PN HESI EXIT EXAM V1 WITH 150 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS FOR 2026
EXAM SUCCESS[NEWEST 2026 ALREADY
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1) The LPN/LVN is planning care for a client who has a 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.
o Correct Answer: A
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
o Correct Answer: C
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
o Correct Answer: B
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 provide?
• 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.
, o Correct Answer: A
5) A hospitalized toddler who is recovering from a sickle cell crisis holds a toy
and says "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. Initiative vs. Guilt
• D. Trust vs. Mistrust
o Correct Answer: A
6) Which action should the LPN/LVN implement in caring for a client following
an electroencephalogram (EEG)?
• A. Monitor the client's vital signs q4h
• B. Assess for sensation in the client's lower extremities
• C. Instruct the client to maintain bed rest for eight hours
• D. Wash any paste from the client's hair and scalp
o Correct Answer: D
7) The LPN/LVN is caring for a 75-year-old male client who is beginning to
form a decubitus ulcer at the coccyx. Which intervention will be most helpful in
preventing further development of the decubitus?
• A. Encourage the client to eat foods high in protein
• B. Assess the client with daily range of motion exercises
• C. Teach the family how to perform sterile wound care
• D. Ensure the IV fluids are administered as prescribed
o Correct Answer: A
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
o Correct Answer: A
9) A client with a new diagnosis of tuberculosis is placed in airborne
precautions. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for the PN
to wear when entering the room?
, • Correct Answer: An N95 respirator
10) The PN is reinforcing teaching for a client prescribed warfarin (Coumadin).
Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
• Correct Answer: "I will take ibuprofen for my headaches"
11) A client has a prescription for 1,000 mL of normal saline to infuse over 8
hours. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. At how many drops per minute should the
PN set the infusion?
• Correct Answer: 31 gtt/min
12) A client who is 1 day post-partum reports breast engorgement. Which
intervention should the PN recommend?
• Correct Answer: Applying cold compresses between feedings
13) The PN is caring for a client with major depressive disorder. Which
statement by the client is the highest priority to report to the RN?
• Correct Answer: Any statement indicating suicidal ideation, a plan, or a
means to carry out the plan
14) A client is receiving a blood transfusion and develops chills, flank pain, and
hypotension. What is the PN's priority action?
• Correct Answer: Stop the transfusion immediately
15) The PN is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client with a new colostomy.
Which statement indicates that the client understands the teaching?
• Correct Answer: "I will empty the pouch when it is about one-third to one-
half full"
16) A client with a history of seizures is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Which
side effect should the PN monitor for?
• Correct Answer: Gingival hyperplasia (overgrowth of gum tissue)
17) The PN observes a UAP taking a client's blood pressure with a cuff that is
too small. What should the PN do?
• Correct Answer: Instruct the UAP to get a correctly sized cuff and re-measure
the blood pressure
, 18) A client with asthma is using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). What is the
correct sequence for using the inhaler?
• Correct Answer: Shake, exhale, place in mouth, inhale and actuate, hold
breath for 10 seconds
19) The PN is caring for a client with a new ileostomy. Which type of output is
expected from the ileostomy?
• Correct Answer: Liquid to semi-liquid
20) A client is 2 hours post-appendectomy. Which finding should the PN report
to the RN immediately?
• Correct Answer: A rigid, board-like abdomen
21) The PN is reinforcing teaching for a client prescribed an MAOI (Monoamine
Oxidase Inhibitor) for depression. Which dietary restriction is most important
to emphasize?
• Correct Answer: Foods high in tyramine (aged cheeses, cured meats, red
wine) must be avoided to prevent a hypertensive crisis
22) A client with type 1 diabetes is found unresponsive. The skin is pale and
clammy. What is the priority action?
• A) Administer glucagon intramuscularly.
• B) Check the client's blood glucose level.
• C) Give the client a glass of orange juice.
• D) Call the rapid response team.
o Correct Answer: B
23) The PN is caring for a client with a stage 3 pressure ulcer. Which type of
dressing is most appropriate for this wound?
• A) Dry gauze dressing.
• B) Wet-to-damp saline dressing.
• C) Hydrocolloid dressing.
• D) Transparent film dressing.
o Correct Answer: B
24) A client with asthma is prescribed albuterol via inhaler. The PN should
assess the client for which common side effect?
