Practice LPN/LVN HESI-Style Exit Exam
Original Practice Questions
1 - Which site is the preferred location for an
intramuscular (IM) injection in an adult to ensure
adequate muscle mass and decreased risk of nerve
injury?
• Deltoid
• Dorsogluteal
• Vastus lateralis
• Ventrogluteal
Answer: Ventrogluteal
2 - Common signs of hypoglycemia in an older adult
(select all that apply):
• Confusion or altered mental status
• Diaphoresis (sweating)
• Bradycardia
• Tremors or shakiness
• Hot, dry skin
Answer: Confusion or altered mental status, Diaphoresis
(sweating), Tremors or shakiness
3 - When a client is having a generalized tonic-clonic
seizure, the nurse's first priority action is to:
• Insert a padded tongue depressor to prevent tongue
biting
• Restrain the client to prevent injury
Original Practice Questions
1 - Which site is the preferred location for an
intramuscular (IM) injection in an adult to ensure
adequate muscle mass and decreased risk of nerve
injury?
• Deltoid
• Dorsogluteal
• Vastus lateralis
• Ventrogluteal
Answer: Ventrogluteal
2 - Common signs of hypoglycemia in an older adult
(select all that apply):
• Confusion or altered mental status
• Diaphoresis (sweating)
• Bradycardia
• Tremors or shakiness
• Hot, dry skin
Answer: Confusion or altered mental status, Diaphoresis
(sweating), Tremors or shakiness
3 - When a client is having a generalized tonic-clonic
seizure, the nurse's first priority action is to:
• Insert a padded tongue depressor to prevent tongue
biting
• Restrain the client to prevent injury
