HESI FUNDAMENTALS ASSIGNMENT
EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
The practical nurse is checking client care equipment in the clinic for proper functionality. Which
finding should the PN identify as a piece of equipment in need of repair - ANS intravenous
pump alarms constantly
Which technique is most important for the practical nurse to implement when obtaining a
specimen for urinalysis, culture, and sensitivity for a male client? - ANS ensure client
understands to retract the foreskin and cleanse meatus
Which equipment malfunction should the practical nurse report as having the highest risk to
client safety> - ANS intravenous pump screen does not light up when turned on
Which finding indicates to the practical nurse that the client is meeting the rehabilitation goals
after an acute brain attack? - ANS puts hands on chair arms when standing to use a walker
The practical nurse is caring for a male client who wears a hearing aid. Which client behavior
should the PN identify that indicates further evaluation of the clients ability to hear? -
ANS does not respond when his name is called from behind
Which action by another nurse should the practical nurse report as a breach of client
confidentiality? - ANS Visitors are told to wear a mask because the client has tuberculosis
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, At 0900, a client's blood pressure is 120/70. At noon, the unlicensed assisitive personnel reports
that the client's blood pressure is 200/100. Which action should the PN implement first? -
ANS take clients blood pressure
A client with a possible mumps infection is admitted to an acute care facility. Which infection
control precaution should the PN implement - ANS wear a mask or respirator within 3 feet of
the client.
A client has an automatic blood pressure cuff on the right arm where an IV is infusing. In the left
arm, a saline lock is present. The PN notes the presence of blood in the IV infusion line. What
action should the PN implement? - ANS move the blood pressure cuff to the left arm
Which disposable product should the practical nurse place in a biohazard container? -
ANS Peri-pads saturated with rubra lochia for a client who is one day post-vaginal delivery.
The healthcare provider calls the nurses' station to give telephone call prescriptions for a client
who is recently aditted to the unit. The practical nurse is unsure of the prescription given by the
healthcare provider. Which action should the PN take? - ANS read back the prescription to
the healthcare provider
A client who is 8 hours postoperative begins using the incentive spirometer with 750 ml
inspiratory volume and coughs up a large thick light yellow white mucous plug. What action
should the practical nurse take - ANS document the findings
Which client needs immediate action by the practical nurse - ANS An older client who is
climbing over the side rails.
A client is receiving supplemental oxygen. The practical nurse walks in the room and sees a fire
in the bedside wastebasket. Which action should the PN take first? - ANS take client out of
the room
The wife of an older, overweight man tells the PN that her husband snores and frequently wakes
up jerking or gasping. What action should the PN take? - ANS discuss the possibility of a sleep
study for sleep apnea
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EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
The practical nurse is checking client care equipment in the clinic for proper functionality. Which
finding should the PN identify as a piece of equipment in need of repair - ANS intravenous
pump alarms constantly
Which technique is most important for the practical nurse to implement when obtaining a
specimen for urinalysis, culture, and sensitivity for a male client? - ANS ensure client
understands to retract the foreskin and cleanse meatus
Which equipment malfunction should the practical nurse report as having the highest risk to
client safety> - ANS intravenous pump screen does not light up when turned on
Which finding indicates to the practical nurse that the client is meeting the rehabilitation goals
after an acute brain attack? - ANS puts hands on chair arms when standing to use a walker
The practical nurse is caring for a male client who wears a hearing aid. Which client behavior
should the PN identify that indicates further evaluation of the clients ability to hear? -
ANS does not respond when his name is called from behind
Which action by another nurse should the practical nurse report as a breach of client
confidentiality? - ANS Visitors are told to wear a mask because the client has tuberculosis
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, At 0900, a client's blood pressure is 120/70. At noon, the unlicensed assisitive personnel reports
that the client's blood pressure is 200/100. Which action should the PN implement first? -
ANS take clients blood pressure
A client with a possible mumps infection is admitted to an acute care facility. Which infection
control precaution should the PN implement - ANS wear a mask or respirator within 3 feet of
the client.
A client has an automatic blood pressure cuff on the right arm where an IV is infusing. In the left
arm, a saline lock is present. The PN notes the presence of blood in the IV infusion line. What
action should the PN implement? - ANS move the blood pressure cuff to the left arm
Which disposable product should the practical nurse place in a biohazard container? -
ANS Peri-pads saturated with rubra lochia for a client who is one day post-vaginal delivery.
The healthcare provider calls the nurses' station to give telephone call prescriptions for a client
who is recently aditted to the unit. The practical nurse is unsure of the prescription given by the
healthcare provider. Which action should the PN take? - ANS read back the prescription to
the healthcare provider
A client who is 8 hours postoperative begins using the incentive spirometer with 750 ml
inspiratory volume and coughs up a large thick light yellow white mucous plug. What action
should the practical nurse take - ANS document the findings
Which client needs immediate action by the practical nurse - ANS An older client who is
climbing over the side rails.
A client is receiving supplemental oxygen. The practical nurse walks in the room and sees a fire
in the bedside wastebasket. Which action should the PN take first? - ANS take client out of
the room
The wife of an older, overweight man tells the PN that her husband snores and frequently wakes
up jerking or gasping. What action should the PN take? - ANS discuss the possibility of a sleep
study for sleep apnea
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