PN Hesi Fundamentals Practice Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
An older male client who is sedentary complains of not having a formed bowel movement in
four days and tells the PN that he feels rectal pressure and has a constant headache. The PN
determines the client is having frequent small, liquid stools. Which nursing action should the PN
take first? - ✔✔Digitally assess for impacted stool.
The PN is adding tap water to several medication for administration via feeding tube.
Which preparation should the PN administer without delay? - ✔✔Time release capsule
Which action should the PN follow when applying an elasticize bandage to a client's leg? -
✔✔Overlap turns of the bandage equally
The PN obtains an elevated blood pressure reading for an older male client is is alert. When the
PN offer the client his morning blood pressure medication, he refuses to take it. What action
should the PN take? - ✔✔Explain the importance of routine use of antihypertensives.
What position should the PN place client in who is receiving an enteral tube feeding?
- ✔✔Supine with the head of bed elevated to 30-45 degrees.
, The PN is preparing an intramuscular injection for a client who is 5 feet tall and weighs
90 pounds. Which needle size should the PN select for a 3 mL syringe when using the IM
ventrogluteal injection site? - ✔✔1 inch
An older male client tells the PN that his religion does not permit him to bathe daily. How should
the PN respond? - ✔✔Request that the client clarify his religious beliefs about bathing.
The PN identifies several findings in an older female who is on prolonged bed rest. Which
finding requires prompt action by the PN? - ✔✔Bowel movements decreases to one every
third day.
A client is prescribed a medication that is labeled as a sustained released (SR). What action
should the PN implement when administering this drug form? - ✔✔Do not crush or dissolve the
table or capsule contents
The practical nurse is checking the surgical dressing for a client who arrived on the postoperative
unit an hour ago. The dressing has an increase in the accumulation of serosanguinous drainage.
What nursing action should the PN take? - ✔✔Mark the outlined area of drainage with date,
time and initials
A client with gastroenteritis, nausea and vomiting is currently on NPO status. The healthcare
provider prescribed oral intake to be advanced as towered. Which fluid should the PN offer first?
- ✔✔Water
Which time frame should the PN res position a client? - ✔✔Every 2 hours
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