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HESI LPN- ENTRANCE EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS; 2025-2026
2 days after an abdominal hysterectomy, an elderly client with
diabetes Mellitus Type II has a syncopal episode. Her vital signs
are within normal limits and her sugar is 325 mg/dL. what
intervention should the nurse implement first? - CORRECT
ANSWER - administer regular insulin per sliding scale
36 hours after delivery, the nurse determines a clients fundus is
just above the umbilicus and displaced to the right of midline.
what action should the nurse take first? - CORRECT ANSWER -
palpate the bladder for distention
4 hours after administration of 20U of regular insulin, the client
becomes shaky and diaphoretic. what action should the nurse
take? - CORRECT ANSWER - give the client crackers and milk
a 26 year old gravida-4, para-0 had a spontaneous abortion at 9
weeks gestation. at one house post dilation and curettage (D&C)
the nurse assess the vital signs and vaginal bleeding. the client
begins to cry softly. how should the nurse intervene? -
CORRECT ANSWER - express sorrow for the clients grief and
offer to sit with her.
A 26 year-old primigravida who delivered a 7-pound male infant
26 hours ago tells the nurse that she is confused about when she
and her husband can return to having sexual intercourse. What
info should the nurse reinforce with this client? - CORRECT
,ANSWER - they can have intercourse when the episiotomy is
healed and the lochial flow has stopped
a 3 year-old admitted with fever of unknown (FUO) has begun
vomiting in the past half hour. The child's temp. is 101.8F, and the
last does of antipyretic medication was given 5 hours ago. the
child has prescriptions of acetaminophen (Tylenol) 160 mg per 5
mL elixir or 16o mg suppositories PRN fever or pain. what action
should the nurse take at this time? - CORRECT ANSWER -
make the child NPO and hold all mediations until the vomiting has
stopped.
A 3-week-old infant is admitted for surgical repair of Pyloric
Stenosis. What interventions should the nurse expect to
implement to establish hydration in the immediate postoperative
period? - CORRECT ANSWER - nipple feedings with glucose
water
a 6-month child with bronchiolitis is admitted to the hospital. In
monitoring the respiratory status of this child, which symptom
indicates the nurse that he is experiencing respiratory distress?
- CORRECT ANSWER - A high pitched cry.
a 60 year old client with cancer of the liver is in hepatic coma and
unresponsive. what should the nurse say to family members were
inquiring about the condition of their loved one? - CORRECT
ANSWER - "Your loved ones condition is very critical, and there
has been no response in the last 24 hours"
a 67 year old woman who lives alone tripped on a rug in her home
and fractured her right hip. the nurse knows that which
predisposing factor contributes to the occurrence of hip fractures
, among elderly women. - CORRECT ANSWER - osteoporosis
resulting from hormonal changes.
a 75 year old male client with Alzheimer disease is admitted to an
extended care facility. what intervention should the nurse include
into the his clients Nursing care plan? - CORRECT ANSWER -
plan to have the same nursing staff provide care for the client
whenever possible.
A child with Chronic Asthma is scheduled for Chest Physiotherapy.
When should the nurse administer the meter-dosed inhaler (MDI)
puff of bronchodilator relative to postural drainage treatments?
- CORRECT ANSWER - After postural drainage
A client asks the nurse to explain the location of the prostate
gland. What is the best response? - CORRECT ANSWER - A.
Close the rectal wall the prostate gland sits behind the symphysis
pubis extending around thebeginning of the urethra
A client at 28 weeks gestation is admitted to the antepartum unit
and is being treated for preterm labor. She has a prescription for
brethine (Terbutaline) 250 micrograms subcutaneously q4h. The
medication is available for injection in 1 mg per ML vials. How
many mL should the nurse administer? - CORRECT ANSWER -
C. 0.25
A client begins an antidepressant drug during the second day of
hospitalization. Which assessment is most important for the nurse
to include in this client's plan of care while the client is taking the
antidepressant? - CORRECT ANSWER - Mood
HESI LPN- ENTRANCE EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS; 2025-2026
2 days after an abdominal hysterectomy, an elderly client with
diabetes Mellitus Type II has a syncopal episode. Her vital signs
are within normal limits and her sugar is 325 mg/dL. what
intervention should the nurse implement first? - CORRECT
ANSWER - administer regular insulin per sliding scale
36 hours after delivery, the nurse determines a clients fundus is
just above the umbilicus and displaced to the right of midline.
