HESI PN EXIT EXAM MADE EASY WITH KEY CONCEPTS AND LATEST A+ EXAM TIPS

HESI PN EXIT EXAM MADE EASY WITH KEY CONCEPTS AND LATEST A+ EXAM TIPS Subcutaneous insulin injection technique The PN should reteach the client to rotate the injection site to a site other than the same one used for the previous dose. Counting radial pulse The index and middle finger should be aligned with the thumb for radial pulse assessment. Infant birth weight with gestational diabetes The birth weight of an infant delivered by a woman with gestational diabetes is 10.1 pounds (4,581 grams). Heel stick glucose level The heel stick glucose level is 40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L) 30 minutes after birth. Total intake calculation Total intake = 1480 mL, calculated from 8 oz broth, 4 oz apple juice, 4 oz gelatin, 1 banana, and 1 liter of IV fluid. Medication administration in unlabeled syringe The PN should explain their discomfort with administering medication from an unlabeled syringe. UAP assignment of care The scope of practice of UAP includes personal care such as bowel and bladder care including intake and output measurements. Intervention for pruritis Keep fingernails trimmed short to minimize excoriation from scratching the pruritic area. Presbycusis Age-related hearing loss, especially high frequencies. Cefazolin An antibiotic prescribed for infections, dosed 500 mg IM. Reconstitution Mixing a powdered medication with a solvent for use. Buck's traction A type of skeletal traction used for limb immobilization. Myocardial damage Heart tissue injury indicated by elevated troponin levels. Cardiac dysrhythmias Abnormal heart rhythms that can occur post-myocardial infarction. Hematuria Presence of blood in urine, often requiring investigation. Prednisone A corticosteroid used for inflammation and immune response. Status epilepticus A prolonged seizure requiring immediate medical intervention. Filgrastim A medication that stimulates white blood cell production. Neutropenia Low white blood cell count, increasing infection risk. NSAIDs Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, risk for GI bleeding. Polyethylene glycol A laxative used to cleanse the bowel before procedures. Troponin I Cardiac biomarker indicating myocardial injury. CK-MB Creatine kinase-MB, a marker for heart muscle damage. Gastrointestinal bleeding Potential side effect of NSAIDs requiring monitoring. Urinalysis Test to analyze urine for abnormalities or infections. Analgesic Medication used to relieve pain. Dosing schedule Timing and amount of medication to be administered. Evacuation procedures Steps to safely remove residents during emergencies. IV Heparin Anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots. Comfort care Supportive care focused on relieving distress. Documentation Recording patient care actions and observations. Monitoring Regularly checking vital signs or symptoms. Bone pain Common side effect of filgrastim treatment. Blood glucose monitoring Checking blood sugar levels, especially with corticosteroids. Medication administration Process of giving prescribed drugs to patients. Traction maintenance Ensuring proper application of weights and ropes. Client assessment Evaluating a patient's condition and needs. SBAR technique A communication framework used by healthcare providers to convey client information, consisting of Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. Nystatin suspension administration The method of applying nystatin to the gums of an infant with a candida infection, typically using a gloved finger to rub the suspension over the infected area. Capillary blood sample for glucose measurement The procedure of obtaining a blood sample from a finger, which includes interventions like grasping the subcutaneous tissue and pulling upward. Effective coughing position