HESI LPN- ENTRANCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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A client is receiving nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for angina. What response should the nurse
expect the client to manifest in response to the administration of this drug during an acute
anginal episode? - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Cessation of acute chest pain
A client is returning to the surgical unit after a total right knee replacement. Which assessment
findings are most important for the nurse to include in this client's record? - CORRECT
ANSWERS A. Pedal pulses, pallor, pain, paresthesia or paralysis
A client is using an incentive spirometer on the first postoperative day after an inguinal
Herniorrhaphy. The nurse should re-teach the proper use of the spirometer when the client
demonstrates what action? - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Blowing forcefully into the
mouthpiece
A client presents in the clinic because of generalized swelling after a bee sting. What
intervention should the nurse implement first? - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Determine
respiratory status and apply a pulse oximeter
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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS A. Move slowly when getting up to prevent sudden dizziness
A client requires application of an eye shield to the right eye. What should the nurse do in order
to apply tape in which direction to anchor the shield most effectively? - CORRECT
ANSWERS B. Longitudinally from the right forehead to the right cheek
A client returns to the postoperative unit following an open reduction and internal fixation of a
hip fracture. The practical nurse applies the prescribed sequential compression devise (SCD) to
both lower extremities. (BLE). What action is important when turning the client to a lateral
position? - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Observe the SCDs continue to inflate and deflate
when the client is turned
,HESI LPN- ENTRANCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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A client returns to the unit following a cardiac catheterization with a Femoral artery Access.
Which objective criteria is most important for the nurse to obtain immediately upon the clients
return? - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Pedal pulses
A client's chief complaint is being able to swallow only small bites of solid food and liquid's for
the last 3months. The nurse should assess the client for what additional information? -
CORRECT ANSWERS A. History of alcohol and tobacco use
A client's daughter phones the charge nurse to report that the night nurse did not provide good
care for her mother. What response should the nurse make? - CORRECT ANSWERS A.
Ask for a description of what happened during the night
A client who had a lobectomy two days ago has 2 chest tubes, each attached to a water-sealed
drainage system, Pleur-Evac. The nurse observes that in the last 8 hours the serosanguineous
fluid has diminished to output in the drainage chamber. What is the most likely outcome of this
observation? - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Change the Pleur-Evac system and re-assess
output in the empty chamber
A client with diabetes is admitted with a 1cm size ulcer on the left great toe. The nurse observes
that the left foot has a dusky color. In planning the client's care, which intervention should the
nurse implement first? - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Check the client's dorsalis pedis and
posterior tibialis pulse point
A client with Meningitis is in a coma and Nursing care includes seizure precautions. To help
prevent seizure activity, what interventions should the nurse implement? - CORRECT
ANSWERS D. Maintain a quiet calm darkened enviornment
A client with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI) is being discharged. What instruction is
appropriate for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching plan? - CORRECT
ANSWERS A. Drink 3 quarts of water daily
, HESI LPN- ENTRANCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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During CPR, when attempting to ventilate a client's lungs, the nurse notes that the chest is not
rising. What action should the nurse take first? - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Reposition the
head to ensure an open airway
During immediate postoperative period, which condition has the highest priority when planning
Nursing care? - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Respiratory obstruction
During preoperative preparation, the nurse should offer the client which explanation about why
deep breathing exercising with an incentive spirometer are necessary after surgery? -
CORRECT ANSWERS A. "Deep breathing exercises using spirometer will help prevent
postoperative complications."
During the past 30 days an elderly client has exhibited a progressively decreasing appetite, is
spending increasing amounts of the daytime hours in bed, and refuses to participate in planned
daytime activities. Which action should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERS D.
