HESI PN EXIT EXAM MADE EASY WITH KEY CONCEPTS AND
LATEST A+ EXAM TIPS
Fetal heart rate
Normal range is 110-160 beats per minute.
Tachycardia
Fetal heart rate above 160 beats per minute.
Skin breakdown prevention
Turn bedfast clients every 2 hours.
Pleural effusion
Fluid accumulation causing decreased airflow in lungs.
Auscultation findings
Diminished breath sounds indicate poor air movement.
Epidural anesthesia
Can cause maternal hypotension during labor.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Characterized by repetitive, ritualistic behaviors.
Contraction monitoring
Assess frequency and duration of contractions.
Cyanotic infant
Immediate suctioning of oral and nasal passages required.
Left-sided heart failure
Monitor for pulmonary congestion and edema.
Antitubercular medication
Isoniazid can cause ototoxicity; monitor hearing.
Photosensitivity
Increased sensitivity to sunlight from certain medications.
Divalproex sodium
Monitor mood and behavior in bipolar disorder.
Maternal hypotension
Serious risk from epidural anesthesia during labor.
, Ritualistic behavior
Allow time before redirecting client to other activities.
Contraction intensity
Mild intensity assessed by palpation during monitoring.
Urinary retention
Common adverse effect of epidural anesthesia.
Suctioning procedure
Clear airway to prevent respiratory distress.
Skin assessment
Inspect for reddened areas indicating potential pressure ulcers.
Hyperactivity assessment
Important for clients with bipolar disorder.
Continuous headache
May indicate complications from epidural anesthesia.
Vaginal hematoma
Serious complication requiring immediate assessment.
Gentamicin
Ototoxic medication; monitor for hearing loss.
Mental acuity check
Assess cognitive function in older heart failure patients.
Cleaning materials
Remove to reduce compulsive behavior in clients.
Glasgow Coma Scale
A scale used to determine the level of consciousness in a client who has experienced a
traumatic brain injury.
Level of consciousness
The primary assessment evaluated using the Glasgow Coma Scale.
Fine crackles
A description used to document specific lung sounds during auscultation.
Rhonchi
A description used to document lung sounds that may resemble snoring.
LATEST A+ EXAM TIPS
Fetal heart rate
Normal range is 110-160 beats per minute.
Tachycardia
Fetal heart rate above 160 beats per minute.
Skin breakdown prevention
Turn bedfast clients every 2 hours.
Pleural effusion
Fluid accumulation causing decreased airflow in lungs.
Auscultation findings
Diminished breath sounds indicate poor air movement.
Epidural anesthesia
Can cause maternal hypotension during labor.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Characterized by repetitive, ritualistic behaviors.
Contraction monitoring
Assess frequency and duration of contractions.
Cyanotic infant
Immediate suctioning of oral and nasal passages required.
Left-sided heart failure
Monitor for pulmonary congestion and edema.
Antitubercular medication
Isoniazid can cause ototoxicity; monitor hearing.
Photosensitivity
Increased sensitivity to sunlight from certain medications.
Divalproex sodium
Monitor mood and behavior in bipolar disorder.
Maternal hypotension
Serious risk from epidural anesthesia during labor.
, Ritualistic behavior
Allow time before redirecting client to other activities.
Contraction intensity
Mild intensity assessed by palpation during monitoring.
Urinary retention
Common adverse effect of epidural anesthesia.
Suctioning procedure
Clear airway to prevent respiratory distress.
Skin assessment
Inspect for reddened areas indicating potential pressure ulcers.
Hyperactivity assessment
Important for clients with bipolar disorder.
Continuous headache
May indicate complications from epidural anesthesia.
Vaginal hematoma
Serious complication requiring immediate assessment.
Gentamicin
Ototoxic medication; monitor for hearing loss.
Mental acuity check
Assess cognitive function in older heart failure patients.
Cleaning materials
Remove to reduce compulsive behavior in clients.
Glasgow Coma Scale
A scale used to determine the level of consciousness in a client who has experienced a
traumatic brain injury.
Level of consciousness
The primary assessment evaluated using the Glasgow Coma Scale.
Fine crackles
A description used to document specific lung sounds during auscultation.
Rhonchi
A description used to document lung sounds that may resemble snoring.
