PN HESI PHARM ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS ANDVERIFIED ANSWERS.
While taking a client's history, the practical nurse (PN) discovers that the
client, who takes Coumadin daily, has added a ginger supplement on the
advice of a friend. What comment is critical for the PN to provide to this
client? - CORRECT ANSWER -"Your health care provider is interested in all
medications and herbs you take."
A client who is receiving chemotherapy asks the practical nurse (PN), "Why
is so much of my hair falling out each day?" Which response by the PN best
explains the reason for alopecia? - CORRECT ANSWER -Chemotherapy affects
the cells of the body that grow rapidly, both normal and malignant."
A male client who is being discharged to his home accompanied by his wife
asks the practical nurse (PN) to give him a dose of hydrocodone (Vicodin)
before he leaves the hospital. How should the PN respond to this client's
request? - CORRECT ANSWER -Ask him to describe the location and severity of
the pain and to rate it on a scale from 1 to 10.
A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24 hour via transdermal
patch. Which assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the
medication is achieved? - CORRECT ANSWER -Blood pressure change from
180/120 to 140/70 mm Hg
A client who has a dry, nonproductive cough and congested nasal passages
reports that he usually drinks two or three beers nightly. The health care
provider recommends the over-the-counter (OTC) expectorant guaifenesin
(Robitussin). Which information should the practical nurse provide to this
, client? - CORRECT ANSWER -Notify the health care provider if the cough lasts
more than 7 days.
When caring for a client on digoxin (Lanoxin) therapy, the practical nurse
(PN) should be alert for digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity. Which finding is likely
to predispose this client to developing digoxin toxicity? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hypokalemia—low serum potassium level
The practical nurse (PN) is implementing the plan of care for a client
receiving the glucocorticoid methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol). Which
nursing diagnosis is related to this medication - CORRECT ANSWER -Risk for
infection
Which assessment finding requires nursing intervention before the
administration of a prescribed dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to an adult? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Apical pulse rate of 50 beats/min
The health care provider prescribes the anticonvulsant carbamazepine
(Tegretol) for an adolescent client with a seizure disorder. The nurse should
instruct the client to notify the health care provider if which condition
occurs? - CORRECT ANSWER -Develops a sore throat
When reinforcing teaching about childhood safety precautions to parents,
the practical nurse (PN) should know that inducing vomiting is
recommended for which child who may have ingested a possible poison? -
CORRECT ANSWER -16-month-old who drank 2 ounces of acetaminophen
(Tylenol) elixir
QUESTIONS ANDVERIFIED ANSWERS.
While taking a client's history, the practical nurse (PN) discovers that the
client, who takes Coumadin daily, has added a ginger supplement on the
advice of a friend. What comment is critical for the PN to provide to this
client? - CORRECT ANSWER -"Your health care provider is interested in all
medications and herbs you take."
A client who is receiving chemotherapy asks the practical nurse (PN), "Why
is so much of my hair falling out each day?" Which response by the PN best
explains the reason for alopecia? - CORRECT ANSWER -Chemotherapy affects
the cells of the body that grow rapidly, both normal and malignant."
A male client who is being discharged to his home accompanied by his wife
asks the practical nurse (PN) to give him a dose of hydrocodone (Vicodin)
before he leaves the hospital. How should the PN respond to this client's
request? - CORRECT ANSWER -Ask him to describe the location and severity of
the pain and to rate it on a scale from 1 to 10.
A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24 hour via transdermal
patch. Which assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the
medication is achieved? - CORRECT ANSWER -Blood pressure change from
180/120 to 140/70 mm Hg
A client who has a dry, nonproductive cough and congested nasal passages
reports that he usually drinks two or three beers nightly. The health care
provider recommends the over-the-counter (OTC) expectorant guaifenesin
(Robitussin). Which information should the practical nurse provide to this
, client? - CORRECT ANSWER -Notify the health care provider if the cough lasts
more than 7 days.
When caring for a client on digoxin (Lanoxin) therapy, the practical nurse
(PN) should be alert for digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity. Which finding is likely
to predispose this client to developing digoxin toxicity? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hypokalemia—low serum potassium level
The practical nurse (PN) is implementing the plan of care for a client
receiving the glucocorticoid methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol). Which
nursing diagnosis is related to this medication - CORRECT ANSWER -Risk for
infection
Which assessment finding requires nursing intervention before the
administration of a prescribed dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to an adult? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Apical pulse rate of 50 beats/min
The health care provider prescribes the anticonvulsant carbamazepine
(Tegretol) for an adolescent client with a seizure disorder. The nurse should
instruct the client to notify the health care provider if which condition
occurs? - CORRECT ANSWER -Develops a sore throat
When reinforcing teaching about childhood safety precautions to parents,
the practical nurse (PN) should know that inducing vomiting is
recommended for which child who may have ingested a possible poison? -
CORRECT ANSWER -16-month-old who drank 2 ounces of acetaminophen
(Tylenol) elixir
