HESI PN EXIT EXAM MADE EASY WITH KEY CONCEPTS AND
LATEST A+ EXAM TIPS (COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW)
Radial pulse assessment
When checking the radial pulse, the index and middle finger should be aligned with the
thumb.
Infant's blood 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 broth, 4 oz apple juice, 4 oz gelatin, 1
banana, and 1 L IV fluid.
Medication administration in unlabeled syringe
The PN should explain their comfortability and offer to help with the nurse's other
workload.
UAP assignment for client care
The scope of practice of UAP includes personal care such as bowel and bladder care
including intake and output measurements.
Pruritis intervention
Keeping fingernails trimmed short helps 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 a medication with a diluent before administration.
Buck's Traction
A type of skeletal traction for limb immobilization.
Fire Safety Protocol
Emergency procedures during a fire in healthcare settings.
, Troponin I
Biomarker indicating myocardial damage in blood tests.
CK-MB
Enzyme indicating heart muscle injury after myocardial infarction.
Hematuria
Presence of blood in urine, indicating possible complications.
Prednisone
Corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation in conditions.
Anticonvulsant
Medications like diazepam used to control seizures.
Neutropenia
Low white blood cell count, increasing infection risk.
Filgrastim
Medication to stimulate white blood cell production.
NSAIDs
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen.
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Potential side effect of NSAIDs requiring monitoring.
Polyethylene Glycol
Laxative used for bowel preparation before procedures.
Pain Management
Providing analgesics for pain relief in clients.
Medication Administration
Process of giving prescribed drugs to patients.
Client Assessment
Evaluating patient conditions and responses to treatments.
Traction Maintenance
Ensuring proper application of traction devices.
Emergency Evacuation
Plan for safely moving residents during emergencies.
Blood Glucose Monitoring
LATEST A+ EXAM TIPS (COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW)
Radial pulse assessment
When checking the radial pulse, the index and middle finger should be aligned with the
thumb.
Infant's blood 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 broth, 4 oz apple juice, 4 oz gelatin, 1
banana, and 1 L IV fluid.
Medication administration in unlabeled syringe
The PN should explain their comfortability and offer to help with the nurse's other
workload.
UAP assignment for client care
The scope of practice of UAP includes personal care such as bowel and bladder care
including intake and output measurements.
Pruritis intervention
Keeping fingernails trimmed short helps 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 a medication with a diluent before administration.
Buck's Traction
A type of skeletal traction for limb immobilization.
Fire Safety Protocol
Emergency procedures during a fire in healthcare settings.
, Troponin I
Biomarker indicating myocardial damage in blood tests.
CK-MB
Enzyme indicating heart muscle injury after myocardial infarction.
Hematuria
Presence of blood in urine, indicating possible complications.
Prednisone
Corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation in conditions.
Anticonvulsant
Medications like diazepam used to control seizures.
Neutropenia
Low white blood cell count, increasing infection risk.
Filgrastim
Medication to stimulate white blood cell production.
NSAIDs
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen.
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Potential side effect of NSAIDs requiring monitoring.
Polyethylene Glycol
Laxative used for bowel preparation before procedures.
Pain Management
Providing analgesics for pain relief in clients.
Medication Administration
Process of giving prescribed drugs to patients.
Client Assessment
Evaluating patient conditions and responses to treatments.
Traction Maintenance
Ensuring proper application of traction devices.
Emergency Evacuation
Plan for safely moving residents during emergencies.
Blood Glucose Monitoring