Record the findings and report the symptoms to the charge nurse
During vital sign assessment of a client, the nurse counts the left radial pulse at 88, and the
pulse oximeter clipped to a finger on the left hand records a pulse rate of 68 with an oxygen
saturation of 95%. What is the best initial action by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
Reposition the oximeter clip
An elderly client at an adult daycare center with Type2 Diabetes Mellitus becomes
unresponsive verbally and then tells the nurse, "I just don't feel right" Which initial action
should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Give 4 ounces of apple juice
An elderly client in the early postoperative period requires close monitoring due to aging and
multisystem changes. The nurse monitors respirations and auscultates breath sounds
frequently. What other intervention should the nurse implement related to the client's
decreased vital capacity? - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Evaluate pulse oxygen saturation
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A client is receiving nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for angina. What response should the nurse
expect the client to manifest in response to the administration of this drug during an acute
anginal episode? - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Cessation of acute chest pain
A client is returning to the surgical unit after a total right knee replacement. Which assessment
findings are most important for the nurse to include in this client's record? - CORRECT
ANSWERS A. Pedal pulses, pallor, pain, paresthesia or paralysis
A client is using an incentive spirometer on the first postoperative day after an inguinal
Herniorrhaphy. The nurse should re-teach the proper use of the spirometer when the client
demonstrates what action? - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Blowing forcefully into the
mouthpiece
A client presents in the clinic because of generalized swelling after a bee sting. What
intervention should the nurse implement first? - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Determine
respiratory status and apply a pulse oximeter
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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS A. Move slowly when getting up to prevent sudden dizziness
A client requires application of an eye shield to the right eye. What should the nurse do in order
to apply tape in which direction to anchor the shield most effectively? - CORRECT
ANSWERS B. Longitudinally from the right forehead to the right cheek
A client returns to the postoperative unit following an open reduction and internal fixation of a
hip fracture. The practical nurse applies the prescribed sequential compression devise (SCD) to
both lower extremities. (BLE). What action is important when turning the client to a lateral
position? - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Observe the SCDs continue to inflate and deflate
when the client is turned
,HESI LPN- ENTRANCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION
ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST GRADED A+ FOR
SUCCESS
A client returns to the unit following a cardiac catheterization with a Femoral artery Access.
Which objective criteria is most important for the nurse to obtain immediately upon the clients
return? - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Pedal pulses
A client's chief complaint is being able to swallow only small bites of solid food and liquid's for
the last 3months. The nurse should assess the client for what additional information? -
CORRECT ANSWERS A. History of alcohol and tobacco use
A client's daughter phones the charge nurse to report that the night nurse did not provide good
care for her mother. What response should the nurse make? - CORRECT ANSWERS A.
Ask for a description of what happened during the night
A client who had a lobectomy two days ago has 2 chest tubes, each attached to a water-sealed
drainage system, Pleur-Evac. The nurse observes that in the last 8 hours the serosanguineous
fluid has diminished to output in the drainage chamber. What is the most likely outcome of this
observation? - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Change the Pleur-Evac system and re-assess
output in the empty chamber
A client with diabetes is admitted with a 1cm size ulcer on the left great toe. The nurse observes
that the left foot has a dusky color. In planning the client's care, which intervention should the
nurse implement first? - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Check the client's dorsalis pedis and
posterior tibialis pulse point
A client with Meningitis is in a coma and Nursing care includes seizure precautions. To help
prevent seizure activity, what interventions should the nurse implement? - CORRECT
ANSWERS D. Maintain a quiet calm darkened enviornment
A client with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI) is being discharged. What instruction is
appropriate for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching plan? - CORRECT
ANSWERS A. Drink 3 quarts of water daily
, HESI LPN- ENTRANCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION
ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST GRADED A+ FOR
SUCCESS
During CPR, when attempting to ventilate a client's lungs, the nurse notes that the chest is not
rising. What action should the nurse take first? - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Reposition the
head to ensure an open airway
During immediate postoperative period, which condition has the highest priority when planning
Nursing care? - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Respiratory obstruction
During preoperative preparation, the nurse should offer the client which explanation about why
deep breathing exercising with an incentive spirometer are necessary after surgery? -
CORRECT ANSWERS A. "Deep breathing exercises using spirometer will help prevent
postoperative complications."
During the past 30 days an elderly client has exhibited a progressively decreasing appetite, is
spending increasing amounts of the daytime hours in bed, and refuses to participate in planned
daytime activities. Which action should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERS D.
Record the findings and report the symptoms to the charge nurse
During vital sign assessment of a client, the nurse counts the left radial pulse at 88, and the
pulse oximeter clipped to a finger on the left hand records a pulse rate of 68 with an oxygen
saturation of 95%. What is the best initial action by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
Reposition the oximeter clip
An elderly client at an adult daycare center with Type2 Diabetes Mellitus becomes
unresponsive verbally and then tells the nurse, "I just don't feel right" Which initial action
should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Give 4 ounces of apple juice
An elderly client in the early postoperative period requires close monitoring due to aging and
multisystem changes. The nurse monitors respirations and auscultates breath sounds
frequently. What other intervention should the nurse implement related to the client's
decreased vital capacity? - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Evaluate pulse oxygen saturation
