HESI LPN Exam
1. Which communication strategies should the nurse use when working with
a client who has difficulty speaking ask a result of weakness? Select all that
apply
- Encourage the client to speak quickly
- Ask "yes" and "no" questions when able
- Have the client use a communication board
- Repeat what the client said to verify the message
- use a pen and paper to communicate client's needs
- Encourage verbal communication to strengthen the client's voice:
Answer:
- Ask "yes" and "no" questions when able
- Have the client use a communication board
- Repeat what the client said to verify the message
- Use a pen and paper to communicate the client's needs
2. The nurse is assigned to the following 4 clients for total care during the day
shift. Breakfast trays are arriving, and the common practice on the unit is to
assist clients to the bedside chair to eat. Which client will require the greatest
assistance from the nurse?
- The client who underwent R hip replacement
- The client who underwent L knee replacement
- The client who underwent R ankle replacement
- The client who underwent repair of rotator cuff, left shoulder:
Answer:
- The client who underwent R hip replacement
3. What safety should be included in the plan of care for a client with an
internal radiation implant? Select all that apply
- Wear a lead shield when in the client's room
- Place the client in a room with a cohort client
- Limit the time with the client to 1 hr per shift
- Wear a dosimeter badge when entering the client's room
- Safe bed linens and any dressings until the implant is removed:
Answer:
- Wear a lead shield when in the client's room
- Wear a dosimeter badge when entering the client's room
- Save bed linens and any dressings until the implant is removed
, 4. An adolescent client with a surgically wired jaw has a prescription for a full
liquid diet. The nurse should implement which action to promote the client's
compliance with this diet prescription?
- Offer chocolate milkshakes between meals
- Explain to the adolescent the importance of good nutrition
- Offer commercial nutritional supplements 4 to 6 times a day
- Ask about food preferences and blenderize these foods into liquids:
Answer:
- Ask about food preferences and blenderize these foods into liquids
5. The nurse determines that the client understands the elements of the follow
- up care after a bone scan if the client states that he or she should preform
which actions? Select all that apply
- Resume the usual diet
- Ambulate at least 3 times before the end of the day
- Drink plenty of water for a day or two following the procedure
- Report any feelings of nausea or flushing to the health care provider
- Remain isolated in a room for 24hrs to prevent exposure of radioisotope
materials to others:
Answer:
- Resume the usual diet
- Drink plenty of water for a day or two following the procedure
6. The nurse prepares to bathe and change the bed linens of a client with
1. Which communication strategies should the nurse use when working with
a client who has difficulty speaking ask a result of weakness? Select all that
apply
- Encourage the client to speak quickly
- Ask "yes" and "no" questions when able
- Have the client use a communication board
- Repeat what the client said to verify the message
- use a pen and paper to communicate client's needs
- Encourage verbal communication to strengthen the client's voice:
Answer:
- Ask "yes" and "no" questions when able
- Have the client use a communication board
- Repeat what the client said to verify the message
- Use a pen and paper to communicate the client's needs
2. The nurse is assigned to the following 4 clients for total care during the day
shift. Breakfast trays are arriving, and the common practice on the unit is to
assist clients to the bedside chair to eat. Which client will require the greatest
assistance from the nurse?
- The client who underwent R hip replacement
- The client who underwent L knee replacement
- The client who underwent R ankle replacement
- The client who underwent repair of rotator cuff, left shoulder:
Answer:
- The client who underwent R hip replacement
3. What safety should be included in the plan of care for a client with an
internal radiation implant? Select all that apply
- Wear a lead shield when in the client's room
- Place the client in a room with a cohort client
- Limit the time with the client to 1 hr per shift
- Wear a dosimeter badge when entering the client's room
- Safe bed linens and any dressings until the implant is removed:
Answer:
- Wear a lead shield when in the client's room
- Wear a dosimeter badge when entering the client's room
- Save bed linens and any dressings until the implant is removed
, 4. An adolescent client with a surgically wired jaw has a prescription for a full
liquid diet. The nurse should implement which action to promote the client's
compliance with this diet prescription?
- Offer chocolate milkshakes between meals
- Explain to the adolescent the importance of good nutrition
- Offer commercial nutritional supplements 4 to 6 times a day
- Ask about food preferences and blenderize these foods into liquids:
Answer:
- Ask about food preferences and blenderize these foods into liquids
5. The nurse determines that the client understands the elements of the follow
- up care after a bone scan if the client states that he or she should preform
which actions? Select all that apply
- Resume the usual diet
- Ambulate at least 3 times before the end of the day
- Drink plenty of water for a day or two following the procedure
- Report any feelings of nausea or flushing to the health care provider
- Remain isolated in a room for 24hrs to prevent exposure of radioisotope
materials to others:
Answer:
- Resume the usual diet
- Drink plenty of water for a day or two following the procedure
6. The nurse prepares to bathe and change the bed linens of a client with
