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HESI Medical-Surgical LPN/PN Question 1 The nurse is providing care for a patient who is unhappy with the health care provider’s care. The patient signs the Against Medical Advice (AMA) form and leaves the hospital against medical advice. What should the nurse include in the documentation of this event in the patient’s medical record or on the AMA form? 1. Documentation that the patient was informed that he or she cannot come back to the hospital 2. Documentation that the patient wa...

Hesi Pn Fundamentals 2021 Handwashing - The single most effective way to stop the spread of infection Medical Asepsis - Reducing the number of organisms in an environment (ex. cleaning the tub with disinfectant before giving a patient a bath) Sterilization - Breaks the chain of infection at its various links of reservoir and the portal exit (removes all organisms) Standard Precautions are? - The principle of infection control that considers every client's blood and body fluid infectious ...

Fundamentals HESI PN The healthcare provider prescribes morphine sulfate 4mg IM STAT. Morphine comes in 8 mg per ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? 0.5 ml. A hospitalized male client is receiving nasogastric tube feedings via a small-bore tube and a continuous pump infusion. He reports that he had a bad bout of severe coughing a few minutes ago, but feels fine now. What action is best for the nurse to take? After clearing the tube with 30 ml of air, check the pH of fluid withdr...

PN MED SURG The home health practical nurse is visiting with a client who has a history of second degree heart block and pacemaker placement six months ago. Which symptom compliant by the client would be indicative of pacemaker failure? Feelings of dizziness Feelings of dizziness may occur as the result of a decreased heart rate, leading to decreased cardiac output as a result of pacemaker failure. Which foods should the practical nurse encourage a client to eat to increase their pota...

Med-Surg Hesi PN 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 so...

HESI GERONTOLOGY EXAM RN Which statement is true about rehab and restorative care for older adults? A PERSON CAN LEARN SKILLS AND GAIN ABILITIES THAT ENABLE FUNCTIONING An older adult is in the hospital because of HF and has become incontinent of urine. Which EB resource should the nurse use to guide continence care for this pt? NURSING STANDARD PRACTICE PROTOCOL The nurse understands that stress incontinence occurs? AS A RESULT OF INCEASED INTRAABDOMINAL PRESSURE A large residual urine ...

Fundamental PN Hesi V2 1) During the initial physical assessment of a newly admitted client with a pressure ulcer, a LPN observes that the client's skin is dry and scaly. The nurse applies emollients and reinforces the dressing on the pressure ulcer. Legally, were the nurse's actions adequate? A The nurse also should have instituted a plan to increase activity. B The nurse provided supportive nursing care for the well-being of the client. C Debridement of the pressure ulcer should have...

HESI PN Pediatric V2 1) A toddler is receiving an infusion of total parenteral nutrition via a Broviac catheter. As the child plays, the I.V. tubing becomes disconnected from the catheter. What should the LPN/LVN do first? a. Turn off the infusion pump. b. Position the child on the side. c. Clamp the catheter. d. Flush the catheter with heparin. Correct Answer: C. Clamp the catheter. 2) A LPN/LVN is conducting an infant nutrition class for parents. Which foods are appropriate to introd...

HESI PN Medical Surgical EXAM The practical nurse is reviewing pre-op instructions with a male client who is having surgery today. What question should the PN ask the client to best evaluate his understanding of the surgery? What do you know about the surgery you are having? An adult client with otitis media has thick, yellow drainage from the right ear canal. What additional findings should the PN expect to identify? Pain relief after ear drainage begins Which assessment is most importan...