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Q: A hospitalized toddler who is recovering from a sickle cell crisis holds a toy and
say's "mine". According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, this
child's behavior is a demonstration of which developmental stage?
Answer:
A. Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt.
Q: In assisting a client perform pursed lip breathing, the nurse should ensure that
the client performs which action?
Answer:
A. Inhale through the nose with the mouth shut and exhale through pursed lips
Q: In assisting a client to obtain a sputum specimen, the nurse observes the client
cough and spit a large amount of frothy saliva in the specimen collection cup.
What action should the nurse implement next?
Answer:
B. Re-instruct the client in coughing techniques to obtain another specimen
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Q: In caring for a client following a below the knee amputation (BKA) which task
is best for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who
is assisting with the care of this client?
Answer:
A. Empty and measure the drainage in the suction drainage device
Q: In counting a client's radial pulse, the nurse notes the pulse is weak and irregular.
To record the most accurate heart rate, what should the nurse take?
Answer:
C. Count the apical pulse rate for sixty seconds
Q: In describing the "at risk" individual for developing Breast Cancer, the nurse
should recognize that which client is at the highest risk?
Answer:
The woman who is... C. a 32-year-old whose mother had breast cancer
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Q: In obtaining an orthostatic vital sign measurement, what action should the nurse
take first?
Answer:
C. Instruct the client to lie supine
Q: In preparing a client for a lumbar puncture, what action should the nurse
implement?
Answer:
C. Teach the client to cough and deep breathing exercises
Q: A male client admitted the morning of his scheduled surgery tells the nurse that
he drank a glass of water during the night. What intervention will the nurse
implement first?
Answer:
B. Determine the amount of water and exact time it was taken
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Q: A male client attends a community support program for mentally impaired and
chemically abusive clients. The client tells the nurse that his drug of choice are
cocaine and heroin. What is the greatest health risk for this client?
Answer:
D. Glaucoma
Q: A male client is receiving ferrous sulfate (iron), docusate sodium (Colace) and
codeine. He reports that his last bowel movement was 3 days ago. During
medication administration, which action should the nurse implement?
Answer:
A. Offer the client a full glass of water
Q: A male client who was admitted with Gangrene of the right lower extremity
(RLE) is confused and his wife refuses to sign the operative permit for an above
the knee amputation. What action should the nurse take next?
Answer:
D. Encourage the client's wife to express concerns about making the decision
Latest 2026 Update
Q: A hospitalized toddler who is recovering from a sickle cell crisis holds a toy and
say's "mine". According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, this
child's behavior is a demonstration of which developmental stage?
Answer:
A. Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt.
Q: In assisting a client perform pursed lip breathing, the nurse should ensure that
the client performs which action?
Answer:
A. Inhale through the nose with the mouth shut and exhale through pursed lips
Q: In assisting a client to obtain a sputum specimen, the nurse observes the client
cough and spit a large amount of frothy saliva in the specimen collection cup.
What action should the nurse implement next?
Answer:
B. Re-instruct the client in coughing techniques to obtain another specimen
,HESI LPN- Entrance Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions |
Latest 2026 Update
Q: In caring for a client following a below the knee amputation (BKA) which task
is best for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who
is assisting with the care of this client?
Answer:
A. Empty and measure the drainage in the suction drainage device
Q: In counting a client's radial pulse, the nurse notes the pulse is weak and irregular.
To record the most accurate heart rate, what should the nurse take?
Answer:
C. Count the apical pulse rate for sixty seconds
Q: In describing the "at risk" individual for developing Breast Cancer, the nurse
should recognize that which client is at the highest risk?
Answer:
The woman who is... C. a 32-year-old whose mother had breast cancer
,HESI LPN- Entrance Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions |
Latest 2026 Update
Q: In obtaining an orthostatic vital sign measurement, what action should the nurse
take first?
Answer:
C. Instruct the client to lie supine
Q: In preparing a client for a lumbar puncture, what action should the nurse
implement?
Answer:
C. Teach the client to cough and deep breathing exercises
Q: A male client admitted the morning of his scheduled surgery tells the nurse that
he drank a glass of water during the night. What intervention will the nurse
implement first?
Answer:
B. Determine the amount of water and exact time it was taken
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Latest 2026 Update
Q: A male client attends a community support program for mentally impaired and
chemically abusive clients. The client tells the nurse that his drug of choice are
cocaine and heroin. What is the greatest health risk for this client?
Answer:
D. Glaucoma
Q: A male client is receiving ferrous sulfate (iron), docusate sodium (Colace) and
codeine. He reports that his last bowel movement was 3 days ago. During
medication administration, which action should the nurse implement?
Answer:
A. Offer the client a full glass of water
Q: A male client who was admitted with Gangrene of the right lower extremity
(RLE) is confused and his wife refuses to sign the operative permit for an above
the knee amputation. What action should the nurse take next?
Answer:
D. Encourage the client's wife to express concerns about making the decision
