HESI PN Comprehensive
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Solutions) [Grade A] - Hondros
Which information should the practical nurse (PN) provide to an unlicensed
assistive personnel (UAP) who is newly assigned to the unit?
A. Keep head-of-bed elevated 45 degrees for clients with an infusing enteral
pump.
B. Determine if pain subsides 20 minutes after a client receives an injection.
C. Report signs of infection in urine that collects in a bedside drainage unit.
D. Observe how clients are using an incentive spirometer after surgery. - correct
answer A. Keep head-of-bed elevated 45 degrees for clients with an infusing
enteral pump.
Rationale: Information about the basic care clients such as positioning (A) should
be specific to a common intervention or treatment and should focus on task
within the scope of the UAP's assignment
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A woman who is 32-weeks gestation arrives at the prenatal clinic and reports
painless contractions and mucoid vaginal discharge. The fetal heart rate is 150
beats/minutes.
What action should the practical nurse (PN) implement first?
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Solutions) [Grade A] - Hondros
A. Place in the left lateral recumbent position.
B. Ask about recent sexual intercourse.
C. Encourage an increase in oral fluid intake.
D. Determine when the contractions began. - correct answer A. Place in the left
lateral recumbent position.
Rationale: Preterm labors symptoms include contractions and mucoid vaginal
discharge so the PN should place the client in the left lateral position
A newborn with apnea is being discharged from the hospital with home
monitoring. What information concerning the infant's care should the practical
nurse review with the parents?
A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
B. Administration of intravenous antibiotics.
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C. Reassurance that the infant cannot be electrocuted during monitoring.
D. Advise that the infant not be left with caretakers, such as babysitters. - correct
answer A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Rationale: Apnea of infancy (AOI) engenders great anxiety in parents, and the
initiation of home monitoring presents additional emotional stress. When home
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monitoring is required the parents should receive instructions that include
cardiopulmonary resuscitation(A). (B) does not indicate Apnea
Which protocol regarding standard policies about prescriptions should the
practical nurse (PN) question?
A. All drug prescriptions should have the date, time, and prescriber's signature.
B.Verbal orders are accepted from prescribers and should include signatures.
C. Prescribers may write specific times at which the medications are to be given.
D. Preoperative prescriptions should be resumed after a client returns from
surgery - correct answer D. Preoperative prescriptions should be resumed after
a client returns from surgery.
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Rationale: A standard policy about preoperative medications that preoperative
prescriptions are automatically canceled for surgery and should be rewritten, if
indicated , in the postoperatively so the (PN) should question (D). (A,B,C) are
correct statements.
When reviewing the safety precautions regarding newborns, what information
should the practical nurse communicate to the parents?
& Answers 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions) [Grade A] - Hondros
A. Position the infant to sleep on the baby's back.
B. Use a crib with slats no more than 4 inches apart.
C. Propping a bottle can be done when the infant gets older.
D. Place the infant a front-facing car seat in the automobile. - correct answer A.
Position the infant to sleep on the baby's back.
Rationale: The incident of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) decline when
infants are positioned on their backs (A), instead of prone for sleeping. Crib slats
(B) 2.375 inches apart to prevent the baby from slipping. (C) Never prop a babies
bottle.
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Exam (NEW 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions
& Answers 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions) [Grade A] - Hondros
Which information should the practical nurse (PN) provide to an unlicensed
assistive personnel (UAP) who is newly assigned to the unit?
A. Keep head-of-bed elevated 45 degrees for clients with an infusing enteral
pump.
B. Determine if pain subsides 20 minutes after a client receives an injection.
C. Report signs of infection in urine that collects in a bedside drainage unit.
D. Observe how clients are using an incentive spirometer after surgery. - correct
answer A. Keep head-of-bed elevated 45 degrees for clients with an infusing
enteral pump.
Rationale: Information about the basic care clients such as positioning (A) should
be specific to a common intervention or treatment and should focus on task
within the scope of the UAP's assignment
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A woman who is 32-weeks gestation arrives at the prenatal clinic and reports
painless contractions and mucoid vaginal discharge. The fetal heart rate is 150
beats/minutes.
What action should the practical nurse (PN) implement first?
& Answers 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions) [Grade A] - Hondros
A. Place in the left lateral recumbent position.
B. Ask about recent sexual intercourse.
C. Encourage an increase in oral fluid intake.
D. Determine when the contractions began. - correct answer A. Place in the left
lateral recumbent position.
Rationale: Preterm labors symptoms include contractions and mucoid vaginal
discharge so the PN should place the client in the left lateral position
A newborn with apnea is being discharged from the hospital with home
monitoring. What information concerning the infant's care should the practical
nurse review with the parents?
A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
B. Administration of intravenous antibiotics.
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C. Reassurance that the infant cannot be electrocuted during monitoring.
D. Advise that the infant not be left with caretakers, such as babysitters. - correct
answer A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Rationale: Apnea of infancy (AOI) engenders great anxiety in parents, and the
initiation of home monitoring presents additional emotional stress. When home
& Answers 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions) [Grade A] - Hondros
monitoring is required the parents should receive instructions that include
cardiopulmonary resuscitation(A). (B) does not indicate Apnea
Which protocol regarding standard policies about prescriptions should the
practical nurse (PN) question?
A. All drug prescriptions should have the date, time, and prescriber's signature.
B.Verbal orders are accepted from prescribers and should include signatures.
C. Prescribers may write specific times at which the medications are to be given.
D. Preoperative prescriptions should be resumed after a client returns from
surgery - correct answer D. Preoperative prescriptions should be resumed after
a client returns from surgery.
HESI PN Comprehensive Exam (NEW 2026-2027 Update) Questions & Answers 100% Correct (Verified Solutions) (Grade A) -
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Rationale: A standard policy about preoperative medications that preoperative
prescriptions are automatically canceled for surgery and should be rewritten, if
indicated , in the postoperatively so the (PN) should question (D). (A,B,C) are
correct statements.
When reviewing the safety precautions regarding newborns, what information
should the practical nurse communicate to the parents?
& Answers 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions) [Grade A] - Hondros
A. Position the infant to sleep on the baby's back.
B. Use a crib with slats no more than 4 inches apart.
C. Propping a bottle can be done when the infant gets older.
D. Place the infant a front-facing car seat in the automobile. - correct answer A.
Position the infant to sleep on the baby's back.
Rationale: The incident of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) decline when
infants are positioned on their backs (A), instead of prone for sleeping. Crib slats
(B) 2.375 inches apart to prevent the baby from slipping. (C) Never prop a babies
bottle.
HESI PN Comprehensive Exam (NEW 2026-2027 Update) Questions & Answers 100% Correct (Verified Solutions) (Grade A) -
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