GERONTOLOGY HESI PN EXIT EXAM LATEST UPDATE
2023| QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
The practical nurse (PN) is implementing a self-medication
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resident who is newly admitted to an assisted living community. Which actions should
the PN implement to provide the resident ways to maintain safe medication
administration? (select all that apply.) - Correct Answer -A. Locked medication storage
in the client's room.
B. Medication Administration Record (MAR).
D. Delivery of adequate supply of medication.
E. List of findings indicating medication effectiveness.
Which age-related changes in the cardiovascular system should the practical nurse (PN)
document when evaluating an older client? (select all that apply.) - Correct Answer -C.
Cardiac murmurs.
D. Widening pulse pressure.
An older client who recently moved into an assisted living community refuses to eat or
join any activities. When evaluating the client further, what should the practical nurse
(PN) focus on during the next examination? - Correct Answer -Depression.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an elderly client with functional incontinence who
lives in an assisted living community. The client is alert, mildly confused, and can self
ambulate. Which nursing intervention should the PN implement? - Correct Answer -
Offer assistance with toileting q2 hours.
The healthcare provider prescribes a new medication, atrovastatin (lipitor), for an older
client who arrives at the clinic for an annual physical examination. What common side
effect should the practical nurse (PN) advise the client to observe for with this
medication? - Correct Answer -Headaches.
The practical nurse (PN) is re-enforcing discharge instructions with the family of an
older client who was recently admitted for an intestinal obstruction. Which statement
indicates that the family understands the instructions? - Correct Answer -Report
abdominal distention, constipation, or any nausea and vomiting to the health care
provider.
An older client asks the practical nurse (PN) how he can reduce his incidents of
hemorrhoidal flare ups. What information should the PN offer the client to prevent
rectal discomfort?( Select all that apply.) - Correct Answer -A. Increase fiber and liquids
in the diet to help prevent constipation and straining.
GERONTOLOGY HESI PN EXIT EXAM LATEST UPDATE
2023| QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
C. Use a therapeutic cushion or frequent repositioning for periods of prolonged sitting.
D. Take frequent warm sitz baths and use non-abrasive tissue that can tramatize
tissues.
E. Establish bowel habits by scheduling time where the client is not rushed to defecate
daily.
An older male client is seeking counseling about his recent sexual issues with his
partner. What issue should the practical nurse explore in this discussion? - Correct
Answer -Certain medications may impact sexual function.
During the quarterly evaluations of the clients in the assisted living community, the
practical nurse (PN) observes for findings of failure to thrive in the gerian population.
Which findings should the PN document and report as manifestations related to failure
to thrive? (selct all that apply.) - Correct Answer -A. Unintentional weigh loss [Show Less]