Pn 125 test - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

After repeating the vital signs for a newborn who is 4 hours old, the practical nurse (PN) obtains an axillary temperature of 97.2 F and places the newborn under a radiant heat warmer. Which additional finding should the PN observe in the newborn? Tremors of the hands during crying. Which information should the practical nurse (PN) provide the parents about the purpose of instilling erythromycin (llotycin) ophthalmic ointment in the newborn's eyes. Prophylactic treatment for gonorrheal...

HESI RN Exit Exam 2023 Questions and Answers Graded A Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A) Checking the client's blood pressure B) checking the client's peripheral pulses C) checking the most recent potassium level D) checking the client's intake and output record for the last 24 hours A) Checking the client's blood pressure Rationale--enalapril maleate is an ang...

NGN VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor (175) QUESTIONS AND ANSWER A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a postpartum client. Which of the following should the nurse explain as the most important reason for staff to wear identification? - CORRECT ANSWER Reducing the risk of newborn abduction A nurse in a prenatal clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client about a nonstress test. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWER "You will be asked to pres...

NCLEX-PN Review Questions and Answers 100% Pass The nurse is instructing a client with Addison's disease about a newly prescribed medication, fludrocortisone acetate (Florinef). Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching? -Answer-"I will be glad to gain weight." Rationale: The client should notify the health care provider of weight gain. The client should take oral drugs with food or milk. The client should wear a Medic-Alert bracelet. Fludrocortisone acetate (...

2023 HESI PN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+) WITH RATIONALE 100% GUARANTEED SUCCESS NEW UPDATE The practical nurse (PN) is observing a client self-administering a dose if subcutaneous insulin. What step of the injection technique should the practical nurse (PN) reteach? a. Injects air into the insulin vial to displace the dose b. Selects the same site that was used for the previous injection c. Inserts the needle at a 90-degree angle to the skin surface d. Uses a circular mo...

A patient who was admitted to the hospital with hyperglycemia and newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus is scheduled for discharge the second day after admission. When implementing patient teaching, what is the priority action forthe nurse? a. Instruct about the increased risk for cardiovascular disease. b. Provide detailed information about dietary control of glucose. c. Teach glucose self-monitoring and medication administration. d. Give information about the effects of exercise on glucose c...

ALL HESI EXIT Questions and Answers Test Bank; A+ Rated Guide (2022) 271. A client receives a new prescription for simvastatin (Zocor) 5 mg PO daily at bedtime. What action should the nurse take? Administer the medication as prescribed with a glass of water 272. Which client should the nurse assess frequently because of the risk for overflow incontinence? A client Who is confused and frequently forgets to go to the bathroom 273. While monitoring a client during a seizure, which interven...

1. `The practical nurse (PN) observes hematuria in the urinary catheter drainage tubing of a client who is receiving intravenous heparin. Which action should the PN implement first? a. Obtain a urine specimen for urinalysis b. Check the client’s gums for bleeding c. Document the finding in the client’s medical record d. Irrigate the urinary catheter with sterile normal saline 2. The practical nurse (PN) explains the 2-week dosage prescription of prednisone to a client who has poison...

GASTROINTESTINAL PROCEDURES AND SPECIAL NUTRITION MODALITIES A nurse is preparing to place a patients ordered nasogastric tube. How should the nurse best determine the correct length of the nasogastric tube? A) Place distal tip to nose, then ear tip and end of xiphoid process. B) Instruct the patient to lie prone and measure tip of nose to umbilical area. C) Insert the tube into the patients nose until secretions can be aspirated. D) Obtain an order from the physician for the length of tube...

RD EXAM PREP-MNT question correctly answered 2023 updatedwhich of the following should NOT be used to assess malnutrition in an iron-deficient patient AND WHY a. transferrin b. shape of the fingernails c. anthropometrics d. prealbumin - correct answer transferrin-NOT ACCURATE BC TRANSFERRIN IS ELEVATED WITH IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA DUE TO IT TRYING TO INCREASE THE TRANSPORT OF FERRITIN (THE STORAGE FORM OF IRON) a type 1 DM has an A1c of 9.0%. the client should: a. continue their curre...