HESI PN EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS||100%
GUARANTEED PASS||ALREADY A+
GRADED||UPDATED 2026/2027
SYLLABUS||<<NEWEST VERSION>>
Which picture of nailbeds indicate hypoxia? - ANSWER ✓ choose the one that
has a bump right below the nail bed
The nurse assesses a child in 90-90 traction. Where should the nurse assess for
signs of compartment syndrome? the picture will show a child in traction with left
left in traction - ANSWER ✓ click on the toes of the elevated leg
During morning report the PN learns that an assigned client has phlebitis from a
intravenous access device. What will the PN observe in this client? - ANSWER ✓
redness, warmth, and edema of the site
A client is prescribed lorazepam (Ativan) 0.5 mg oral suspension every 6 hours as
needed for anxiety. The medication is available as 2 mg/mL oral suspension. How
many mL of the medication will the PN provide for each dose? - ANSWER ✓ 0.3
mL
Why would the PN schedule physical therapy in the morning for a client with
myasthenia gravis? - ANSWER ✓ The muscles are strongest in the morning
The PN is caring for a client with atrial fibrillation. What would be an expected
finding when assessing this client? - ANSWER ✓ heart rate 88 and irregular
A clients blood pressure is unusually elevated. Which factors would contribute to
this clients blood pressure elevation? - ANSWER ✓ stress
exercise
heart rate
body temp
, During morning report the PN learns that an assigned client has phlebitis from an
intravenous access device. What manifestations will the PN assess in this client? -
ANSWER ✓ palpable cord along the vein
While measuring an orthostatic blood pressure the client becomes dizzy. What
would the PN do? - ANSWER ✓ assist the client to site down
Why does the PN wear a pair of clean gloves when providing care to a client with
clostridium difficile ? - ANSWER ✓ to protect the nurse from microorganisms
that is within the client
A client with lower back pain has been prescribed a transcutaneous electrical
nerve stimulator (TENS) unit for pain control. Why would the client be instructed
to use this device on the low frequency setting? - ANSWER ✓ stimulate serotonin
levels
The PN is reviewing actions for a mother to take to prevent her toddler from being
injured in the home. What will the PN emphasize with this mother? - ANSWER ✓
keep poisonous and other materials locked away
How should the PN assist the client to provide sputum sample? - ANSWER ✓
coach the client to take deep breaths and cough deeply to mobilize secretions
A client with a fever is diaphoretic and the linens are saturated. After assessing the
clients vital signs, which action would the PN take? - ANSWER ✓ change the bed
linens
The mother of a toddler demonstrating a sudden onset of stridor says that the child
was playing with an old shirt and suddenly could not breathe very well. What
would the PN suspect has occurred with this client? - ANSWER ✓ the child
aspirated a button from the shirt
The PN has identified the howling statement as a desired outcome for a client
"client will report effective pain management when using analgesic medication
every 6 hours as prescribed." This outcome statement would be appropriate for
which client problem? - ANSWER ✓ ineffective pain management
,A client recovering from surgery to the fibula has bleeding on the cast. The PN
outlines the border of bleeding to serve at a baseline. Which action would the PN
do next? - ANSWER ✓ recheck the cast within the next 15 minutes
A client who received 10 units of regular insulin is diaphoretic and is shaky. Why
would the PN provide the client with graham crackers and milk? - ANSWER ✓
the client is experiencing hypoglycemia
A client with multiple sclerosis has developed a bladder infection. What would the
PN identify as a possible cause for this infection? - ANSWER ✓
immunosuppressant therapy
Why does the PN administer ophthalmic ointment in the eyes of a newborn? -
ANSWER ✓ to prevent gonorrheal or chlamydial ophthalmic infections
A 40 year old client has obtained a baseline mammogram. When would the PN
recommend that the next mammogram be performed? - ANSWER ✓ in 1 year
The PN assesses a moon-shaped face and muscle wasting in a client receiving
dexamethasone (Decadron). What will these manifestations suggest to the PN? -
ANSWER ✓ Cushings syndrome
A client prescribed to receive terbutaline sulfate (Brethren) 0.25 mg subcutaneous
injection three times a dat at 6 hour intervals. The medication is available as 1
mg/mL. How many mL of the medication will the PN provide to the client for one
day? - ANSWER ✓ 0.75
The PN provides a prescribed analgesic perianal spray to a postpartum client. For
which problem will this nursing action address? - ANSWER ✓ vaginal lacerations
