HESI PN EXIT EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1) `The practical nurse (PN) observes hematuria in the urinary catheter drainage tubing of a client who is receiving intravenous heparin. Which action should the PN implement first? a. Obtain a urine specimen for urinalysis b. Check the client’s gums for bleeding c. Document the finding in the client’s medical record d. Irrigate the urinary catheter with sterile normal saline 2) The practical nurse (PN) explains the 2-week dosage prescription of prednisone to a client who has poison ivy covering multiple skin surfaces. What should the PN emphasize about the dosing schedule? a. Take the prednisone with meals b. Monitor oral temperature daily c. Return for blood glucose monitoring in one week d. Decrease dosage daily as prescribed 3) A client is receiving an anticonvulsant, diazepam, intravenously for status epilepticus. Which intervention is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to implement? a. Monitor the client’s respiratory rate and effort b. Observe the clients’ eyes for deviation to the side c. Record hourly blood pressures for the next 4 hours d. Measure hourly urinary output for the next 8 hours