HESI PN Exit Exam 2023

Question 1 of 5

Thirty minutes after receiving IV morphine, a postoperative client continues to rate pain as 7 on a 10-point scale. Which action should the PN implement first?

A. Call healthcare provider to request a different analgesic B. Determine when morphine can be given again C. Implement complementary pain relief methods D. Observe dressing to determine the presence of bleeding

Question 2 of 5

Which task could the PN safely delegate to the UAP?

A. Oral feeding of a two-year-old child after application of a hip spica cast B. Assessment of the placement and patency of a NG tube C. Participation in staff rounds to record notes regarding client goals D. Evaluation of a client's incisional pain following narcotic administration

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is a primary intervention for a patient experiencing hypoglycemia?

A. Administering insulin B. Providing a complex carbohydrate meal C. Giving 15 grams of a fast-acting carbohydrate, like glucose tablets D. Encouraging the patient to exercise

Question 4 of 5

At 1200, the practical nurse learns that a client's 0900 dose of an anticonvulsant was not given. The next scheduled dose is at 2100. Which action should the PN take?

A. Administer half of the missed dose immediately B. Administer the missed dose as soon as possible C. Give the missed dose with the next scheduled dose D. Withhold the missed dose unless seizure activity occurs

Question 5 of 5

A female Native American client who is receiving chemotherapy places a native artifact, an Indian medicine wheel, in her hospital room. The HCP removes the medicine wheel and tells the client, 'This type of thing does not belong in the hospital.' Which intervention should the PN implement?

A. Teach the client about the importance of adhering to the chemotherapy regimen B. Act as the client's advocate when addressing the issue with the HCP C. Consult with a Native American healer about the appropriate use of a medicine wheel D. Inform the HCP about the client's feelings of culture shock

HESI PN Exit Exam 2023

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