HESI EXIT V1 Exam Questions and
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1.The practical nurse (PN) notices that a client's urine is pale yellow, with a
cloudy appearance, and has a foul odor. Which assessment should the PN
complete next?"
Ask the client about urinary frequency
2. "The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client with a new prescription for
fluticasone furoate nasal spray prescribed for the client's allergy symptoms.
While reinforcing instructions about self-administration of the nasal spray, the
PN should emphasize the need for the client to take which action before self-
administration?"
A. Gently blow the nose
B. Check glucose level before and after administration
C. Exhale through the mouth
D. Deep breathe and cough
,A. Gently blow the nose
3. "An older adult client who resides in a long-term care facility has a friend of the
opposite sex who often visits in the evenings. The practical nurse (PN) enters the
client's room to administer medications and finds the couple in bed together.
Which action should the PN take?"
A. Report the incident to the family
B. Exit the room and quietly close the door.
C. Ask when the nurse should return
D. Request that the friend get up and leave
B. Exit the room and quietly close the door.
4. "Several residents of a long-term care facility are receiving eye drops to treat
glaucoma. The practical nurse (PN) should caution the unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAPs) caring for these clients to observe for which effect because it
places the clients at risk for falls?
A. Pupillary constriction
B. Increased heart rate
C. Conjunctival redness
D. Elevated blood pressure
A. Pupillary constriction
,5. Which action by a practical nurse (PN) indicates the best understanding of the
principles related to medical asepsis and effective handwashing?"
A. Dry the hands above the wrists first to dry from clean to dirty
B. Use antibacterial hand gel instead of handwashing between clients
C. Turn the water volume to a low level to decrease splashing.
D. Hold the hands lower than the elbows to promote microbe removal
D. Hold the hands lower than the elbows to promote microbe removal
6. "The practical nurse (PN) is removing the personal protective equipment (PPE)
worn when caring for a client. Which PPE should be removed first?"
A. Disposable gloves
B. gloves
C. Face Mask
D. Cap
B. gloves
7. "The practical nurse (PN) palpates a client's radial pulse and notes that the
pulse disappears when light pressure is applied. How should the PN document this
finding?"
A. Palpate skin beats
B. Measuring pulse
C. Light pressure applied to pulse
, D. Thready pulse volume
D. Thready pulse volume
8. "The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a primigravida five hours after a vaginal
delivery. Which finding should the PN report immediately to the charge nurse?"
A. Firm fundus between umbilicus and the symphysis
B. Heart rate of 90 bpm
C. Rubra lochia saturating three perineal pads per hour.
D. Pelvic pain
C. Rubra lochia saturating three perineal pads per hour.
9. Following the dressing change of an abdominal surgical wound, a client
expresses concern to the practical nurse (PN) about the scar that might result
from the wound. Which response is best for the PN to provide?"
A. You can always wear clothing to cover the scar
B. I have heard that rubbing cocoa butter on the scar can help
C. Tell me more about your concerns regarding an abdominal scar
D. I know you are frightened about how your scar will appear
C. Tell me more about your concerns regarding an abdominal scar
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1.The practical nurse (PN) notices that a client's urine is pale yellow, with a
cloudy appearance, and has a foul odor. Which assessment should the PN
complete next?"
Ask the client about urinary frequency
2. "The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client with a new prescription for
fluticasone furoate nasal spray prescribed for the client's allergy symptoms.
While reinforcing instructions about self-administration of the nasal spray, the
PN should emphasize the need for the client to take which action before self-
administration?"
A. Gently blow the nose
B. Check glucose level before and after administration
C. Exhale through the mouth
D. Deep breathe and cough
,A. Gently blow the nose
3. "An older adult client who resides in a long-term care facility has a friend of the
opposite sex who often visits in the evenings. The practical nurse (PN) enters the
client's room to administer medications and finds the couple in bed together.
Which action should the PN take?"
A. Report the incident to the family
B. Exit the room and quietly close the door.
C. Ask when the nurse should return
D. Request that the friend get up and leave
B. Exit the room and quietly close the door.
4. "Several residents of a long-term care facility are receiving eye drops to treat
glaucoma. The practical nurse (PN) should caution the unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAPs) caring for these clients to observe for which effect because it
places the clients at risk for falls?
A. Pupillary constriction
B. Increased heart rate
C. Conjunctival redness
D. Elevated blood pressure
A. Pupillary constriction
,5. Which action by a practical nurse (PN) indicates the best understanding of the
principles related to medical asepsis and effective handwashing?"
A. Dry the hands above the wrists first to dry from clean to dirty
B. Use antibacterial hand gel instead of handwashing between clients
C. Turn the water volume to a low level to decrease splashing.
D. Hold the hands lower than the elbows to promote microbe removal
D. Hold the hands lower than the elbows to promote microbe removal
6. "The practical nurse (PN) is removing the personal protective equipment (PPE)
worn when caring for a client. Which PPE should be removed first?"
A. Disposable gloves
B. gloves
C. Face Mask
D. Cap
B. gloves
7. "The practical nurse (PN) palpates a client's radial pulse and notes that the
pulse disappears when light pressure is applied. How should the PN document this
finding?"
A. Palpate skin beats
B. Measuring pulse
C. Light pressure applied to pulse
, D. Thready pulse volume
D. Thready pulse volume
8. "The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a primigravida five hours after a vaginal
delivery. Which finding should the PN report immediately to the charge nurse?"
A. Firm fundus between umbilicus and the symphysis
B. Heart rate of 90 bpm
C. Rubra lochia saturating three perineal pads per hour.
D. Pelvic pain
C. Rubra lochia saturating three perineal pads per hour.
9. Following the dressing change of an abdominal surgical wound, a client
expresses concern to the practical nurse (PN) about the scar that might result
from the wound. Which response is best for the PN to provide?"
A. You can always wear clothing to cover the scar
B. I have heard that rubbing cocoa butter on the scar can help
C. Tell me more about your concerns regarding an abdominal scar
D. I know you are frightened about how your scar will appear
C. Tell me more about your concerns regarding an abdominal scar
