
Verified Answers // PN HESI Actual Exam
– Recently Tested 100 Questions and
Correct Answers
A low potassium diet is prescribed for a client. What foods should
the nurse teach this client to avoid?
a. Dried prunes.
b. Cottage cheese.
c. Mashed potatoes.
d. Mustard greens. - ..........ANSWER.......A
A client is admitted to the hospital for alcohol dependency. What
is the priority nursing intervention during the first 48 hours
following admission?
a. Administer thiamine (B1) to prevent Korsakoff's syndrome.
b. Monitor for increased blood pressure and pulse.
c. Administer a PRN benzodiazepine as needed for anxiety.
d. Encourage fluid intake of non-caffeinated beverages. -
..........ANSWER.......B
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A client is brought into the emergency department following a
sudden cardiac arrest. A full code is started. Five minutes later the
family arrives with a durable power of attorney signed by the
client requesting that no extraordinary measures be taken,
including intubation, to save the client's life. What action should
the nurse take?
a. Stop the code immediately.
b. Continue the code according to protocol.
c. Ask the legal department if the code should be continued.
d. Assess the family's support for the durable power of attorney. -
..........ANSWER.......A
A 16-year-old male client is admitted to the hospital after falling
off a bike and sustaining a fractured bone. The healthcare
provider explains the surgery needed to immobilize the fracture.
Which action should be implemented to obtain a valid informed
consent?
a. Instruct the client sign the consent before giving medications.
b. Obtain the permission of the custodial parent for the surgery.
c. Obtain the signature of the client's stepfather for the surgery.
d. Notify the non-custodial parent to also sign a consent form. -
..........ANSWER.......B
A primipara with a breech presentation is in the transition phase
of labor. The nurse visualizes the perineum and sees the umbilical
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cord extruding from the introitus. In which position should the
nurse place the client?
a. Left supine with thighs flexed on her abdomen.
b. Right lateral side with both legs flexed.
c. Semi-Fowler's with head of bed elevated 30 degrees.
d. Supine with the foot of the bed elevated. -
..........ANSWER.......D
A 56-year-old female client is receiving intracavitary radiation via
a radium implant. Which nurse should be assigned to care for this
client?
a. The nurse who is caring for another client receiving
intracavitary radiation.
b. A nurse with Marfan's syndrome who is postmenopausal.
c. A nurse with oncology experience who may be pregnant.
d. The nurse who is caring for another client who has Clostridium
difficile. - ..........ANSWER.......B
Which information should the nurse provide a client who has
undergone cryosurgery for Stage 1A cervical cancer?
d. Use a sanitary napkin instead of a tampon. -
..........ANSWER.......D
a. Notify the healthcare provider if heavy vaginal discharge
occurs.
b. Use condoms for sexual intercourse during the next week.
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c. Flat subclinical mucosal lesions are a common harmless side
effect.
The nurse is monitoring neurological vital signs for a male client
who lost consciousness after falling and hitting his head. Which
assessment finding is the earliest and most sensitive indication of
altered cerebral function?
a. Unequal pupils.
b. Loss of central reflexes.
c. Inability to open the eyes.
d. Change in level of consciousness. - ..........ANSWER.......D
A nurse is planning to teach self-care measures to a female client
about prevention of yeast infections. Which instructions should
the nurse provide?
a. Use a douche preparation no more than once a month.
b. Increase daily intake of fiber and leafy green vegetables.
c. Select nylon underwear that is loose-fitting, white, and
comfortable.
d. Avoid tight-fitting clothing and do not use bubble-bath or bath
salts. - ..........ANSWER.......D
HESI PN Comprehensive Exam B With
100 Real Exam Questions and Correct
Verified Answers // PN HESI Actual Exam
– Recently Tested 100 Questions and
Correct Answers
A low potassium diet is prescribed for a client. What foods should
the nurse teach this client to avoid?
a. Dried prunes.
b. Cottage cheese.
c. Mashed potatoes.
d. Mustard greens. - ..........ANSWER.......A
A client is admitted to the hospital for alcohol dependency. What
is the priority nursing intervention during the first 48 hours
following admission?
a. Administer thiamine (B1) to prevent Korsakoff's syndrome.
b. Monitor for increased blood pressure and pulse.
c. Administer a PRN benzodiazepine as needed for anxiety.
d. Encourage fluid intake of non-caffeinated beverages. -
..........ANSWER.......B
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A client is brought into the emergency department following a
sudden cardiac arrest. A full code is started. Five minutes later the
family arrives with a durable power of attorney signed by the
client requesting that no extraordinary measures be taken,
including intubation, to save the client's life. What action should
the nurse take?
a. Stop the code immediately.
b. Continue the code according to protocol.
c. Ask the legal department if the code should be continued.
d. Assess the family's support for the durable power of attorney. -
..........ANSWER.......A
A 16-year-old male client is admitted to the hospital after falling
off a bike and sustaining a fractured bone. The healthcare
provider explains the surgery needed to immobilize the fracture.
Which action should be implemented to obtain a valid informed
consent?
a. Instruct the client sign the consent before giving medications.
b. Obtain the permission of the custodial parent for the surgery.
c. Obtain the signature of the client's stepfather for the surgery.
d. Notify the non-custodial parent to also sign a consent form. -
..........ANSWER.......B
A primipara with a breech presentation is in the transition phase
of labor. The nurse visualizes the perineum and sees the umbilical
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cord extruding from the introitus. In which position should the
nurse place the client?
a. Left supine with thighs flexed on her abdomen.
b. Right lateral side with both legs flexed.
c. Semi-Fowler's with head of bed elevated 30 degrees.
d. Supine with the foot of the bed elevated. -
..........ANSWER.......D
A 56-year-old female client is receiving intracavitary radiation via
a radium implant. Which nurse should be assigned to care for this
client?
a. The nurse who is caring for another client receiving
intracavitary radiation.
b. A nurse with Marfan's syndrome who is postmenopausal.
c. A nurse with oncology experience who may be pregnant.
d. The nurse who is caring for another client who has Clostridium
difficile. - ..........ANSWER.......B
Which information should the nurse provide a client who has
undergone cryosurgery for Stage 1A cervical cancer?
d. Use a sanitary napkin instead of a tampon. -
..........ANSWER.......D
a. Notify the healthcare provider if heavy vaginal discharge
occurs.
b. Use condoms for sexual intercourse during the next week.
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c. Flat subclinical mucosal lesions are a common harmless side
effect.
The nurse is monitoring neurological vital signs for a male client
who lost consciousness after falling and hitting his head. Which
assessment finding is the earliest and most sensitive indication of
altered cerebral function?
a. Unequal pupils.
b. Loss of central reflexes.
c. Inability to open the eyes.
d. Change in level of consciousness. - ..........ANSWER.......D
A nurse is planning to teach self-care measures to a female client
about prevention of yeast infections. Which instructions should
the nurse provide?
a. Use a douche preparation no more than once a month.
b. Increase daily intake of fiber and leafy green vegetables.
c. Select nylon underwear that is loose-fitting, white, and
comfortable.
d. Avoid tight-fitting clothing and do not use bubble-bath or bath
salts. - ..........ANSWER.......D