what action should the nurse take first? - CORRECT ANSWER -
palpate the bladder for distention
4 hours after administration of 20U of regular insulin, the client
becomes shaky and diaphoretic. what action should the nurse
take? - CORRECT ANSWER - give the client crackers and milk
a 26 year old gravida-4, para-0 had a spontaneous abortion at 9
weeks gestation. at one house post dilation and curettage (D&C)
the nurse assess the vital signs and vaginal bleeding. the client
begins to cry softly. how should the nurse intervene? -
CORRECT ANSWER - express sorrow for the clients grief and
offer to sit with her.
A 26 year-old primigravida who delivered a 7-pound male infant
26 hours ago tells the nurse that she is confused about when she
and her husband can return to having sexual intercourse. What
info should the nurse reinforce with this client? - CORRECT
,ANSWER - they can have intercourse when the episiotomy is
healed and the lochial flow has stopped
a 3 year-old admitted with fever of unknown (FUO) has begun
vomiting in the past half hour. The child's temp. is 101.8F, and the
last does of antipyretic medication was given 5 hours ago. the
child has prescriptions of acetaminophen (Tylenol) 160 mg per 5
mL elixir or 16o mg suppositories PRN fever or pain. what action
should the nurse take at this time? - CORRECT ANSWER -
make the child NPO and hold all mediations until the vomiting has
stopped.
A 3-week-old infant is admitted for surgical repair of Pyloric
Stenosis. What interventions should the nurse expect to
implement to establish hydration in the immediate postoperative
period? - CORRECT ANSWER - nipple feedings with glucose
water
a 6-month child with bronchiolitis is admitted to the hospital. In
monitoring the respiratory status of this child, which symptom
indicates the nurse that he is experiencing respiratory distress?
- CORRECT ANSWER - A high pitched cry.
a 60 year old client with cancer of the liver is in hepatic coma and
unresponsive. what should the nurse say to family members were
inquiring about the condition of their loved one? - CORRECT
ANSWER - "Your loved ones condition is very critical, and there
has been no response in the last 24 hours"
a 67 year old woman who lives alone tripped on a rug in her home
and fractured her right hip. the nurse knows that which
predisposing factor contributes to the occurrence of hip fractures
, among elderly women. - CORRECT ANSWER - osteoporosis
resulting from hormonal changes.
a 75 year old male client with Alzheimer disease is admitted to an
extended care facility. what intervention should the nurse include
into the his clients Nursing care plan? - CORRECT ANSWER -
plan to have the same nursing staff provide care for the client
whenever possible.
A child with Chronic Asthma is scheduled for Chest Physiotherapy.
When should the nurse administer the meter-dosed inhaler (MDI)
puff of bronchodilator relative to postural drainage treatments?
- CORRECT ANSWER - After postural drainage
A client asks the nurse to explain the location of the prostate
gland. What is the best response? - CORRECT ANSWER - A.
Close the rectal wall the prostate gland sits behind the symphysis
pubis extending around thebeginning of the urethra
A client at 28 weeks gestation is admitted to the antepartum unit
and is being treated for preterm labor. She has a prescription for
brethine (Terbutaline) 250 micrograms subcutaneously q4h. The
medication is available for injection in 1 mg per ML vials. How
many mL should the nurse administer? - CORRECT ANSWER -
C. 0.25
A client begins an antidepressant drug during the second day of
hospitalization. Which assessment is most important for the nurse
to include in this client's plan of care while the client is taking the
antidepressant? - CORRECT ANSWER - Mood
