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HESI LPN Entrance Exam | Complete
Nursing Questions And Answers 2026
Based on the Nursing diagnosis of "Potential for infection related to second and
third degree burns," which intervention has the highest priority? - correct-answer
-B. Use of careful hand washing technique
Based on the Nursing diagnosis of, "Risk for Infection," which intervention should
the nurse implement when providing care for an elderly client with Urinary
incontinence? - correct-answer -A. Maintain standard precautions
The care plan for a male client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis includes the
Nursing diagnosis, "Decisional conflict related to concerns about mechanical
ventilation." When assigned to care for this client, what intervention should the
nurse implement based on this diagnosis ? - correct-answer -D. Encourage the
client to discuss his feelings and concerns related to the use of mechanical
ventilation
The cervix is the opening into the uterine cavity. What is its function in
reproduction? - correct-answer -B. Secretes mucus to facilitate sperm transport
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The charge nurse brings a #18fr urinary catheter (Foley) with a 30 mL balloon to
the nurse who is preparing to insert a catheter in a female client who weighs 50
kg. What action should the nurse take first? - correct-answer -D. Consult with the
charge nurse about the catheter
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? - correct-answer -After postural
drainage
A client asks the nurse to explain the location of the prostate gland. What is the
best response? - correct-answer -A. Close the rectal wall the prostate gland sits
behind the symphysis pubis extending around thebeginning of the urethra
A client at 28 weeks gestation is admitted to the antepartum unit and is being
treated for preterm labor. She has a prescription for brethine (Terbutaline) 250
micrograms subcutaneously q4h. The medication is available for injection in 1 mg
per ML vials. How many mL should the nurse administer? - correct-answer -C.
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A client begins an antidepressant drug during the second day of hospitalization.
Which assessment is most important for the nurse to include in this client's plan
of care while the client is taking the antidepressant? - correct-answer -Mood
a client comes to the antepartal clinic and tells the nurse that she is 6 weeks
pregnant. which sign is the most likely to report? - correct-answer -amenorrhea
A client complains of kidney pain. The nurse understands that the kidneys are
located where? - correct-answer -A. On the retroperitoneal posterior abdominal
wall at the costovertebral angle
A client has a prescription for a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS)
unit for pain management during the postoperative period following a lumber
Laminectomy. What information should the nurse reinforce about the action of
this adjuvant pain modality? - correct-answer -B. Pain perception in the cerebral
cortex is dulled by the unit's discharge of an electrical stimulus
A client has a prescription for enteric-coated (EC) aspirin 325mg PO daily. The
medication drawer contains one 325mg aspirin. What action should the nurse
take? - correct-answer -C. Administer the aspirin with a full glass of water or a
small snack
HESI LPN Entrance Exam | Complete
Nursing Questions And Answers 2026
Based on the Nursing diagnosis of "Potential for infection related to second and
third degree burns," which intervention has the highest priority? - correct-answer
-B. Use of careful hand washing technique
Based on the Nursing diagnosis of, "Risk for Infection," which intervention should
the nurse implement when providing care for an elderly client with Urinary
incontinence? - correct-answer -A. Maintain standard precautions
The care plan for a male client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis includes the
Nursing diagnosis, "Decisional conflict related to concerns about mechanical
ventilation." When assigned to care for this client, what intervention should the
nurse implement based on this diagnosis ? - correct-answer -D. Encourage the
client to discuss his feelings and concerns related to the use of mechanical
ventilation
The cervix is the opening into the uterine cavity. What is its function in
reproduction? - correct-answer -B. Secretes mucus to facilitate sperm transport
,2|Page
The charge nurse brings a #18fr urinary catheter (Foley) with a 30 mL balloon to
the nurse who is preparing to insert a catheter in a female client who weighs 50
kg. What action should the nurse take first? - correct-answer -D. Consult with the
charge nurse about the catheter
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? - correct-answer -After postural
drainage
A client asks the nurse to explain the location of the prostate gland. What is the
best response? - correct-answer -A. Close the rectal wall the prostate gland sits
behind the symphysis pubis extending around thebeginning of the urethra
A client at 28 weeks gestation is admitted to the antepartum unit and is being
treated for preterm labor. She has a prescription for brethine (Terbutaline) 250
micrograms subcutaneously q4h. The medication is available for injection in 1 mg
per ML vials. How many mL should the nurse administer? - correct-answer -C.
0.25
, 3|Page
A client begins an antidepressant drug during the second day of hospitalization.
Which assessment is most important for the nurse to include in this client's plan
of care while the client is taking the antidepressant? - correct-answer -Mood
a client comes to the antepartal clinic and tells the nurse that she is 6 weeks
pregnant. which sign is the most likely to report? - correct-answer -amenorrhea
A client complains of kidney pain. The nurse understands that the kidneys are
located where? - correct-answer -A. On the retroperitoneal posterior abdominal
wall at the costovertebral angle
A client has a prescription for a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS)
unit for pain management during the postoperative period following a lumber
Laminectomy. What information should the nurse reinforce about the action of
this adjuvant pain modality? - correct-answer -B. Pain perception in the cerebral
cortex is dulled by the unit's discharge of an electrical stimulus
A client has a prescription for enteric-coated (EC) aspirin 325mg PO daily. The
medication drawer contains one 325mg aspirin. What action should the nurse
take? - correct-answer -C. Administer the aspirin with a full glass of water or a
small snack
