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HESI PN Med Surg Exit Exam ALL 500 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
HESI PN Med Surg Exit Exam
QUESTION: The health care provider informed a client diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer that
the cancer has spread to their spine. The client states to the practical nurse, "I have a cancer,
but it is not malignant." What is the best initial nursing action?
A. Encourage the client to attend a cancer education program
B. Perform a complete history and physical assessment
C. Ask the client to explain his understanding of the term malignancy.
D. Offer the client emotional support to deal with the diagnosis
Submit - ANSWER-c. Ask the client to explain his understanding of the term malignancy.
The best initial action is to assess the client's knowledge of the term malignancy when used to
describe cancer. The client appears to have inaccurate knowledge. Stage 4 cancer means the
cancer has spread (metastasized) from where it has started to another body part.
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QUESTION: A client diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which intervention should the practical
nurse implement to help relieve joint pain and stiffness?
a. Encourage the client to perform weight-bearing exercises.
b. Teach the client how to perform range-of-motion exercises.
c. Explain the use of ice and massage for pain relief.
d. Instruct the client to take an analgesic before walking daily - ANSWER-d. Instruct the client to
take an analgesic before walking daily.
Adequate pain management is important for the success of an exercise program. Keeping the
joints active decreases pain, so taking an analgesic and walking daily is likely to help decrease
joint pain and stiffness.
QUESTION: A client diagnosed with prostate cancer is prescribed radioactive seed implantation
(brachytherapy). What is the most important nursing action for the practical nurse (PN) to do?
a. Follow radiation exposure precautions
b. Encourage regular meals
c. Collect all urine in sealed containers
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d. Avoid touching the client. - ANSWER-a. Follow radiation exposure precautions.
Clients being treated for prostate cancer with brachytherapy (radioactive seeds implant) should
be placed on radiation exposure precautions. The PN needs to follow the institution's protocols
put in place regarding the amount of time and distance needed to prevent excessive exposure
that would pose a hazard to others.
Q; During a clinic visit, a client reports to the practical nurse (PN) that they felt a solid mass in
their breast during self-examination, but it was not painful. What instruction should the PN
reinforce with the client?
A. Continue to monitor the mass until the next scheduled annual exam.
B. Notify the PCP if the mass becomes soft or painful or starts to drain.
C. Schedule an appointment with the PCP for evaluation
D. Breast masses are usually insignificant if they feel soft or are easily moveable. - ANSWER-c.
Schedule an appointment with the health care provider for evaluation.
A painless breast mass is an abnormal finding, and the PN should instruct the client to obtain
prompt medical evaluation.
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QUESTION: 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 L/m
b. A weight loss of 5 pounds since the last monthly home visit
c. The client reports feeling as tired as at the last visit by the nurse
d. Upon entering the home, the PN noticed dirty dishes and clothing scattered around the
home. - ANSWER-b. A weight loss of 5 pounds since the last monthly home visit
A weight loss of 5 pounds in 1 month is a concern. Clients with COPD need additional calorie
intake because they are using up a lot from the energy they are using to breath. The practical
nurse needs to consult with the registered nurse case manager for a nutrition consult
QUESTION: The nurse has reinforced instructions to a client with diabetes mellitus on how to
self-monitor for symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse realizes the instructions
have been effective if the client can list which symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
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HESI PN Med Surg Exit Exam ALL 500 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
HESI PN Med Surg Exit Exam
QUESTION: The health care provider informed a client diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer that
the cancer has spread to their spine. The client states to the practical nurse, "I have a cancer,
but it is not malignant." What is the best initial nursing action?
A. Encourage the client to attend a cancer education program
B. Perform a complete history and physical assessment
C. Ask the client to explain his understanding of the term malignancy.
D. Offer the client emotional support to deal with the diagnosis
Submit - ANSWER-c. Ask the client to explain his understanding of the term malignancy.
The best initial action is to assess the client's knowledge of the term malignancy when used to
describe cancer. The client appears to have inaccurate knowledge. Stage 4 cancer means the
cancer has spread (metastasized) from where it has started to another body part.
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QUESTION: A client diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which intervention should the practical
nurse implement to help relieve joint pain and stiffness?
a. Encourage the client to perform weight-bearing exercises.
b. Teach the client how to perform range-of-motion exercises.
c. Explain the use of ice and massage for pain relief.
d. Instruct the client to take an analgesic before walking daily - ANSWER-d. Instruct the client to
take an analgesic before walking daily.
Adequate pain management is important for the success of an exercise program. Keeping the
joints active decreases pain, so taking an analgesic and walking daily is likely to help decrease
joint pain and stiffness.
QUESTION: A client diagnosed with prostate cancer is prescribed radioactive seed implantation
(brachytherapy). What is the most important nursing action for the practical nurse (PN) to do?
a. Follow radiation exposure precautions
b. Encourage regular meals
c. Collect all urine in sealed containers
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d. Avoid touching the client. - ANSWER-a. Follow radiation exposure precautions.
Clients being treated for prostate cancer with brachytherapy (radioactive seeds implant) should
be placed on radiation exposure precautions. The PN needs to follow the institution's protocols
put in place regarding the amount of time and distance needed to prevent excessive exposure
that would pose a hazard to others.
Q; During a clinic visit, a client reports to the practical nurse (PN) that they felt a solid mass in
their breast during self-examination, but it was not painful. What instruction should the PN
reinforce with the client?
A. Continue to monitor the mass until the next scheduled annual exam.
B. Notify the PCP if the mass becomes soft or painful or starts to drain.
C. Schedule an appointment with the PCP for evaluation
D. Breast masses are usually insignificant if they feel soft or are easily moveable. - ANSWER-c.
Schedule an appointment with the health care provider for evaluation.
A painless breast mass is an abnormal finding, and the PN should instruct the client to obtain
prompt medical evaluation.
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QUESTION: 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 L/m
b. A weight loss of 5 pounds since the last monthly home visit
c. The client reports feeling as tired as at the last visit by the nurse
d. Upon entering the home, the PN noticed dirty dishes and clothing scattered around the
home. - ANSWER-b. A weight loss of 5 pounds since the last monthly home visit
A weight loss of 5 pounds in 1 month is a concern. Clients with COPD need additional calorie
intake because they are using up a lot from the energy they are using to breath. The practical
nurse needs to consult with the registered nurse case manager for a nutrition consult
QUESTION: The nurse has reinforced instructions to a client with diabetes mellitus on how to
self-monitor for symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse realizes the instructions
have been effective if the client can list which symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
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