the PN is reviewing new orders for a client and notes that medication doses have
been adjusted to lower levels than what is routinely prescribed. Why would this
action be taken for the client? - ANSWER ✓ the client has renal failure
The PN is positioning a client recovering from a radical mastectomy. Why will the
PN place the client in the semi-fowlers position with the arm of the operative side
elevated? - ANSWER ✓ to prevent edema in the arm
, The charge nurse is making assignments for client care. Which client would be
assigned to the PN for the assessment? - ANSWER ✓ client with confusion and
sundowner syndrome
While administering morning care to a client, the UAP informs the PN that the
clients lower extremity wounds are leaking bloody drainage. What action would
the PN take? - ANSWER ✓ direct the UAP to accumulate wound dressing
supplies
A client with a chest tube attached to a water sealed drainage system has had 400
mL of drainage over the last 8 hours. After morning care the client was
repositioned and the chest tube drainage has been 0 ml for the last 2 hours. What
action would the PN take at this time? - ANSWER ✓ increase the suction on the
drainage system
The PN is caring for a client recovering from a transurethral resection of the
bladder for prostate hypertrophy. The client has an indwelling urinary catheter and
is receiving continuous bladder irigation of sterile normal saline at 100 mL per
hour. the health care provider has prescribed to reduce the irrigation to 50 ml/hr if
the clients output measurement is equal to 550 mL for 4 hours at which point
would the PN reduce the clients bladder irrigation - ANSWER ✓ 1000 output
measurement 550 mL
The PN contacts a clients health care provider to report that a client is refusing
medication and other treatments prescribed for a health problem. Which moral
principle is the PN supporting at this time? - ANSWER ✓ clients right to
autonomy
What equipment will the PN ensure is present before delegating the task of
feeding a client on aspiration precautions to UAP? - ANSWER ✓ Suction
A client is at a high risk for injury. Which action would the PN take to ensure for
the clients safety? - ANSWER ✓ raise the side rails and provide the client with the
call light for assistance
The PN is caring for a client with an enlarged liver. When assessing this client on
which part of the abdomen will the nurse focus? - ANSWER ✓ right upper
quadrant
CORRECT SOLUTIONS||100%
GUARANTEED PASS||ALREADY A+
GRADED||UPDATED 2026/2027
SYLLABUS||<<NEWEST VERSION>>
Which picture of nailbeds indicate hypoxia? - ANSWER ✓ choose the one that
has a bump right below the nail bed
The nurse assesses a child in 90-90 traction. Where should the nurse assess for
signs of compartment syndrome? the picture will show a child in traction with left
left in traction - ANSWER ✓ click on the toes of the elevated leg
During morning report the PN learns that an assigned client has phlebitis from a
intravenous access device. What will the PN observe in this client? - ANSWER ✓
redness, warmth, and edema of the site
A client is prescribed lorazepam (Ativan) 0.5 mg oral suspension every 6 hours as
needed for anxiety. The medication is available as 2 mg/mL oral suspension. How
many mL of the medication will the PN provide for each dose? - ANSWER ✓ 0.3
mL
Why would the PN schedule physical therapy in the morning for a client with
myasthenia gravis? - ANSWER ✓ The muscles are strongest in the morning
The PN is caring for a client with atrial fibrillation. What would be an expected
finding when assessing this client? - ANSWER ✓ heart rate 88 and irregular
A clients blood pressure is unusually elevated. Which factors would contribute to
this clients blood pressure elevation? - ANSWER ✓ stress
exercise
heart rate
body temp
, During morning report the PN learns that an assigned client has phlebitis from an
intravenous access device. What manifestations will the PN assess in this client? -
ANSWER ✓ palpable cord along the vein
While measuring an orthostatic blood pressure the client becomes dizzy. What
would the PN do? - ANSWER ✓ assist the client to site down
Why does the PN wear a pair of clean gloves when providing care to a client with
clostridium difficile ? - ANSWER ✓ to protect the nurse from microorganisms
that is within the client
A client with lower back pain has been prescribed a transcutaneous electrical
nerve stimulator (TENS) unit for pain control. Why would the client be instructed
to use this device on the low frequency setting? - ANSWER ✓ stimulate serotonin
levels
The PN is reviewing actions for a mother to take to prevent her toddler from being
injured in the home. What will the PN emphasize with this mother? - ANSWER ✓
keep poisonous and other materials locked away
