HESI PN EXIT V1 AND V2 EXAM LATEST 2024 WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (ALREADY GRADED A+)

HESI PN EXIT V1 AND V2 EXAM LATEST
2024 WITH
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(ALREADY GRADED A+)
A client diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which intervention should
the practical nurse implement to help relieve joint pain and
stiffness?
a. Encourage the client to perform weight-bearing exercises.
b. Teach the client how to perform range-of-motion exercises.
c. Explain the use of ice and massage for pain relief.
d. Instruct the client to take an analgesic before walking daily -
ANSWER-d. Instruct the client to take an analgesic before
walking daily.
Adequate pain management is important for the success of an
exercise program. Keeping the joints active decreases pain, so
taking an analgesic and walking daily is likely to help decrease
joint pain and stiffness.
A client diagnosed with prostate cancer is prescribed radioactive
seed implantation (brachytherapy). What is the most important
nursing action for the practical nurse (PN) to do?
a. Follow radiation exposure precautions
b. Encourage regular meals
c. Collect all urine in sealed containers
d. Avoid touching the client. - ANSWER-a. Follow radiation
exposure precautions.
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Clients being treated for prostate cancer with brachytherapy
(radioactive seeds implant) should be placed on radiation
exposure precautions. The PN needs to follow the institution's
protocols put in place regarding the amount of time and distance
needed to prevent excessive exposure that would pose a hazard
to others.
A client diagnosed with emphysema that is oxygen-dependent
lives alone at home and manages self-care with no difficulty.
Which finding should prompt the home health practical nurse to
consult the registered nurse case manager?
a. A pulse oximetry reading of 91% on oxygen at 2 L/m
b. A weight loss of 5 pounds since the last monthly home visit
c. The client reports feeling as tired as at the last visit by the
nurse
d. Upon entering the home, the PN noticed dirty dishes and
clothing scattered around the home. - ANSWER-b. A weight loss
of 5 pounds since the last monthly home visit
During a clinic visit, a client reports to the practical nurse (PN) that
they felt a solid mass in their breast during self-examination, but it
was not painful. What instruction should the PN reinforce with the
client?
A. Continue to monitor the mass until the next scheduled annual
exam.
B. Notify the PCP if the mass becomes soft or painful or starts to
drain.
C. Schedule an appointment with the PCP for evaluation
D. Breast masses are usually insignificant if they feel soft or are
easily moveable. - ANSWER-c. Schedule an appointment with the
health care provider for evaluation.
A painless breast mass is an abnormal finding, and the PN should
instruct the client to obtain prompt medical evaluation.
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The health care provider informed a client diagnosed with stage 4
liver cancer that the cancer has spread to their spine. The client
states to the practical nurse, "I have 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
Submit - ANSWER-c. Ask the client to explain his understanding
of the term malignancy