Exit Hesi PN
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The practical nurse (PN) identifies an
electrolyte imbalance, a generalized
edema, and a weight gain of 4.4lbs(2kg)
Discuss a low sodium diet
in 24hours for a client with chronic kidney
disease. Which intervention in the plan of
care should the PN implement?
The practical nurse (PN) evaluates a
client 30 minutes after the Initial adminis- Pruritus (itching) and urticaria (hives) af-
tration of a new anti infective what would ter receiving a broad-spectrum antibiotic
be the immediate action by the PN?
An infant diagnosed with pyloric stenosis
recently developed projectile vomiting.
Which finding indicates to the practical Weak cry without any tears
nurse (PN) that the infant is becoming
dehydrated?
When leaving a clients room the practical
nurse (PN) realizes that the wrong med-
Report the error to the pharmacy
ication was given to the patient. Which
action should the PN take?
The practical nurse (PN) is assigned to
care for a client that is unconscious and
at risk for aspiration. The PN prepares to
Place the client in a side-laying position.
provide oral care to the client as seen in
the picture. Which action should the PN
take next?
The practical nurse PN enters the room
of a client who underwent a mastec-
tomy eight hours ago. The PN ob-
serves the unlicensed assistive person- Instruct the UAP to measure the client's
nel (UAP) preparing to measure the blood pressure on the non-operative
clients blood pressure using an automat- side.
ed blood pressure device on the clients
operative side. which action should the
PN implement?
An older client with pernicious ane-
mia uses hot packs to loosen psoriatic
plaques. The PN who assists with home
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care twice weekly should refer to which
finding to the home health care charge Erythema and edematous areas
nurse?
The practical nurse (PN) notice that a
clients urine is pale, yellow, with a cloudy
apperance and has a foul odor. Which Ask the client about urinary frequency.
assessment should the PN complete
next?
The practical nurse is preparing a client
for discharge after gastric bypass. Prior
to discharge which information should Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages
the PN reinforce with the client to prevent
dumping syndrome?
The practical nurse is caring for a client
recovering from abdominal surgery. Monitor the cardiorespiratory status
Which action should the PN take first?
An older client is receiving an IV of 0.9%
normal saline at 75 ml.hr. Which indi-
Fatigue and breathlessness upon exer-
cates to the practical nurse that the client
tion.
may be developing a complication from
this therapy
Which instruction should the practical
nurse (PN) provide the unlicensed as-
Be sure to keep the client supplied with
sistive personnel(UAP) assisting with the
plenty of fluids.
care of a client following a lumbar punc-
ture?
The practical nurse (PN) notes that a
client who is receiving continuous non-
steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID)
therapy has a new prescription for es- Gastric ulceration.
omeprazole. The PN tells the client that
the new medication should reduce the
client's risk for which complication?
The practical nurse (PN) is observing a
client self-administer the morning dose
of subcutaneous insulin. For which com-
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