Hesi pn management practice exam Exam with complete
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The healthcare provider prescribes a drug Ask healthcare provider if the same dose of liquid medication should be the same as
form change for an enteric-coated enteric-coated tablet.
medication to liquid form. What action
should the practical nurse (PN) implement
first?
An older male client refuses to take Document the reason for refusal and report to the charge nurse.
medication, stating that it burns his
stomach. Which action should the practical
nurse implement?
After an older client refuses to take Violation of client's right to refuse medication.
bupropion (Wellbutrin XL), the practical Assignment of medication administration to the UAP.
nurse (PN) crushes the tablet to disguises it Alteration of medication form without notifying the healthcare provider.
in a chocolate pudding cup. The PN directs Prior authorization not obtained before crushing extended-release medication.
the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to
feed the client the pudding. Which actions
should the PN report as a medication
error? (Select all that apply.)
A resident in an assisted living community Call family as soon as possible after the incident to communicate current and
has experienced an unusual incidentthat accurate information.
did not result in injury. When notifying the
family, what action should the practical
nurse (PN) implement to provide the best
information to the family?
During an evaluation of an older female Home health nurse.
client for discharge from the hospital, the
practical nurse (PN) documents a stage I
pressure ulcer on the client's sacrum. Which
healthcare team member is best to monitor
the client's care?
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a frail Assist client to use urinal or bedpan while in bed.
elderly client who is recovering on the
skilled nursing facility unit for dehydration
and confusion. Which task should the PN
assign to the unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP)?
The practical nurse (PN) is evaluating a new Take weekly height and weight measurements.
client's risk for osteoporosis who has
recently moved into an assisted living
community. Which task should the PN
assign to the unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP)?
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The practical nurse (PN) receives report for Ambulate as prescribed
an older adult client who is transferred to Encourage use of the incentive spirometer.
the medical surgical floor from the post Keep a full pitcher of water at the bedside.
anesthesia care unit (PACU). Which
interventions should the PN assign to the
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to
help prevent respiratory complications
after surgery? (Select all that apply.)
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a Rub warm lotion to soothe the skin.
client who has cirrhosis with pruritus. Which
task can the PN assign to the unlicensed
assistive personnel (UAP)?
The practical nurse (PN) is documenting Obtain an individual height and weight for each client.
weekly nutritional status on all the clients in
the assisted living community. Which
activity can the PN assign to the unlicensed
assistive personnel (UAP)?
The practical nurse (PN) assign the Use a sliding blade knee height caliper.
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to
obtain the height measurement for a client
who is seated. Which method is most
accurate for the PN to direct the UAP to
use?
The practical nurse (PN) working in an 7 days.
assisted-living community reviews the
guidelines for completing new resident
paperwork. What amount of time is
required to complete the initial
comprehensive plan of care by the
interdisciplinary team?
The practical nurse (PN) working in a long Admissions assessment within 14 days of move in date, reassessment within 1 year of
term care (LTC) facility is orienting a new most recent comprehensive assessment, change in status assessment within 14 days
staff member in the facility who is gathering of occurrence of change, and quarterly assessment including Minimum Data Set
data for admission of a new resident. Which (MDS) every 3 months from date of initial comprehensive assessment.
information by the new staff demonstrates
understanding of the guidelines required
for a new client?
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