PN EXIT HESI Exam Questions and Answers Best Success New Update 2026-2027 59pages

• The practical nurse (PN) is observing a client self-administering a dose if subcutaneous insulin. What step of the injection technique should the practical nurse (PN) reteach? a. Injects air into the insulin vial to displace the dose b. Selects the same site that was used for the previous injection c. Inserts the needle at a 90-degree angle to the skin surface d. Uses a circular motion when applying an alcohol pad to the site Rationale: The PN should reteach the client to rotate the NOON site to a site other than the same one used for the AM dose. Different sites used throughout the day may provide a varying rate of absorption related to activity. Intra-site rotation is recommended for the doseused during one specific time of the day. The other choices are acceptable techniques for subcutaneous injection of insulin. • The practical nurse (PN) observes a newly hired unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is counting a client’s radial pulse as seen in the