How should the PN assist the client to provide sputum sample? - ANSWER ✓
coach the client to take deep breaths and cough deeply to mobilize secretions
A client with a fever is diaphoretic and the linens are saturated. After assessing the
clients vital signs, which action would the PN take? - ANSWER ✓ change the bed
linens
The mother of a toddler demonstrating a sudden onset of stridor says that the child
was playing with an old shirt and suddenly could not breathe very well. What
would the PN suspect has occurred with this client? - ANSWER ✓ the child
aspirated a button from the shirt
The PN has identified the howling statement as a desired outcome for a client
"client will report effective pain management when using analgesic medication
every 6 hours as prescribed." This outcome statement would be appropriate for
which client problem? - ANSWER ✓ ineffective pain management
,A client recovering from surgery to the fibula has bleeding on the cast. The PN
outlines the border of bleeding to serve at a baseline. Which action would the PN
do next? - ANSWER ✓ recheck the cast within the next 15 minutes
A client who received 10 units of regular insulin is diaphoretic and is shaky. Why
would the PN provide the client with graham crackers and milk? - ANSWER ✓
the client is experiencing hypoglycemia
A client with multiple sclerosis has developed a bladder infection. What would the
PN identify as a possible cause for this infection? - ANSWER ✓
immunosuppressant therapy
Why does the PN administer ophthalmic ointment in the eyes of a newborn? -
ANSWER ✓ to prevent gonorrheal or chlamydial ophthalmic infections
A 40 year old client has obtained a baseline mammogram. When would the PN
recommend that the next mammogram be performed? - ANSWER ✓ in 1 year
The PN assesses a moon-shaped face and muscle wasting in a client receiving
dexamethasone (Decadron). What will these manifestations suggest to the PN? -
ANSWER ✓ Cushings syndrome
A client prescribed to receive terbutaline sulfate (Brethren) 0.25 mg subcutaneous
injection three times a dat at 6 hour intervals. The medication is available as 1
mg/mL. How many mL of the medication will the PN provide to the client for one
day? - ANSWER ✓ 0.75
The PN provides a prescribed analgesic perianal spray to a postpartum client. For
which problem will this nursing action address? - ANSWER ✓ vaginal lacerations
the PN is reviewing new orders for a client and notes that medication doses have
been adjusted to lower levels than what is routinely prescribed. Why would this
action be taken for the client? - ANSWER ✓ the client has renal failure
The PN is positioning a client recovering from a radical mastectomy. Why will the
PN place the client in the semi-fowlers position with the arm of the operative side
elevated? - ANSWER ✓ to prevent edema in the arm
, The charge nurse is making assignments for client care. Which client would be
assigned to the PN for the assessment? - ANSWER ✓ client with confusion and
sundowner syndrome
While administering morning care to a client, the UAP informs the PN that the
clients lower extremity wounds are leaking bloody drainage. What action would
the PN take? - ANSWER ✓ direct the UAP to accumulate wound dressing
supplies
A client with a chest tube attached to a water sealed drainage system has had 400
mL of drainage over the last 8 hours. After morning care the client was
repositioned and the chest tube drainage has been 0 ml for the last 2 hours. What
action would the PN take at this time? - ANSWER ✓ increase the suction on the
drainage system
The PN is caring for a client recovering from a transurethral resection of the
bladder for prostate hypertrophy. The client has an indwelling urinary catheter and
is receiving continuous bladder irigation of sterile normal saline at 100 mL per
hour. the health care provider has prescribed to reduce the irrigation to 50 ml/hr if
the clients output measurement is equal to 550 mL for 4 hours at which point
would the PN reduce the clients bladder irrigation - ANSWER ✓ 1000 output
measurement 550 mL
The PN contacts a clients health care provider to report that a client is refusing
medication and other treatments prescribed for a health problem. Which moral
principle is the PN supporting at this time? - ANSWER ✓ clients right to
autonomy
What equipment will the PN ensure is present before delegating the task of
feeding a client on aspiration precautions to UAP? - ANSWER ✓ Suction
A client is at a high risk for injury. Which action would the PN take to ensure for
the clients safety? - ANSWER ✓ raise the side rails and provide the client with the
call light for assistance
The PN is caring for a client with an enlarged liver. When assessing this client on
which part of the abdomen will the nurse focus? - ANSWER ✓ right upper
quadrant
