PN HESI EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025/2026 |
ALREADY GRADED A+
A child with Chronic Asthma is scheduled for Chest Physiotherapy. When should
the nurse administer the meter-dosed inhaler (MDI) puff of bronchodilator
relative to postural drainage treatments? - ANSWER>>. After postural drainage
A client has a prescription for lorazepam (ativan) 1 mg for anxiety. The medication
is supplied as
0.5mg tablets. How many tablets should the client take? (enter numeric value
only. -
ANSWER>>2
The LPN/LVN is caring for a middle-aged client who had a Myocardial infarction
(MI) 3 days ago.
Which finding is most important for the nurse to report - ANSWER>>irregular
heart rate
A client is diagnosed with Clostridium Difficile (CDIFF). What action should the
nurse implement to prevent the spread of the organism? - ANSWER>>Don non-
sterile gloves when performing direct care
A 67-year-old woman who lives alone tripped on a rug in her home and fractured
her right hip. The nurse knows that which predisposing factor contributes to the
occurrence of hip fractures among elderly women. - ANSWER>>Osteoporosis
resulting from hormonal changes
An elderly client is admitted for evaluation of Alzheimer's disease. At 2AM, the
nurse finds the client trying to open the emergency door. What is the most
appropriate response for the nurse to make in this situation? - ANSWER>>"This is
the emergency door. Are you looking for the bathroom?"
,Which nurse's behavior is a breach of client confidentiality according to the
Health Insurance Portable Accountability Act (HIPPA) regulations? - ANSWER>>A
daily report sheet with the information of the team's clients is taken home.
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? - ANSWER>>. Pedal pulses, pallor, pain, paresthesia or paralysis
The LPN/LVN is standing at the clinic desk when a mother and preschool child
approach. The mother tells the nurse that her child has a fever and rash. What
action should the nurse take? -
ANSWER>>Have them wait in the waiting area away from the other children
A LPN/LVN is contributing to a care plan for an adolescent female client with
Anorexia Nervosa. Which outcome statement or goal would be most appropriate
for this client? - ANSWER>>She will develop a positive body image and self-
identity
A female client with no family history of Breast Cancer (BA) asks the nurse how
often she should obtain a Mammogram. Which additional client information
should the nurse obtain before ANSWERing this client's question? -
ANSWER>>Breastfeeding history
The LPN/LVN is working on the postpartum unit and is assisting a new mother
with her newborn's diaper change. The mother states that the infant fed well and
completed the whole bottle of formula. What action should the nurse implement
first when the infant begins to spit up during the diaper change? - ANSWER>>Turn
the newborn and bulb suction the mouth and nos
, An older male client tells the nurse that his religion does not permit him to bathe
daily. How should the nurse respond? - ANSWER>>Request that the client clarify
his religious beliefs about bathing
A new father asks the nurse the reason for placing an ophthalmic ointment in his
newborn's eyes. What information should the PN provide ? - ANSWER>>State law
mandates all newborns receive prophylactic treatment to prevent gonorrheal or
chlamydial ophthalmic infection
The scope of practice for the practical nurse includes which client assessments -
ANSWER>>. Transfer of a client with sepsis from a long-term care facility
What skin care measure should the nurse implement for a client who underwent
an external radiation treatment the previous day - ANSWER>>What skin care
measure should the nurse implement for a client who underwent an external
radiation treatment the previous day
Which organ lays retroperitoeally? - ANSWER>>. Kidneys
The LPN/LVN is caring for a client with Myasthenia Gravis. What time of day is
best for the nurse to schedule physical exercises with the physical therapy
department - ANSWER>>After breakfast
The LPN/LVN is planning to ambulate client who has been on bed rest for 24
hours following a Colon Resection. To ambulate this client safely, which
intervention should the nurse implement first? - ANSWER>>. Assist the client to a
bedside sitting position
A Client is admitted to the hospital with second and third degree burns to the face
and neck. How should the nurse best position the client to maximize function of
the neck and face and prevent contracture? - ANSWER>>. The neck extended
backward using a rolled towel behind the neck
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025/2026 |
ALREADY GRADED A+
A child with Chronic Asthma is scheduled for Chest Physiotherapy. When should
the nurse administer the meter-dosed inhaler (MDI) puff of bronchodilator
relative to postural drainage treatments? - ANSWER>>. After postural drainage
A client has a prescription for lorazepam (ativan) 1 mg for anxiety. The medication
is supplied as
0.5mg tablets. How many tablets should the client take? (enter numeric value
only. -
ANSWER>>2
The LPN/LVN is caring for a middle-aged client who had a Myocardial infarction
(MI) 3 days ago.
