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HESI NP Foundations of Nursing Exam 2

Question 8

HESI NP Foundations of Nursing Exam 2. An older adult client is admitted with syncope and laboratory findings reveal a hemoglobin level of 8 g/dL (4.96 mmol/L). The client has a recent history of headaches and frequent falls. Admission prescriptions include continuation of all home medications. Which medication should the practical nurse (PN) withhold until consulting with the charge nurse?

Reference Range: Hemoglobin (Hgb) [12 to 16 g/dL (120 to 160 g/L)]

• A Levothyroxine.
• B Calcium citrate.
• C Aspirin.
• D Docusate sodium. HESI Foundations of Nursing Exam2

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Question 9

A female client with cancer often experiences nausea and vomiting as the result of radiation therapy. The client has a PRN prescription for ondansetron and tells the practical nurse (PN) that she takes the medication as soon as she returns home from her treatment. Which action should the PN take?

• A Instruct the client to take the medication prior to the treatment.
• B Advise the client to try taking the medication before driving home.
• C Offer support and encouragement that this is a temporary effect.
• D Encourage the client to drink plenty of fluids during the treatment.

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Question 10

Which instructions should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with a client who is prescribed oral diphenhydramine for seasonal allergies? Select all that apply.

• A Contact the healthcare provider if confusion or hypotension occurs.
• B Recognize this drug may cause false negative results in skin allergy tests.
• C Use caution to restrict alcohol intake while taking this drug.
• D Avoid driving or operating machinery after taking this drug.
• E Do not abruptly stop the medication unless advised by healthcare provider.  HESI NP Foundations of Nursing Exam 2

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Question 11

When a male client tells the nurse that he is feeling nauseated, which PRN medication should the practical nurse (PN) administer?

• A Antiemetic.
• B Emollient.
• C Adsorbent.
• D Laxative.

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Question 12

A client receives a prescription for intravenous (IV) famotidine. Which finding indicates to the practical nurse (PN) the medication is effective? HESI Foundations of Nursing Exam2

• A Decreased in nighttime awakenings.
• B Loss of 3 pounds (1.36 kg) in a month.  HESI NP Foundations of Nursing Exam 2
• C Positive stool antigen test.
• D Reduced epigastric pain.