NUR 176 HESI PN EXIT EXAM REVIEW 2024–2025 –
PRACTICAL NURSING PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS (A+ GUIDE)
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
C. Liver
The LPN/LVN is planning to ambulate client who has been on bed rest for 24
hours following a Colon Resection. To ambulate this client safely, which
intervention should the nurse implement first?
A. Place non-skid shoes on the client
B. Show the client how to use the call light
C. Use a gait belt to support the client
D. Assist the client to a bedside sitting position
D. Assist the client to a bedside sitting position
,A Client is admitted to the hospital with second and third-degree burns to the
face and neck. How should the nurse best position the client to maximize the
function of the neck and face and prevent contracture?
A. The neck extended backward using a rolled towel behind the neck
B. Prone position using pillows to support both arms outward from the torso
C. Side-lying position using pillows to support the abdomen and back
D. The neck forward using pillows under the head and sandbags on both sides
A. The neck extended backward using a rolled towel behind the neck
A client receives a new prescription for the angiotensin II receptor antagonist
losartan (Cozaar). Which client instruction should the nurse encourage this
client to follow?
A. Move slowly when getting up to prevent sudden dizziness
B. Take this medication with or after meals
C. Do not stop this medication until all of the tablets are gone
D. Keep the dietary log during initial therapy
A. Move slowly when getting up to prevent sudden dizziness
The healthcare provider prescribes erythromycin (ilosone) 300 mg PO QID.
The medication label reads, "ilosone 100mg/5mL" How many mL should the
nurse administer at each dose? (Enter the numeric value only)
15
,The LPN/LVN is monitoring a client with an IV infusion in the left antecubital
fossae. The infusion pump is functioning without alarms at the prescribed rate
of 100mL/hour. The site is warm, red and without swelling. What conclusion
should these findings indicate to the nurse?
A. The IV fluids are infusing into the subcutaneous tissues and the pump
should be stopped
B. The infusion pump is functioning properly and the IV site is healthy
C. The insertion date should be verified and the IV discontinued
D. The site is inflamed and should be reported to the RN for placement in
another site
D. The site is inflamed and should be reported to the RN for placement in
another site
The LPN/LVN reviews the laboratory results of a client whose serum pH is 7.38
on the pH scale what does this value imply about the clients homeostasis A.
Alkalosis
B. Acidosis
C. Normal serum PH
D. Incompatible with life
C. Normal serum PH
The LPN/LVN plans to assess a newborn and to check the infant's Moro reflex.
In assessing this reflex, the nurse is evaluating which parameter?
, A. Neurological integrity
B. Renal functioning
C. Thermogenic regulation
D. Respiratory adequacy
A. Neurological integrity
The LPN/LVN assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to feed a client
who is at risk for aspirations. To ensure that the task is safely delegated what
action should the nurse implement?
A. Inform the UAP that the suction is available at the bedside
B. Instruct the UAP to notify the PN if the client begins to choke
C. Observe the UAP's ability to implement precautions during feed
D. Ask the UAP about previous experience performing this skill
C. Observe the UAP's ability to implement precautions during feed
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports to the nurse that a client
refused to bathe for the third consecutive day. What action is best for the
nurse to take?
A. Ask the client why the bath was refused
B. Ask family members to encourage the client to bathe
C. Explain the importance of good hygiene to the client
D. Reschedule the bath for the following day
PRACTICAL NURSING PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS (A+ GUIDE)
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
C. Liver
The LPN/LVN is planning to ambulate client who has been on bed rest for 24
hours following a Colon Resection. To ambulate this client safely, which
intervention should the nurse implement first?
A. Place non-skid shoes on the client
B. Show the client how to use the call light
C. Use a gait belt to support the client
D. Assist the client to a bedside sitting position
D. Assist the client to a bedside sitting position
,A Client is admitted to the hospital with second and third-degree burns to the
face and neck. How should the nurse best position the client to maximize the
function of the neck and face and prevent contracture?
A. The neck extended backward using a rolled towel behind the neck
B. Prone position using pillows to support both arms outward from the torso
C. Side-lying position using pillows to support the abdomen and back
D. The neck forward using pillows under the head and sandbags on both sides
A. The neck extended backward using a rolled towel behind the neck
A client receives a new prescription for the angiotensin II receptor antagonist
losartan (Cozaar). Which client instruction should the nurse encourage this
client to follow?
A. Move slowly when getting up to prevent sudden dizziness
B. Take this medication with or after meals
C. Do not stop this medication until all of the tablets are gone
D. Keep the dietary log during initial therapy
A. Move slowly when getting up to prevent sudden dizziness
The healthcare provider prescribes erythromycin (ilosone) 300 mg PO QID.
The medication label reads, "ilosone 100mg/5mL" How many mL should the
nurse administer at each dose? (Enter the numeric value only)
15
,The LPN/LVN is monitoring a client with an IV infusion in the left antecubital
fossae. The infusion pump is functioning without alarms at the prescribed rate
of 100mL/hour. The site is warm, red and without swelling. What conclusion
should these findings indicate to the nurse?
A. The IV fluids are infusing into the subcutaneous tissues and the pump
should be stopped
B. The infusion pump is functioning properly and the IV site is healthy
C. The insertion date should be verified and the IV discontinued
D. The site is inflamed and should be reported to the RN for placement in
another site
D. The site is inflamed and should be reported to the RN for placement in
another site
The LPN/LVN reviews the laboratory results of a client whose serum pH is 7.38
on the pH scale what does this value imply about the clients homeostasis A.
Alkalosis
B. Acidosis
C. Normal serum PH
D. Incompatible with life
C. Normal serum PH
The LPN/LVN plans to assess a newborn and to check the infant's Moro reflex.
In assessing this reflex, the nurse is evaluating which parameter?
, A. Neurological integrity
B. Renal functioning
C. Thermogenic regulation
D. Respiratory adequacy
A. Neurological integrity
The LPN/LVN assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to feed a client
who is at risk for aspirations. To ensure that the task is safely delegated what
action should the nurse implement?
A. Inform the UAP that the suction is available at the bedside
B. Instruct the UAP to notify the PN if the client begins to choke
C. Observe the UAP's ability to implement precautions during feed
D. Ask the UAP about previous experience performing this skill
C. Observe the UAP's ability to implement precautions during feed
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports to the nurse that a client
refused to bathe for the third consecutive day. What action is best for the
nurse to take?
A. Ask the client why the bath was refused
B. Ask family members to encourage the client to bathe
C. Explain the importance of good hygiene to the client
D. Reschedule the bath for the following day