Which finding is most important for the nurse to report - ANSWER>>irregular
heart rate
A client is diagnosed with Clostridium Difficile (CDIFF). What action should the
nurse implement to prevent the spread of the organism? - ANSWER>>Don non-
sterile gloves when performing direct care
A 67-year-old woman who lives alone tripped on a rug in her home and fractured
her right hip. The nurse knows that which predisposing factor contributes to the
occurrence of hip fractures among elderly women. - ANSWER>>Osteoporosis
resulting from hormonal changes
An elderly client is admitted for evaluation of Alzheimer's disease. At 2AM, the
nurse finds the client trying to open the emergency door. What is the most
appropriate response for the nurse to make in this situation? - ANSWER>>"This is
the emergency door. Are you looking for the bathroom?"
,Which nurse's behavior is a breach of client confidentiality according to the
Health Insurance Portable Accountability Act (HIPPA) regulations? - ANSWER>>A
daily report sheet with the information of the team's clients is taken home.
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? - ANSWER>>. Pedal pulses, pallor, pain, paresthesia or paralysis
The LPN/LVN is standing at the clinic desk when a mother and preschool child
approach. The mother tells the nurse that her child has a fever and rash. What
action should the nurse take? -
ANSWER>>Have them wait in the waiting area away from the other children
A LPN/LVN is contributing to a care plan for an adolescent female client with
Anorexia Nervosa. Which outcome statement or goal would be most appropriate
for this client? - ANSWER>>She will develop a positive body image and self-
identity
A female client with no family history of Breast Cancer (BA) asks the nurse how
often she should obtain a Mammogram. Which additional client information
should the nurse obtain before ANSWERing this client's question? -
ANSWER>>Breastfeeding history
The LPN/LVN is working on the postpartum unit and is assisting a new mother
with her newborn's diaper change. The mother states that the infant fed well and
completed the whole bottle of formula. What action should the nurse implement
first when the infant begins to spit up during the diaper change? - ANSWER>>Turn
the newborn and bulb suction the mouth and nos
, An older male client tells the nurse that his religion does not permit him to bathe
daily. How should the nurse respond? - ANSWER>>Request that the client clarify
his religious beliefs about bathing
A new father asks the nurse the reason for placing an ophthalmic ointment in his
newborn's eyes. What information should the PN provide ? - ANSWER>>State law
mandates all newborns receive prophylactic treatment to prevent gonorrheal or
chlamydial ophthalmic infection
The scope of practice for the practical nurse includes which client assessments -
ANSWER>>. Transfer of a client with sepsis from a long-term care facility
What skin care measure should the nurse implement for a client who underwent
an external radiation treatment the previous day - ANSWER>>What skin care
measure should the nurse implement for a client who underwent an external
radiation treatment the previous day
Which organ lays retroperitoeally? - ANSWER>>. Kidneys
The LPN/LVN is caring for a client with Myasthenia Gravis. What time of day is
best for the nurse to schedule physical exercises with the physical therapy
department - ANSWER>>After breakfast
The LPN/LVN is planning to ambulate client who has been on bed rest for 24
hours following a Colon Resection. To ambulate this client safely, which
intervention should the nurse implement first? - ANSWER>>. Assist the client to a
bedside sitting position
A Client is admitted to the hospital with second and third degree burns to the face
and neck. How should the nurse best position the client to maximize function of
the neck and face and prevent contracture? - ANSWER>>. The neck extended
backward using a rolled towel behind the neck
