HESI LPN-RN PROCTORED DETAILED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES GRADED+

HESI LPN-RN PROCTORED
DETAILED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES 2024-
2025 GRADED+

While reviewing the laboratory reports of a client, the nurse finds that the client
has low sodium levels. Which hormonal imbalance should the nurse suspect in the
client?


Epinephrine


Glucagon


Calcitonin


Cortisol - ANSWER- Cortisol


Cortisol is the glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex that maintains sodium
and water balance. Therefore, reduced sodium levels in the client indicate a
cortisol imbalance. Additionally, depleted sodium levels in a client indicate
hyponatremia. Epinephrine is a catecholamine, which helps in maintaining
homeostasis. Glucagon increases blood glucose levels and does not play a role in
maintaining electrolyte balance. Calcitonin helps in regulating serum calcium
levels.

, A nurse is teaching a birthing/prenatal class about breast-feeding. Which hormone
stimulates the production of milk during lactation?


Inhibin


Estrogen


Prolactin


Progesterone - ANSWER- Prolactin
Prolactin is the hormone that initiates and produces milk during lactation. Inhibin
prevents the secretions of follicle stimulating hormone and gonadotropin releasing
hormone. Estrogen and progesterone are the sex hormones produced by the
ovaries.


While performing patterned, paced breathing during the transition phase of labor, a
client experiences tingling and numbness of the fingertips. What should the nurse
do?


Multiple choice question


Tell the client to breathe into a paper bag.


Place an oxygen mask over the client's face.


Call the primary healthcare provider to report the client's response.