HESI PN CASE STUDIES Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
The practical nurse (PN) is obtaining the vital signs for a client who has a urinary
tract infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). How
should the PN proceed? - ANSWER-Don a gown and gloves before entering the
room.
Rationale
MRSA in the urinary tract requires contact isolation, which includes the use of a
gown and gloves. In addition to gloves and a disposable stethoscope, a gown
should be worn to avoid potential contact with MRSA-contaminated
environmental surfaces while taking vital signs. Although antiseptic wipes may be
helpful if disposables are not available, bedside equipment used for the client with
MRSA should remain in the room. Since the infection is in the urinary tract, not
the respiratory system, a mask is not indicated while taking vital signs.
When irrigating the external ear canals of an older adult client, which action should
the practical nurse (PN) use to soften dry cerumen for removal? - ANSWER-Instill
mineral oil in the external auditory canal overnight before irrigation.
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
The practical nurse (PN) is obtaining the vital signs for a client who has a urinary
tract infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). How
should the PN proceed? - ANSWER-Don a gown and gloves before entering the
room.
Rationale
MRSA in the urinary tract requires contact isolation, which includes the use of a
gown and gloves. In addition to gloves and a disposable stethoscope, a gown
should be worn to avoid potential contact with MRSA-contaminated
environmental surfaces while taking vital signs. Although antiseptic wipes may be
helpful if disposables are not available, bedside equipment used for the client with
MRSA should remain in the room. Since the infection is in the urinary tract, not
the respiratory system, a mask is not indicated while taking vital signs.
When irrigating the external ear canals of an older adult client, which action should
the practical nurse (PN) use to soften dry cerumen for removal? - ANSWER-Instill
mineral oil in the external auditory canal overnight before irrigation.
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