EXIT HESI PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
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A PN is competing a focused assessment of an older adult's skin. The
PN notes a crusted 0.7 cm lesion on the client's forehead. Which action
should the PN take in response to this finding?
A. Report the finding to the healthcare provider
B. Place a clear occlusive dressing over the site
C. Apply a warm compress to remove the crusted area
D. Explain that this is a normal skin change with aging - Answer-C
While taking the vital signs of an older male client who takes
psychotropic medications, the PN notes that he has uncontrollable hand
movements and is excessively blinking his eyes. Which information in
the client's medical record should the PN review?
A. Prescription for lorazepam
B. History of Parkinson's disease
C. Screening for tardive dyskinesia
D. Recent urine drug screen report - Answer-B
The PN is caring for an elderly female client who tells the PN, "When I
sneeze, I wet my pants." After discussing the client's complaint with the
charge nurse, the PN plans to reinforce teaching that the client has
,received about the importance of Kegel exercises.WHat muscles are
involved in these exercises?
A. Pectoral muscles
B. Buttock muscles
C. Abdominal muscles
D. Pelvic floor muscles - Answer-D
While providing oral care for a client who is unconscious, the nurse
positions the client laterally and uses a basin to collect secretions. Which
intervention is best for the nurse to implement?
A. Swab the oral cavity with a washcloth
B. Use oral swabs with normal saline
C. Provide a Yankauer tip for oral suction
D. Support the head with a small pillow - Answer-B
The practical nurse and unlicensed assistive personnel are providing
care for a client who exhibits signs of neglect syndrome following a
stroke affecting the right hemisphere. What action should the PN
implement?
A. Demonstrate to the UAP how to approach the client from the client's
left side
,B. Ask the UAP to leave the room and assess the client's body for
bruising
C. Carefully observe the interaction between the client and family
members.
D. Instruct the UAP to protect the client's left side when transferring to
chair - Answer-A
After administering pantoprazole to a client with gastroesophogeal
reflux disorder(GERD), which statement by the client indicates to the
practical nurse that the medication is producing the desired effect?
A. After eating my meal, I did not experience any heartburn
B. I have a great appetite and am feeling really hungry
C. I should increase the amount of vitamin C in my diet
D. While eating, I had no difficulty swallowing any of the foods -
Answer-A
During the last 30 days, an elderly client has exhibited a progressively
decreasing appetite, is spending increasing amounts of daytime hours in
bed and refuses to participate in planned daytime activities. Which
action should the practical nurse take?
A. Record the findings and report the symptoms to the charge nurse
B. Ask the family members to visit more often to stimulate the patient
C. Motivate the client by offering favorite foods as a prize
D. Withold any medications that may cause side effects - Answer-A
, A male client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia is withdrawn,
isolates himself in the day room, and answers question with one or two
word responses. This morning, the practical nurse observes that he is
diaphoretic and is pacing in the hall. Which intervention is most
important to the PN to implement?
A. Persuade the client to lie down
B. Provide a drink high in electrolytes
C. Observe the client during the shift
D. Measure appropriate vital signs - Answer-D
At 1200, the practical nurse learns that a client's 0900 dose of an
anticonvulsant was not given. The next scheduled dose is at 2100.
Which action should the PN take?
A. Administer half of the missed dose immediately
B. Administer the missed dose as soon as possible
C. Give the missed dose with the next scheduled dose
D. Withhold the mossed dose unless seizure activity occurs - Answer-B
The practical nurse is caring for a client who had a total laryngectomy,
left radical neck dissection, and tracheostomy. The client is receiving
nasogastric tube feedings via an enteral pump. Today the rate of feeding
is increased from 50 ml/hr to 75 ml/her. What parameter should the PN
use to evaluate the client's tolerance to the rate of the feeding?
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026
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A PN is competing a focused assessment of an older adult's skin. The
PN notes a crusted 0.7 cm lesion on the client's forehead. Which action
should the PN take in response to this finding?
A. Report the finding to the healthcare provider
B. Place a clear occlusive dressing over the site
C. Apply a warm compress to remove the crusted area
D. Explain that this is a normal skin change with aging - Answer-C
While taking the vital signs of an older male client who takes
psychotropic medications, the PN notes that he has uncontrollable hand
movements and is excessively blinking his eyes. Which information in
the client's medical record should the PN review?
A. Prescription for lorazepam
B. History of Parkinson's disease
C. Screening for tardive dyskinesia
D. Recent urine drug screen report - Answer-B
The PN is caring for an elderly female client who tells the PN, "When I
sneeze, I wet my pants." After discussing the client's complaint with the
charge nurse, the PN plans to reinforce teaching that the client has
,received about the importance of Kegel exercises.WHat muscles are
involved in these exercises?
A. Pectoral muscles
B. Buttock muscles
C. Abdominal muscles
D. Pelvic floor muscles - Answer-D
While providing oral care for a client who is unconscious, the nurse
positions the client laterally and uses a basin to collect secretions. Which
intervention is best for the nurse to implement?
A. Swab the oral cavity with a washcloth
B. Use oral swabs with normal saline
C. Provide a Yankauer tip for oral suction
D. Support the head with a small pillow - Answer-B
The practical nurse and unlicensed assistive personnel are providing
care for a client who exhibits signs of neglect syndrome following a
stroke affecting the right hemisphere. What action should the PN
implement?
A. Demonstrate to the UAP how to approach the client from the client's
left side
,B. Ask the UAP to leave the room and assess the client's body for
bruising
C. Carefully observe the interaction between the client and family
members.
D. Instruct the UAP to protect the client's left side when transferring to
chair - Answer-A
After administering pantoprazole to a client with gastroesophogeal
reflux disorder(GERD), which statement by the client indicates to the
practical nurse that the medication is producing the desired effect?
A. After eating my meal, I did not experience any heartburn
B. I have a great appetite and am feeling really hungry
C. I should increase the amount of vitamin C in my diet
D. While eating, I had no difficulty swallowing any of the foods -
Answer-A
During the last 30 days, an elderly client has exhibited a progressively
decreasing appetite, is spending increasing amounts of daytime hours in
bed and refuses to participate in planned daytime activities. Which
action should the practical nurse take?
A. Record the findings and report the symptoms to the charge nurse
B. Ask the family members to visit more often to stimulate the patient
C. Motivate the client by offering favorite foods as a prize
D. Withold any medications that may cause side effects - Answer-A
, A male client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia is withdrawn,
isolates himself in the day room, and answers question with one or two
word responses. This morning, the practical nurse observes that he is
diaphoretic and is pacing in the hall. Which intervention is most
important to the PN to implement?
A. Persuade the client to lie down
B. Provide a drink high in electrolytes
C. Observe the client during the shift
D. Measure appropriate vital signs - Answer-D
At 1200, the practical nurse learns that a client's 0900 dose of an
anticonvulsant was not given. The next scheduled dose is at 2100.
Which action should the PN take?
A. Administer half of the missed dose immediately
B. Administer the missed dose as soon as possible
C. Give the missed dose with the next scheduled dose
D. Withhold the mossed dose unless seizure activity occurs - Answer-B
The practical nurse is caring for a client who had a total laryngectomy,
left radical neck dissection, and tracheostomy. The client is receiving
nasogastric tube feedings via an enteral pump. Today the rate of feeding
is increased from 50 ml/hr to 75 ml/her. What parameter should the PN
use to evaluate the client's tolerance to the rate of the feeding?
