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PN End of Life HESI Case Study Questions
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The client asks the practical nurse (PN) why his medication was
changed. What is the most likely reason for this change? Answer: B.
Dry cough is a common side effect of an ACE inhibitor.
The HCP ordered 80 mg of Valsartan (Diovan) to be administered
twice daily. The available dose is Valsartan (Diovan) 40 mg tablets.
How many tablets will the PN administer to Mr. Pinner with each
dose? Answer: 2
Which medication or combination of medications that Mr. Pinner
listed as his home medications, may contribute to his upset
stomach? Answer: A. Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Norco)
When reinforcing the teaching to a client about the use of
nitroglycerin, which of the following points should the PN include?
(Select all that apply.) Answer: A. Nitroglycerin should be kept in a
tightly closed container.
D. Nitroglycerin should be dissolved under the tongue, not chewed
or swallowed.
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Which of the following ECG findings indicate that Mr. Pinner may be
having another MI? Answer: C. ST segment elevation
How much oxygen should Mr. Pinner receive at this time? Answer:
B. Give oxygen at 2 L per minute by nasal cannula titrated for
saturation greater than 94%.
What action should the PN take first? Answer: A. Stop the HCP and
remind the HCP of client confidentiality.
What is the best response by the PN? Answer: A. "Mr. Pinner, you
may be correct. We do not know for certain if you have cancer and
the HCP said further testing will be obtained."
Mr. Pinner complains of pain to the PN. What is the best method
for measuring his pain? Answer: C. Ask the client to rate his pain on
a scale of 0 to 10.
What action(s) should the PN implement? Answer: A. Explain to Mr.
Pinner that he will not become addicted to morphine with one
dose.
C. Evaluate Mr. Pinner for allergies.
While evaluating Mr. Pinner at the beginning of the shift, the PN
notes that Mr. Pinner has a saline lock in place that will be used for
tests with contrast media administration. What is the best location
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PN End of Life HESI Case Study Questions
with Correct Answers | Updated (100%
Correct Answers)
The client asks the practical nurse (PN) why his medication was
changed. What is the most likely reason for this change? Answer: B.
Dry cough is a common side effect of an ACE inhibitor.
The HCP ordered 80 mg of Valsartan (Diovan) to be administered
twice daily. The available dose is Valsartan (Diovan) 40 mg tablets.
How many tablets will the PN administer to Mr. Pinner with each
dose? Answer: 2
Which medication or combination of medications that Mr. Pinner
listed as his home medications, may contribute to his upset
stomach? Answer: A. Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Norco)
When reinforcing the teaching to a client about the use of
nitroglycerin, which of the following points should the PN include?
(Select all that apply.) Answer: A. Nitroglycerin should be kept in a
tightly closed container.
D. Nitroglycerin should be dissolved under the tongue, not chewed
or swallowed.
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Which of the following ECG findings indicate that Mr. Pinner may be
having another MI? Answer: C. ST segment elevation
How much oxygen should Mr. Pinner receive at this time? Answer:
B. Give oxygen at 2 L per minute by nasal cannula titrated for
saturation greater than 94%.
What action should the PN take first? Answer: A. Stop the HCP and
remind the HCP of client confidentiality.
What is the best response by the PN? Answer: A. "Mr. Pinner, you
may be correct. We do not know for certain if you have cancer and
the HCP said further testing will be obtained."
Mr. Pinner complains of pain to the PN. What is the best method
for measuring his pain? Answer: C. Ask the client to rate his pain on
a scale of 0 to 10.
What action(s) should the PN implement? Answer: A. Explain to Mr.
Pinner that he will not become addicted to morphine with one
dose.
C. Evaluate Mr. Pinner for allergies.
While evaluating Mr. Pinner at the beginning of the shift, the PN
notes that Mr. Pinner has a saline lock in place that will be used for
tests with contrast media administration. What is the best location
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