2026 PN HESI EXIT V1
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY VERIFIED BY
EXPERTS
1) The LPN/LVN is planning care for the a client who has fourth degree
midline laceration that occurred during vaginal delivery of an 8 pound 10
ounce infant. What intervention has the highest priority?
A. Administer Prescribed stool softener
B. Administer prescribed PRN sleep medications.
C. Encourage breastfeeding to promote uterine involution
D. Encourage use of prescribed analgesic perineal sprays.
Correct Answer: A. Administer Prescribed stool softener
2) The LPN/LVN is palpating the right upper hypochondriac region of the
abdomen of a client. What organ lies underneath this area.
A. Duodenum
B. Gastric Pylorus
C. Liver
D. Spleen
Correct Answer: C. Liver
3) A client comes to the antepartal clinic and tells the LPN/LVN that she is 6
weeks pregnant. Which sign is she most likely to report?
A. Decreased sexual libido
B. Amenorrhea
C. Quickening
D. Nocturia
Correct Answer: B. Amenorrhea
4) A client's daughter phones the charge nurse to report that the night LPN/
,LVN did not provide good care for her mother. What response should the
nurse make?
A. Ask for a description of what happened during the night
,B. Tell the daughter to talk to the unit's nurse manager
C. Reassure the daughter that the mother will get better care.
D. Explain that all the staff are doing the best they can.
Correct Answer: A. Ask for a description of what happened during the
night
5) A hosptitalized toddler who is recovering from a sickle cell crisis holds a
toy and say's "mine". According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial
development, this child's behavior is a demonstration of which developmental
stage?
A. Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt.
B. Industry vs. Inferiority
C. intiative vs. Guilt
D. Trust vs. Mistrust
Correct Answer: A. Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt.
6) A client begins an antidepressant drug during the second day of
, hospitalization. Which assessment is most important for the LPN/LVN to
include in this client's plan of care while the client is taking the
antidepressant?
A. Appetite
B. Mood
C. Withdrawal
D. Energy level
Correct Answer: B. Mood
7) Based on the documentation in the medical record, which action should
the LPN/LVN implement next?
A. Give the rubella vaccine subcutaneously
B. Observe the mother breastfeeding her infant
C. Call the nursery for the infant's blood type result
D. Administer Vicodin one tablet for pain
Correct Answer: Give the rubella vaccine subcutaneously
8) A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Pneumonia. Which
intervention should the LPN/LVN implement to prevent complications
associated with Pneumonia?
A. Encourage mobilization and ambulation
B. Encourage energy conservation with complete bed rest
C. Provide humidified oxygen per nasal cannula
D. Restrict PO and intravenous fluids
Correct Answer: Enourage mobilization and ambulation
9) The practical nurse is preparing to administer a prescription for cefazolin
(kefzol) 600 mg IM every 6 hours. The available vial is labeled, "Cefazolin
(Kefzol) 1 gram and the instrutions for reconsittution, "For IM use add 2ml
sterile water for injection. Total volume after reconstruction = 2.5 ml. "when
reconstituded, how many milligrams are in each mil of solutions (Enter
numeric value only)
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY VERIFIED BY
EXPERTS
1) The LPN/LVN is planning care for the a client who has fourth degree
midline laceration that occurred during vaginal delivery of an 8 pound 10
ounce infant. What intervention has the highest priority?
A. Administer Prescribed stool softener
B. Administer prescribed PRN sleep medications.
C. Encourage breastfeeding to promote uterine involution
D. Encourage use of prescribed analgesic perineal sprays.
Correct Answer: A. Administer Prescribed stool softener
2) The LPN/LVN is palpating the right upper hypochondriac region of the
abdomen of a client. What organ lies underneath this area.
A. Duodenum
B. Gastric Pylorus
C. Liver
D. Spleen
Correct Answer: C. Liver
3) A client comes to the antepartal clinic and tells the LPN/LVN that she is 6
weeks pregnant. Which sign is she most likely to report?
A. Decreased sexual libido
B. Amenorrhea
C. Quickening
D. Nocturia
Correct Answer: B. Amenorrhea
4) A client's daughter phones the charge nurse to report that the night LPN/
,LVN did not provide good care for her mother. What response should the
nurse make?
A. Ask for a description of what happened during the night
,B. Tell the daughter to talk to the unit's nurse manager
C. Reassure the daughter that the mother will get better care.
D. Explain that all the staff are doing the best they can.
Correct Answer: A. Ask for a description of what happened during the
night
5) A hosptitalized toddler who is recovering from a sickle cell crisis holds a
toy and say's "mine". According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial
development, this child's behavior is a demonstration of which developmental
stage?
A. Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt.
B. Industry vs. Inferiority
C. intiative vs. Guilt
D. Trust vs. Mistrust
Correct Answer: A. Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt.
6) A client begins an antidepressant drug during the second day of
, hospitalization. Which assessment is most important for the LPN/LVN to
include in this client's plan of care while the client is taking the
antidepressant?
A. Appetite
B. Mood
C. Withdrawal
D. Energy level
Correct Answer: B. Mood
7) Based on the documentation in the medical record, which action should
the LPN/LVN implement next?
A. Give the rubella vaccine subcutaneously
B. Observe the mother breastfeeding her infant
C. Call the nursery for the infant's blood type result
D. Administer Vicodin one tablet for pain
Correct Answer: Give the rubella vaccine subcutaneously
8) A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Pneumonia. Which
intervention should the LPN/LVN implement to prevent complications
associated with Pneumonia?
A. Encourage mobilization and ambulation
B. Encourage energy conservation with complete bed rest
C. Provide humidified oxygen per nasal cannula
D. Restrict PO and intravenous fluids
Correct Answer: Enourage mobilization and ambulation
9) The practical nurse is preparing to administer a prescription for cefazolin
(kefzol) 600 mg IM every 6 hours. The available vial is labeled, "Cefazolin
(Kefzol) 1 gram and the instrutions for reconsittution, "For IM use add 2ml
sterile water for injection. Total volume after reconstruction = 2.5 ml. "when
reconstituded, how many milligrams are in each mil of solutions (Enter
numeric value only)
