HESI PN Exit Proctored Exam

Prior to giving digoxin, the practical nurse (PN) assesses that a 2-month-old infant's heart rate is 120 beats/minute. Based on this finding, which action should the PN take?

The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing dietary instructions with a client who has renal disease regarding the need to limit salt intake. Which selections for a lunch meal indicate to the PN that the

A client tells the practical nurse (PN) that she has a family history of cancer and has increased the amount of dairy products in her diet to reduce her risk of getting cancer. How should the PN respo

The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) tells the practical nurse (PN) that a resident of the long-term care facility is reporting eye pain and photophobia. The resident is being treated for bacteria

A client is receiving postoperative continuous bladder irrigation via a three-way indwelling catheter for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Twelve hours after the surgery, the practica

When monitoring a client's abdominal incision, the practical nurse (PN) observes a large amount of sanguineous drainage on the dressing. Which client data collection should the PN complete first?

A client who is 39 weeks gestation calls the labor and delivery unit to report that she is experiencing mild, irregular contractions. She tells the practical nurse (PN) that the healthcare provider ex

A community hit by a hurricane has suffered mass destruction and flooding. Sewage facilities are non-functioning, and water is contaminated in the area. The practical nurse (PN) is assisting with the

A male client who has just been told he has cancer asks the practical nurse (PN) to leave his room so he can be alone. Which action should the PN implement?

The healthcare provider gives a pregnant woman a prescription for one prenatal vitamin with iron daily, and tells her that she needs to increase iron-rich foods in her diet because her hemoglobin is 8

Which client information is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to consider when providing instructions to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) about providing morning care to a postoperat

The practical nurse (PN) is contributing to a care plan for an adult client with Lyme disease. Which client outcome is indicated for this client?

A client with obstructive sleep apnea is preparing for sleep. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement?

A client who is receiving a statin medication reports the onset of muscle soreness and fatigue, and the practical nurse (PN) notes that the client's skin is warm to the touch. Which action by the PN t

Which task could the practical nurse (PN) safely delegate to the unlicensed assistivepersonnel (UAP)?

While ambulating in the hallway following an appendectomy yesterday, a client complains of chest tightness and shortness of breath. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement first?

The medication aide at a long-term care facility is sick and requests to go home before all medications are administered. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) in charge of the unit take?

A client is being treated for hepatic failure. On examination, the client has an elevated pulse rate and exhibited changes in mental status. Which intervention in the plan of care should the practical

Which client finding should the practical nurse (PN) report to the registered nurse (RN) immediately?

A male preoperative client who has already signed the informed consent for a surgical procedure confides to the practical nurse (PN) that he is really frightened and unsure about undergoing the surger

After administering pantoprazole to a client with gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), which statement by the client indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that the medication is producing the desi

A client is receiving palliative care, and death is anticipated within the next 24 hours. The practical nurse (PN) observes that the client's legs have a mottled appearance. What should the PN apply t

A client is scheduled to receive a sublingual tablet and has difficulty swallowing tablets. Which is the best nursing action?

A practical nurse (PN) who works in the nursery is attending the vaginal delivery of a term infant. Which action should the PN complete prior to transporting the baby to the nursery?

A client with schizophrenia reports auditory hallucinations when admitted to the hospital. What question is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to include in the assessment of this client?