2023 HESI PN MED SURGE /MED SURGE PN HESI
EXIT EXAM TEST BANK NEWEST 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM 50 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
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The healthcare provider answer: C
informed a client The best initial action is to assess the client's
diagnosed with stage 4 knowledge of the term malignancy when used to
liver cancer that the describe cancer. The client appears to have
cancer has spread to their inaccurate knowledge. Stage 4 cancer means the
spine. The client states to cancer has spread (metastasized) from where it has
the practical nurse, "I have started to another body part.
a cancer, but it is not
malignant." What is the
best initial nursing action?
A. Encourage the client to
attend a cancer education
program.
B. Perform a complete
history and physical
assessment.
C. Ask the client to explain
his understanding of the
term malignancy.
D. Offer the client
emotional support to deal
with the diagnosis.
,A practical nurse (PN) answer: B
reinforced client teaching "I may still contract HIV even though I am 62 years
regarding the transmission old."
of the HIV virus. Which rationale:
statement by the client More than 10% of all AIDS cases in the United States
demonstrates an are among those older than 50 years of age.
understanding of the
reinforced teaching?
A. "To be absolutely safe, I
should wear two latex
condoms during
intercourse with an
infected partner."
B. "I may still contract HIV
even though I am 62 years
old."
C. "Urinating immediately
after having sexual
relations will help reduce
the risk of contracting
HIV."
D. "If I take AZT during my
pregnancy, I will not give
the virus to my unborn
baby."
, A client demonstrated answer B:
pupillary constriction Record the finding on the assessment notes.
when a pen light was rationale:
shined in their eyes. Which Pupillary constriction to light is a normal finding and
nursing action should the should be documented in the assessment notes.
practical nurse perform?
A. Report the finding to
the healthcare provider.
B. Record the finding on
the assessment notes.
C. Assess blood pressure
to rule out hypertension.
D. Record that the client
has poor vision.
A client diagnosed with a answer: C
skull hematoma and Answers questions, but is confused.
fractured left (L) clavicle Rationale:
following a six foot fall Confusion following a head injury is usually the first
from a ladder is admitted sign of increased intracranial pressure.
to the unit. Which sign
should the practical nurse
(PN) report immediately?
A. Spontaneously opens
eyes.
B. Obeys commands in
movement and grip.
C. Answers questions, but
is confused.
D. Has abnormal flexion or
extension of (L) arm.
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