• A) Bradycardia
• B) Tremors
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS FOR 2026
EXAM SUCCESS[NEWEST 2026 ALREADY
GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS!!
1) The LPN/LVN is planning care for a client who has a 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.
o Correct Answer: A
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
o Correct Answer: C
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
o Correct Answer: B
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 provide?
• 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.
, o Correct Answer: A
5) A hospitalized toddler who is recovering from a sickle cell crisis holds a toy
and says "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. Initiative vs. Guilt
• D. Trust vs. Mistrust
o Correct Answer: A
6) Which action should the LPN/LVN implement in caring for a client following
an electroencephalogram (EEG)?
• A. Monitor the client's vital signs q4h
• B. Assess for sensation in the client's lower extremities
• C. Instruct the client to maintain bed rest for eight hours
• D. Wash any paste from the client's hair and scalp
o Correct Answer: D
7) The LPN/LVN is caring for a 75-year-old male client who is beginning to
form a decubitus ulcer at the coccyx. Which intervention will be most helpful in
preventing further development of the decubitus?
• A. Encourage the client to eat foods high in protein
• B. Assess the client with daily range of motion exercises
• C. Teach the family how to perform sterile wound care
• D. Ensure the IV fluids are administered as prescribed
o Correct Answer: A
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
o Correct Answer: A
9) A client with a new diagnosis of tuberculosis is placed in airborne
precautions. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for the PN
to wear when entering the room?
, • Correct Answer: An N95 respirator
10) The PN is reinforcing teaching for a client prescribed warfarin (Coumadin).
Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
• Correct Answer: "I will take ibuprofen for my headaches"
11) A client has a prescription for 1,000 mL of normal saline to infuse over 8
hours. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. At how many drops per minute should the
PN set the infusion?
• Correct Answer: 31 gtt/min
12) A client who is 1 day post-partum reports breast engorgement. Which
intervention should the PN recommend?
• Correct Answer: Applying cold compresses between feedings
13) The PN is caring for a client with major depressive disorder. Which
statement by the client is the highest priority to report to the RN?
• Correct Answer: Any statement indicating suicidal ideation, a plan, or a
means to carry out the plan
14) A client is receiving a blood transfusion and develops chills, flank pain, and
hypotension. What is the PN's priority action?
• Correct Answer: Stop the transfusion immediately
15) The PN is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client with a new colostomy.
Which statement indicates that the client understands the teaching?
• Correct Answer: "I will empty the pouch when it is about one-third to one-
half full"
16) A client with a history of seizures is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Which
side effect should the PN monitor for?
• Correct Answer: Gingival hyperplasia (overgrowth of gum tissue)
17) The PN observes a UAP taking a client's blood pressure with a cuff that is
too small. What should the PN do?
• Correct Answer: Instruct the UAP to get a correctly sized cuff and re-measure
the blood pressure
, 18) A client with asthma is using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). What is the
correct sequence for using the inhaler?
• Correct Answer: Shake, exhale, place in mouth, inhale and actuate, hold
breath for 10 seconds
19) The PN is caring for a client with a new ileostomy. Which type of output is
expected from the ileostomy?
• Correct Answer: Liquid to semi-liquid
20) A client is 2 hours post-appendectomy. Which finding should the PN report
to the RN immediately?
• Correct Answer: A rigid, board-like abdomen
21) The PN is reinforcing teaching for a client prescribed an MAOI (Monoamine
Oxidase Inhibitor) for depression. Which dietary restriction is most important
to emphasize?
• Correct Answer: Foods high in tyramine (aged cheeses, cured meats, red
wine) must be avoided to prevent a hypertensive crisis
22) A client with type 1 diabetes is found unresponsive. The skin is pale and
clammy. What is the priority action?
• A) Administer glucagon intramuscularly.
• B) Check the client's blood glucose level.
• C) Give the client a glass of orange juice.
• D) Call the rapid response team.
o Correct Answer: B
23) The PN is caring for a client with a stage 3 pressure ulcer. Which type of
dressing is most appropriate for this wound?
• A) Dry gauze dressing.
• B) Wet-to-damp saline dressing.
• C) Hydrocolloid dressing.
• D) Transparent film dressing.
o Correct Answer: B
24) A client with asthma is prescribed albuterol via inhaler. The PN should
assess the client for which common side effect?
• A) Bradycardia
• B) Tremors
