PN Hesi Med Surg Exam 2025 Test Bank 1 With 300

pg. 1 PN Hesi Med Surg Exam 2025 Test Bank 1 With 300 Real Exam Prep Questions And Correct Answers With Detailed Rationales/ Hesi PN Med Surg Exam/ Pn Hesi Medical Surgical

The home health practical nurse is visiting with a client who has a history of second-degree heart block and pacemaker placement 6 months ago. Which symptom compliant by the client would be indicative of pacemaker failure?

• Facial flushing
• Nausea
• Pounding headache
• Feelings of dizziness
• Feelings of dizziness

Rationale:

Feelings of dizziness may occur as the result of a decreased heart rate, leading to decreased cardiac output as a result of pacemaker failure.During a clinic visit, a client reports to the practical nurse (PN) that they felt a solid mass in their breast during self-examination, but it was not painful. What instruction should the PN reinforce with the client?

• Continue to monitor the mass until the next scheduled annual exam.
• Notify the PCP if the mass becomes soft or painful or starts to drain.
• Schedule an appointment with the PCP for evaluation
• Breast masses are usually insignificant if they feel soft or are easily moveable.
• Schedule an appointment with the health care provider for evaluation.

A painless breast mass is an abnormal finding, and the PN should instruct the client to obtain prompt medical evaluation.The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the health histories of assigned clients.Which factors have a potential for development of throat cancer? (Select all that 1 / 4

pg. 2 apply.)

• Tobacco use
• Excessive intake of alcohol
• Intake of hot and spicy foods
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)
• Lack of exercise
• Lack of dietary fiber
• Tobacco use
• Excessive intake of alcohol
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Rationale:

The most common risk factors for throat cancer are tobacco use, alcohol abuse, human papillomavirus (HPV), a diet lacking in fruits and vegetable, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Foods seasoned with herbs and spices have shown to have some health benefits in decreasing the risk of developing cancer.A client has undergone craniotomy to remove a brain tumor. The client spent several days in the intensive care unit, and is now on the post-surgical unit. The nurse has urgently contact the surgeon to report signs of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). Which was the most likely EARLY sign that the client was experiencing increased ICP?

• The client's blood pressure dropped from 128/70 to 124/68, preoperative BP

122/72

• The client became more confused than he was upon transfer to the post-surgical

unit.

• The client had a large amount of sanguineous drainage noted on the gauze

dressings.

• The client's pulse rate had increased from 70 to 82 beats/min.
• The client became more confused than he was upon transfer to the post-surgical

unit.

Rationale: 2 / 4

pg. 3 A change in the level of consciousness is most likely the earliest symptom of increased ICP. Vital sign changes can also occur, with a widening pulse pressure and bradycardia. Neither of these are indicated by data in the options. Sanguineous drainage does not indicate increased ICP.The health care provider informed a client diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer that the cancer has spread to their spine. The client states to the practical nurse, "I have a cancer, but it is not malignant." What is the best initial nursing action?

• Encourage the client to attend a cancer education program
• Perform a complete history and physical assessment
• Ask the client to explain his understanding of the term malignancy.
• Offer the client emotional support to deal with the diagnosis

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• Ask the client to explain his understanding of the term malignancy.

Rationale: The best initial action is to assess the client's knowledge of the term malignancy when used to describe cancer. The client appears to have inaccurate knowledge. Stage 4 cancer means the cancer has spread (metastasized) from where it has started to another body part.A practical nurse (PN) reinforced client teaching regarding the transmission of the HIV virus. Which statement by the client demonstrates an understanding of the reinforced teaching?

• "To be absolutely safe, I should wear two latex condoms during intercourse with

an infected partner."

• "I may still contract HIV even though I am 62 years old."
• "Urinating immediately after having sexual relations will help reduce the risk of

contracting HIV."

• "If I take AZT during my pregnancy, I will not give the virus to my unborn

baby."

• "I may still contract HIV even though I am 62 years old."

Rationale:

More than 10% of all AIDS cases in the United States are among those older than 50 years of age. 3 / 4

pg. 4 A client diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which intervention should the practical nurse implement to help relieve joint pain and stiffness?

• Encourage the client to perform weight-bearing exercises.
• Teach the client how to perform range-of-motion exercises.
• Explain the use of ice and massage for pain relief.
• Instruct the client to take an analgesic before walking daily
• Instruct the client to take an analgesic before walking daily.

Rationale: Adequate pain management is important for the success of an exercise

program. Keeping the joints active decreases pain, so taking an analgesic and walking daily is likely to help decrease joint pain and stiffness.A client diagnosed with prostate cancer is prescribed radioactive seed implantation (brachytherapy). What is the most important nursing action for the practical nurse (PN) to do?

• Follow radiation exposure precautions
• Encourage regular meals
• Collect all urine in sealed containers
• Avoid touching the client.
• Follow radiation exposure precautions.

Rationale: Clients being treated for prostate cancer with brachytherapy

(radioactive seeds implant) should be placed on radiation exposure precautions.The PN needs to follow the institution's protocols put in place regarding the amount of time and distance needed to prevent excessive exposure that would pose a hazard to others.A client diagnosed with emphysema that is oxygen-dependent lives alone at home and manages self-care with no difficulty. Which finding should prompt the home health practical nurse to consult the registered nurse case manager?

• A pulse oximetry reading of 91% on oxygen at 2 L/m
• A weight loss of 5 pounds since the last monthly home visit
• The client reports feeling as tired as at the last visit by the nurse
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