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.
Radial pulse assessment
When checking the radial pulse, the index and middle finger should be aligned with the
thumb.
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 infant has a heel stick glucose level of 40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L) 30 minutes after
birth.
Total intake calculation
Total intake = 1480 mL, calculated from 8 oz of broth, 4 oz of apple juice, 4 oz of
flavored gelatin, 1 banana, and 1 liter of IV fluid.
Medication administration in unlabeled syringe
The PN should respond: 'I am not comfortable doing that. Is there something else I can
do to help you?'
UAP assignment for urology clients
The PN can assign UAP to empty bedside drainage unit for a client with indwelling
urinary catheter.
Pruritis intervention reinforcement
Keep fingernails trimmed short to minimize excoriation from scratching the pruritic area.
Presbycusis
Age-related hearing loss, especially high frequencies.
Cefazolin
Antibiotic prescribed at 500 mg IM every 6 hours.
Reconstitution
, Mixing medication with a diluent before administration.
Buck's Traction
A type of skin traction for limb immobilization.
Cardiac Dysrhythmias
Irregular heartbeats, risk increases post-myocardial infarction.
Troponin I
Cardiac biomarker indicating myocardial damage.
CK-MB
Creatine kinase-MB, enzyme indicating heart muscle injury.
Hematuria
Presence of blood in urine, requires immediate assessment.
Prednisone
Corticosteroid used for inflammation and immune response.
Status Epilepticus
Prolonged seizure requiring immediate medical intervention.
Filgrastim
Medication to stimulate white blood cell production.
Neutropenia
Low white blood cell count, increasing infection risk.
NSAIDs
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, risk of GI bleeding.
Polyethylene Glycol
Laxative used for bowel preparation before colonoscopy.
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Serious side effect of NSAIDs, requires monitoring.
Medication Administration
Process of giving prescribed drugs to patients.
Pain Management
Providing relief for discomfort, often with analgesics.
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Regular checks for patients on corticosteroids.
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.
Radial pulse assessment
When checking the radial pulse, the index and middle finger should be aligned with the
thumb.
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 infant has a heel stick glucose level of 40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L) 30 minutes after
birth.
Total intake calculation
Total intake = 1480 mL, calculated from 8 oz of broth, 4 oz of apple juice, 4 oz of
flavored gelatin, 1 banana, and 1 liter of IV fluid.
Medication administration in unlabeled syringe
The PN should respond: 'I am not comfortable doing that. Is there something else I can
do to help you?'
UAP assignment for urology clients
The PN can assign UAP to empty bedside drainage unit for a client with indwelling
urinary catheter.
Pruritis intervention reinforcement
Keep fingernails trimmed short to minimize excoriation from scratching the pruritic area.
Presbycusis
Age-related hearing loss, especially high frequencies.
Cefazolin
Antibiotic prescribed at 500 mg IM every 6 hours.
Reconstitution
, Mixing medication with a diluent before administration.
Buck's Traction
A type of skin traction for limb immobilization.
Cardiac Dysrhythmias
Irregular heartbeats, risk increases post-myocardial infarction.
Troponin I
Cardiac biomarker indicating myocardial damage.
CK-MB
Creatine kinase-MB, enzyme indicating heart muscle injury.
Hematuria
Presence of blood in urine, requires immediate assessment.
Prednisone
Corticosteroid used for inflammation and immune response.
Status Epilepticus
Prolonged seizure requiring immediate medical intervention.
Filgrastim
Medication to stimulate white blood cell production.
Neutropenia
Low white blood cell count, increasing infection risk.
NSAIDs
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, risk of GI bleeding.
Polyethylene Glycol
Laxative used for bowel preparation before colonoscopy.
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Serious side effect of NSAIDs, requires monitoring.
Medication Administration
Process of giving prescribed drugs to patients.
Pain Management
Providing relief for discomfort, often with analgesics.
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Regular checks for patients on corticosteroids.
