HESI PN Exit Exam

Question 1 of 5

Based on the principle of asepsis, which situation should the nurse consider to be sterile?

A. A one-inch border around the edges of a sterile field set up in the operating room B. A sterile glove that the nurse thinks might have touched her hair C. A wrapped, unopened sterile 4x4 gauze pad placed on a damp tabletop D. An open sterile Foley catheter kit set up on a table at the nurse's waist level

Question 2 of 5

When preparing a sterile field for a procedure, which action should the nurse take to maintain sterility?

A. Place sterile items around the sterile field B. Keep hands below waist level to avoid contamination C. Open the sterile package away from the body D. Avoid reaching over the sterile field

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assisting the recreational director of a long-term care facility in planning outdoor activities for the wheelchair-bound older residents who are mentally alert. Which activity meets the physical and social needs of these residents?

A. An open-air concert B. A tea party in the courtyard C. A team ring-toss competition D. A picnic in the park

Question 4 of 5

There has been a serious explosion at a local factory, and many of the injured are arriving at the hospital. Which of the following patients should a nurse attend to first?

A. A 30-year-old male who is able to walk into the hospital on his own but has numerous lacerations on the chest and face B. A 45-year-old male who was brought in on a stretcher, has been assessed as having respiration and circulation within normal limits, and can follow simple commands C. A 50-year-old woman who can walk but has a broken arm and numerous lacerations D. A 19-year-old man who has numerous lacerations all over the body and whose respiration exceeds 30 breaths per minute

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is assigned to administer medications in a long-term care facility. A disoriented resident has no identification band or picture. What is the best nursing action for the nurse to take prior to administering the medications to this resident?

A. Ask a regular staff member to confirm the resident's identity B. Hold the medication until a family member can confirm identity C. Re-orient the resident to name, place, and situation D. Confirm the room and bed numbers with those on the medication record

HESI PN Exit Exam

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