PN Hesi Fundamentals Practice Questions and Answers

Which food should the practical nurse recommend for a client to increase the dietary intake of potassium? - ans ----Baked potatoes When irrigating the external ear canals of an older adult client, which action should the PN use to soften dry cerumen for removal? - ans ----Instill mineral oil in the external auditory canal overnight before irrigation. An older female state the medication tablet brought in a cup looks different from the tablet that she takes at home. Which action should the practical nurse take? - ans ----Check the written prescription to verify the medication Which action should the PN implement when administering a subcutaneous injection to a client who weighs 325 pounds? - ans ----Select a needle with a longer shaft Which intervention provides confirmation of NGT placement before NGT feedings are started? - ans ----X-ray of the abdomen An older male client who is incontinent receives a prescription for a condom catheter. Which steps should the PN implement when applying the external catheter. - ans ----Wrap the adhesive strip in a spiral around the penis Apply skin prep to the penile shaft and allow to dry Leave 1-2 inches between the tip of the penis and condom catheter Acetaminophen is prescribed for an unconscious client with a temp of 104' F. Which route should the PN plan to administer this medication? - ans ----Rectal An older male client who is sedentary complains of not having a formed bowel movement in four days and tells the PN that he feels rectal pressure and has a constant headache. The PN determines the client is having frequent small, liquid stools. Which nursing action should the PN take first? - ans ----Digitally assess for impacted stool.