PN HESI Fundamentals Practice Exam - Questions and Answers Which intervention should the PN implement to help a client cope effectively with chronic
... [Show More] pain? Encourage using relaxation techniques. Which growth and developmental characteristics should the PN consider when discussing spiritually with an adolescent client? Questions religious practices and values. During the insertion of a NGT into the right nares, the client starts to cough. Which action should the PN implement? Withdrawal the NGT to the oral pharynx, reposition the clients head and reinsert. Which intervention should the PN use to prevent obstruction of a gastric feeding tube? Obtain a prescription for a liquid drug form instead of crushing tablets. A male Native American client with TB is visiting a health care clinic for a follow up treatment. During the interview, the PN notices that the client keeps his eyes on the flow and does make eye contact. How should the PN interprets this client's behavior? His culture finds sustained eye contact rude or disrespectful An 80 year old male client who has arthritis and who is having difficulty walking tells the PN, "It's awful to be old. It's seems as though everyday is a struggle. No one cares about an old person." What is the best response for the PN to provide? It's sounds as though you are having a difficult time. Tell me about it. An older female recently diagnosed with coronary artery diesel cooks at home using saturated fats. Which intervention should the PN implement to help the client reduce modifiable risk factors? Encourage food preparation with various vegetable oils What position should the PN place a client in who is receiving an enteral tube feeding? Supine with the HOB elevated to 30-45 degrees. The PN is applying a dry, sterile dressing to a clients abdominal wound. Which allergy should the PN verify with the client? Tape Which food should the PN recommend to a client as a source of complete protein? Eggs In planning care for an older client on bed rest, which intervention should the PN include in the prevention of pressure ulcers? Elevate the HOB less than 30 degrees Which action by the PN demonstrates the value of dignity in client care? Closes the doors and covers the client during a bath. The PN is obtaining information for a male clients psychosocial assessment. Which action should the PN implement first? Establish a therapeutic relationship What is the most important for the PN to include when performing pain assessment after giving an analgesic? Use a pain scale to describe the intensity. The PN is obtaining the vital signs for a client who has a urinary tract infection with MRSA. How should the PN proceed? Don a gown and gloves before entering the room. An older client who is admitted to the hospital with dehydration and electrolyte imbalance is confused and incontinent of urine. Which action provides the best strategy to the PN to implement for the clients incontinence? Establish a 2 hour voiding schedule When irrigating the eyes of a client, which action should the PN implement? Direct the irrigation flow from the inner canthus to the canthus of the affected eye. A client whose diet is low in fiber is at risk for which condition? [Show Less]