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Hesi Fundamentals PN Questions with Correct
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The PN monitors the infusion of fluids via a peripheral line. The
prescription states, "3% Normal Saline (NS) to infuse at 100
ml/hour." The client's most recent serum sodium level is 135 mEq/L.
What action should the PN take? Answer: Consult with a healthcare
provider about the prescription
Which lab test will the PN monitor to determine if this may be a
factor contributing to Helen's problem? Answer: serum protein
Which problem often occurs in the elderly and may have
contributed to the fluid volume deficit Helen is experiencing?
Answer: decreased hepatic blood flow
The PN then explains that Helen's weight loss represents
approximately how many liters of fluid loss? Answer: three.
The PN explains to Helen's daughter that Helen has lost
approximately how many pounds? (Enter numerical value only. If
rounding is required, round to the whole number.) Answer: 7= 65
kg 2x2 = 143. 150 lbs.-143= 7lbs
What action should the PN implement? Answer: document the
presence of inelastic skin turgor
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Since Helen has a fluid volume deficit, the PN anticipates a decrease
in which vital sign when Helen moves from a lying to a standing
position? Answer: Blood pressure
After recording the first blood pressure measurement, what action
will the PN take? Answer: count the clients radial pulse
Vital Signs: Orthostatic Changes
The PN plans to observe Helen for orthostatic vital sign changes.
Which action will the PN take first? Answer: Position the client in
Supine position
For ongoing evaluation of Helen's fluid volume status, it is most
important to obtain which data? Answer: body weight
A short while later, a prescription for 0.9% NS at 100 ml/hour is
received. Helen's PN is at lunch, and another nurse hangs the
solution. When checking Helen upon returning from lunch, the PN
observes that a solution of 5% Dextrose and 0.9% NS is infusing at
125 ml/hour.
What action should the PN implement? Answer: notify the
registered nurse about both the solution rate errors and obtain new
solution
Legal Consideration: Treatment Error
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Hesi Fundamentals PN Questions with Correct
Answers | Updated (100% Correct Answers)
The PN monitors the infusion of fluids via a peripheral line. The
prescription states, "3% Normal Saline (NS) to infuse at 100
ml/hour." The client's most recent serum sodium level is 135 mEq/L.
What action should the PN take? Answer: Consult with a healthcare
provider about the prescription
Which lab test will the PN monitor to determine if this may be a
factor contributing to Helen's problem? Answer: serum protein
Which problem often occurs in the elderly and may have
contributed to the fluid volume deficit Helen is experiencing?
Answer: decreased hepatic blood flow
The PN then explains that Helen's weight loss represents
approximately how many liters of fluid loss? Answer: three.
The PN explains to Helen's daughter that Helen has lost
approximately how many pounds? (Enter numerical value only. If
rounding is required, round to the whole number.) Answer: 7= 65
kg 2x2 = 143. 150 lbs.-143= 7lbs
What action should the PN implement? Answer: document the
presence of inelastic skin turgor
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Since Helen has a fluid volume deficit, the PN anticipates a decrease
in which vital sign when Helen moves from a lying to a standing
position? Answer: Blood pressure
After recording the first blood pressure measurement, what action
will the PN take? Answer: count the clients radial pulse
Vital Signs: Orthostatic Changes
The PN plans to observe Helen for orthostatic vital sign changes.
Which action will the PN take first? Answer: Position the client in
Supine position
For ongoing evaluation of Helen's fluid volume status, it is most
important to obtain which data? Answer: body weight
A short while later, a prescription for 0.9% NS at 100 ml/hour is
received. Helen's PN is at lunch, and another nurse hangs the
solution. When checking Helen upon returning from lunch, the PN
observes that a solution of 5% Dextrose and 0.9% NS is infusing at
125 ml/hour.
What action should the PN implement? Answer: notify the
registered nurse about both the solution rate errors and obtain new
solution
Legal Consideration: Treatment Error
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